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 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.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before 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.

Come with us on a Summer Reading Adventure! Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together.

Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 6-11.  45 min.  Ticket required.

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.

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

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Chesapeake Bay Art Workshop: Create art inspired by the wildlife and scenery of the Chesapeake Bay. Choose from a variety of projects.

Spark your creativity by creating a board game for your family and friends. 

Part 1: Play and discuss amazing board games. Brainstorm ideas for your game and receive your game kit. Let the creativity begin!

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

Ages 9-11. Registration required.

Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners.

📚🚀 Introducing Java Jumpstart: Your Path to Java Programming Excellence! 🚀📚 

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.

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners.

Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices.   

Aug - Upcycled Book Birdcages

Stay Cool with Summer STEAM classes.  Use the Cricut machine to design and cut a design and then customize your own sunglasses case with your creation.  All materials provided for the cases. BYOS - Bring Your Own Sunglasses!

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.

Ages 8-10. 45-60 minutes. Ticket required. Ticket available 15 minutes before the class begins.

Learn about the life and artwork of Frida Kahlo while working on creating Frida Kahlo's famous flower crown for yourself or a loved one.

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

Ages 8-12; 45 minutes.

Join us for hands-on learning experiences that allow us to investigate our world. 

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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 beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm