Week Calendar

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

Ages 4-7, 4 & 5 with adult; 45 min. Registration required.

Avoid the summer slump and get ready to read! Build your phonological awareness and early literacy skills through fun, hands-on activities.

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

This is an in-person class for adult English Language Learners.  Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events. Please email prolit@hclibrary.org for mo

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.

Stories, songs and play time.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

Welcome home, baby! This interactive three-week early literacy class is for parents/caregivers of newborns from birth to 6 months.

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Enjoy a fun afternoon of crafting, and stop by our lobby to make a unique beaded bracelet.

Bring a book, take a book- or two or three! Bring your books in good condition to the Elkridge Branch to swap for a new-to-you adventure in reading.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 3-5. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before class.

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Ages 6-24 months with adult. Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive, motor and social skills.

Ages 10 and up. Allow 2 hours. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before the tournament begins.

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

Work on your knitting projects with help at any level in this creative space. Find inspiration whether you are trading tips and tricks or getting started with the basics.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

STEAM your way through familiar fairy tales with your problem solving skills! Dress for mess.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Families. 60 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before class.

Dig for dinosaur bones, make crafts, and more!

Families can explore and engage in various dinosaur-themed activities through self-guided stations.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 3-5. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before class.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45-60 min. Registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus.

Learn about the 12 basic principles of animation in this online class for artists and cartoon enthusiasts. See how every piece of animation can be broken down into simple guidelines. All skill and ability levels are welcome.

Ages 10 and up. Allow 1 hours. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before the tournament begins.

Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Ages 6-10; 60 minutes. Ticket required.

Get creative to build your own towers, 3-D shapes, and other fun challenges with Skoolzy giant straws building sets. 

Learn about the wide variety of power tools you may borrow from the library for your DIY projects. We will discuss and demonstrate applications, safe use, and accessories you may need. Participants will have the opportunity to use tools. 

Do you love board games and puzzles? Then this is the class for you! You and your group are certain to have a blast playing games and solving puzzles.

Drop in for hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages.

An afternoon spent enjoying a variety of board games and puzzles for families to play!

Drop in for hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages.

We read and discuss historical fiction from a wide-range of time periods and settings—everything from ancient Greece to 1970s Hollywood so far. We occasionally read other genres as well.

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Chesapeake Bay Art Workshop: Create art inspired by the wildlife and scenery of the Chesapeake Bay. Choose from a variety of projects.

Ages 3-5 years; 30 mins.  RG, Registration required. 

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Work in teams to solve engineering challenges with Cubelets^®.

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

This month, make your own Resin Bookmarks!

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. 

Ready to pick up a new craft or de-clutter your stash? Drop by with craft supplies in good condition to share, or to pick up new-to-you supplies. You do not have to bring any supplies to participate in this event.

Ages 4-7 independently; 45 min. Registration required. 

These games are fun and silly all the while teaching body space awareness, listening skills, sequencing, and self regulation.

Families (all ages). 60 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 min before class.

3rd Wednesday of the month; 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Jul 17 & Aug 21

Oakmont Village Apartments

11090 Resort Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21043

Tercer miércoles; 3:30 - 5:00 pm

Ages 10 - 12. Registration required.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45-60 min. Registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus.

Celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of the school year to come by dancing the afternoon away with some of your favorite Elkridge personalities!

Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45-60 min. Registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus.

Ages 11-17. Drop-in.

Join us to learn simple tips to make your life easier and more economical.

Ages 5-10; 60 min.  Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Play Bingo featuring book characters and win a book to keep!

Ages 6-10. 45 minutes. Ticket Required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

Ages 11-18  | Walk-in class, space is limited. Register if you would like a reminder about this class. 

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages: All. Put your thinking caps on and test your wits with entertaining and educational trivia questions for all ages.

Students entering 6th grade. Registration required.

Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are capping the number of players at maximum of 15 and it is first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before game time.

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!

Ages 11 - 15. Registration Required.

Are you ready to dive into the electrifying world of circuits? Join us for a thrilling adventure into the heart of circuits with our special Snap Circuits kits!

By using free MIDI songs, you can build in accompaniment tracks into your composition. Learn how to edit the MIDI files and add a vocal track and save your song in the recording booth at the Glenwood branch + Makerspace.

This is an in-person class for adult English Language Learners.  Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events. Please email prolit@hclibrary.org for mo

Families: Preschool-2nd graders; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Enjoy Spanish and English stories and songs for Spanish and English language learners.

It's not magic! It's electric! Engineer a Light Emitting Diode Wand by creating a simple circuit. Learn about anodes, cathodes, and conductivity. Then decorate and conduct a magical duel. 

Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome.

This Summer, read and discuss books that celebrate journeys of discovery around the world.

June 17: Spirit Run: A 6000-Mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land by Noé Álvarez

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. 

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Looking to sharpen your chess skills?  Come drop in and challenge new opponents!  All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Chesapeake Bay Art Workshop: Create art inspired by the wildlife and scenery of the Chesapeake Bay. Choose from a variety of projects.

For this two-part class, we will read two books and examine how the novels reflect each other and what they suggest about our society and the ways in which we form our personal identities. 

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

This month, make your own Resin Bookmarks!

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45-60 min. Registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus.

Every gardener wants to have worms in their garden. This presentation will explore why it’s also desirable to have worms living in your house – in an indoor worm bin!

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month.

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, songs and rhymes. Followed by a playtime.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Join us for an exciting evening at the End of Summer Trivia Showdown! As we bid farewell to the warm and sunny days of summer, gather your friends and family for a night of fun, laughter, and brain-teasing questions.

The English Conversation Club (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

Join us for a lively discussion of all things murderous, mysterious, and mischievous.  Sometimes it's fiction, sometimes non-fiction, but always interesting!

For students starting sixth grade this fall, befriend other rising sixth graders as you play a team-based game of Middle School Jeopardy.