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.
Prepare to move! All your favorite songs, dances and games packed into one really fun 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.
Little Learners: Sing Along: Mr. Jon & Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.
Celebrate the music of well-known children's musicians as you dance, play, and sing.
Tickets available 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.
Participants learn the importance of credit and how credit scores are calculated; how effective budgeting impacts your ability to maintain positive credit ratings; ways to improve your credit and how to read your credit report. Duration: 1 hour.
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.
Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.
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.
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Drop-in A/V lab for high school students and adults, includes access to the recording booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. In-person
Ages 11-18. Registration required.
Grades 4-5. Registration required. 60 minutes.
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.
Join Howard County Master Gardener Christine Hipple to improve the health of your houseplants! Learn how to provide the right light, water and growing conditions to make sure your indoor plants are happy and healthy.
Read and discuss a wide array of mystery novels.
2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm, HYBRID. Register here for the Zoom link, or join us at the Savage Branch!
November 9th: At Bertram's Hotel by Agatha Christie
Read and discuss a wide array of mystery novels.
2nd Wednesdays, 7-8pm.
September 14th: The Lost Man by Jane Harper
October 12th: A Divided Loyalty by Charles Todd
Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that were on your bookshelf this summer and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your fall reading list.
Author Works: Robin Wall Kimmerer and Braiding Sweetgrass (Online)
Acclaimed author and scholar Robin Wall Kimmerer explores the dominant themes of her book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, which include cultivation of a reciproca
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