Central Branch

Address Details

  • 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044

    Directions

  • Mon – Thu9 am – 8 pm

    Fri – Sat9 am – 5 pm

    Sun1 – 5 pm

  • 410.313.7800

  • Oct 27 | Professional Day (Central only)

    Nov 11 | Veterans Day

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front view of the Central Branch Library that provides free access to borrowable books, wifi, printing, computers, and project literacy classes.

At this Branch

a Howard County Maryland public transportation bus a Howard County Maryland public transportation bus

Getting Around Your Community

Need an affordable way to get around Howard County? Visit the Central Branch to purchase RTA fixed-route fare cards.
Concept Photo of the Lakefront Library, with Green space, Rooftop Gardens, large glass windows and a water feature Concept Photo of the Lakefront Library, with Green space, Rooftop Gardens, large glass windows and a water feature

New Central Library at the Lakefront

Howard County’s new Central Library at the Lakefront represents a historic opportunity to create a vibrant community anchor in the heart of the County, where everyone can learn, grow, and connect. This is more than a new building; it’s a bold investment in Howard County’s future, honoring Columbia’s original vision of inclusion and innovation.

Classes & Events

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About Central Branch

Since opening in 1981, the Central Branch has offered a wide variety of virtual and in-person classes and events and features two meeting rooms, two classrooms and some picnic bench style seating outdoors. The Branch houses the Artwork Collection and Equity Resource Center. The Central Branch is also home to Project Literacy which provides English Language, citizenship, work skills, and high school diploma, education for Adult Learners.

Stevia Morales

Central Branch Manager
Central branch Exterior. lobby with free community rooms, vending machines and public bathrooms. quiet room for work and studying. park with larger tree. community library sign outside library in downtown Columbia.

Volunteer Opportunities

We appreciate the valuable help from our community for our libraries. Learn how you can connect with us and serve your community.

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HCLS Land Acknowledgment
We want to respectfully honor the Susquehannock Confederation who governed, lived, farmed, and hunted on the land now called Howard County. Their nations conceded into land treaties in 1652 and 1661 after English colonizers ended their generational governance and stewardship of the land Howard County is built upon. This practice of land acknowledgement is to honor and respect the indigenous inhabitants both from the past and the present.