This is an in-person class for English language learners.

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including US education, healthcare, history and governmen

Bring the projects you'd like to finish! All stitchers welcome.

This class is 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.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
 

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

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Ages Infant-23 months with adult; 45 min. 

Songs, bounces, and rhymes for babies. Open play time with fun toys included.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available at the children's desk 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.

An interactive event that integrates music, art and therapeutic techniques.

Limited space. Registration required to attend. Contact Coach Young at 410.313.7700

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Meet via Zoom every second and fourth Thursday of the month. 

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. Grades 6-12.

Ages 6-9. 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Stories to help center and relax. Activities and tips to de-stress and calm. Wear comfortable clothing. Floor mats are available.

3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.

Calling all walkers!  Everyone is welcome to join us for an evening walk around the library campus.  Walk and talk about upcoming classes and events at the library this summer, and let us know what you want to see happening this summer a

Join us for Teen Book Club: AAPI Month Edition at the Glenwood Branch! This month, we are reading Finding My Voice by Marie Myung-Ok Lee. Stay tuned for upcoming book clubs in June: Pride Month edition, and July: TBD.

ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen!

This is a class for English Language Learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics like small talk, common interests, life, work, and current events in a safe and supportive environment. The class meets weekly in the Central Br

This is an in-person class for beginning level adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. If you're new to this program, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level.

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

Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome. 

These classes are designed for adult English language learners who are in high intermediate and advanced levels. Classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9PM.

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the U.S.