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American English Pronunciation - Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
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 Google IT Support Specialist - Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
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 exploring the work of computer support specialists and learning about the skills, education and training needed to begin and advance in the IT field.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English Conversation-Adult (In-person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Cancelled

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

10:15am - 10:45am
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 - 11:00am
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.

Featuring an American Sign Language interpreter.

This event is in the "Children" group.
Cancelled

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

11:15am - 11:45am
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 "Teens" group.

Goal Setting With Vision Boards

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, College & Trade Schools, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Event Details:

Start 2023 off right with some personal goal setting - we will discuss and share different areas we'd like to improve in as well as areas that we are doing well in, then creatively put these goals onto paper in the form of vision boards.

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

All Together Now (All ages) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm
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.
Cancelled

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

1:30pm - 2:00pm
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. 
 

 

Munching Monsters! (Ages 5-11) DROP IN

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Builders' Barn
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Drop by our Builders’ Barn to learn how create a simple mechanism with some cardboard, clothes pins and string. Use it to create your own ‘Munching Monster’ toy! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
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.
 

Nancy Drew Bingo (ages 8-12) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Event Details:

Come and celebrate the 93rd anniversary of one of the most famous detectives of all time, the incomparable super sleuth, Nancy Drew!

Cancelled

Slime Cafe (ages 8-10) RG

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Elkridge Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

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.

STEM Fun: Snap Circuits (ages 6-11) RG

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-11. 45 min. Registration required. 

Explore the science of electricity by designing and building circuits!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Artapalooza!

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-18

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled

Midterm Study Space

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Branch Meeting Rooms - DO NOT SELECT
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Event Details:

Be comfortable studying for midterms alone or with friends. 

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.

Midterm Study Space (Grades 9-12)

3:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Grades 9-12. Drop in.

Do you need a place to study for your midterm exams? We've set aside a place for you. Use the space to study independently or meet with your study group. Drop in times are listed below.

Magic Tree House On the Ice (ages 6-10, TK)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. 60 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

Travel to Antarctica with Jack and Annie for some icy science activities and penguin fun.

 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled

HTML Basics

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Learn the basics of coding in HTML and how to add images and color to make a webpage.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

STEAM After-school: Animal Trivia Game (8-11 years) RG

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-11; 30 min. Registration Required.

Powerful! Fast! Predator! Test your expertise by asking the right yes or no questions to buzz in and guess the animal!

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

A/V Lab (Ages 14+ and Adult)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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.
No registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled

Midterm Study Space

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Event Details:

Be comfortable studying for midterms alone or with friends. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Cancelled

Midterm Study Space

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Branch Group Study Rooms - DO NOT SELECT
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Event Details:

Be comfortable studying for midterms alone or with friends. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
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 who are beginning learners who wish to to improve their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Cancelled

Pajama Time (all ages) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
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
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
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 month's cuisine is Chinese Cuisine featuring Ming Tsai.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Book Club (in person)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
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:

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Nonfiction Book Club (online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
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.
Cancelled

English Conversation Class

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Elkridge Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Swan Study Room (Elkridge)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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 from low beginning, high beginning and low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

7:00pm - 9:00pm
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
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