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.

✍️ Put pen to paper and see where your thoughts take you. Explore simple writing exercises for self-reflection, creativi...
09/03/2026

✍️ Put pen to paper and see where your thoughts take you. Explore simple writing exercises for self-reflection, creativity and resilience in a supportive, low-pressure workshop.

We are looking forward to a new space in Elkridge for teens, designed by teens!
09/02/2026

We are looking forward to a new space in Elkridge for teens, designed by teens!

💡 Meet an Instructor & Research Specialist at Miller Branch! Peg has been at the library for 3.5 years and fun fact: she...
09/02/2026

💡 Meet an Instructor & Research Specialist at Miller Branch! Peg has been at the library for 3.5 years and fun fact: she once spent eight days living aboard a boat in the Galapagos Islands, where she snorkeled with sharks, sea turtles, sea lions, penguins, marine iguanas and more!
Peg is featured in the Fall edition of "source". You can find "source" at your local branch - take a look for highlights of the classes, events, and resources we're offering for the next quarter

🏫📚💳 One small card opens the door to thousands of opportunities. September is National Library Card Sign-up Month. Take ...
09/01/2026

🏫📚💳 One small card opens the door to thousands of opportunities. September is National Library Card Sign-up Month. Take some time to discover everything an HCLS library card can unlock, from bestselling books and streaming media to online learning, research databases, career support, makerspaces, and programs for every age. Don't have a library card yet? Signing up is free and takes just a few minutes. Start exploring everything your library has to offer.

08/31/2026

UPDATE: One of the elevators is operational again.

🧩 Take a break and give your brain something fun to do! Puzzle Pop-In has jigsaws, Sudoku, crosswords, word searches, br...
08/31/2026

🧩 Take a break and give your brain something fun to do! Puzzle Pop-In has jigsaws, Sudoku, crosswords, word searches, brain teasers, and more. Work solo or team up with fellow puzzlers!

08/31/2026

Both elevators at Central are out of service. Please let our staff know if you need assistance.

📚 September is Update Your Resume Month, and with Labor Day coming up on September 7, it’s a great time to explore books...
08/30/2026

📚 September is Update Your Resume Month, and with Labor Day coming up on September 7, it’s a great time to explore books about work, careers, and the people who make our world run. We’ve put together a nonfiction reading list featuring labor history, different occupations, career advice, finding success at work, and more. Whether you’re looking for a new career, brushing up your skills, or simply curious about the history of work, there’s something here for you! Explore all of our picks: https://bit.ly/45Wwe6L

🎒 Preschool is a big adventure! Help your little learners practice routines, explore letters, numbers and shapes, talk a...
08/29/2026

🎒 Preschool is a big adventure! Help your little learners practice routines, explore letters, numbers and shapes, talk about feelings, and build the skills they’ll need for their first classroom experience at Classroom Ready - register below.

🕯️ What stories of courage are hidden in Howard County’s past? Explore the documented efforts of local men and women who...
08/28/2026

🕯️ What stories of courage are hidden in Howard County’s past? Explore the documented efforts of local men and women who helped Freedom Seekers escape enslavement in a panel discussion with the Howard County Historical Society research team.

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