Allow 20 min.

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

Adults, 90 minutes, registration required

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.

1st Wednesday’s 10am-12pm 

Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6 

Kahler Hall - Village of Harper’s Choice 

5440 Old Tucker Row | Columbia, MD 21044 

In case of inclement weather, class will be cancelled 

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. 

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.

 Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30-45 minutes, Ticket required

Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

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

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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.

 Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30 - 45 minutes, Ticket required

Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

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

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

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

Paint a Pumpkin:  Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art and celebrate the season by painting a decorative pumpkin.

1st Wednesday of the month; 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm 

Oct 4; Nov 1; Dec 6 

Howard Crossing Apartment Homes  

8732 Town and County Blvd  

Ellicott City, MD 21043 

After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities.

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

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

Using the iPad Pro and animation apps, learn how to create your own 2D animations. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

The Howard County Health Department will be at Miller Branch offering FREE walk-in flu shots (no registration or appointments allowed).   

30 Minutes. Ages 6-11. Ticket required.

14+ adult 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.

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

Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.

We meet at The Periodic Table on the first Wednesday of the month. We read and talk about a wide variety of genres, with a focus on books written from diverse points of view. Please reserve a copy for yourself via hclibrary.org.

Are you planning your History Day project, and don't know where to start?

Join our history experts as they walk you through the process of selecting your theme-based topic and reviewing research strategies for success.

Students ages 11-18 & their grownups | Registration suggested.   

Create creepy candles in this class with the Cricut.  Learn how to cut creatures out of vinyl to craft seasonal decor with equipment available in the Makerspace. All materials will be provided for this class. Registration Required. 

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.

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.

Ages 8-12; 45 minutes.

Discover with a Master Gardener gardening techniques and tools designed to attract a wide range of birds and pollinators to the garden.

Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.

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

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

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

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

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm