Adults, 90 minutes, registration required
*Canceled* On the Road to Kindergarten at Kahler Hall (ORK)
On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)
Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.
The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.
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Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys.
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Learn about community resources.
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Use our free Wi-Fi.
More information: hclibrary.org/ork
¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario!
Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores.
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Pida prestado libros y otros artículos.
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Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes.
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Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios.
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Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito.
Más información: hclibrary.org/ork
1st Wednesday’s 10 am-12 pm
Apr 3, May 1, Jun 5
Kahler Hall - Village of Harper’s Choice
5440 Old Tucker Row | Columbia, MD 21044
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.
Reading & Vocabulary For English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)
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.
3, 2, FUN
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
PLAY PARTNERS
Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
3, 2, FUN
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Designed by and for middle and high school students!
Have fun with friends - it's a relaxed vibe with pizza and snacks, DJ, and activity stations, video, and party games.
Drop in.
JUST FOR ME
Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Do you like to read, but want a fun bag to use? Come decorate a drawstring bag with fabric paint to use for all of your summer reading materials. For ages 5-11,ages 5-7 with an adult.
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
*Canceled* On the Road to Kindergarten at Howard Crossing Apartment Homes (ORK)
On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)
Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.
The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.
-
Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys.
-
Learn about community resources.
-
Use our free Wi-Fi.
More information: hclibrary.org/ork
¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario!
Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores.
-
Pida prestado libros y otros artículos.
-
Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes.
-
Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios.
-
Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito.
Más información: hclibrary.org/ork
1st Wednesday of the month; 2 - 3:30 pm
Apr 3, May 1 & Jun 5
Howard Crossing Apartment Homes
8732 Town and County Blvd. Ellicott City, MD 21043
Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Summer Painting: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art and celebrate the season by painting a Summer scene.
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.
14 + 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.
Join us for an evening of fun crafts and conversation as well as music to stimulate those creative juices. Materials will be provided and all skill levels welcome!
Registration preferred.
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.
All ages. Allow 30 min.
Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!
English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)
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.
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.
Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm
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
English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online)
These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.