Week Calendar

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

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

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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

Allow 20 min.

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

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for sharing, conversing, and creating. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

JUST FOR ME

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

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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. 

This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Join Miss Debbie as baby builds social, physical and language skills though music, rhymes, and bounces. This Nursery Rhymes & Movement class is part of the Brain Builders series.

Ages 14-18 | Registration Required

Taking the Digital SAT?  Take a practice Digital SAT exam at Miller, facilitated by C2 Education Center, to help you prepare. 

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 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.

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.

In this introductory class, participants will learn the process of Reduction Printmaking while creating an original print. Reduction Printmaking is a technique that uses a single block to create a multi-colored, layered print.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Learn how math & crochet intertwines while making a curly worm keychain.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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.

You can have a beautiful garden without planting any of the many invasive or non-beneficial species often recommended by landscapers and sold in local nurseries. 

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

5-10 years; 60 min. Registration required.

Celebrate National Bird-Feeding Month by learning about the birds in your backyard and making a bird feeder with natural elements including sun butter and fresh fruit. Dress for mess.

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Join us for an in person discussion of James by Percival Everett at 12pm, February 20th, 2025 at the Central Branch.

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

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

Join us to honor Black History Month by participating in the National African American Read-In. Library staff will be at the children's bubble wall taking turns reading books by African American authors.

Let loose and laugh. Learn the basics of comedy improvisation through games and collaborative storytelling. Everything is made up on the spot.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

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.

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

Ages 8-10. Ticket required.  Please pick up tickets 15 minutes before class begins. 

Join us for an afternoon of dice-rolling, card-slapping, and strategic thinking as we host a tabletop gaming extravaganza at the Savage Branch!

Ages 6-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Join us for an exciting, hands-on class where we explore the art of upcycling through creative paper projects! In this workshop, we'll show you how to repurpose old magazines, gift wrap, and newspapers into new, useful items.

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

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.

Drop ins welcome!

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

Relax after school at Teen Spot - a space for middle and high school students to unwind with video games, board games, and arts and craft supplies.

Drop ins welcome!

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

Are you ready to learn how to build strong, supportive relationships? Join us for an interactive workshop where we'll explore the essentials of healthy relationships and explore red flags that signal toxic behavior

Ages 11-13. Registration required.

Interested in mental health and psychology, learn from pre-med and professionals Mental Health Panel.

Create beautiful works of art using simple techniques and tools. All ages welcome, under 12 please bring an adult. Drop in, no registration required.

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.

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Learn how math & crochet intertwines while making a curly worm keychain.

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.

1st-2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.

Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

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.

Create your own fantasy map using Adobe Illustrator. Take home a weathered version of your personal design. Perfect for fantasy fans, roleplaying games, and graphic design. 

3rd-5th grade.  45 min.  Registration required. 

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

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Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Learn about where tea and herbal components of tea blends (like ginger or elderberries) are grown, how tea is processed, and the history of how different herbs for teas have been used around the world.  

We are in The Center for this month (across from the Customer Service desk) and will cap the number of players at a maximum of 15 due to being one DM down on a first come, first served basis.

Doors open 15 minutes

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

If you attended the practice digital SAT last Saturday, please attend this scoreback session to receive your scores, learn some tips and tricks and have the opportunity to ask questions as well. Parents/guardians welcome!

Ages 6-10. 45-60 min. Ticket required. 

Explore the science of electricity by designing and building circuits!

All ages | Register with an email address for the Zoom link. 

All ages | Registration suggested, walk-ins welcome while space allows. Want to watch with others?  Come to Miller's live watch party.

Want to see the laser cutter in action?

2nd-3rd grade.  45 minutes.  Registration required.

Join us for a special edition of Thursday Trivia: For the Heart & Mind!

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

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.

Thinking about planting a new tree in your yard? Winter is the best time for tree planting, but what else do you need to consider?

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, paint mosaic art inspired by Alma Woodsey Thomas!

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

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

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.

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

This online class is designed for English language learners. Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as unique

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

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

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

Feb 20: The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger

Mar 20: Code Name Blue Wren by Jim Popkin

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

Feb 20: The Light Eaters by Zoe Schlanger

Mar 20: Code Name Blue Wren by Jim Popkin

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Our classes are full through March, but you can enroll for the April semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!