American English Pronunciation

10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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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. ...

Career Exploration for Certified Nursing Assistant - Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a healthcare facility.  The participants will learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earning, and...

Preschool Parade (Online)

11:00am - 11:30am
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Children
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PRESCHOOL PARADE

Ages 2-5.  5-20 min.   Develop school-readiness skills through language & literacy, songs, fingerplays and rhymes.

This class has been prerecorded. You will receive the link to the online class with confirmation of your registration.

If you miss this class, past classes are posted on the Howard County Library System YouTube channel Playlists.

Take a Virtual Store Tour (Online)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Take a virtual grocery store tour with us. We'll hit each section of the store, show you what to look for, and do some myth busting along the way. In partnership with Giant Food and Howard County Health Department.  Please register wi...

Virtual Job Fair: Hospitality Worker Recruitment in Western Maryland

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
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  Statewide Hiring Event for Healthcare Positions Virtual Job Fair: Hospitality to Temp Staffing Opportunities The MD Labor business team has coordinated a series of targeted recruitments to assist dislocated workers in the hospitality ...

Fun With Spanish @ Oakland Mills Online

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
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Have you, your child, or the whole family always wanted to learn Spanish? Well NOW is the perfect time!!! Join Adriana, Children's Instructor from the East Columbia Branch of the Howard County Library System, while having fun reviewing Spanish voc...

Job Application Success (Online)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
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Drop in for online assistance with job applications. Sessions begin with helpful job search tips, library resources and recommended internet sites. Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link...

Crazy Concoctions: Oobleck (online)

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 5-10. 30 min. Registration required. What is it? Can something be a solid and a liquid?  Explore making this Non-Newtonian fluid that changes matter under pressure.  It's super fun goop! This class has been prerecorded. You will ...

Teen Trivia! (online)

4:30pm - 5:00pm
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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For Teens. Play HCLS trivia through Kahoot! Categories and questions designed for ages 13-17. The game starts at 4:30 pm. You will receive the Kahoot! link in an email by 4 pm. Every second Wednesday will be a LIVE! Kahoot on Zoom.  Plea...

In Other Worlds (Online) - Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Zoom Workshop
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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    Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SciFi movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays) Feb 24th: "The Martian" by Andy Weir Please register with an email address to receive...

Romantic Reads (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the new Romantic Reads Book Discussion! Discuss your favorite romance author and book or series with other fellow romance readers. You will "zoom" away with new authors and book...

Speakeasy Book Discussion (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Join us for a virtual literary happy hour. 4th Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm.                                                    ...

ESL Level 1 - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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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 week o...

ESL Level 2 - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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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 week...

ESL Level 3 - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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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 week o...

Reading & Speaking - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
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Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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This class is designed for English language learners.  Practice your speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class. Plenty of opportunities provided to practice both speaking and li...