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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 working as a Vision Technician in an ophthalmologist’s office.  The participants will learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential e...

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

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

The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the entrance. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class. ...

Employment scams were already the #1 riskiest scam in both 2018 and 2019, according to Better Business Bureau’s Risk Index report. During 2020, the growth of this dangerous breeding ground skyrocketed, largely due to the influx in work-from-home scam...

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

Ages 11-18, 45 min. Curious about podcasting? Join the HoCoCast podcast team to learn the basics and work on upcoming episodes of the library's teen-produced podcast. Share your voice and shape each episode based on your interests and id...

Have you, your child, or the whole family always wanted to learn Spanish? Well NOW is the perfect time!!! Join Adriana, Children's Instructor from the East Columbia Branch of the Howard County Library System, while having fun reviewing Spanish voc...

Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor.  Drop-in. Grades 6-12.  This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central B...

Discover how the digital cameras are engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light!  In this HiTech class, we will learn how lenses, sensors, and shutters operate in each type of camera. Obtain hands-on experie...

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required. Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships a...

Celebrate the Library of Congress's 2021 National Book Festival! Watch on-demand videos featuring National Book Festival authors beforehand, then join HCLS instructors and fellow community members to discuss those author's work and share how they hav...

Ages 8-11, 90 minutes, registration required. Prepare your tastebuds and join TasteWise Kids for a sweet, sour, bitter, salty, tasting experience, then put on your chef's hat as we prepare a dip for familiar (and possibly mysterious) Howard County...

Learn strategies for taking the ACT from an expert at Princeton Review. Results for the September 4th practice test also reviewed.  Please register with an email address to receive immediate registration confirmation with a link to the join t...

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Don't let history be a mystery!  Learn about comics in a fun way that will bring it alive. Includes stories, activities, and a craft...

    Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SciFi movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays) Sep 22nd: Forever War by Joe Haldeman Oct  27th: City of Brass by S.A. Chakrabor...

Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the new Romantic Reads Book Discussion! Discuss your favorite romance author and book or series with other fellow romance readers. You will "zoom" away with new authors and book...

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+. Continue learning Korean in this 12-week class taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Spea...

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, high beginning and low intermediat...

This class is designed for English language learners. Practice your speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read a short story each week and discuss it in class. Plenty of opportunities provided to practice both speaking ...