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English Conversation Class

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 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.

ESL - English Language Learning - Beginning to Advanced (virtual)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This virtual class is for adult English language learners at the beginning to advanced levels. There will be separate sections for each level. Classes are on Monday and Wednesday f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

This virtual class is for adult English language learners at the beginning to advanced levels. There will be separate sections for each level. Classes are on Monday and Wednesday from 7pm-9pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Carl Sagan Conference Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners. Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and comm...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL - English Language Learning - Beginning to Advanced (virtual)

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our classes are full through June, but you can enroll for the Fall semester now. Secure your seat by emailing prolit@hclibrary.org today!This virtual class is for adult English lan...

Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through June, but you can enroll for the Fall semester now. Secure your seat by emailing prolit@hclibrary.org today!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories. We'll discuss our chosen book, and then look closer ...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Between the Lines​ is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, May 17, 2025 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 "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required.  

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

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Glenwood) at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

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

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

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

Compost Demonstration (In-Person)

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, a...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

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

Howard County Seed Library

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Miller Branch at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces. Anyone can take part in the Seed Library by visiting...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Branch
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces.

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

Finding Identity and Honoring Tradition through Ukrainian Pottery

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Maryland ceramic artist Natalia Kormeluk discusses her artistic journey and her experience living history at the National Museum of Ukrainian Pottery in Opishne, Ukraine.How do peo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Maryland ceramic artist Natalia Kormeluk discusses her artistic journey and her experience living history at the National Museum of Ukrainian Pottery

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL - English Language Learning - Beginning to Advanced (virtual)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Our classes are full through June, but you can enroll for the Fall semester now. Secure your seat by emailing prolit@hclibrary.org today!This virtual class is for adult English lan...

Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

Our classes are full through June, but you can enroll for the Fall semester now. Secure your seat by emailing prolit@hclibrary.org today!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reading & Vocabulary For Intermediate English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your re...

Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills.

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

Little Learners, Ages 3-5 w/ Adult, TK

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children, Adults
LITTLE LEARNERS:

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins.  Ticket required. Children learn through play and exploring the world around them.  Stories and activities help with skills like ge...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning

LITTLE LEARNERS

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins.  Ticket required.

Children learn through play and exploring the world around them.  Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 

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

Compost Demonstration (In-Person)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, a...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!So...

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class an in-person class for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The class meets on ...

Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes
Required
Event Details:

This class an in-person class for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The class meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:30pm-8:30pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reads of Acceptance (Online)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Clubs at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's book will be The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang.Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. Al...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Clubs
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

This month's book will be The Emperor and the Endless Palace by Justinian Huang.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Asian American Literature Book Club (Online)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. Dec. 16 2024 Stay True: a memoir by Hua HsuJan. 27 2025 Lies and Weddings: a novel by Kevin KwanFeb. 24 2025 Hap...

Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lobby (Miller) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required.  

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

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Works: Spitfires: American Women who Flew in the Face of Danger during WWII

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Memorial Day Remembrance A bold and soaring work of history . . . whip-smart, deeply researched, and beautifully written.” -Jonathan Eig, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of King...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:
Memorial Day Remembrance 

A bold and soaring work of history . . .

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

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+.

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Korean for Beginners

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
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)....

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
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).