Career Exploration For Ophthalmic Technicians For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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This virtual class is designed for adult English language learners who are interested in working as Ophthalmic Technicians.  Participants learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earnings, and a pathway to advance in the fiel

English for Beginners - Adult (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Branch
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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 an in-person class for beginning English language learners.  It focuses on learning vocabulary and developing listening and reading, speaking and writing skills.  It meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Centra

Pins and Needles

10:00am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

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

10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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This virtual 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.

German Conversation Club (In-Person)

12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (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.

We are meeting every second Thursday at noon in-person at East Columbia branch, and at 4 PM online via Zoom.

What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
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Event Details:

Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.

Bingo Social

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Event Details:

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. 

German Conversation Club (Online)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Branch
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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 via Zoom every second Thursday of the month. 

Linocut Printmaking w/ J. Scott

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, DIY & Makerspace
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Event Details:

During this class participants will have the opportunity to create an original linocut. They'll learn carving techniques for printmaking, how to color separate their artwork, and how to hand press their own prints.

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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Branch
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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 English Language Learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics like small talk, common interests, life, work, and current events in a safe and supportive environment. The is an in-person class that meets in

Warning Graphic Content (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm.

World Languages Cafe

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
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Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.

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

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
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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 language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.