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.

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.

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

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

The Walters Art Museum presents a landmark installation of its Asian and Islamic collections, offering new ways to examine and experience both Asian and Islamic art.

Ticket required. Tickets 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.

3rd Wednesday’s 3:30PM-5:30PM

Oct 18; Nov 15; Dec 20

Oakmont Village Apartments

11090 Resort Rd Ellicott City, MD 21043

Tercer Miércoles 3:30PM-5:30PM

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.

Ages 11-17. Drop-in.

READY, SET, POUR!  Using paint, pouring medium, and canvases, learn about how chemistry and fluid dynamics can create amazing works of art. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Ages 11-18 | Walk in, no registration needed, space is limited.  

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.

Prepare to step into a world of boundless imagination, where heroes are born, and legends are forged.

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:

Howard County Library System and Howard County Public School System are excited to bring you a Battle of the Books event for 2024. We thank you in advance for your hard work and dedication to this year’s battle! 

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

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

Battle of the Books teams may pick up their free set of books at the In-Person Mandatory Coaches' Meeting. Please be aware that the building closes at 9PM sharp, so we intend to start wrapping up distribution at 8:45pm.

 

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