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Research History Like a Librarian (Online)

8:15am - 8:45am
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn expert strategies to discover the most relevant, dependable sources. How does one request and use records and information about records? Where can I find maps and artifacts? What is a finding aid? What is the best way to navigate archival datab...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Research History Like a Librarian (Online)

9:15am - 9:45am
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn expert strategies to discover the most relevant, dependable sources. How does one request and use records and information about records? Where can I find maps and artifacts? What is a finding aid? What is the best way to navigate archival datab...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Irrevocable trusts are often misunderstood.  Despite all the constant talk about their uses and applications, few clients and advisors really understand the potential power and application of these estate planning, asset protection planning, tax...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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
Registration 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. If you're...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Career Exploration for Vision Technician - 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 class is designed for English language learners who are interested in working as a Vision Technician in an ophthalmologist’s office.  The participants will learn about the work setting, responsibilities, potential earnin...
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
Registration 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 is an in-person class that meets in the T...
This event is in the "Children" group.

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 - 10:45am
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:
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Research History Like a Librarian (Online)

10:15am - 10:45am
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn expert strategies to discover the most relevant, dependable sources. How does one request and use records and information about records? Where can I find maps and artifacts? What is a finding aid? What is the best way to navigate archival datab...
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Crayon Math (3-5 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: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Have fun adding color to early math concepts. Enjoy crayon inspired picture books and hands-on math activities. ...
This event is in the "Children" group.

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 "Children" group.

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.   ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Research History Like a Librarian (Online)

1:15pm - 1:45pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn expert strategies to discover the most relevant, dependable sources. How does one request and use records and information about records? Where can I find maps and artifacts? What is a finding aid? What is the best way to navigate archival datab...
This event is in the "Children" group.

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. 
 

 

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

Research History Like a Librarian (Online)

2:15pm - 2:45pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn expert strategies to discover the most relevant, dependable sources. How does one request and use records and information about records? Where can I find maps and artifacts? What is a finding aid? What is the best way to navigate archival datab...

Teen Time

2:30pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Program Type:
Event Details:
Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment. For registration information, please contact Carmen Jessop 410-313-7717 ca...

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 "Everyone" group.

Fun With Spanish @ Oakland Mills Online

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Event Details:
Have you, your child, or the whole family always wanted to learn Spanish? Well NOW is the perfect time!!! Join Adriana, Children's Instructor from the East Columbia Branch of the Howard County Library System, while having fun reviewing Spanish voc...

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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
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
Registration Required
Event Details:
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! ...

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

5:30pm - 6:15pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required. Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships a...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

A/V Lab (Ages 14+ and Adult)

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Drop-in A/V lab for high school students and adults, includes access to the recording booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. In-person ...

Craft Pop-up Shop (ages 4 & up)

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in. Pop-in and make a fun craft!   ...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime & Manga Club Meeting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:
Calling all anime and manga lovers! Come enjoy manga coloring and crafts, as well as enjoy anime-related programming. お楽しみに! No registration needed, space is limited. ...
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
Registration Required
Event Details:
This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. This class is suitable for beginning English learners. This is an in-person class that meets in the Tapestry Room ...
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 "Adults" group.

In Other Worlds (Online) - Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Zoom Workshop
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
    Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SciFi movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays) Jun 22nd: The House in the Cerulian Sea by T.J.Clune Aug 24th: Uprights Women Wanted ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Romantic Reads (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: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the new Romantic Reads Book Discussion! Discuss your favorite romance author and book or series with other fellow romance readers. You will "zoom" away with new authors and book...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:
  On September 8, 2022, the life and reign of Elizabeth II came to an end. Just a few short months prior, the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth had celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.  Seventy years ago, the British media heralded...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Korean (Online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+. Continue learning 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 Spea...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
Event Details:
These classes are 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 to low intermediate levels.  The ...
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
Registration 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. Plenty of opportunities provided to practice both speaking ...
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 ...