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English for Civic Awareness- Adult (Online)

10:00am–12:00pm
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 class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including US education, healthcare, histor

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pins and Needle Arts

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
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Event Details:

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person.

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Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

10:00am–12:00pm
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 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.

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Just For Me (3-6 years) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
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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.

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Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
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Play Partners

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

Infants 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.

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

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Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

10:15am–10:45am
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
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Play Partners

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

Infants 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.

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

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Magazine Mosaic and Collage

11:00am–2:00pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
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Participants will learn how to create a paper mosaic using old magazines. The class will cover topics on drawing techniques, enlarging using a grid method, color, and tonal values.

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Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

11:15am–11:45am
Children
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Age Group: Children
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Play Partners

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

Infants 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.

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK

11:30am–12:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
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Play Partners

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

Infants 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.

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

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Cancelled

German Conversation Club (East Columbia Branch)

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

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

Virtual ZooMobile LIVE: Polar Bears (online)

1:30pm–2:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Do Not Book
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Event Details:

Ages 6 & up; for children, teens, and adults. 30 minutes. Registration required.

Kindness Rocks (ages 6-11, RG)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
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Ages 6-9. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Spread a little kindness this winter with Kindness Rocks! Come and decorate your own rock with bright colors, inspiring pictures, and positive thoughts.

Cardboard Constructions (6-10) Drop In

2:00pm–4:00pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Builders' Barn
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Come and experience a cardboard engineering challenge! Can you construct a model building using techniques such as folding, slots, L-braces, flanges and tabs. No idea what those words mean? Come along and find out! 

Slime Cafe (ages 8-10) RG

3:00pm–3:45pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
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Ages 8-10;45 min. Registration required. 

Read a yucky story and learn how to combine different ingredients with a basic slime recipe to create your own unique slime to take home! Materials will be provided. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Makerspace Time for Teens

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Explore all the creative possibilities in the Makerspace! Use an iPad Pro to create a drawing to put on a button or engrave on wood using the Laser Cutter Engraver! A HiTech instructor will be available to assist.  Drop in. Ages 11 – 18.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Strengths in Our Stories Workshop

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-18. 30 – 45 min.  

Strength in Our Stories Workshop 

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German Conversation Club (Online)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
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Event Details:

 

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

Meet every second and fourth Thursday of the month. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

A/V Lab

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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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.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Playtime: Arts & Crafts (2 & up with adult) TK

4:30pm–5:30pm
Children, Adults
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 2 & up with adult; 60 min. Ticket Required.

Drop-in, allow 20-30 minutes, to make a fun craft or create your own masterpiece!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Family Fun at Your Library (Families) TK

5:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Explore hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages. These weekly activities develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and literacy skills.

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This event is in the "Everyone" group

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

7:00pm–7:30pm
Children, Everyone
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
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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.

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

 

Literature and Laughs (ages 7-10) TK

7:00pm–8:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 7-10, 60 minutes. 

Reading and laughing and creating together...If you are in grades 2-4 and enjoy doing these things, bring your grown-up and join us!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Reads of Acceptance (Online)

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

Join us as we discuss books pertaining to LGBTQ+ experiences! All identities are welcome. 

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The Citizens’ Guide to the 1619 Project (Online)

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you heard of the The 1619 ProjectPublished in 2019, The 1619 Project was a special edition of 

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English As A Second Language Levels 4, 5 & 6 - Adult (Online)

7:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
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This is a class for adult English language learners.

This event is in the "Adults" group

U.S. Citizenship for English Language Learners - 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 class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the U.S.