Upcoming Events

This is an in-person, drop-in class for adult English language learners.  Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.

This is a class for English language learners.

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

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

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

“SUPREME HEADQUARTERS: ALLIED EXPEDITIONARY FORCE;  Soldiers, Sailors, and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embark upon the Great Crusade, toward which we have striven these many months.

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

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

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

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

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.

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!

Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art, with access digital drawing applications such as Procreate and Autodesk Sketchbook.  Students will get hands-on experience with hardware like the Apple iPad

This is an in-person class for beginning adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. You will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation.

Looking for book recommendations to read this summer while on vacation, at the beach, camping or relaxing in the evenings?

Venture into adult summer reading, guided by an adventurous crew of HCLS Instructors. 

We focus on spies, espionage, and world intrigue, alternating both classic and contemporary fiction and nonfiction, from the twentieth century and beyond.

Join us for discussion of the following titles:

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

Summer Painting: Enjoy a relaxing evening of art and celebrate the season by painting a Summer scene.

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

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.

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 

Apr 3, May 1, Jun 5 

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.