Howard County Library System HCLS, Central Branch

Category: Public library

Address: 10375 Little Patuxent Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044, USA

Phone: +14103137800

Opening hours

Sunday: 1–5PM

Monday: 10AM–9PM

Tuesday: 10AM–9PM

Wednesday: 10AM–9PM

Thursday: 10AM–9PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Linda Kangrga

Aug 17, 2022

They have DVDs as well

Christopher Bell III

Aug 9, 2022

Really AWESOME library. Quiet, clean, well-stocked, professional staff, meeting rooms available, WiFi is fast.

Tammy Hines

Aug 1, 2022

Always helpful. Wonderful libraries!!

jane channel grace

Jul 29, 2022

A friendly, accessible, knowledgeable Staff! Results include large selections, inter-library connections for loan requests, and more. Quick responses.

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Questions & Answers

Is there a free English class in the library, and what time is there in a week?

Lu Yang | Sep 26, 2017

R. D. (EEO FHA ADA Advocate) | Sep 26, 2018

One of the Ellicott City branches to do so.

How do I donate books to the library?

Arnulfo Aquino | Mar 29, 2022

Nikki Smith | Mar 29, 2022

That's a great idea and good question. I haven't known of the library taking books donations. I would call and ask them. Let's us know. :-)

How lon is the library open today

Matthew Prempeh | Sep 26, 2018

SU | Sep 26, 2018

From the library website: M - Th 10 am - 9 pm F - Sat 10 am - 6 pm Sun 1 pm - 5 pm (at Central and Miller only) All branches open Sundays beginning September 9, 2018

Are there self checkout kiosks here?

Diya Thomas | Jan 28, 2022

Beth B | Jan 28, 2022

Yep

are masks required at all times? Mainly just wondering if I can take off my mask while at a desk/table studying. Thank you!

Giana Scotto | Oct 30, 2021

gordon james | Oct 30, 2021

In a private study room masks can be removed

Is the library back open regular hours?

Denita Adams | Sep 25, 2021

fitriyanty fachruddin | Sep 25, 2021

Yes, they have their schedule online on their website

Can i print something from my email

Arody Orellana | Sep 25, 2021

David Lin | May 28, 2022

Yes, you can login to email from their computers and print for free.

Do you have functional scanners??

Josh Cofie | Sep 25, 2020

David Lin | May 28, 2022

Yes, you can scan via a copy machine for free.

Do you close on Sunday April 20th?

Irma Jimenez | Sep 26, 2019

Katherine Scherck | Sep 26, 2019

April 20 will be on a Sunday in 2025. That is Easter that year, so they will not be open.

Is the library open on Easter?

Luba Abrams | Sep 26, 2019

Katherine Scherck | Sep 26, 2019

The library is closed. The library website says, “All branches of Howard County Library System will be closed Friday, April 19, and Sunday, April 21, in observance of the Spring Holiday.”

How long can books be taken out for?

Amy Murray | Sep 26, 2019

Katherine Scherck | Sep 26, 2019

https://hclibrary.org/how-do-i/getting-a-library-card/#checkingout Loan periods Books, magazines, toys - 21 days CDs - 21 days DVDs – nonfiction - 21 days DVDs – fiction, children’s, world language - 7 days Children’s Launchpads - 7 days

Is the library open now during the snow?

Julie | Sep 26, 2019

Denise S. Pollard | Sep 26, 2019

The library closes at 4 pm today.

How long can I borrow dvds? Do they automatically renew if not requested?

Bonnye Rayner | Sep 26, 2019

Susan Pearce | Sep 26, 2019

Movies are for one week. Yes, they will; two times.

Is library open now..?

Aliakbar Saharkhiz | Sep 26, 2019

Susan Pearce | Sep 26, 2019

Is the library open?

Jayla Mone | Sep 26, 2018

SU | Sep 26, 2018

From the library website: M - Th 10 am - 9 pm F - Sat 10 am - 6 pm Sun 1 pm - 5 pm (at Central and Miller only) All branches open Sundays beginning September 9, 2018

Do you have a book: "Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds"?

Yohannes Adall | Sep 26, 2018

Katherine Kercheval | Sep 26, 2018

Yes, they do.

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