Day Calendar

Adults, 90 minutes, registration required

This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

1st Wednesday’s 10 am-12 pm 

Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 6 

Kahler Hall - Village of Harper’s Choice 

5440 Old Tucker Row | Columbia, MD 21044 

This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as unique American rhythms.

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the US citizenship exam. You'll receive an email invitation to attend an orientation first.  This orientation is required for all participants. 

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Create three handmade Z-fold greeting cards using die cuts, patterned papers, stamps and other embellishments. 

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Painting Small Scenes: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art and learn tips and tricks for painting a mini masterpiece. 

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

1st Wednesday of the month; 2 - 3:30 pm

Jan 3, Feb 7 & Mar 6

Howard Crossing Apartment Homes

8732 Town and County Blvd. Ellicott City, MD 21043

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks provided while supplies last.

Drop in.

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 require

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

Ages 14-17. Read and discuss books with diverse viewpoints that tackle tough issues, such as finding and establishing identity. Reading the book is encouraged, but not required.

Snacks provided.

Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting, most are available in electronic format, too.

This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  The class meets in HCLS Central Branch.

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!

Inventors have always come from every segment of society. The stories of women inventors have often been overlooked, undervalued, and sometimes lost. Explore the stories of women inventors during this class for Women’s History Month.

Don’t just speculate. Design it.

Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min.  Registration required.

Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.

Before we bought medicine from our local drug store, families made home remedies.

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

The Inconvenient Book Club discusses the latest climate fiction.

These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm