
Saturday, October 2 | 2 – 5 pm
HCLS East Columbia Branch
Let’s make new memories!
We are celebrating and you are invited. HCLS is a Five Star Library, as ranked by Library Journal for excellence, because of our services, initiatives, and most importantly – you!
Bring your family and friends, and meet us outdoors for a great time. We have fun activities and interactive experiences planned for your entire group!
Whether you want to give the 360° photo booth a spin, get hands-on with HiTech carnival games and flex your skills in a Ten80 race, grab a meal from a food truck to sit and take in tunes from the live DJ, enjoy a cozy storytime and kids crafts at our new Pop-up Library, or just relax in one of our outdoor lounges and connect with someone new, we can’t wait to see you there.
Registration is FREE and open to the public!
This is an outdoor event.
Free on-site and overflow parking at Cradlerock School
More to check out:
- adult spelling bee
- art gallery
- displays
- DIY demo
- family-friendly crafts
- giveaways
- kids’ crafts
- selfie stations / photo-ops
- and more!
Vaccines & Boosters
Thank you to @HCDFRS who will be on-site providing free COVID-19 vaccines and boosters in our event parking area for anyone in our community. Walk up or pre-register for your dose right here: https://bit.ly/3kvckJ3. Then stay and enjoy our free outdoor event, 5-Star Showcase.

Community Circles Lunch
Start your fun early at Community Circles, a catered boxed lunch and discussion featuring Trent Day Hall, from the Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity, to celebrate five years at the Longest Table.
This event will be held outdoors. Arrangements will be made in the case of inclement weather.