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.

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

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.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

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

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

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

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.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

Join us for an in person discussion of The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman on June 15, 2023 12 pm at the Central Branch.

Fairytale Engineering: Three Billy Goats Gruff Bridge Building

Ages 6-9, 45 minutes, TK, ticket required. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Classic stories and fun problem-solving activities.

Ages 8-11; 30 - 45 min. Ticket Required.

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride month with some wonderful related reads, activities, and a rainbow craft!

Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 

3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Journal, draw, paint, color, or create this month’s featured craft. Bring in any projects you’d like to work on, or start something new.

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.

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration Required.

Explore the STEAMy side of rainbows & make one out of Perler beads to take home!

Dress for mess & the outdoors, weather permitting.

Ages 8-12. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Si te gusta la serie Sobreviví, únete a nosotros para actividades divertidas que incluyen preguntas de comprensión de lectura, ejercicios y juegos en español. Edades 8-12.

This painting class will teach participants about portraiture and how to work in acrylic paint. Participants will  learn techniques on enlarging using a grid, composition, lighting, under painting, brush selection, and more.

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

Do you want to visit Westeros? Journey through the wardrobe to Narnia? Enroll at Hogwarts? We can show you where these movies and TV shows were filmed.

Ages 7-9.  45 minutes.  Registration required.

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

This interactive session presented by Truist Bank will show you how to choose a bank account and assemble a budget that will serve your goals for years to come.

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.