Day Calendar

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend remotely via Zoom, contact pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.

This is an in-person class for English language learners.

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including US education, healthcare, history and governmen

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
 

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Ticket required.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages Infant-23 months with adult; 45 min. 

Songs, bounces, and rhymes for babies. Open play time with fun toys included.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
 

Join us for an in person discussion of The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead on Thursday, February 16th, 12 pm at the Central Branch.

Ages 3-5, 30 minutes.

Registration encouraged, drop-ins welcome! 

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, early reading and math skills.

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

AV Lab
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.

Learn about the process behind designing your own characters and using illustration software.  Create the look of your character, its costumes and props, and give it a unique personality!  

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Take part in a fabulously funny fairy tale! Boost reading confidence, improve fluency and expression while taking part in a dramatic presentation of Slurping Beauty.

A community health worker with the LindaBen Foundation and Howard County Health Department will be available to connect you with free educational resources and provide information about local organizations that provide food and housing assistance,

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events. This is an in-person class that meets

Ages 7-9.  45 minutes.  Registration required.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Have you ever wanted to solve a mystery? Use your detective skills to discover how to read and 'break' different codes, ciphers and other puzzles to help crack the case!

Prove you are a bona fide pop culture quiz whiz by finishing on top of the leaderboard in our Trivia Goes POP on Kahoot! or just have fun and learn something trivial! 

These classes are designed for adult English language learners who are in high intermediate and advanced levels. Classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9PM.

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the U.S.