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.

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Allow 20 min.

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

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

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

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Join us for an in person discussion of What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A.

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.

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. Be prepared to laugh out loud!

3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm

After-school hang out time for teens! Come enjoy some snacks, video games, and board games!

A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.

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

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

 Ages 11-18  | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

National Book Award for Young People’s Literature winner Elizabeth Acevedo is the guest author for the 2024 Bauder Lecture.  Acevedo is The New York Times bestselling author of The Poet X, which also won the M

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas bilingues. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for bilingual stories, songs and rhymes. Followed by a playtime.

With this 2-week series, discover the basics of the challenging game of Mah Jongg. It is a game of skill, strategy, calculation and involves a degree of chance.

Grades 2-3.  45 minutes.  Registration required.

Read Narwhal's School of Awesomeness by Ben Clanton 

Ahoy, mateys! Celebrate talk-like-a-pirate-day by designing your own keepsake treasure box. Use TinkerCad to create a customized design and learn how to bring it to life with our MakerBot Method X 3D Printer.

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

We will be discussing This Other Eden by Paul Harding

Papel Picado is the Mexican art of paper cutting. Traditionally, tissue paper was cut with a chisel and hammer. We will use a Cricut to cut similar shapes in cardstock. Bring home your own paper cut-out. Every participant must register.

Kick off the fall season with trivia!

The English Conversation Club (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

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today! 

Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!