This is an in-person class for beginning English language learners.  It focuses on learning vocabulary and developing listening and reading, speaking and writing skills.  It meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Centra

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.

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners who are interested in working as Certified Medical Assistants.  Participants learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earnings, and a pathway to advance in the fie

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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 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Ages 3-5 years; 30 mins.  RG, Registration required. 

After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks provided while supplies last.

Drop in.

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

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. 

3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.

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Join us for our Third Annual Event in support of National Foster Care Month “Fostering Futures in Howard County,” helping connect the community with action to support our most vulnerable children launch into independence.

Families; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required.

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

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.

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

Join us for a lively discussion of all things murderous, mysterious, and mischievous.  Sometimes it's fiction, sometimes non-fiction, but always interesting!

The MD/PA/DC area has many rail trails, ranging from 8 miles long to 185 miles long.  Discover the right rail trail for you as we explore biking trails for all levels. 

Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.

These classes are for adult English language learners at intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9pm.  If you're new to this program, you will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation.

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.