Take a look at previous years’ action!
Registration is required. Registration dates vary. Due to high demand, please register for only one session.
There are 34 upcoming classes.
Thursday Trivia Takeoff: Gearing Up for 85 Years of Fun!
Date: 06/26/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: History & Genealogy
Description:
Ready for takeoff?
Join us on the fourth Thursday in June for a fast-paced, laugh-filled night of trivia fun! We’re gearing up for our big birthday celebration in July, and this is your perfect chance to sharpen your skills and get in the game early.
Bring your knowledge of books, movies, music, pop culture, history, and more—we’re covering it all! Whether you’re here to win or just for the fun, there’s something for everyone.
Invite your friends, form a team, or fly solo—either way, you’ll get a sneak peek of the kind of questions coming in our Trivia Thursday: Celebrating 85 Years of the Library! next month.
Not ready to play? No problem! Come cheer, watch, and learn.
Who will be crowned our June Trivia Champion? Join us to find out!
Register as an individual or as a team, and we’ll send you an email reminder as the event approaches.
Board Game Exchange
Date: 06/28/25Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
Meet up with fellow board game enthusiasts, trade and take home a new game, and chase your board-em away! While you’re here, give a board game a try and make friends.
Board Game Exchange is a trading event where community members can bring in their unused board games, leave them at the library, and take home another board game that catches their eyes. Or, if you have nothing to trade-in, feel free to come try out the board games that are here and find someone to play with!
If you are bringing in a board game to trade in, please make sure it is in usable and well-maintained condition.
Beyond Words at the Central Branch
Date: 07/10/25Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
The theme for this month is: Summer Fun!
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.
Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:
Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination
Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within
Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills
Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving
Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress
With a new theme and different stations each month, Adult Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.
Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.
Caregivers must stay with participants at all times. Each participant must be registered individually and must be on the registration list in order to attend this class.
Questions? please email [email protected].
Additional Dates in this Class Series:
August: Outer Space
August 6 from 10 am - 12 pm | Register here
Class registration opens two weeks prior to class date.
German Conversation Club (In-Person)
Date: 07/10/25Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Off Site
Age group: Adults
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels.
Meeting Times:
In-Person: Every second Thursday at 12:00 PM at the East Columbia Branch
Please note: In July and August 2025, in-person meetings will take place at Rathskeller – German Restaurant.Online: Every second Thursday at 4:00 PM via Zoom
Prefer to join us online? Click here to register for the Zoom session.
Please register using your email to receive the meeting link.
Come join the conversation and enjoy learning German in a relaxed, friendly setting!
Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG
Date: 07/26/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Other Kindergarten Here We Come Classes at Glenwood
- Monday, July 28 @ 2 PM
- Monday, July 28 @ 7 PM
- Tuesday, July 29 @ 11 AM
Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG
Date: 07/28/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Other Dates at Glenwood:
- Monday, July 28 @ 7 PM
- Tuesday, July 29 @ 11 AM
Kindergarten Here We Come, (children entering Kindergarten with an adult) RG
Date: 07/28/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Other Classes of Kindergarten Here We Come at Glenwood
Tuesday, July 29 @ 11 AM
Bilingual Kindergarten Here We Come (Spanish and English) (children entering Kindergarten with an adult) ¡Jardín de Infantes Bilingüe, Aquí Vamos! (niños que ingresarán al jardín de infantes con un adulto) RG
Date: 07/29/25Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
This class will be presented in bilingual Spanish and English.
Para niños que ingresarán al jardín de infantes en el otoño. 45-60 minutos. Se requiere inscripción.
Los niños que ingresarán al jardín de infantes en el otoño se divertirán con cuentos y actividades. ¡Incluso podrán subir a un autobús escolar real! Esta clase está copatrocinada por Friends & Foundation de HCLS y el Sistema de Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Howard.
Kindergarten, Here We Come (For children entering Kindergarten this fall, with adult) RG
Date: 07/30/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus.
Kindergarten Here We Come! RG
Date: 08/04/25Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Kindergarten Here We Come! RG
Date: 08/05/25Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Kindergarten Here We Come! RG
Date: 08/05/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Kindergarten Here We Come! RG
Date: 08/06/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Kindergarten Here We Come! RG
Date: 08/06/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Kindergarten, Here We Come (For children entering Kindergarten this fall, with adult) RG
Date: 08/06/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus.
Kindergarten Here We Come! RG
Date: 08/07/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Kindergarten, Here We Come (For children entering Kindergarten this fall, with adult) RG
Date: 08/08/25Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus.
Kindergarten Here We Come! RG
Date: 08/09/25Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG
Date: 08/09/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
For children entering Kindergarten in the fall, with an adult. 45-60 mins. Registration required.
Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus!
This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.
Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG
Date: 08/11/25Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
For children entering Kindergarten in the fall, with an adult. 45-60 mins. Registration required.
Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus!
This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.
Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG
Date: 08/11/25Time: 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
For children entering Kindergarten in the fall, with an adult. 45-60 mins. Registration required.
Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus!
This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.
Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG
Date: 08/12/25Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
For children entering Kindergarten in the fall, with an adult. 45-60 mins. Registration required.
Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus!
This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.
Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG
Date: 08/12/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
For children entering Kindergarten in the fall, with an adult. 45-60 mins. Registration required.
Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus!
This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.
Kindergarten, Here We Come!
Date: 08/13/25Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Summer Reading: Celebrate Libraries
Date: 08/13/25Time: 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Everyone
Program type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Description:
For everyone. Join us to celebrate 85 years of Howard County Library System and all things summer reading with activities for all ages! Sponsored in part by Friends and Foundation of HCLS.
Happy 25th Birthday, Glenwood Branch!
Come celebrate 25 years of reading, learning, and community! Enjoy games, upcycled crafts, andspecial guest presenters who’ll keep you entertained. Food trucks available on site for purchasing refreshments.
Event Details:
Once Upon a Card - Make a Birthday Card
Hats off to the Library - Tie-dye Bucket Hats (ages 11+)
This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!
Kindergarten, Here We Come!
Date: 08/13/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
German Conversation Club (In-Person)
Date: 08/14/25Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Off Site
Age group: Adults
Program type: Culture & Language
Description:
Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels.
Meeting Times:
In-Person: Every second Thursday at 12:00 PM at the East Columbia Branch
Please note: In July and August 2025, in-person meetings will take place at Rathskeller – German Restaurant.Online: Every second Thursday at 4:00 PM via Zoom
Prefer to join us online? Click here to register for the Zoom session.
Please register using your email to receive the meeting link.
Come join the conversation and enjoy learning German in a relaxed, friendly setting!
Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG
Date: 08/14/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 60 minutes. Registration required.
Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day.
Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.
Kindergarten, Here We Come!
Date: 08/14/25Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG
Date: 08/14/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 60 minutes. Registration required.
Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day.
Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.
Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG
Date: 08/16/25Time: 11:45am - 12:45pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 60 minutes. Registration required.
Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day.
Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.
Kindergarten, Here We Come!
Date: 08/16/25Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Kindergarten, Here We Come!
Date: 08/16/25Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG
Date: 08/18/25Time: 10:15am - 11:15am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Early Learning
Description:
For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 60 minutes. Registration required.
Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day.
Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.
