Welcome to the Howard County Library Website

Need Help with your Resolutions?

girl with books from ChatGPTHave you made any New Year’s Resolutions or simply defined some goals to accomplish this year?  If that is the case, the library most likely has books that can help you on your journey.  We have books on self-help, healthy eating, exercising, finance planning and living a healthier life.  We are here to help you find just the right information!

 

 

 

 

It's time to get your Mitts on a good book!

grptgenerated snowman holding bookCold hands? Warm stories! This season, get your mitts on a good book at the library. From page-turning mysteries to heartwarming tales, there’s something for every reader to enjoy. Grab your mittens, stop in, and let a great book chase the chill away.  We have all the new bestsellers and great books waiting for you to come in and check them out!

 

 

 

  

Make Your Valentines

ChatGPT generated imageof kids making ValentinesWe are already planning for the coming months and that will begin with Valentine’s Day. On Friday, February 13th, from 10 to 5 and Saturday, February 14th from 9 to 12 noon, we will have craft supplies available for making Valentines.  So be sure to stop by and make a Valentine for someone special!   

 

 

 

Love To read?  Like to talk about books?

chatgpt created image of books and cup  Join Readers, our easygoing adult book club that meets the first Thursday of each month from 5:00–6:00 p.m. It’s a casual, come-as-you-are group for anyone who enjoys good books, good conversation, and sharing thoughts along the way. No pressure—just great reads and friendly discussion.

 

 


check out our programs for children/youth

chatgpt created girl reading to children We are continuing “Toddler Time” every Thursday at 10 am and Homeschoolers Board Game Day on the 3rd Thursday of every month from 2 to 4 pm.  “Junior Readers” will not be meeting during the remainder of the school year, but will take place this summer in conjunction with Summer Storytime.

 

 

Use our computers, our fax machine

 chat GPT generated picture of girl at computerComputers,printers and a fax machine are other services that we offer along with newspapers and magazines and a relaxing place to sit and read.

 

 

 

 

 

Do you have a Genealogy question? Talk to our Resident Genealogist!

 chatGPT generated image of genealogist helping familyOur genealogy expert, Kathy Brady, is here every Friday at 1:00 in the genealogy room to answer your questions or guide you in your ancestry search.

 

 

 

 

Renew your shelf at the library Booksale!

ChatGPT generated picture for book saleDon't forget about our downstairs book room where the books, which have been donated, are four for a dollar. You might find a "treasure!"

 

 

 

 

 


Do you want to support the library? Join Friends of the Library

 friends of library logo Some of you have indicated that you would like to do more to support our library. A great way to do that is to join “Friends of the Library!”  This is an organization open to anyone who is interested in the ongoing success of the library. An individual membership to join friends is $10 annually, while a family membership is $20. We also offer lifetime memberships for $200.  The purpose of Friends is to provide annual funding for the library collection, underwrite programs, such as The Summer Reading Program, Special Holiday events  and visiting author programs and to support the purchase of various items that cannot be fulfilled from the library’s operational budget.  We would love to have new members!