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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

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.

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

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

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

For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 30-45 min. Registration Required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

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.

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.

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.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. 

This is a class for English language learners.

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.

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

This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Learn English in a supportive environment to improve your reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation skills.

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

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

Challenge your thinking with number puzzles and games.  Register with an email address to receive puzzles to do at home, too! 

Questions? Email us: HCLS.BrainFitness@hclibrary.org.

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 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins.

Create different structures with various types of blocks that stimulate and encourage children to explore and investigate.

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. 

New to using computers?

All ages

Enjoy fun activities for the whole family.

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

Ages 3-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticketed. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Enjoy the Punk Farm books, and enjoy songs and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Discover 19th-century print-making techniques during this hands on class. Using the sun and treated paper, create your own unique cyanotype print with found objects. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  All materials provided.

Ages 6-11, allow 30 min. Two-part workshop, attendance at each is strongly encouraged.

Ages 6-11, allow 30 min. Two-part workshop, attendance at each is strongly encouraged.

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. 

Games will be held on a rotating schedule at all branches, so please make note of the location for each date. Register for each date separately.

Ages 6-11, 45 min.

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

Attention rising 6th graders!  Prepare for middle school in a fun way by meeting other rising 6th graders in the area, practicing with locker combination locks and getting insight and advice from former 6th graders.

Tie Dye Light!   Get creative and use Sharpies and rubbing alcohol to "Tie Dye" T-shirts.  All materials, including T-shirts will be provided.

Dress for mess, ages 9-12. 

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

Movie matinees are back this summer on the fourth Tuesday of the month. See you at the movies!

August 23: Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, 2021, PG-13

Ages 3-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticketed. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Enjoy the Punk Farm books, and enjoy songs and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Ages 9-12. Registration required. 

Work in teams to develop a successful design using STEM concepts for a device that allows an egg to survive being dropped.

Utilizing the makerspace laser cutter/engraver, learn how to create a keepsake from a photograph. During this drop-in demonstration, the makerspace equipment will be used to engrave a family photo into wood.

Ages 5-7; 30 min.

For emerging readers. After reading the title, join us for fun activities that include reading comprehension exercises and games.

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

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

Meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month. 

Ages 2 & up with adult; 60 min. Ticket Required.

Drop-in, allow 20-30 minutes, to play! Activities may include building, coloring, gaming, or puzzling.

Designed for ages 9-12; 45 minutes. Registration required.

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

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

Families; 30 minutes.

Bilingual stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome.

Cuentos bilingües y música antes de ir a dormir. Pijamas, ositos de peluche y cobijas son bienvenidos. 

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

This is a class for English language learners. It focuses on essential English grammar and on the basics of writing for work and personal communication. This is an in-person class that meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Central Branch.

Are you nearing retirement? If so, you may be wondering how to maximize your Social Security benefits in the most tax efficient manner. Inefficient use of both Social Security and Medicare for retirees can impact your retirement goals.

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This discussion will take place IN-PERSON at HCLS, East Columbia Branch.  

NEW SESSIONS ADDED! Join us on the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month for friendly games of American Mah Jongg. Players of all levels of experience are welcome for casual, non-competitive play.

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 beginning level.

Come one! Come all! Bring the family and have a ball at our Enchanted Garden Carnival. Games, magic, and fun for everyone!

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.

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 is an in-person class that meets in the Tapestry Room

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

Ages 9-12; 60 minutes. Registration required.

Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.

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

Yarn-tastic! Stop by the HCLS Central Branch to make a yarn coil basket. In this class, you will learn how to wrap yarn around a paper coiling cord and create a decorative yarn coil basket. Supplies provided.  

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 to low intermediate levels.  The

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

This is a class for adult English language learners.

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SciFi movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays)

Rising 6th Grade Students, 60 min.

Moving Up To Middle School is a class for students starting sixth grade this fall. Registration required, and begins two weeks before each date.

Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the new Romantic Reads Book 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 English language learners in low beginning to low intermediate levels.  The

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.

Join us for a lively discussion of all things murderous, mysterious and mischievous!  Sometimes it's fiction, sometimes non-fiction, but always interesting!

This is a class for adult English language learners.