Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.

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 taking the US citizenship exam. You'll receive an email invitation to attend an orientation first.  This orientation is required for all participants. 

This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.

 Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30-45 minutes, Ticket required

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with El Toro and Friends! Join us for stories by Raúl the Third, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Join Elville and Associates and Mr. Donald Oates, President of Whitehouse Financial Group for this timely in person presentation about Medicare. (Open Enrollment Is Right Around the Corner!)

Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required. Only 12 spots available.

 Ages 3-5 w/adult.  30-45 minutes, Ticket required

Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

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

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration Required.

Explore symmetry in nature and create your own "buggy" replica using a 3D Printing Pen. Dress for mess.

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities.

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

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

A club for gaming enthusiasts to learn and play games from the past, present and future.

This month's gaming tournament will feature Mario Kart (Nintendo Switch) and NBA 2k23 (PS5).

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. RG, registered.

Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at the Central Branch Customer Service Desk.

Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.

30 Minutes. Ages 6-11. Ticket required.

14+ adult 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.

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.

Calling all young builders! Come and explore a variety of building materials  and look to books for inspiration.  This is an all ages family event with no tickets and is a drop-in opportunity. 

Matthew Berger speaks about the work the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism is doing nationally and how you can be a defender and upstander for Jews in Howard County

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.

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month. This month's chef is Mark Bittman. Pick-up any Mark Bittman cookbook at the library, cook some recipes and come have a culinary discussion.

Learn how to provide the right light, water and growing conditions to make sure your indoor plants are happy and healthy. You'll also learn how to create a sustainable plant care routine, repot and propagate your plants.

From the comfort of the Central Branch, take a virtual trip through Siberia, from Moscow to Beijing. You will enjoy tea at the Metropol in Moscow. Then board the train and go for the longest train ride in the world.

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

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