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English As A Second Language Beginning to Low Intermediate Levels (Online)
Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!
English for Beginning Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)
Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!
Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.
Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
2024 Maryland STEM Festival
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
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.
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.
Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.
Terrific Tuesdays (Ages 18 mos - 3 years with Adult) TK
Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.
Stories, songs and play time.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.
Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
2024 Maryland STEM Festival
Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!
Join us for a lively, in-person book discussion!
OCT 29: The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon
No NOVEMBER Meeting
DEC 10 (special date): Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
ALL BY MYSELF
Ages 4-6; 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 are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
ALL BY MYSELF
Ages 4-6; 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 are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
AI - Already Integrated Everyday Uses of Artificial Intelligence
Discover how artificial intelligence, also known as AI, is already integrated into everyday technology. Learn the differences between generative AI (like ChatGPT and Dall-E) and predictive AI (like voice assistants and autocomplete suggestio
A super laid back time and space for teens to hang out with peers, play video games or work on homework, projects, and art or crafts.
Who's that Pokémon? Is it Duskull? Litwick? Gengar?...Pikachu? Join us on an adventure with Adobe Illustrator's 3D and AI tools! Turn 2D digital drawings of favorite Pokémons into pseudo 3D works of art!
Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.
Do you struggle with math homework or tests? Do you want to improve your math skills and confidence? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect class for you!
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.
Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK
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. Watch anime together, make art/crafts, and explore Japanese language/cultural tie-ins at this meet up for fellow anime fans. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!
Ages 11+
It's Howard Community College night at Miller Branch! Come discover what these two community partners offer for every stage in your life.
Got something to say! Join us at the Central Branch, in the Equity Resource Center for a month long workshop where you'll be creating your own 'Zine.
3rd-5th grade. 45 min. Registration required.
Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.
English for Beginning Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)
Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!
PAJAMA TIME
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
English As A Second Language High Intermediate to Advanced Levels (Online)
Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!
Our classes are full through November, but you can enroll for the January semester now. Secure your seat by emailing us at prolit@hclibrary.org today!