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.
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.
2022 Maryland STEM Festival: Picture Book STEM (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
An introduction to simple STEM concepts through activities related to beloved picture books.
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.
Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.
Have you felt lost and confused when trying to find resources for a housing problem? Perhaps you’ve heard about community programs and organizations but aren’t sure where to start.
Have you felt lost and confused when trying to find resources for a housing problem? Perhaps you’ve heard about community programs and organizations but aren’t sure where to start.
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 7-10, 45 min. Ticket required.
Learn how the first Macy's Day Parade was started by the talented marionette man, Tony Sarg. Create a turkey marionette.
Ages 6-10; 60 min. Registration required.
Explore the science of coding and programming with Colby, the programmable mouse. Presented during the 2022 Maryland STEM Festival.
Day of the Dead/el dia de los muertos (all ages/families) TK
All ages/families. 60 minutes.
Celebrate el dia de los muertos with bilingual stories, music and crafts for all ages.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
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 voting pride! You can make buttons, key chains, or magnets using some of our designs or you can use your own creative talents to design your own!
A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.
Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Classic stories and fun problem-solving activities. Presented during the 2022 Maryland STEM Festival.
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.
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.
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.
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.
November Challenge: Design a balloon for the first Wednesday STEM Parade!
Explore Joy Harjo’s Poet Laureate project “Living Nations, Living Words.” Listen to poems, explore an interactive story-map, reflect on common themes, and discuss Native American representation.
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