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ELKS Excellent Reads

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Machine Basics

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while and you just need a refresher. In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation s...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create a 'Zine and Self Publish w/ J. Scott

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create and self publish your own independent magazine. Often referred to as a 'Zine, these DIY publications are created by folding paper into a booklet, and offer authors and artis...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Create and self publish your own independent magazine. Often referred to as a 'Zine, these DIY publications are created by folding paper into a booklet, and offer authors and artists a wide variety of content, style, and freedom when publishing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thursday Next Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us to discuss Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Elkridge) at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Lobby (Elkridge)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

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

Compost Demonstration

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Elkridge) at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Master Gardeners and Recycling Coordinators discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis, teaching about: Composting kitchen scraps and yard trimmings in your backya...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Lobby (Elkridge)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Master Gardeners and Recycling Coordinators discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis, teaching about:

This event is in the "Adults" group.

How to Make a Modern Adirondack Chair

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn to build a comfortable modern adirondack chair. Students will learn to build from a plan and the proper materials to use. They will also learn carpentry tech...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Learn to build a comfortable modern adirondack chair. Students will learn to build from a plan and the proper materials to use.

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

Musical Performance by Mayfield Woods MS

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Celebrate the amazing musical talent of Mayfield Woods Middle School students with an evening of live performances. Appreciate their hard work and skills! Open to all ages. Refr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the amazing musical talent of Mayfield Woods Middle School students with an evening of live performances. Appreciate their hard work and skills! Open to all ages.

Refreshments served.

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

Polymer Clay Beads and Charms

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and practice creating unique beards and charms using polymer clay.

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing evening of crafting and practice creating unique beards and charms using polymer clay.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation s...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create a 'Zine and Self Publish w/ J. Scott

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create and self publish your own independent magazine. Often referred to as a 'Zine, these DIY publications are created by folding paper into a booklet, and offer authors and artis...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Create and self publish your own independent magazine. Often referred to as a 'Zine, these DIY publications are created by folding paper into a booklet, and offer authors and artists a wide variety of content, style, and freedom when publishing.

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

Art Workshop: Flowers

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing evening of art, and learn tips and tricks for drawing and painting your favorite flowers.

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a relaxing evening of art, and learn tips and tricks for drawing and painting your favorite flowers.

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

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

Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hatchlings: Baby on the Way (Adults/Teens) RG

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Adults. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.  Get ready for baby! Hatchlings: Baby on the Way is an interactive early literacy class for expec...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Adults. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation s...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Films with Humans

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Please join us for this new quarterly series wherein we will watch films about humans, since all great stories involve great characters, and then we'll discuss them with ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

 

Please join us for this new quarterly series wherein we will watch films about humans, since all great stories involve great characters, and then we'll discuss them with our fellow humans.

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

All About Rain Gardens

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn all about how to use rain gardens as an environmentally friendly way to manage stormwater problems on your property. Presented by Howard County Master Watershed Stewards f...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

Learn all about how to use rain gardens as an environmentally friendly way to manage stormwater problems on your property.

Presented by Howard County Master Watershed Stewards from University of Maryland Extension.

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

Art in the Evening: Summer Painting

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Summer Painting: Enjoy a relaxing evening of art and celebrate the season by pai...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Summer Painting: Enjoy a relaxing evening of art and celebrate the season by painting a Summer scene.

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

Art in the Afternoon: Summer Painting

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment. Summer Painting: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art and celebrate the season by p...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Join us every month to explore new artistic themes or media in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Summer Painting: Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of art and celebrate the season by painting a Summer scene.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation s...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Grist Mill Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

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

Lifehacks

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance, Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us to learn simple tips to make your life easier and more economical. This class, which will meet every other month, will offer information based on themes at each meeting.&nb...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn simple tips to make your life easier and more economical. This class, which will meet every other month, will offer information based on themes at each meeting.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create a 'Zine and Self Publish w/ J. Scott

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create and self publish your own independent magazine. Often referred to as a 'Zine, these DIY publications are created by folding paper into a booklet, and offer authors and artis...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Culture & Language, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Create and self publish your own independent magazine. Often referred to as a 'Zine, these DIY publications are created by folding paper into a booklet, and offer authors and artists a wide variety of content, style, and freedom when publishing.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Project Literacy Graduation

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required