Allow 20 min.
Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.
Allow 20 min.
Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.
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 is a class for English language learners.
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
If you’re looking to improve your computer skills, then visit our computer skills open lab! Boost your technical knowledge by getting hands-on assistance with topics such as:
Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets are available 15 minutes before class
Ages 3-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticketed. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Fun stories, songs, and activities about space for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Read and discuss romance titles from all tropes and themes!
Third Tuesdays, 2-3 pm
Join for a discussion of the following titles:
Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.
Field trip for HC Health Department Family Options Teen Parent Program.
A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.
Ages 3-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticketed. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Fun stories, songs, and activities about space for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Spooky Science! Drop in and use see how art meets science by making glow-in-the-dark crafts!
October 18th - Glow-in-the-dark resin
October 25th - Glow-in-the-dark acrylic pour
Learn the essentials of babysitting with a University of Maryland Extension Instructor. Participants receive a certificate. Must attend all 3 sessions. Age 13 and up.
Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins.
Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations and sensory play.
Meet up with fellow anime and manga fans to practice drawing your favorite characters (or create your own!), recommend the manga you're reading and the anime you're watching and check out our collection/make suggestions for it.
All ages. Allow 30 min.
ELEVATE is a research-based curriculum that teaches adults the skills to maintain stable marriages and committed relationships.
This is a class for adult English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It is suitable for English language learners in intermediate level.
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 7-10. 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Learn about Howard County haunts in a fun way that will bring it alive. Includes stories, activities, and a craft.
All Ages, children under 10 must be accompanied by parent / Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels welcome. (No registration needed)
Whether your children or grandchildren are learning to crawl or learning to drive, you can help make a college education a reality.
Join us for our college savings presentation, as we discuss:
Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings.
Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 3rd Tuesdays 7 - 8 pm.
Oct 18 Count Crowley: Reluctant Midnight Monster Hunter by David Dastmalchian
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Fall Signs: Celebrate Fall by painting a decorative wooden sign.
Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.
Join Matthew Serio, former director of Creative Opportunities for the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts and owner of Artigiano Serio LLC, a custom woodworking company, as he hosts a grant webinar where he will discuss the basics of grant writing an
These classes are designed for adult English language learners.
This is a class for English language learners.