American English Pronunciation

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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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
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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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,

Preschool Parade (Online)

11:00am–11:30am
Children
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Registration Required

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.

Women & the American Revolution (Part 2 of 4) (Online)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, History & Genealogy
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Event Details:

The revolutionary war was fought on battlefields, in forests, and on the homefront—and the contributions of American women shaped the fight at every turn.

Teen Advisory Board (Online)

2:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Ages 11-18, 60 min.

Recommend books music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create.

Apprenticeships: How to Earn while you Learn (Online)

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools
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Event Details:

Howard Community College's apprenticeship programs takes a modern approach to education. As apprentices, students learn the ropes of their industry with paid, on-the-job training and a career.

Virtual BoB Q&A with Kekla Magoon, author of The Season of Styx Malone

3:30pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Author & Literary Events
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Event Details:

Please join us for a 30-minue live Q&A with Kekla Magoon! You may type your questions in advance within this registration or hold them for the event.

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!!!

Teen Trivia! (online)

4:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Online Branch
Closed
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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. 

Habla Conmigo Condado de Howard (Virtual o en línea)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Do Not Book
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language,
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Para madres, padres y cuidadores de bebés y niños pequeños hasta la edad de tres años y para padres que tendrán un bebé pronto.

In Other Worlds (Online) - Movie Edition

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Zoom Workshop
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Book Clubs,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

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

Apr 14th: Dark Star (Kanopy)

Mystery Book Club

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

Read and discuss a wide array of mystery novels.

2nd Wednesdays; 7-8pm. 

Join for an online discussion of the following titles: 

March 10 - Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman

ESL Level 1 - Adult (Online)

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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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 wee

ESL Level 2 - Adult (Online)

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

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 high beginning level.  This class meets t

ESL Level 3 - Adult (Online)

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

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 wee

Reading & Speaking - Adult (Online)

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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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. Practice your speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read a short story each week and discuss it in class.