05.15.2021 : HCLS expands Phase 4 to visits without appointments and aligns with lifting of State mask mandate. Details.
05.08.2021 : Enchanted Garden re-opens to visitors. Watch.
05.03.2021 : Passport services resume at East Columbia Branch, no appointments needed. Details.
04.26.2021 : HCLS launches Brave Voices, Brave Choices racial equity initiative.
04.05.2021 : HCLS moves to Phase 4 of its reopening plan with limited in-person service by appointment. Details.
01.11.2021 : HCLS Retains Distinction as Maryland’s Only 5-Star Library HCLS was again designated a national Five Star Library System by Library Journal for delivering excellence in public education. HCLS earned the highest five-star ranking attained by fewer than one percent of public libraries in the U.S., and again the only library system in Maryland to do so. Details.
12.04.2020 : HCLS Board of Trustees invites applications for Board of Trustees position representing District 4. Details
09.16.2020 : Small Business Resources: Businesses of all sizes and types are the backbone of our community. HCLS is proud to provide access to essential tools for local businesses and entrepreneurs. Details.
09.09.2020 : Quarantining Returned Items: The Library quarantines all returned materials for seven days as of September 9, 2020. Details.
09.01.2020 : Howard County Library System Goes Fine Free: Beginning August 1, 2020, overdue fines at Howard County Library System will be filed under the Dewey Decimal class 930: ancient history. Details.
08.21.2020 : HCLS Reopening Plans: While COVID-19 necessitated the temporary closure of our branches, the pandemic has not stopped the delivery of premier educational offerings to the community. Details
06.29.2020 : Contactless Pickup available at all six branches. Details.
06.02.2020 : Libraries Stand Against Racism: Read statements from our President & CEO, HCLS Board of Trustees, and the Friends and Foundation of HCLS Board of Directors, as well as lists of materials to read and watch at Libraries Stand Against Racism.
05.12.2020 : Chapter Chats blog: Written by HCLS team members, Chapter Chats promotes many aspects of the Library, including reviews of materials, online content, classes and events, and announcements.
03.26.2020 : Created While Isolated: Share your photographs, art, music, creative writing, and personal stories from this unprecedented time in this community journal. Students, ages 13+ with parent permission, and adults, ages 18+ who live, work, or attend classes in Howard County, invited to share their stories and creativity at createdwhileisolated.org.
