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! 

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; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore spring science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.

3/17 Rain & Wind

3/24 Plants & Seeds

3/31 Nature Treasure Hunt

Ticket required. Tickets available 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.

Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

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. 

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.

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.

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

Parents/Caregivers with baby, newborn – 6 months; 60 min.  Registration required.

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.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

The College Board is changing the SAT. The Princeton Review has taken all the information the College Board has provided for the Digital SAT and created an experience to show you how the digital test looks and feels on test day.

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

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

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.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Explore the science of absorption through experimenting with compressed sponges. Dress for mess.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Did you know that finger painting with young children is fun and develops their fine motor skills necessary for writing? Exposure to the arts enhances creativity and helps build self expression through sensory play and experimentation.

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.

All ages  | Drop in

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

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! 

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 Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 12pm, Thursday, March 20th, 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! 

Prepare to take the mic; develop your speaking voice for audiobook narration, public speaking, or acting.

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

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

Newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 minutes. Ticket required. 

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through interactive play. 

Take Sewing Machine Basics to the next level. Get practice with sewing not only straight seams but curved seams, and different techniques for finishing seams. We provide the machine, tools, and materials.

We hope to see you at "Wheely Fun Day" at 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City, 21042 from 1:00-3:00pm!

¡Esperamos verte en el "Wheely Fun Day" en 2875 Bethany Lane, Ellicott City, 21042 de 1:00-3:00pm!

Ages 6-11 parents and caregivers welcome; 60 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate Tolkien Day by joining us for some family friendly Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trivia! Grand prize and participation prizes will be awarded. 

All ages.  45 min.  Ticket required.

St. Patrick's Day is here!  Are you prepared?  Learn the likes and dislikes of the tricky leprechaun and then design and craft a trap to catch this tiny creature.

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 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.

HCLS is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help older adults use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends.

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

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 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). 60 min.  Registration required.

Chemistry in the Library – Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW)

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

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

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!

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

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!

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

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

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

Bored after school?

Stop by our Teen Area for board and card game play or video game play in our gaming room.

Ages 11-18.

Drop in.

Just in time for the annual Tolkien Reading Day, discover how the thousand-year-old Battle of Maldon, fought between English defenders and Viking invaders, inspired J.R.R. Tolkien as a scholar, a playwright, and a creator of imaginary worlds.

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5!

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.

We hope to see you at Oakmont Village Apartments (11090 Resort Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042) from 4:30-5:30pm!

Esperamos verte en Oakmont Village Apartments (11090 Resort Road, Ellicott City, MD, 21042) de 16:30 a 17:30!

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Explore the science of absorption through experimenting with compressed sponges. Dress for mess.

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.

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

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

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

Calling all Middle School Students! Want to enhance your public speaking skills? Practice speech and debate in a safe space to prepare for high school level competitions.

Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

All ages.  45 min.  Ticket required.

St. Patrick's Day is here!  Are you prepared?  Learn the likes and dislikes of the tricky leprechaun and then design and craft a trap to catch this tiny creature.

Registration Required. Adults. 

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 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!

Did you know that finger painting with young children is fun and develops their fine motor skills necessary for writing? Exposure to the arts enhances creativity and helps build self expression through sensory play and experimentation.

Come to the Makerspace and discover the crafting possibilities with our Cricut Maker.  Cut your own custom apron using Heat Transfer Vinyl techniques. The gifting possibilities are endless!  All materials will be provided. 

Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are moving to the Avalon Room and will cap the number of players at a maximum of 20 on a first come, first served basis.

Doors open 15 minutes before game time.

Registration Required. Adults. 

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!

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! 

In this class, participants will learn how to create their own original stencil by utilizing two dimensional art and design principles. They will learn about light and shadow and how they're coupled to create dimension.

Essays are the part of your application that make you stand out from other students. Learn why your essay is so important and how to make your essay shine in this presentation by the Princeton Review.

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! 

Engineer a ball seesaw. Explore simple machines, the physics of levers, fulcrums, torque and equilibrium. Learn how feedback control systems are used in robotics. Then paint the finished product.

Ages 5-10; 45 min. Registration required. 

Build listening and comprehension skills while an instructor reads a non-fiction picture book, followed by discussion and related activities.

This month's book will be A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland.

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. 

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

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! 

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.

Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and create unique jewelry pieces to keep or give as gifts.

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

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners (offered at the Miller Branch). Registration required. Ages 18+.