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.

This is a class for English language learners.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before the start of class.

Stories, songs and other activities to celebrate this spooky day. Costumes welcome.

Families; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Listen to stories to celebrate this spooky day, then show off your costumes in a parade around the library!

10:30-10:45am: Spooky Stories

10:45-11am: Costume Parade

Families; 15 min. TK, Ticket Required. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Gather in the Children's Department and celebrate this spooky day by showing off your costumes in a parade around the library!

Families. 15 min.

Show off your costume finery in a parade around the library!

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before the start of class.

Stories, songs and other activities to celebrate this spooky day. Costumes welcome.

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

Families; 45 min.

Listen to stories to celebrate this spooky day, then show off your costumes in a parade around the library!

11:30am-12pm: Spooky Stories

12-12:15pm: Costume Parade

Ticket required.

Please join us for a lively book discussion. This month's pick is Bomb Shelter: Love, Time, and Other Explosions by Mary Laura Philpott.

For children who are ready for an independent class as they prepare to start school. This class introduces early learning skills such as listening, pre-reading, math, movement, and music.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

Ages 6-10.  45 min.  Ticketed.   Ho Co schools close 3 hours early.

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Ages 2-5; allow 15 minutes.

Drop in and make fun crafts!

Audience: Age 6 & up. TK, ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

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

Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.

Ages 11 - 18. Drop-in.

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.

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Ages: 11 - 18. Meet up with fellow fans and discuss your favorite series/games. We will be watching anime together, having game demos, making art/crafts, and exploring some Japanese language/cultural tie-ins. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

All ages. Allow 30 min.

This is an in-person class for beginning adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. You will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation.

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