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.

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.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

An introduction to simple STEM concepts through activities related to beloved picture books.

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.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 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.

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.

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.

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+.

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

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