Name: Everyday English Conversation-Adult (In-person)
Start: 2024-01-16T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-01-16T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Howard County Library System, MD

Cancelled

Everyday English Conversation-Adult (In-person)

10:00am - 12:00pm

Central Branch

Closed

Required

Cancelled

Closed

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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 an in-person, 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.

Cancelled

Reading, Writing & Grammar - Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm

Online Branch

Closed

Required

Cancelled

Closed

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Culture & Language

Required

Event Details:

This is a class for English language learners.

Closing

Due to inclement weather, all HCLS branches are closed today, Tuesday, January 16.

10:00am - 9:00pm

Some Branches

Closing

10:00am - 9:00pm

Branches:

Central Branch, East Columbia Branch, Elkridge Branch, Glenwood Branch, Miller Branch, Savage Branch, Administrative Branch, Mobile Branch, Off Site

Description:

Due to inclement weather, all HCLS buildings and mobile branches are closed. Passport services will not be available.
All in-person classes and events, meeting room reservations, and study room reservations have been cancelled.

Cancelled

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Miller Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type:

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.

Event Details:

Cancelled

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Elkridge Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM

Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Cancelled

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Savage Branch

Cancelled

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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.

Cancelled

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am

Central Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!,

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. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Cancelled

3, 2, Fun! ( Ages 2-3 with Adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

Glenwood Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

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.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting.

Cancelled

Terrific Tuesdays (Ages 18 mos - 3 years with Adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am

East Columbia Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B

Age Group: Children

Program Type:

Event Details:

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.

Stories, songs and play time.

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

Cancelled

eReader Lab

11:00am - 12:00pm

Miller Branch

Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Event Details:

Want to learn how to use the library’s e-book resources? We will show you how to use Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla with a Q&A time. Bring your device and we will get you started using our e-book resources.

Bring your questions!

Cancelled

Learn Astronomy: Project Artemis

11:00am - 12:00pm

Glenwood Branch

Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio B

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Event Details:

From NASA: "With Artemis missions, NASA will land the first woman and first person of color on the Moon, using innovative technologies to explore more of the lunar surface than ever before.

Cancelled

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Elkridge Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM

Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Cancelled

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am

Central Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!,

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 will be available 15 minutes before class.

Cancelled

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

11:30am - 12:00pm

Miller Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Miller Children's Classroom

Age Group: Children

Program Type:

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.

Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Savage Branch

Closed

Required

Closed

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein Classroom

Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults

Program Type:

Required

Event Details:

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household.

Cancelled

All By Myself (Ages 4-6) TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Glenwood Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,

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:

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

Cancelled

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm

Miller Branch

Cancelled

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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:

Cancelled

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Central Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

A hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Cancelled

Movie Magic Cosmetics: Wounds

4:00pm - 5:00pm

East Columbia Branch

Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM

Event Details:

Movie Magic cosmetics

Cancelled

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

4:00pm - 5:00pm

Central Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: CEN Studio

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

Event Details:

Do you struggle with math homework or tests? Do you want to improve your math skills and confidence? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect class for you!

Cancelled

Weird Science: Lava Lamps

4:00pm - 5:00pm

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Savage Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, , Tech Skills or STEAM,

Event Details:

Ages: 11 - 18. Meet up with fellow fans and discuss your favorite series/games. We will be watching anime together, having game demos, making art/crafts, and exploring some Japanese language/cultural tie-ins. Drop-ins encouraged and welcomed!

Stress-Less: Midterms Edition

6:00pm - 8:00pm

Glenwood Branch

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: College & Trade Schools, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness

Event Details:

Studying for Midterm exams? Need a Brain Break? Stop by during your study break to enjoy our relaxing space; grab a snack, enjoy a wellness craft, or pet a therapy dog. Don't forget to pick up your Mid-Term care package (while supplies last).

Cancelled

Candlelight Concert Society presents a Pre-Concert Lecture by Jonathan Palevsky, Featuring Music by French Pianist Lucas Debargue

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Central Branch

Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events

Event Details:

Candlelight Concert Society and Howard County Library System present an engaging pre-concert lecture by the Program Director of WBJC, Jonathan Palevsky.

Cancelled

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

6:30pm - 8:00pm

Elkridge Branch

Cancelled

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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:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Cancelled

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

6:30pm - 8:30pm

Central Branch

Closed

Required

Cancelled

Closed

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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 an in-person class for beginning adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. You will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation.

Cancelled

Pajama Time (families) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm

Savage Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Savage Branch

Room: Albert Einstein 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.

Event Details:

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Cancelled

Chess Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Miller Branch

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Avalon Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone

Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!

Event Details:

Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels and ages are welcome.

Note: Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Cancelled

Midterm Chill Room: Sound Bath

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Miller Branch

Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Ellicott Room

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Health & Wellness,

Event Details:

For high school students, but 11 & up are welcome | Walk-in only, no registration needed, feel free to register for a reminder.

Cancelled

Craft Works: Woven Yarn Bowls

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Central Branch

Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: CEN Studio

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM

Event Details:

Let your creativity shine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Join us every month to learn about different art media and explore new techniques. This month’s featured project is: Woven Yarn Bowls

Knot Just Knitters

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Glenwood Branch

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Studio A

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace

Event Details:

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

Cancelled

Magazine Bead Jewelry

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Elkridge Branch

Required

Cancelled

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch

Room: DIY Design Studio

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace

Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and learn how to create new beads from old magazine pages.

Cancelled

Reading & Vocabulary For Intermediate to advanced English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Online Branch

Closed

Required

Cancelled

Closed

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Culture & Language

Required

Event Details:

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.