Howard County Library System

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Howard County Library System (HCLS) social media accounts are monitored by staff in order to promote Library activities and initiatives. HCLS welcomes engagement by the public on social media at any time. However, given the need to manage Library resources, content moderation and responses should only be expected during regular business hours. When engaging with the HCLS through social media, you

agree to the following customer use policy. Comments and content posted to HCLS maintained social media sites are reviewed by staff. While content and comments will not be edited, HCLS reserves the right to remove user-generated content or comments when appropriate. Abusive, hateful, or slanderous comments or images to any person, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identification, organization, or nation. When interacting with other users, please be civil and follow the usage guidelines established by the applicable social networking service(s). Profanity, obscenity, vulgarity, nudity, defamation, advertising or political campaigning is not allowed on HCLS social media pages. Such content may be removed.

“Trolling” or posting deliberately disruptive statements meant to hijack comment threads or throw discussions off-track. Comments with the main purpose(s) to sell a product or services, infringe on copyright or spam comments, such as the same comment posted repeatedly, may also be removed. All links posted as comments on the HCLS pages, posts or profiles may be deleted. Any information and/or comment(s) that could reasonably compromise the safety of a public official, employee or member of the general public is also subject to deletion. Any disclosure of information that is confidential by law or regulation may be deleted. Repeated violations of this social media policy may cause the author to be blocked from the HCLS’ social media profiles and pages.

📚 Kaiden and his mom came in to the Elkridge branch to replace Kaiden's library card. Here he is doing an excellent job ...
08/21/2026

📚 Kaiden and his mom came in to the Elkridge branch to replace Kaiden's library card. Here he is doing an excellent job writing his name on his brand new card!

🤖 Build it, code it, make it move! Tinker with robots, take on fun coding challenges, and let your imagination run wild ...
08/20/2026

🤖 Build it, code it, make it move! Tinker with robots, take on fun coding challenges, and let your imagination run wild with LEGO bricks.

🎮 Ready, set, play! Grab the family and come out to Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night. Test your gaming skill...
08/19/2026

🎮 Ready, set, play! Grab the family and come out to Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night. Test your gaming skills with a lineup of video games made for players of all ages. Pick a game, grab a controller, and see who comes out on top!

It's almost time for that all-important first day of school. Check out some books to help new kindergarteners get ready!
08/19/2026

It's almost time for that all-important first day of school. Check out some books to help new kindergarteners get ready!

08/18/2026

Our Glenwood Branch will pause passport services today at 4 due to operational needs. They will resume tomorrow.

📚 Zip into your next chapter! 3D printing doesn't have to be intimidating. Sometimes it's as easy as finding a great des...
08/18/2026

📚 Zip into your next chapter! 3D printing doesn't have to be intimidating. Sometimes it's as easy as finding a great design and printing it. This fun zipper bookmark is a perfect beginner project.

🎲 Roll for creativity! Learn how to safely work with resin and craft your own custom dice set for Dungeons & Dragons and...
08/17/2026

🎲 Roll for creativity! Learn how to safely work with resin and craft your own custom dice set for Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop adventures. Your next critical hit could be one you made yourself.

🎨 Celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month with a good book— and a little inspiration! Explore our staff-suggested b...
08/16/2026

🎨 Celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month with a good book— and a little inspiration! Explore our staff-suggested books about American artists, art movements, museums, and the creative communities that have shaped American art. Looking for even more ways to enjoy art? You can also borrow framed artwork from our Central and Glenwood branches to bring a little art home with you. Browse our complete book list: https://bit.ly/4g98MHV

📚 We built a cozy little reading nook at our Elkridge Branch, and predictably, it was filled instantly. We love seeing a...
08/15/2026

📚 We built a cozy little reading nook at our Elkridge Branch, and predictably, it was filled instantly. We love seeing all of the corners our community curls up in to read. Whether you’re diving into a favorite story or discovering a new one, there’s always room for one more reader.

✨ Every 3D print starts with an idea. Learn the basics of Tinkercad, create your own custom design, and see how digital ...
08/14/2026

✨ Every 3D print starts with an idea. Learn the basics of Tinkercad, create your own custom design, and see how digital creations become real-world objects.

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9411 Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD
21042

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Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
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