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

This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

LITTLE LEARNERS: WINTER SIGNS

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Learn winter ASL vocabulary through stories and activities.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

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.

Ages 3-5 with adult.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.

Pop-in and make a fun craft!

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

Did you get a new piece of technology as a gift? Come find some resources for becoming a pro at using it, and get help setting up some library-provided services at no cost to you! Android, Apple, and Windows devices welcome.

Ages 3-5 with adult.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.

Pop-in and make a fun craft!

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.

Ages 11+, 15 min.

From Pre-Algebra to Calculus, explore student-created tutorials to learn middle and high school math concepts at your own pace.  

How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates

Jan 9: Hearts Beat Loud

Get your FREE COVID-19 vaccine or booster!

For adults and children (5-17)

Ages 5-7; 30 min.

For emerging readers. Read a book together then stay for fun activities that include crafts, reading comprehension exercises, and games.

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

Ages 11-18

DECLUTTER then CREATE!

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 6-10. 60 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

Travel to Antarctica with Jack and Annie for some icy science activities and penguin fun.

Session 4: Influential African American Trailblazers & Pioneers in Howard County

Webinar 4: Influential African American Trailblazers & Pioneers in Howard County

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.

DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS 

Join us for a discussion of fiction and non-fiction titles that embrace universal themes.

Jan 9: It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.

Get creative, make friends, and have fun!

These classes are for adult English language learners from low beginning, high beginning and low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.

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.