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.

🖼️ Curious about Photoshop? Start here! Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, explore editing tools and AI features, and ...
06/18/2026

🖼️ Curious about Photoshop? Start here! Learn the basics of Adobe Photoshop, explore editing tools and AI features, and get hands-on practice cropping, adjusting, and improving images. Register here: https://bit.ly/4avVMKt

06/17/2026

🎷 The saxophones keep getting louder...

06/16/2026

☀️ Summer Reading is finally here...but a few lucky readers got an early start at Central’s Adult Summer Reading Showcase earlier this month! From sneak peeks at the Central team’s favorite titles on this year’s reading list to exciting giveaways and big prizes, the event kicked off the season in style. Now it’s your turn! Stop by any branch to pick up your Reading Journal, explore this year’s book picks, and start your own Summer Reading Adventure today.

📚👕 Summer Reading starts TODAY, and we just got a style upgrade! Rep your reading adventures all season long with our ne...
06/15/2026

📚👕 Summer Reading starts TODAY, and we just got a style upgrade! Rep your reading adventures all season long with our new Summer Reading merch, featuring everyone's favorite owl. Which color are you choosing for your next library visit?

❤️💛💚 Celebrate Juneteenth with stories that honor freedom, resilience, and history. Juneteenth, observed each year on Ju...
06/14/2026

❤️💛💚 Celebrate Juneteenth with stories that honor freedom, resilience, and history. Juneteenth, observed each year on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally learned they were free, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. HCLS invites families to explore powerful children’s books that help young readers learn about the meaning and history of Juneteenth through stories of courage, community, and hope.
Explore all of our Juneteenth titles for kids here: https://bit.ly/4xnLohH

🦅 Discover the remarkable story behind the return of the bald eagle. Join Tina Morris for a look back at the effort to r...
06/13/2026

🦅 Discover the remarkable story behind the return of the bald eagle. Join Tina Morris for a look back at the effort to reintroduce this iconic species to eastern North America—and her own unexpected journey through the challenges of conservation, science, and self-discovery. Register here: https://bit.ly/4ujwshZ

06/12/2026

🗳️ We're turning it over to Paige at Glenwood for an update for our Manga for Mayor Election. For more information about our upcoming county elections, make sure to take a look at voter's guides in our local papers, accessible through our website with your library card!

06/11/2026

Both elevators at our Central Branch are out of service until further notice. Please ask staff members for assistance if you cannot access the second floor.

🏖️ Summer creativity starts here! Join us to create your own DIY sand art bottle masterpiece using colorful layers of sa...
06/11/2026

🏖️ Summer creativity starts here! Join us to create your own DIY sand art bottle masterpiece using colorful layers of sand. From bold patterns to beachy designs, the possibilities are endless. Bring your imagination and make something uniquely yours. More info here: https://bit.ly/4x5MZbT

🌿 Curious about the edible plants growing around you? Learn how to safely and respectfully forage, pick up plant identif...
06/10/2026

🌿 Curious about the edible plants growing around you? Learn how to safely and respectfully forage, pick up plant identification tips, and—weather permitting—head out on a guided walk to the Lakefront to practice spotting plants in the wild. Register here: https://bit.ly/4vuC0ai

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9411 Frederick Road
Ellicott City, MD
21042

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