Day Calendar

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! 

TIME FOR US

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

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

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

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

Discover what's lurking beneath the covers of frequently challenged books.  Learn about the history and significance of Banned Books Week and then listen to a reading from a frequently challenged book.

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! 

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

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

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration Required.

Engineer unique aircraft to test in our wind tunnel. Dress for mess.

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.

Are you interested in how Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning work? Learn the basics and fundamentals of Machine Learning and AI with an interactive programmable AI robot.

Create beautiful works of art using simple techniques and tools. All ages welcome, under 12 please bring an adult. Drop in, no registration required.

The Getty: A Passion for Fashion.  From Ancient Times to the Age of Impressionism

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. RG, registered.

Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at the Central Branch Customer Service Desk.

Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.

Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people (ages 11 - 21) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

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

Start the new school year off right with this Makerspace make it & take it class.  Create a vinyl sticker design, then use the Cricut machine to cut it out.  Everyone who participates will create a customized notebook/journal.

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. 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!

1st-2nd grade. 30 min. Ticket required.

Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore different math topics.

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the class begins.

Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)

Ages 7-11; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

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

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

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Are you interested in 3D printing, optimizing designs for 3D printing, or building your own 3D printer at home?

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! 

Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the Romance Reads Book Discussion!

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

Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)

Curious about what it takes to launch and sustain a thriving business? Join us for an engaging Business Roundtable where you can connect with local entrepreneurs who are making their mark.