Vote. Ballet. Gym…read more Gymnasium. Home owners association. Field sports. Classes. My staple in my community.

Very friendly staff...they know who you are...it's like a family affair whenever I go to Zumba!…read moreCarol is the best Zumba instructor ever and the atmosphere of her class makes you want to dance all the time...even the folks with no rhythm or clue be grooving! Come join us if you're in the area!

The Odenton location of Anne Arundel County library is one of my favorite locations. First, it's…read moreclose to home. Second, wide selection. Third, friendly staff. My daughter got her very first library card today and she was so excited to use it. I love the "teen" area that they have filled with tables and YA books. I love that the teens have a specific area all to themselves.

A great place to take the kids…read more.. Love the children's area! There is a decently-stocked play area with toys and games appropriate for kiddos ages 6 months-5 years. There are usually coloring and activity pages available near the children's librarian's desk as well. The staff in the area is helpful and courteous. There is a children's restroom in the kids' area complete with toddler-sized potty and changing table. There is a changing table in the lobby women's room as well. There are usually plenty of parents around, and if you're a nursing mom, you'll never get the evil eye here (though you shouldn't get it anywhere, y'know?). Throughout the year, the library offers programs for children of all ages. These range from Babies in Bloom (newborn-24 months) to teen classes and workshops. I'd love to give the West County Area Library five stars, but I just can't get past the modern architecture and the somewhat sterile vibe. I guess that I just like a library to have some character (and no, that doesn't mean cobwebs and card catalogs; just a more traditional look).

This is my favorite area in Patapsco state park, I've brought many friends and family here over the…read moreyears. It's beautiful, you can find the ruins of an old mining camp and religious boarding school here. There's even a decent spot to jump off the train tracks into the water below, although take care because the water can be shallow in spots.

Probably one of the more interesting hikes that I have done in awhile. The hike will be quite…read moreshort, but you got hills and steps to get your work out on. I think the feel of the place is supposed to be spooky, unfortunately, I picked a spring break day to do it and there were enough teenagers running around here like savages (just kidding, they were all really sweet) it doesn't really have a scary feel to it at all. To explain the ruins, it was Roman Catholic school in Ilchester, Maryland. The ruins are near Ilchester and Bonnie Branch roads (so the Yelp location is pretty straight on). It was called hell house in the 70s after it was abandoned and vandalized and rumors have it a strange cult started living there. It also had an over zealous caretaker who had a gun and some dogs and would assault vandals. He was displaced after the school was set ablaze by arsonists. Hell House altar structure that most people take pictures of is at the top of a very steep hill, about a mile in. It used to have a large metal cross, and it is a very unique place for a photoshoot. For easy access, park in the lot for patapsco state park (right past the train tracks) where the trailhead is and start coming up to the left of the train tracks.

I came to address an issue with my water bill. It was morning and the building was quite empty. I…read morewas concerned that I wasn't challenged after walking through the magnetometer and it alarmed, but hey, that's not my job. There was an information desk of sorts. I asked the woman where to find the room I was looking for and she pointed me in that direction. Room 8. I entered the room find it empty. Yay for me! I spoke with the representative about my issue. She wasn't familiar with what I was asking for so she phoned a supervisor who gave her the run down. The rep relayed she'd send my information to the appropriate department to look into my issue. I wasn't too sure as she didn't seem to take down any information. I was in and out in less that an hour. There's a parking lot close by, I believe it may be a commuter lot. You park & pay and it's convenient for visits to this and other buildings in the area. Now that I've received my newest water bill, I'm happy to say that my issue has been fixed! I'm elated.

Beautiful building on the inside. This building handles property related issues for anyone…read moreproperty in Maryland. I had a woman named Angel who helped me out with paperwork including getting one of my document notaries right there in the building within another unit thank you again, which made the rest of of me filing a transfer of deed upon death which is referred to as a "quit deed transfer" got smoothly.

We love this library! They have classes for all ages on most things especially STEM. Since my baby…read morehas turned 3 months we've been coming for the infant classes! Yes, infant classes! They do play dates on Thursday and music/story time on Tuesday. It's free and mommy approved!

the staffs are very helpful and understanding. My two toddlers enjoyed the books that I borrowed…read morefrom the library.

June 2023…read more Disclaimer: Review based solely on jury service experience I was summoned back in April for jury service, but was sick so was excused and resummoned for June. If you are summoned for jury duty, note that the parking garage is a zoo so plan to arrive early. Fortunately they don't start promptly so it's ok if you are several minutes late. Upon arriving at the courthouse, you will need to go through security. The jury assembly room is upstairs to the left. Upon entering the room, you sign in at the desk on the right, then you can be seated anywhere. There is plenty of seats including counter seats with outlets if you need to work on a laptop or charge your electronic devices. The jury assembly room has a kitchen with vending machines, a coffee maker, microwave, refrigerator, and two dining tables (each seats 4). There is also a water dispenser (accessible for bottles), coat room, and restroom. The judge came out and spoke to us and thanked us for our time and service. Later, a circuit clerk called our names and gave us a badge with a number on it. This would be used as our personal identification instead of being referred to by our names if we were selected to be a juror. We were then instructed to go in line to get our parking validated and to receive our $30 expense money. We were informed mid-morning that we were dismissed from service and given documentation to provide to our employers as evidence of our service. It was the funniest thing to see how quickly everyone bolted out of the courthouse. It had the same feeling to me as Black Friday. Lol. Getting out of the parking garage was comparable to leaving a venue after a concert or an event. It was jam-packed and slow getting out. Note, the gate was open so it wasn't necessary to check out at the kiosk. I liked my jury experience in Howard County much better than when I served in Montgomery County mainly because parking was more adequate and I am slightly more knowledgeable of the process this time around.

Very Rude and loud African american lady. Never caught her name but she's the only one there that…read moredoes the on road driving. She starts yelling and screaming at CHILDREN. think about it why would you want your kids who are learning being yelled at. They weren't even in road yet or in the course THEY WERE PARKED. 0/10 definitely don't recommend this place if your getting that rude lady. There is ONE man who does on road as well he's amazing 10/10 but that lady no

Terrible driver's test evaluator! Unprofessional, condescending, and ridiculous reason for not…read moreallowing my daughter to take her test...because she had a little less than a half tank of gas!!! Do not go here -- we'll be going to Bel Air from now on.

I hate to give only 4 stars to the Howard County District Court…read more First and foremost, I always had a great experience with the Howard County District Court Security located at 3451 Court House Drive (always warm and welcoming), the Sheriffs (willing to assist without hesitation), an absolutely friendly female Clerk (the person with a Jamaican Accent who is highly knowledgeable and a professional), and others who take the time to assist the general public in need. Even the cashier was very friendly and went above and beyond to assist me, even though she was unfamiliar with that particular subject (she called someone else (the lady with the Jamaican Accent) who provided me proper guidance, which I am grateful for. However, there is a male clerk who sits behind the window, and he feels that either he is unhappy with his job, or he appears to simply not want to be there. I had a terrible experience because he would not answer all the questions, and he would make people wait for no reason. When he answers, he is rude and disrespectful, and he has a nonchalant attitude. When I was there, I thought he might have had a bad day, which we all encounter here and there. However, when my son went to the courthouse on a different day, precisely a week or two later, he had the same attitude. Not only that, but my son also witnessed that others have complained about that particular individual as well. In my line of work, I provide service to the general public all the time, and it's very important to take pride in what we do and the care we deliver to the people. Moreover, I completely understand that it is a high-stress job, working in the courthouse. However, if the negativity continues, it destroys the team morale, and it makes it difficult for others who strive to deliver the best care possible. The saying goes, "all it takes is one apple to spoil the whole cart". I am not here to get anyone in trouble because life is difficult as it is. With that being said, I believe in "Just Culture". Perhaps an actual training, genuine mentoring, and working closely with the individual to help change his negative attitude to being positive one and guide him to become an expert in customer care. This will be great for not only the team but the overall success of everyone, especially the General Public!