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Located near Merriweather Post Pavilion and The Mall in Columbia,
the Central Library is strategically positioned to serve the entire
county. Open since January 1981, Central houses the largest and most
diverse collection, with extensive business resources, in-depth job
and career titles and many electronic resources. Central is staffed
with specialists who are trained to work with its unique and sophisticated
resources. Central is the home of the Library's Project Literacy.
Materials and services are available for all ages at this hub of the
Library system.
Central has 80 computers available to the public. All computers have
word processing capabilities. In addition, there are two games computers
in the children's department and two in the young adult area. These
four
do not have Internet access.
 Riders
of Howard Transit buses can purchase unlimited ride monthly
passes and 10-ride tickets at the Howard County Central Library
circulation desk. Individual tickets are not available at the Library;
they must be purchased when boarding the bus.
The Library will accept cash or check (payable to
Howard County Library). There is no limit on the
number of passes or tickets that may be
purchased. Student, senior and disabled riders will be asked to show
identification at the time of purchase. Disabled riders may use a
Metro identification card or obtain one from Corridor Transportation
Corporation (301-725-4000). For more information on routes and schedules,
call 1-800-270-9553 or visit www.howardtransit.com.
Central Library
10375 Little Patuxent Parkway
(Little Patuxent Parkway & South Entrance Road)
Columbia, MD 21044
Assistant Branch Manager
Elaine Johnson
Phone Numbers
Main 410-313-7800
Information Desks:
Reference/Nonfiction 410-313-7850
Fiction/AV 410-313-7860
Children's 410-313-7880
Project Literacy 410-313-7900
TTY 410-313-7883
FAX 410-313-7864
Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Friday - Saturday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Directions
Map
Driving
Public transportation
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