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Basic Writing Skills for English Language Leaners - Adult (In-Person)

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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This is an in-person class for English language learners.

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English for Civic Awareness- 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 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, history and governmen

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Pins and Needle Arts

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
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Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend remotely via Zoom, contact pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.

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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
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
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 at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
 

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Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:30am–11:00am
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.

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Play Partners (infant-23 mth) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
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.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

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Play Partners (infant-23 mth) TK

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio 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.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Play Date (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:30am–11:15am
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
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Ages Infant-23 months with adult; 45 min. 

Songs, bounces, and rhymes for babies. Open play time with fun toys included.

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Computer Skills Open Lab

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Event Details:

If you’re looking to improve your computer skills, then visit our computer skills open lab! Boost your technical knowledge by getting hands-on assistance with topics such as:  

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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
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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 at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
 

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

11:30am–12:30pm
Savage Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 8-11; 45-60 min. Registration Required.

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

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Noontime Books--In Person

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
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Join us for an in person discussion of  The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan on Thursday, January 19, 2023, 12 pm at the Central Branch.

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Classroom Ready (ages 3-5, RG)

2:00pm–2:30pm
Children
Central Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
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Ages 3-5, 30 minutes.

Registration encouraged, drop-ins welcome! 

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, early reading and math skills.

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Anatomy of a Friendship: A Dual Memoir of Women's Journeys through War to Peace

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
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Diane Tuckman discusses the collaborative memoir, a story of resilience and survival, that she wrote with her friend Cecile Spiegel. 

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

Intro to Brainfuse (Our Free Online Homework Help Resource)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Event Details:

Check out this excellent resource!  With Brainfuse, you can receive free tutoring in math, reading, science, social studies, English/language arts, and writing from teachers with this online service for students from kindergarten through coll

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Audio Creation: Using the Recording Booth

3:00pm–4:00pm
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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Learn the skills of an audio engineer in the digital realm! Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups, and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations. Grades 6-12.

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International Grocery Store Tour - H Mart

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Closed
Registration Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion
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Calling all foodies and cooks! In celebration of the Lunar New Year, our next International Grocery Store tour will be highlighting the cuisine of China.

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Level UP Gaming Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
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Cancelled

HTML Basics

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Central Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Learn the basics of coding in HTML and how to add images and color to make a webpage.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This event is in the "Teens" group

AV 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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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. Grades 6-12.

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Make it & Take It – Vinyl & Cork Coasters with the Cricut

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

The new Cricut in the Makerspace can do so many things. Create your own custom cork coaster in this Make It & Take It class. Learn about HTV Vinyl and how to create personalized gifts and décor.

STEAM Powered Book Club [ages 7-9] RG

6:30pm–7:15pm
Miller Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Program Type: Book Clubs, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 7-9.  45 minutes.  Registration required.

Kathryn Finney: Build the D*mn Thing (Online)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Online Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools, Race, Equity & Inclusion
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Event Details:

Kathryn Finney is the Managing Partner of Genius Guild, a $20 million dollar venture fund & studio that invests in amazing Black founders.  One of the most influential women in tech

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English Conversation for Life & Work -Adult (In-Person)

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

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events. This is an in-person class that meets

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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: Central Children's Classroom
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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

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Nonfiction Addiction (In person)

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

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Dec 15th: Madhouse at the End of the Earth

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Nonfiction Addiction (Online/Hybrid)

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
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Event Details:

 

 

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Dec 15th: Madhouse at the End of the Earth

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Thursday Next Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Event Details:

We will be discussing Five Tuesdays in Winter by Lily King

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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
Event Details:

These classes are designed for adult English language learners who are in high intermediate and advanced levels. Classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9PM.

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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
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Event Details:

This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the U.S.