This is an in-person class for English language learners.

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners who are interested in working as IT Support Specialist.  Participants learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earnings, and a pathway to advance in the IT field.&

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend remotely via Zoom, contact pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

Ages 2-5, with adult. 30 min. Ticket required.

Let’s have fun learning about senses! Discover how animals use their senses! Contact with an animal may occur. Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

Join us for an in person discussion of Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe on Thursday, November 16, 2023 12 pm at the Central Branch.  * This session may be held in the Central Children's Classr

Ages 3-5, 30 minutes. RG, registration required. 

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, early reading and math skills.

Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 

3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques.

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.

Explore how art, technology, and science can be combined by participating in different activities.

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

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. Grades 6-12.

Ages 6-9. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

Boost your engineering skills by building with Magformers®.  

Tired of calling your parents for help with basic tasks? Join other teens and young adults to learn basic clothing maintenance, including simple hand sewing, stain removal tips, and what those weird laundry care icons on tags actually mean.

Have a National History Day project? Need a little help with sources, a thesis statement, or annotated bibliography? Drop in and speak to an NHD judge and librarian. Drop in.

Step up your craftiness with the Makerspace this fall.  Using the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace Laser Cutter/Engraver, you can create custom fall decorations in this make it / take it class.  Learn basic graphic design skills in Adobe Ill

Families; allow 30 minutes. Drop in.

Explore and engage in various STEM activities through self-guided stations.

This is a class for English Language Learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics like small talk, common interests, life, work, and current events in a safe and supportive environment. The is an in-person class that meets in

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

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Nov 16: Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Nov 16: Heart Berries by Terese Marie Mailhot

We will be discussing The Wind Knows My Name, by Isabel Allende.

You are invited to Thursday Trivia! See how much you know about science, music, pop culture, history and more!   Put together a team or come as an individual player and we will match you with a team.

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.