HoCo Library Branch Renovation Underway, In-Person Classes Resume

COOKSVILLE, MD — The Glenwood branch of the Howard County Library System has been undergoing an extensive renovation with a price tag of $630,000. While the project should be completed soon, library officials say, nationwide supply shortages and construction-related delays have slowed down the project.

The renovation includes:

• Two new multi-use studios, enabling instructors to teach more classes for all ages and offer more space for public meetings.
• Refreshed children and teen areas with new seating and new children’s information desk.
• New customer service and self-service areas, enabling patrons to pick up their own items on reserve.
• New passport office for greater confidentiality.
• Renovated vending café area in a new central location that serves as a snack area and social space.
• New back patio.

While renovations are ongoing, the library is bringing back classes to its freshly refurbished meeting room. They are:

• Mondays: 10:30 – 11 a.m. Little Learners (2 – 5 years with an adult)
• Tuesdays: 10:30 – 11 a.m. 3..2..Fun (2-3 years with an adult)
• Wednesdays: 10:30 – 11 a.m. Play Partners (infant – 23 months with an adult)
• Fridays & Saturdays: 10:30 – 11 a.m. All Together Now (all ages) *Note: Saturday All Together Now classes will start on Sept 11.

Space is limited to 50 people and tickets are available 15 minutes before the beginning of class.