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English Conversation Class-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
Registration Required
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 event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now (all ages) TK (outdoors)

10:15am - 10:45am
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
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 class takes place outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress for the weather. Outdoor classes may be moved inside due to unfavorable weather, air quality, or g...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months 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:

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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music,
Event Details:
LITTLE LEARNERS: WHAT'S IN MY ART BOX? Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. This class sparks creativity through the four elements of art, as inspired by children's literature. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners (3-5 yrs with adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.  Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Games (Online)

11:00am - 11:30am
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type:
Registration Required

BABY GAMES

Ages Infant-2.  5 –15 min.  Songs, bounces, rhymes, and tickles for tykes!

This class has been prerecorded. You will receive the link to the online class with confirmation of your registration.

If you miss this class, past classes are posted on the Howard County Library System YouTube channel Playlists.

Event Details:
If you miss this class, past classes are posted on the Howard County Library System YouTube channel Playlists [use link:  https://www.youtube.com/user/howardcountylibrary/playlists].   ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months 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:

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.

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

All Together Now (all ages) TK (outdoors)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
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 class takes place outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress for the weather. Outdoor classes may be moved inside due to unfavorable weather, air quality, or g...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Food Prep for Childhood Diabetes (Online)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Did you know cooking provides kids a chance to practice their math, science, and reading skills and encourages healthier eating habits? Learn food preparation tips for glucose management and how to get your kids in the kitchen to develop lifelong ski...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Strictly Historical Fiction

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Love historical fiction? So do we! Join our discussion to step into the past and connect with characters living in times different than our own. September 20th: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak October 18th: Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier Novemb...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Write Now!

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:
Let your imagination fly and start writing now. Every week we will share a writing prompt to inspire you. It can be just a few words, a paragraph, or it can be a story-it's up to you! If you like, you can send us a copy of what you've written to...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

MathPlosion: Algebra I (Online)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Everyone on board - it’s your one-stop trip to higher level math! In this course, we’ll review one-variable statistics and linear equations, inequalities, and systems. Discuss the importance of data displays as well as learn techniques for manipulati...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Web Design Basics (Online)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Taught by a HiTech instructor.  Sessions are Monday afternoon for five weeks. Register once for all five sessions. Register with an email address to ...

LEGO™ Live! (ONLINE)

5:00pm - 5:45pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Designed for ages 9-12; 45 minutes. Registration required. Do you love to build with LEGO bricks? Join us online to receive challenges, create your designs and share with the group. If you don't have LEGO, build with whatever you have available! A...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Makerspace Mondays

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week. A leaderboard showcases your amazing accomplishments.  ...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Cuentos En Pijamas (all ages/todas las edades) TK

6:30pm - 7:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Culture & Language,
Event Details:
Families; 30 minutes. Bilingual stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome. Cuentos bilingües y música antes de ir a dormir. Pijamas, ositos de peluche y cobijas son bienvenidos.  Ticket required. ...
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
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 will be available 15 minutes before class. This class takes place outdoors, weather permitting. Please dress for the weather. Outdoor classes may be moved inside due to unfavorable weather, air quality, or g...
This event is in the "Children" group.

Microscope Science (5-7 years) RG

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 5-7; 30-45 min. Registration required. Learn by viewing! Participants will be introduced to the amazing world of tiny things! ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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

Pajama Time [all ages] TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, 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 will be available 15 minutes before class.   ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Asian American Literature book club (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Terrapin Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Read and discuss books by Asian authors or based on the Asian experience.  3rd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm.  Join for an online discussion of the following titles:  April 19:  Minor Feelings by Cathy Park Jong&n...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Battle of the Books Coaches' Meeting (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Childrens Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
Howard County Library System and Howard County Public School System are excited to bring you a Battle of the Books event for 2022. While we plan to return to an in-person format, virtual and hybrid options are being considered to ensure the safety an...

LEGO™ Engineering Challenge (In Person)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 9-12; 60 minutes. Registration required. Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.   The health and safety of our cu...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reads of Acceptance (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
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. Titles to be discussed are as follows: October 18th: Snapdragon by Kat Leyh November 15th: Skye Falling by Mia McKenzie December 13th: Fairest: A ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Education and Civil Rights in the 21st Century (Online)

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:
Dr. Pedro Noguera, dean of the USC Rossier School of Education and one of the most important voices on education reform, diversity, and the achievement gap, will discuss Education and Civil Rights in the 21st century. Moderator is...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Korean for Beginners (Online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn Korean in this 12-week class, taught by Saea Oh, who holds a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and is certified in TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages). Learn the Korean alphabet, culture, food, and basic Korean expression...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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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 working as a licensed childcare provider.  The participants will improve their English language skills and learn about the work settings, responsibili...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Levels 1, 2 or 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
Registration Required
Event Details:
This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for English language learners in low beginning, high beginning and low intermediat...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pronunciation 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
Registration Required
Event Details:
This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your spoken English with this class. The class will focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation and stress, as well as uniq...