Week Calendar

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.  If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invit

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

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Celebrate the music of well-known children's musicians as you dance, play, and sing.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

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

This is a class for English language learners.

This is a class for English language learners.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

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

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

Adults, 90 minutes, registration required

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.  This class is suitable for learners with intermediate Engl

This is a class for English language learners.

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including US education, healthcare, histor

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person.

This 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.

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Ticket required.

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

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

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Join us for a Mothers' Day themed, "Mama Mia" All Together Now. After the class, why not visit our Builder's Barn to make a beatiful Mothers' Day Craft. 

This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Parents of children aged ten and younger will gain a better understanding of informal spoken English and increase their knowledge of English vocabulary, especially as

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 6-36 months. Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive, motor and social skills.

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

All ages.  Ho. Co. schools are closed.

Drop in and have fun coloring. We provide the materials, you supply the imagination!

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

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

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

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

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

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

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

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

Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required.

Chemists Celebrate Earth Week

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

If you took the practice SAT on April 30, come back for the scoreback session on May 7 to get your results as well as tips and tricks to improve your scores; parents are welcome with their students. No registration required.

Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series.

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Ticket required.

Ages 2-5 and family. 30 minutes. Registration required.

The Big Book of Animal Tales

Learn about photograph manipulation during the post-production stage that takes place after a picture is taken.

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club

May 07 The Other Black Girl: a novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club

May 07 The Other Black Girl: a novel by Zakiya Dalila Harris

BINGO!  Come play a classic game of Bingo on your day off and possibly win a prize!  

No registration needed, space limited. 

All ages.  Ho. Co. schools are closed.

Drop in and have fun coloring. We provide the materials, you supply the imagination!

Bring your own family-friendly board-game or enjoy one of ours. Either way drop to have some fun! You could also choose to relax and enjoy creating and coloring our giant undersea world scene.

Ages 6-9; 45 min. Ticket required.

Ticket required. Tickets are available 15 minutes before class

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

Location: 8035 St Jean Way Elkridge, MD 21075

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Ages 6-11, 45 min.

Explore the world around you! Enjoy fun activities relating to different topics in reading & writing, STEM, and fun & games.

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

Study room available for those interested in quiet independent study

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

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

Study room available for those interested in quiet independent study

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

Study room available for those interested in quiet independent study

Have you ever wanted to create something with resin  Learn about the chemistry behind crafting with resin and make a beautiful bookmark for Mother's Day.

Taught by a HiTech Instructor

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

Study room available for those interested in quiet independent study

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

Study room available for those interested in quiet independent study

How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates

Learn the basic skills of Adobe Illustrator! Students will learn the how to navigate Illustrator's workspace and the tools for creating logos, print and web designs, and illustrations.  Taught by a HiTech instructor.  

Ages 5-7; 30 min.

Take a dive into our wonderful collection of books! Come read out loud together, discuss the books, learn by asking and answering questions and complete activities related to the books.

Have you ever wanted to create something with resin  Learn about the chemistry behind crafting with resin and make a beautiful bookmark for Mother's Day.

Taught by a HiTech Instructor

Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera and learn numerous picture-taking techniques.

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Have you, your child, or the whole family always wanted to learn Spanish? Well NOW is the perfect time!!!

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

Have you ever wanted to create something with resin  Learn about the chemistry behind crafting with resin and make a beautiful bookmark for Mother's Day.

Taught by a HiTech Instructor

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.  

Be a leader in our community and share your voice by collaborating with your peers to develop and plan events and classes for teens; work with HCLS instructors on projects, recommend books and more!   *Service hours for meetings, events

Civic engagement opportunity! Recommend books, music, and movies or co-create teen events or videos with the Teen Instructor, potentially earning Student Service Learning Hours.

Learn the basics of Scratch programming and qualify for a girl scout badge. Badges not provided. 

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

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

Drop-in A/V lab for adults, includes access to the recording booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. In-person

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.

Pop-in and make a fun craft!

Learn the basic skills of Adobe Illustrator! Students will learn the how to navigate Illustrator's workspace and the tools for creating logos, print and web designs, and illustrations.  Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Bring your own family-friendly board-game or enjoy one of ours. Either way drop to have some fun! You could also choose to relax and enjoy creating and coloring our giant undersea world scene.

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

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

Meet up with other manga fans to discuss your favorites, check out our collection, draw your own manga artwork and brainstorm on how we can form a new manga club here!

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Discussing Magic for Liars by Sarah Gailey

Meets at The Periodic Table in Columbia.

Join Instructor and Author Valarie Austin share practical tips and advice for students preparing for college. Whether you are headed to college soon or thinking about college options, you won’t want to miss Ms.

In this class series, participants will learn the necessary skills to paint a pet portrait in acrylic paint. Topics on composition, scale, texture, and likeness will be covered. 

Materials will be provided by HCLS.

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

Read and discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books on different cultures around the world as well as immigrant fiction.

1st Mondays; 7- 8 pm. 

Join for a discussion of the following titles:

Join us to discuss some great novels about the American experience before they're critically acclaimed television shows and films.

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as a licensed childcare provider.  The participants will improve their English language skills and learn about the work settings, responsib

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 intermed

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your spoken English with this class. The class will focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation and stress, as well as u

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 title:

Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films, following the Columbia Film Society screenings. 

We will be discussing The Dig (available for streaming on Netflix). Please view the film in advance of the class.

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

Spring Painting: Get inspired by the season by painting a Spring scene with acrylics on canvas board.

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

This is a class for adult English language learners.

This is a class for adult English language learners. Improve your English conversational skills through discussions on important world events.

Drones are seemingly everywhere these days, and even some of the modestly-priced ones carry sophisticated cameras and employ advanced flying technology.

April showers bring May flowers. Work in teams or on your own to build a beautiful flower bouquet.

Registration is required. All materials provided.

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.

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 intermed

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Develop your English vocabulary and writing skills in the business context.  Learn to compose effective emails and reports for the workplace.  If you're new to thi

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.

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

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm

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

Discuss speculative fiction, cli-fi (climate fiction), short stories, and verse- exploring themes of climate disruption, dystopia, recovery, and redemption.  We meet quarterly on Thursdays, 7 - 8 pm.

This is a class for adult English language learners.

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the U.S.