Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.  If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invit

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

FALL LEAVES FALL

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Explore fall science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Ticket required.

Love historical fiction? So do we! Join our discussion to step into the past and connect with characters living in times different than our own.

October 17th: The World That We Knew by Alice Hoffman

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.

Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.

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 5-7; 30 min.

For emerging readers. After reading the selected book, please join us for fun activities that include reading comprehension exercises and games.

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

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

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

Explore the papermaking process using recycled paper, experiment adding seeds for plantable paper or test what happens if you add denim scraps. Presented during 2022 Maryland STEM Festival.

Collaboratively create a large collage piece based on the prompt, "What do you want to see in our community?" Submissions to our Brave Stories initiative will be available for you to read, reflect, and respond to.

This is a class for English language learners. It focuses on essential English grammar and on the basics of writing for work and personal communication.

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

Make something! Hang out with friends and get creative.

One of the many impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic is the increase in financial exploitation and the use of scams making it harder for consumers to bounce back and get back on track financially.  More than 3.5 mill

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. 

Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages).

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as licensed childcare providers.  The participants will improve their English language skills and learn about the work settings, responsibi

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