The Howard County Library System and Howard County Schools Partner on the A+ Programs at the Library

Howard County Schools have partnered with the Howard County Library on a number of programs to make learning fun.  These programs are all part of the Library's A+ program. If you know of kids in a Howard County School encourage them to participate in one of these programs.

 

BumbleBee Awards Ceremony 

 

Join us for the sixth annual BumbleBee Celebration. A companion to the HCLS Spelling Bee, the BumbleBee inspires first through third grade students to build vocabularies, learn spelling tips, and gain confidence in front of an audience.

RSVP to 410.313.7750 or rsvp@hclibrary.org.

HCLS, Miller Branch

Monday, March 5

7 pm

Sponsored by The Columbia Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Columbia-Patuxent, Columbia Town Center Rotary Club, Elkridge Rotary Club, Ellicott City Rotary Club, Rotary Club of Clarksville at Maple Lawn, and Rotary Club of Ellicott City-Sunrise.

HCLS Spelling Bee  Cheer on the county’s outstanding spellers (fourth through eighth grade students) as they compete for the county crown. Winners from 64 public and private schools and homeschool association bees will spell off for the chance to advance to the National Spelling Bee!  Details at hclibrary.org/spellingbee. Reservoir High School Friday, March 9 7 pm BB&T, Title Sponsor Friends of Howard County Library, Queen Bee Sponsor

DEAR Graduation  Congratulate third grade students who improved their reading skills by reading to a therapy dog in Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (DEAR). RSVP to 410.313.7750 or rsvp@hclibrary.org. HCLS, East Columbia Branch (50+ Center) Saturday, March 24 11 am Sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library. Money Matters Fair  Kick off Financial Education month with a fun-filled line-up of activities to learn smart ways to stretch your money! The fair includes free shredding by Incred-A-Shred, Mind Your Pennies with Buck for kids, Y-Fi interactive activities for teens, free credit reports, tax advice, and information about personal finance and financial aid for college. HCLS, East Columbia Branch Saturday, March 31 10 am - 1 pm Cosponsored by Howard County Council member Calvin Ball, Howard Community College, Howard County Public School System, makingCHANGE: A Financial Wellness Center, and Friends of Howard County Library.     Mark Your Calendars  April 14 Children's Discovery Fair HCLS, East Columbia Branch   April 20 Battle of the Books Atholton, Long Reach, and Oakland Mills High Schools   May 8 Rube Goldberg Challenge Awards Ceremony HCLS, Miller Branch June 2 Summer Reading Kickoff HCLS, Miller Branch