Adults, 90 minutes, registration required

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.

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as Ophthalmic Technicians in an ophthalmologist’s office.  The participants will learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earni

This is an in-person, 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.

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Stories, songs, and activities.

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the start of class.

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Stories, songs, and activities.

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the start of class.

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 6-9. 45 min. Tickets available 15 min before class.

Create a masterpiece with LEGO® blocks individually and in pairs.

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 & up. Drop in.

Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride month by creating your own rainbow or pronoun buttons to wear or share.

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.

Celebrate Pride Month with us by taking time to create! In this writing workshop, we’ll discuss the history of Pride, take classic texts and make them new, and work on our own pieces as we explore Pride Month in creative community.

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.

We meet on the first Wednesday of the month at The Periodic Table. We read and talk about a wide variety of genres, with a focus on books written from diverse points of view. Please reserve a copy for yourself via hclibrary.org.

Are you a teen looking for something positive to do over the summer? Consider being a volunteer at the East Columbia branch. Earn service learning hours and gain work-ready experience.

Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min.  Registration required.

Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.

This class an in-person class designed for intermediate level English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  The class meets in HCLS Central Branch.

Howard County Library System’s Inequity Within report presents data and shows local history of racial inequity and its ongoing impact on education, health, housing, and criminal justice in Howard County and

This program will cover the many roles of trees in our lives and in our environment, the multiple aspects of choosing the correct tree for your location and needs, and the basics of planting and caring for your tree.

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.

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