This is an in-person class 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 u

This is a class for English language learners.

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

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

Ages 3-5 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Explore math concepts with stories, songs, and fun hands-on activities.

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

Want to learn how to use the library’s e-book resources? We will show you how to use Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla with a Q&A time. Bring your device and we will get you started using our e-book resources. 

June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova, 26, became the first woman in space as her Soviet spacecraft, Vostok 6. Her spacecraft completing 48 orbits in 71 hours before landing safely.  On June 18, 1983, Dr.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

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

Ages 3-5 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Explore math concepts with stories, songs, and fun hands-on activities.

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

Celebrate Pride Month and all things colorful by joining us for an afternoon of crafting. We will have 3 Pride related crafts to choose from while listening to some upbeat affirmating music.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Student will have access to audio and video editing software and will be able to create and/or edit video and create musical sequences using Final Cut Pro X and Logic Pro X. Drop-In and taught by a HiTech instructor.

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

Meet up with fellow anime and manga fans to practice drawing your favorite characters (or create your own!), recommend the manga you're reading and the anime you're watching and check out our collection/make suggestions for it.

All ages. Allow 30 min.

This is an in-person class for beginning 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.

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.

Ages 6-9 with an adult; 30 mins.

Learn about the works of famous artists and create your own unique interpretation of their art. 

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Venture into adult summer reading, guided by an adventurous crew of HCLS Instructors.  Explore the Adult Summer Reading 2023 list, discover how to participate in summer reading, and learn about upcoming events.  Online.  Re

We focus on spies, espionage, and world intrigue, alternating both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, from the twentieth century and beyond.

Join us for discussion of the following titles:

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Summer Painting: Get inspired by the season by painting a Summer scene.

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

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 is a class for English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including government, community, emergency services, and naturalization process.