Week Calendar

This is a class for adult English language learners.  It is a career centered class where students explore topics related to working in the US.

This is a class for English language learners.

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.

For English language learners at the intermediate level. 
Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. 

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew in an open forum for creating conversing sharing and learning. To register and receive links/instructions email pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.

For adult English language learners at an advanced level. 
Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  

For adult English language learners. 

For adult English language learners. 

Discover the joy of growing and giving fresh cut flowers.  Learn to make your own Cut Flower Garden from the ground up: soil-building, timely planting, seed-starting, flower harvesting, conditioning, and best flower species for

If you miss this class, past classes are posted on the Howard County Library System YouTube channel Playlists [use link:  

Children entering Kindergarten this fall.  22 min.  Registration required.

Receive fun and interactive activities that challenge thinking and help you stay mentally active through email. Email hcls.brainfitness@hclibrary.org to receive activities and instructions.

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Ages 11-18, 60 min.

Recommend books music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create.

For Teens. Play HCLS trivia through Kahoot! Categories and questions designed for ages 13-17. 

The game starts at 4:30 pm. Every second Wednesday will be a LIVE! Kahoot on Zoom. 

Grades 4-6.  Registration required. 60 minutes.

Read the 2019 Newbery Medal winner, Merci Suarez Changes Gears, by Meg Medina, then participate in a virtual group discussion and activity. 

Calling all LEGO™ blocks fans! Each week watch a brief video to receive new challenges, then create and engineer  designs with LEGO™ blocks. Register with an email address to receive a link to join the online class.

“Pitch-perfect dialogue and an unparalleled understanding of human nature.” — Shelf Awareness

Ages 5-10. Registration required. 20 - 30 minutes.

Boredom Busters

September 8: Online discussion of "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain. **Register with an email address to receive a link to join the online discussion.

This is a class for adult English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in high intermediate level.  This class meets twice a week on Tue.

This is a class for adult English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It is suitable for language learners in low advanced level.  This class meets twice a week on Tue.

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in high advanced level.  This class meets twice a week on

Adult English learners can gain a strong foundation for the U.S. Citizenship Exam, including the questions that could be asked on the civics exam.

Ages 14-18 and Adults. 45 min.

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Watch out for a movie discussion on the 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Movie selections are available via Kanopy through HCLS

Presented by Enoch Pratt Free Library.

Join the Mystery Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Mystery selections. 

9/9 Rose Gold by Walter Mosley

10/14 Watching You by Lisa Jewell

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in low beginning level.  The class meets twice a wee

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in high beginning level.  This class meets twice a w

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

For English language learners. 

Ages 14-18 and Adults. 45 min.

This is a class for adult English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in high intermediate level.  This class meets twice a week on Tue.

This is a class for adult English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. It is suitable for language learners in low advanced level.  This class meets twice a week on Tue.

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in high advanced level.  This class meets twice a week on

Adult English learners can gain a strong foundation for the U.S. Citizenship Exam, including the questions that could be asked on the civics exam.