Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.

Adults, 90 minutes, registration required

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.

1st Wednesday’s 10 am-12 pm 

Jan 3, Feb 7, Mar 6 

Kahler Hall - Village of Harper’s Choice 

5440 Old Tucker Row | Columbia, MD 21044 

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. 

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.

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

This free workshop will :

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 6-12.  50 min.  Ticket required.  Howard County Elementary Schools close 3 hours early.

CRITTER COSTUMES (AGE 6-12)

Ages 6-11; 45 min. Ticket required.

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Paper Mosaic: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art and learn simple techniques to create decorative mosaics from reused paper.

1st Wednesday of the month; 2 - 3:30 pm

Jan 3, Feb 7 & Mar 6

Howard Crossing Apartment Homes

8732 Town and County Blvd. Ellicott City, MD 21043

Ages 8-10. RG, registration required.

Learn the basics of creating Valentines that pop, wiggle and spring, then design your own creations!

Ages 5-10; Allow 30 minutes. Ticket required.

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.

Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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

Ages 14-17. Read and discuss books with diverse viewpoints that tackle tough issues, such as finding and establishing identity. Reading the book is encouraged, but not required.

Food provided.

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. Registration is not required, and walk-ins are welcome.

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.

30 Minutes. Ages 6-11. Ticket required.

Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting, most are available in electronic format, too.

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. 

February - Lunar New Year

Curious about the Cricut? Create custom bookmarks from Faux Leather with the Cricut Machine in the Makerspace.  All materials provided - absolute beginners welcome. 

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!

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.

Everything human-made is designed... Whether it's designed well or not is a different question.

Ages 8-12; 45 minutes.

Join us for hands-on learning experiences that allow us to investigate our world. 

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Attention High School students deciding between the ACT and the SAT! With the new year upon us are you trying to decide which test may be a better option for you?

Did you know that enslaved people used code songs to communicate along the Underground Railroad? Follow historian Linda Harris on a journey through the life of Harriet Tubman and along the Underground Railroad. 

Do you have a book written by a Black author of African descent that you can’t stop talking about? 

Have you read the last 2 books your friends recommended, and don’t know what to read next? 

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

These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm