Origami Engineering

10:00am - 11:00am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Get hands-on experience in the ancient art of paper folding! Students will see how origami can be used to create structures like solar panels, bridges, and packing materials. They will take a close look at tessellating polygons and how, with the art ...

SAT Math Prep

10:00am - 11:00am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score! Relieve test anxiety by taking practice tests in a low-risk environment and gain full comprehension of what to expect on test day. Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT ...

Wonders of Chemical Reactions 1

10:00am - 11:00am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment! Conduct experiments that range from the physical and chemical properties of matter to Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry, and even Acid-Base Chemistry.  Registration required. Grades 6-12. &nb...

Little Learners (ages 3-5 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, , Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.  ...

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
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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.

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

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Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

Spring into Reading! ( All ages with Adult) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!,
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Ticket required. Tickets will be issued 15 minutes prior to class starting. Spring themed stories, songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. ...

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

Colorama! [all ages]

11:00am - 1:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
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All ages.  Ho. Co. schools closed. Drop in and have fun coloring. We provide the materials; you supply the imagination!   ...

Little Learners (ages 3-5 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, , Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. ...

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

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.

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

Civil Engineering

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Event Details:
How did they build the Hoover Dam, Eiffel Tower, and Chesapeake Bay Bridge? Explore the principles of engineering in building the largest structures in the world!! Taught by a HiTech Instructor.   ...

Electrical Engineering

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Lights On, Lights Off!  Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when you flip a light switch on the wall or press the ON button of a battery-powered fan in the summer?  Why do some toys need AAA batteries to operate while other toys need...

STEM Heroes

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Did you know that in 1992, Mae Jemison made history as the first Black female astronaut? She is also an engineer, a physician, a professor, and an entrepreneur!  Join us to learn about the diverse scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematici...

Animal Clues: Tracks & Scat (ages 6-9) TK

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 6-9. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Do you love animals?  Do you love being outdoors?  Have you ever seen some animal tracks or scat and wondered who left them?  Then this class is for you! Come learn new skills on how to identif...

Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:
Join a lively, literary conversation in person! Jan: Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See Feb: Becoming by Michelle Obama Mar: Apr: May: ...

Beyond Words - Special Time

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Participants will journey through five eng...

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.

 

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Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.  Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

Forensic Science: Biology

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Have you ever wondered what goes on during a crime scene investigation? Join us to learn the techniques forensic scientists use to crack a case. Learn about fingerprinting, footprinting, and hair, saliva, and DNA analysis. Registration required. Grad...

Movie Magic: Chroma Key

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Dive into the world of video special effects! Students will create their own reality using the technique of compositing. They will record and edit their own video and learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic. Learn abo...

Physics Olympics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Explore Physics in a new light!  Discover various principles and laws of Physics and test your knowledge through a variety of challenges and experiments. Register once for all four sessions, Monday - Thursday. ...

Minecraft Madness (ages 12 - 15) RG

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Event Details:
Ages 12 - 15. Registration required. Do you love building, exploring, and surviving in Minecraft? Do you want to show off your skills and creativity to other Minecraft fans? Then join us for Minecraft Madness at the library! Minecraft Madness i...

Babysitting Entrepreneurship 101

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
Event Details:
Attention teens interested in babysitting! Earn a babysitting certificate from the University of Maryland Extension Program. This three part class runs on March 26, 27, & 28 from 3-5 pm; and will cover resume drafting, mock interviews, practice d...

Teen Career Building Workshop Series

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools
Event Details:
Ages 11-18  |  *Registration required, walk-in students welcome if space allows (*Only register for the first class on Monday 3/25) Discover pathways to future success!  Explore career planning, resume development, interns...

Tuesday Movie Matinee - 'Book Club: The Next Chapter'

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
Our fourth Tuesday of the month movie matinee at 3 pm continues this spring!  March 26: Book Club: The Next Chapter (2023, PG-13) April 23: Oppenheimer (2023, R)  May 21*: Polite Society (2023, PG-13)...

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.  Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. ...

Audio Video Technology Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Includes access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create videos.  Registration is not required, and walk-ins are welcome. Taught by a HiTech instructor.  Registration is not required, and walk-ins...

Cosmology

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Do you watch The Big Bang Theory, but want to know more about the Big Bang? Study the origin and development of the universe, and learn how to identify stars, constellations, and planets in the night sky. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by...

Paper Roller Coasters

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Learn about the processes and techniques involved in creating paper roller coasters. Engineer a roller coaster for the HiTech Carnival! Using paper, tape, and other materials you could find in your home, students will build a scale model of a roller ...

Pequeños Lectores (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Clubs, Culture & Language
Event Details:
Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required. Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana. Join us for Easy-to-Read Stories in Spanish, and have fun with activities related to the b...

Sewing Machines for Teens: Lab

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 11-18  |  *Registration Required (see note below), walk-in students with waiver are welcome if space allows NOTE: THIS CLASS STARTS AT 5:30 (30 minutes later than the rest of the series) Want to practice your sewing ski...

Teens' Choice: Dinner and a Movie (ages 11-17)

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:
  Ages 11 - 17. Registration required. Join us for a fun movie night at the library. Enjoy pizza & snacks and hang out with your friends. Choose between 2 movies when you register. When you arrive the movie shown will be a surprise! ...

Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:
Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required. Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary. *This class is designed for students with a basic understanding of Spanish up to a med...

Anime & Game Hangout

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
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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! AG...

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
All ages. Allow 30 min. Explore hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages. These weekly activities develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and literacy skills. Each week offers a different set of activi...

Mah Jongg Meet Up

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available! 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings: March 12 and 26 April 9 and 30 (2nd & 5th Tuesday) May 14 and 28 ...

Pajama Time (families) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children

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.

Deterring Deer from Eating the Home Landscape

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:
This presentation discusses the eating habits of deer and how to reduce their impact in our environment. Learn about trees, shrubs and flowers deer like to eat and which ones they tend to avoid (if they are hungry enough they will eat anything). Type...

Craft Works: Pom Pom Animals

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
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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: Pom Pom Animals! Additional dates in this class series: ...

Family Clay Together

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Air Dry Clay is a medium that can be safely enjoyed by artists of all ages. This class invites families to get creative together and enjoy a fun evening of sculpting. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.   ...

We're Jammin': Ukulele Strum & Sing-along

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Registration Required

World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia 50+ Center (in person)

7:00pm - 8:45pm
Off Site
Closed
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Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:
The World Language Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia Senior Center 6610 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045 on the 4th Tuesday of the month from 7-8:45pm.    Established by the Columbia Association’s Intern...