Week Calendar

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.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

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

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.

Stories, songs and play time.

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

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.

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 taking the US citizenship exam. You'll receive an email invitation to attend an orientation first.  This orientation is required for all participants. 

This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.

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Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners who are interested in working as Ophthalmic Technicians.  Participants learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earnings, and a pathway to advance in the fiel

This is an in-person class for beginning English language learners.  It focuses on learning vocabulary and developing listening and reading, speaking and writing skills.  It meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Centra

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

This virtual 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.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Tickets required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Ages 6-24 months with adult. 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.

Work on your knitting projects with help at any level. Find inspiration whether you are trading tips and tricks or getting started with the basics.

THIS EXAM IS FULL.  Please only arrive at the library for this exam if you have received a confirmation email that you are registered. 

Ages 14-18 | Registration Required

Want to learn how to use the library’s e-book resources? We will show you how to use Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla with a Q&A time. Bring your device and we will get you started using our e-book resources 

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.

Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required. Only 12 spots available.

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration Required.

Make a string art masterpiece where algebra and geometry meet through plotting coordinates!

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

Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light.

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

Join us as we move beyond blame and shame to ask, “How can we take responsibility today for a history of racial inequality we did not create?”     

Common Ground Conversations Journey® is a unique approach en

Ages 8-10. Registration required.

The Walters Art Museum presents an extraordinary exhibition celebrating the artistic traditions of Ethiopia from their origins to the present day.

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

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

Take a virtual walk through presidential history, from our nation’s origins to today, on this National Portrait Gallery docent-led tour.  See the art and hear the history as you experience “America’s Presidents,” the only complete collection

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

Igloo Engineering

Ages 8-10.  Ticket Required.  Please pick up tickets 15 minutes before the start of the program. 

Join us for an afternoon of dice-rolling, card-slapping, and strategic thinking as we host a tabletop gaming extravaganza at the Savage Branch!

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

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

After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities.

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

After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities.

3rd Wednesday of the month; 3:30 - 5:30 pm

Jan 17, Feb 21 & Mar 20

Oakmont Village Apartments

11090 Resort Rd. Ellicott City, MD 21043

Tercer miércoles; 3:30 - 5:30 pm

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

Want to practice your sewing skills? Sewing machines will be ready for you to drop in and work on a simple project we provide or your own project that you bring.

After school supervised safe space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, work on homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities.

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

Ages 6-10, 45 minutes. TK, ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Join Jack and Annie as they journey across Alaska to save lives.  Learn about dog sledding and have fun with related activities. 

Ages 10 - 12. Registration required.

Join the competition! Put your speed to the test. Tackle speed challenges and fun tasks using everyday objects. You only have one minute to win it!

Ages 14-17 | Registration preferred | Pizza included! | Pick up the book from Miller Branch's customer service desk*  | Reading the book is encouraged, but not required.

Whether you're heading off to college next fall, driving yourself for the first time, or just walking into town with friends, this class is for you.

Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.

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!

Get your game on at the library! Play Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, or a mix of all three! 

What's the difference between chemistry and chemical engineering? What do chemical engineers do? Put on your hard hats and think like an engineer as we brainstorm how to build a chlorophyll extraction chemical plant!

Ages 11-18 | Walk in, no registration needed, space is limited.  

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. RG, registered.

Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Eight-month series. Copies will be held for registered students at the Central Branch Customer Service Desk.

Students who are ages 5-9 and in grades Kindergarten-3rd. 60 minutes. RG, Registered.

Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing. 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. 

Receive hands-on assistance from HCLS instructors with your technical support needs.  Savage staff will be available to assist you with using your personal devices, basic computer skills, common computer software, and editing and printing doc

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

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

14 + AV lab
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. Registration is not required, and walk-ins are welcome.

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

Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.

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

3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.

Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required. Only 12 spots available.

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Ages: 11 - 18. Meet up with fellow fans and discuss your favorite series/games. We will be watching anime together, having game demos, making art/crafts, and exploring some Japanese language/cultural tie-ins. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

This Watercolor Workshop is for Adults of all skill levels.

Ages 6-10.  45 min.  Ticketed. 

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

All ages. Allow 30 min.

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.

Come and learn how to roll up a character for Dungeons & Dragons 5E with our experienced DMs.

Ages 6-10.  45 min.  Ticket required.

Learn about some of our important American presidents. Includes stories, activities, and a craft. 

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!

Don’t just speculate. Design it.

This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  The class meets in HCLS Central Branch.

Curious about the Cricut? Create custom bookmarks from Faux Leather with the Cricut Machine in the Makerspace.  All materials provided - absolute beginners welcome. 

Families; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Explore and engage in various STEM activities through self-guided stations.

Please join us for this new quarterly series wherein we will watch films about humans, since all great stories involve great characters, and then we'll discuss them with our fellow humans.

This is a class for English Language Learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics like small talk, common interests, life, work, and current events in a safe and supportive environment. The is an in-person class that meets in

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Looking to sharpen your chess skills?  Come drop in and challenge new opponents!  All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques. This month’s featured project is: Classic Book Flowers

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

Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and learn how to create new beads from old magazine pages.

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

Learn intermediate 3D modeling techniques for use in Tinkercad. Create your own 3D model with guidance and instruction. A basic understanding of Tinkercad required.

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

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

These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.

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

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm

Ticket required. Free 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!

Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome.

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.