This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.  If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invit

This 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.

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

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

For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 30-45 min. Registration Required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

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

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

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

Challenge your thinking with number puzzles and games.  Register with an email address to receive puzzles to do at home, too! 

Questions? Email us: HCLS.BrainFitness@hclibrary.org.

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.

Ticket required.

Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins.

Create different structures with various types of blocks that stimulate and encourage children to explore and investigate.

New to using computers?

All ages

Enjoy fun activities for the whole family.

Ages 5-7; 30 min.

For emerging readers. After reading the title, join us for fun activities that include reading comprehension exercises and games.

Designed for ages 9-12; 45 minutes. Registration required.

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

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.

Families; 30 minutes.

Bilingual stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome.

Cuentos bilingües y música antes de ir a dormir. Pijamas, ositos de peluche y cobijas son bienvenidos. 

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

This is a class for English language learners. It focuses on essential English grammar and on the basics of writing for work and personal communication. This is an in-person class that meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Central Branch.

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

Ages 9-12; 60 minutes. Registration required.

Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Yarn-tastic! Stop by the HCLS Central Branch to make a yarn coil basket. In this class, you will learn how to wrap yarn around a paper coiling cord and create a decorative yarn coil basket. Supplies provided.  

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for English language learners in low beginning to low intermediate levels.  The