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 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.

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

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

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

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Fall Painting: Celebrate the season with a Fall themed acrylic painting.

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 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.  

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.

Grades K-3.  Registration required. 45-60 minutes.

Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland’s children's choice award.

Ages 8-11; 45-60 min. Registration Required.

Try your hand at building robots to attempt various challenges!

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.

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.

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.  

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

Howard County Library System and Howard County Public School System are excited to bring you a Battle of the Books event for 2023. We thank you in advance for your hard work and dedication to this year’s battle! 

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's cuisine is Mediterranean. Pick-up any Mediterranean cookbook at the library, cook some recipes and come have a culinary discussion.

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

In person session of Nonfiction Book Club.

Battle of the Books teams may pick up their free set of books at the In-Person Mandatory Coaches' Meeting. Please be aware that the building closes at 9PM sharp, so we intend to start wrapping up distribution at 8:45pm.

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