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American English Pronunciation - Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

Career Exploration for Vision Technician - Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as a Vision Technician in an ophthalmologist’s office.  The participants will learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential ear

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English Conversation-Adult (In-person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This is a 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 event is in the "Children" group.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

3, 2, FUN

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

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

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

Event Details:

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Children, Everyone
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

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

 

Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG

11:00am - 11:30am
Children
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

3, 2, FUN

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

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

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

This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Event Details:

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

Stories, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

ALL BY MYSELF

Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories.  They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. 

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

 

Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Walters Art Museum: Principles of Composition (Online)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:
Principles of Composition

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!,

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-5; 30 min.  Ticket required

Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories.  They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. 

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

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

ALL BY MYSELF

Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories.  They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. 

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

 

Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Classroom Ready (ages 3-5, RG)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5, 30 minutes, registration required.

Develop school readiness skills and gradually practice independence while enjoying music, books, and creative expression.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Art in the Afternoon: Fall Signs

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens, Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

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

Fall Signs: Celebrate Fall by painting a decorative wooden sign.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Community Art Project: Brave StoryBook

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults, Everyone
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Collaboratively create a large collage piece based on the prompt, "What do you want to see in our community?" Submissions to our Brave Stories initiative will be available for you to read, reflect, and respond to.

Teen Time

2:30pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Program Type:
Event Details:

Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.

The Meetup

3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Program Type:
Event Details:

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

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Babysitting 101 (ages 13-17)

4:00pm - 5:45pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Required
Event Details:

Learn the essentials of babysitting with a University of Maryland Extension Instructor. Participants receive a certificate. Must attend all 3 sessions. Age 13 and up.

Award-Winning Picture Book Club: Black-eyed Susan (grades K5-3) RG

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Grades K-3.  Registration required. 45-60 minutes.

Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland’s children's choice award.

 

Black-Eyed Susan Book Club (grades 4-6 RG)

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Grades 4-6. 60 minutes. 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.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime & Manga Club Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Calling all anime and manga lovers! Come enjoy manga coloring and crafts, as well as enjoy anime-related programming. お楽しみに!

No registration needed, space is limited.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English for Beginning English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This class is suitable for beginning English learners.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type:

PAJAMA TIME

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.   

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bas Bleu Book Discussion Group

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

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:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook corner at East Columbia Branch

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Korean (Online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Book Club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Savage Nonfiction Book Club (in-person)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

In person session of Nonfiction Book Club.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

These classes are 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.  T

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reading & Speaking for English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class (in-person)

7:45pm - 8:45pm
Adults
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

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

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm