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.

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as a Vision Technician in an ophthalmologist’s office.  The participants will learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential ear

This is a drop-in class for adult English language learners.  Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Ages 6-9; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

Are you a Supa Buddy? Join other "Dog Man" book fans for a paws-itively good time with games, activities, and crafts! Costumes welcome.

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

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in the digital realm! Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups, and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations. Grades 6-12. No registration required.

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

Ages 8-10;45 min. Registration required. 

Read a yucky story and learn how to combine different ingredients with a basic slime recipe to create your own unique slime to take home! Materials will be provided.

Fans of our children’s play area may be excited to explore a wider range of construction kits and building challenges. Including Keva plank, Knex, Mobilo and Lego Duplo Tech- Machines. Drop in and let your engineering creativity fly! 

Ages 6-18; 60 minutes. Registration required.

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

Ages 6-9; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

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

Have you, your child, or the whole family always wanted to learn Spanish? Well NOW is the perfect time!!!

Ages 11-18, 45 min.

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.

HiTech

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

We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at The Periodic Table. 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.

This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This class is suitable for beginning English learners.

October Challenge: Build a Frankentoy!

It's alive! Work in teams or on your own to build a “creature” by mixing and matching different parts of toys.

Calling all horror film fans: spooky season is here! Come to recommend and discuss your favorite pieces of horror media even if they aren't films; books, comics, or even music is all welcome.

These classes are for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for English language learners in low beginning to low intermediate levels.  T

This class is designed for English language learners. Practice your speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read a short story each week and discuss it in class.

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

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm