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 Google IT Support Specialist - Adult (Online)
This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in exploring the work of computer support specialists and learning about the skills, education and training needed to begin and advance in the IT field.
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.
Due to facilities issues, the HCLS Elkridge Branch is closed today, Wednesday, January 18, and is scheduled to reopen on Thursday, January 19.
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.
Featuring an American Sign Language interpreter.
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.
Start 2023 off right with some personal goal setting - we will discuss and share different areas we'd like to improve in as well as areas that we are doing well in, then creatively put these goals onto paper in the form of vision boards.
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.
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.
Ages 6 & up. 30 min. Ticket required.
Drop by our Builders’ Barn to learn how create a simple mechanism with some cardboard, clothes pins and string. Use it to create your own ‘Munching Monster’ toy!
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.
Come and celebrate the 93rd anniversary of one of the most famous detectives of all time, the incomparable super sleuth, Nancy Drew!
Ages 8-10; 45 min. Registration required.
Read a yucky story and learn how to combine different ingredients with a basic slime recipe to create your own unique slime to take home! Materials will be provided.
Ages 6-11. 45 min. Registration required.
Explore the science of electricity by designing and building circuits!
Ages 11-18
Be comfortable studying for midterms alone or with friends.
A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.
Grades 9-12. Drop in.
Do you need a place to study for your midterm exams? We've set aside a place for you. Use the space to study independently or meet with your study group. Drop in times are listed below.
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.
Learn the basics of coding in HTML and how to add images and color to make a webpage.
Taught by a HiTech instructor.
Ages 8-11; 30 min. Registration Required.
Powerful! Fast! Predator! Test your expertise by asking the right yes or no questions to buzz in and guess the animal!
14 + AV lab
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.
Be comfortable studying for midterms alone or with friends.
Be comfortable studying for midterms alone or with friends.
Ages 8-13. Registration required.
English for Beginning English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)
This class is designed for English language learners who are beginning learners who wish to to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
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.
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:
Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's cuisine is Chinese Cuisine featuring Ming Tsai.
Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.
Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.
The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
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.
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