Located near Merriweather Post Pavilion and The Mall in Columbia, the Central Library is strategically positioned to serve the entire county. Open since January 1981, Central houses the largest and most diverse collection, with extensive business resources, in-depth job and career titles, and many electronic resources. Central is staffed with specialists who are trained to work with its unique and sophisticated resources. Central is the home of the Library's Project Literacy. Materials and services are available for all ages at this hub of the Library system.

Central has 92 computers available to the public. All computers have word processing capabilities. In addition, there are two games computers in the children's department and two in the young adult area. These four do not have Internet access.

Riders of Howard Transit buses can purchase unlimited-ride monthly passes and 10-ride tickets at the Howard County Central Library circulation desk. Individual tickets are not available at the Library; they must be purchased when boarding the bus. The Library will accept cash or check (payable to Howard County Library). There is no limit on the number of passes or tickets that may be purchased. Student, senior and disabled riders will be asked to show identification at the time of purchase. Disabled riders may use a Metro identification card or obtain one from Corridor Transportation Corporation (301-725-4000). For more information on routes and schedules, call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.howardtransit.com.

Branch Manager
Nina Krzysko

Branch Location
10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy
Columbia, MD 21044
(410) 313-7800

Branch Hours