Week Calendar

All ages.  30 min.  Ticket required.

Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

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

All ages.  30 min.  Ticket required.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

Ages 2-5. 30 min.
Some can fly, some can slither, and some can climb. Let's meet some of the Zoo's animals and discover how they move. Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

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

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Introduce infant to sounds and rhythyms of language, develop motor skills and give babies a head start on learning.  Brief playtime with toys and socialization for caregivers and babies. Bring blanket for baby.  

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

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

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

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

Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

All ages.  30 min.  Ticket required.

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Practice the design process using real sewing materials to engineer a holiday-inspired project.

Learn how to wrap gifts of varying shapes and sizes this holiday season! All materials (including wrapping paper and boxes to practice on) are provided, and you are also welcome to bring your own.  

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

Ages 4-11, 4-6 years with adult; 45 min. Registration required.

Bring your festive spirit and have fun making gingerbread salt dough ornaments. Make them for yourself or as a gift. Dress for mess!

Join us for an in person discussion of The Spectacular by Fiona Davis, 12 PM on December 19th 2024, at the Central Branch.

Looking for ways to get your small business more connected online? Learn about the ways that Instagram and Canva can work to support your goals! 

Ages 3- 5 with adult. 30 min

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

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

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.

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 

3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

Ages 7-12; allow 20 min. Ticket required.

Enjoy free play with HEXBUGs and Magformers!

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. RG, registered.

Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at the Central Branch Customer Service Desk.

Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.

Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions. 

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Practice the design process using real sewing materials to engineer a holiday-inspired project.

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

 Ages 11-18  | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

All ages.  30 min.  Ticket required.

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Ages: 11 - 18. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available!

2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings:

Get to Snow the laser cutter and take STEM learning into real-world applications. Explore online resources that can be used to generate custom svg files for the laser at the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace. No previous experience necessary.

Families.  30 min. Ticket required.

Ages 8-11; 60 min.

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 5-8; 45 min. Registration required. 

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

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. 

Engineer a wooden bedside lamp that detects ambient light levels and automatically turns on in bright light and turns off in darkness. Learn about circuits, sensors, and electronics. No soldering required. Then paint. Makes a great gift!

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.

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

Enjoy a fun evening of crafting by making jewelry and decorations inspired by your favorite books.

Join us as we play tunes with simple chords on the ukulele.  BYOU, (Bring Your Own Ukulele) or borrow one from the library.

The World Languages Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia 50+ Center; 6610 Cradlerock way, Columbia, Md. 21045 on the 4th Tuesday of each month. (For Nov. & Dec.

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. This month's Cuisine is Cookies.

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

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

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

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

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Dec 19: Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Jan 16: -- winter break --

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Dec 19: Art Thief by Michael Finkel

Jan 16: -- winter break --

Join us to discuss The God of the Woods, by Liz Moore