The Hardest Working Card in Your Pocket
There’s one school supply that deserves a permanent place in every student’s pocket: a library card.
Spine-Tingling Titles
A curated monthly reading list with children’s, teen, and adult books in fiction and nonfiction. Perfect for exploring new titles.
Bauder Book Talk Creative Arts Competition
Show us how Nnedi Okorafor’s books have inspired you, with themes that include overcoming adversity, personal growth, and community.
I Partner with My Public Library Award
Merriweather Arts and Culture Center has been recognized with a 2026 I Partner with My Public Library Award for its partnership with Howard County Library System.
Essential Contract Awareness for the Business Owner
Gain a stronger understanding of the contracts and when it’s time to seek legal guidance.
Author Works: Culpability by Bruce Holsinger
A suspenseful family drama about moral responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence.
Banned Books Week Documentary Screening: The Librarians
Join us during Banned Books Week for a screening of the award-winning documentary The Librarians, followed by a community panel discussion.
Tell Us Your Story
How has Howard County Library System impacted your life?
Share a brief story about how the Library helped you learn, grow, or connect.
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Hours
- Monday – Thursday | 9 am – 8 pm
- Friday – Saturday | 9 am – 5 pm
- Sunday | 1 – 5 pm (all branches)
Upcoming Closings
Oct 13 | Professional Day (East Columbia only)
Oct 21 | Professional Day (Elkridge only)
Oct 26 | Professional Day (Glenwood only)
Oct 27 | Professional Day (Central only)
Oct 29 | Professional Day (Savage only)
View all upcoming closings
Oct 21 | Professional Day (Elkridge only)
Oct 26 | Professional Day (Glenwood only)
Oct 27 | Professional Day (Central only)
Oct 29 | Professional Day (Savage only)
View all upcoming closings