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.
Career Exploration for Vision Technician - Adult (Online)
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.
3, 2, FUN
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.
PLAY PARTNERS
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 available 15 minutes before class.
ALL TOGETHER NOW
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
3, 2, FUN
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.
ALL BY MYSELF
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 will be available 15 minutes before class.
JUST FOR ME
Ages 3-5; 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 will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
ALL BY MYSELF
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 will be available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 3-5, 30 minutes, registration required.
Develop school readiness skills and gradually practice independence while enjoying music, books, and creative expression.
Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.
Stop by to create some items that show your spooky spirit! You can make buttons, keychains, or magnets using some of our premade designs or you can use your own creative talents to design your own!
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!!!
2022 Maryland STEM Festival: Tween Craft Afternoon (ages 9-13) (RG)
Do you like to make crafts? Looking to step up your crafting skills? This class is for tweens, ages 9-13 who like to make things! Explore different crafting materials and methods to make projects that you'll find worthy of posting/sharing.
Ages 8-11; 45-60 min. Registration Required.
Surprise or scare a friend by creating a simple circuit greeting card with copper tape, LEDs, and a battery.
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.
Are you a high school senior ready for college? Join author and college expert Valarie R. Austin as she guides students through their college planning checklist. 60 minutes. Registration required.
Learn how to use 3D printing software to create designs for fabrication on the Makerbot Method X 3D printer.
Join us in the Enchanted Garden for an evening of bone-chilling stories! Bring a story to share or just come and listen. Stay for one story or stay for them all. The evening's stories will increase in creepiness as it gets darker.
English for Beginning English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)
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.
Best Websites on the Internet: High School Edition (Online)
Ages 13+, 5 min.
In this video, Claire, a current high school senior, shares 10 of her favorite websites that have helped her throughout her high school career in various subjects.
PAJAMA TIME
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.
Ages 6-10. 45 min. Ticket required.
Don't let history be a mystery! Let's learn about some October inventions! Includes stories, activities, and a craft.
Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!
Discuss a wide-array of SciFi movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays)
Join us for this edition of the Read the Rainbow bookclub, a program that brings students (and community members) together virtually to speak directly with LGBTQ+ authors of LGBTQ+ YA books.
Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the new Romantic Reads Book Discussion!
Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.
English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online)
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
Reading & Speaking for English Language Learners - Adult (Online)
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