Day Calendar

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

Bring the projects you'd like to finish! All stitchers welcome.

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.

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

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.

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. 

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

Discover the world of post-production! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Hang out with friends, play games or get help with with assignments.

Using alcohol ink, students will create paintings while observing how the ink reacts and forms colorful, organic designs. Taught by a HiTech Instructor. 

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.

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Meet via Zoom every second and fourth Thursday of the month. 

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

Ages 6-9, 30-45 minutes. Ticket required.

Calling all walkers!  Everyone is welcome to join us for an evening walk around the library campus. 

Walkers will meet at the Enchanted Garden, weather permitting. 

3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.

This is an in-person class for beginning level adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. If you're new to this program, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level.

This is a class for English Language Learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics like small talk, common interests, life, work, and current events in a safe and supportive environment. The class meets weekly in the Central Br

ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen!

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

Your body's "hardware" requires care and maintenance, from youth to your later years.  Nutrition Specialist Courtney Carpenter will offer strategies to help keep us active for each decade of our lives, and she will explain the challenges to o

Join us for a lively discussion of all things murderous, mysterious and mischievous. Sometimes it's fiction, sometimes non-fiction, but always interesting!

Get started or continue the short, narrative, basics of finance to enter to win a $5,000 529 college savings gift card!

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.

While some veggies are already affordable at the grocery store or farmer's market and might not be worth the effort to grow (hello onions!) there are some other kitchen staples that you can easily grow at home to save money.

Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome.