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.
Reading Comprehension For English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)
This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.
Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!
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.
Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego / Spanish Stories and Playtime (ages 0-5 con adulto) TK
Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.
Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish. Followed by a playtime.
Jump in and join us for a seasonal bouquet of spring stories, songs and rhymes. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
All ages.
Invite your family and friends for a day of jigsaw puzzles. Whether you place only a few pieces or complete one, puzzles are available for everyone.
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.
Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!
Ages 7-9. Adults welcome. 45 minutes. Ticketed. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Read a fun animal story and work together on a STEAM activity using tangrams.
All ages. Allow 30 minutes.
Join us for a fun afternoon playing board games.
All ages.
Invite your family and friends for a day of jigsaw puzzles. Whether you place only a few pieces or complete one, puzzles are available for everyone.
Ages 9 - 12. Registration required.
Explore the upcoming anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic as we experiment with STEM concepts and discover what went wrong on that fateful night.
Get your FREE COVID-19 vaccine or booster!
For adults and children (5-17)
In partnership with the Howard County Health Department.
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.
Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.
Sculpting - Mold Making - Casting w/ J. Scott : MAKE UP CLASS
During this 7 week class, participants will use the tools provided to create a Portrait Bust of themselves. Participants will learn how to sculpt using Plasticine modeling clay, how to create a two part silicon mold, and how to cast the
All ages. Allow 30 minutes.
Do you like to color? Join us for a fun filled evening of coloring.
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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 7-9. Adults welcome. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Read an animal story and work together on a STEAM activity using tangrams.
This is an in-person class for English language learners. It focuses on essential English grammar and on the basics of writing for work and personal communication. The class meets every Monday night at the Central Branch.
DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS
Join us for a of discussion fiction or non-fiction titles that embrace universal themes.
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).
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.