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Mah Jongg Meet Up

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults
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: July 9 a...

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:

July 9 and 23

August 13 and 27

This event is in the "Adults" group.

National Gallery of Art: American Stories (Online)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is a part of the Museum@The Library series. American Stories American art can tell complex stories about evolving national identities in the United States...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

This class is a part of the Museum@The Library series.

American Stories

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Books on Tap (book club)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most...

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

Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most are available in electronic formats, too.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The UnBook Reading Group

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group   Connect with a community of readers without the stress of assigned reading! Bring the book of your choice, read silently in a comfy spot at Ba...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

The UnBook Reading Group

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Introduction to 3D Printing Using MakerBot

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use 3D printing to create designs for fabrication on the Makerspace Makerbot Method x3D printer. This session also discusses options for locating existing designs or c...

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use 3D printing to create designs for fabrication on the Makerspace Makerbot Method x3D printer.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, July 10, 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.

German Conversation Club (In-Person)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting. We are meeting every second Thursday at noon in-person at East Columbia Branch,...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

 

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

German Conversation Club (Online)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting. Meet via Zoom every second Thursday of the month at 4 PM.  If you would...

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

 

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

Meet via Zoom every second Thursday of the month at 4 PM. 

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

Gear Up for a Road Trip - Infusible Ink Car Coasters with the Cricut (ages 11+)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Summer travels finding you on a road trip?  Gear up with car coasters to keep you on track. Using the Cricut machine, customize your coasters with fun designs and create one-o...

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Summer travels finding you on a road trip?  Gear up with car coasters to keep you on track. Using the Cricut machine, customize your coasters with fun designs and create one-of-a-kind craft.  All materials provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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 pronunciation sk...

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

The English Conversation Club (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.

Teen Trivia Night

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Attention Teens in Middle School and Beyond: Please join us for trivia night. Test your knowledge and earn cool prizes. Drop in alone or with a family member ages 11+.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Attention Teens in Middle School and Beyond:

Please join us for trivia night.

Test your knowledge and earn cool prizes.

Drop in alone or with a family member ages 11+.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Warning Graphic Content (Online)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm. July 11 Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier August 8 Breathers by Justin Madson Please register with a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm.

July 11 Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club

Friday, July 12, 2024 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 ...

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

Compost Demonstration

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Savage) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents. In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners.

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

Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents.

In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Edible Landscaping

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to transform your plantings into an edible landscape. Discover how to prepare annual and perennial flowers for delicious additions to any meal! Blend edible ornamental sh...

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to transform your plantings into an edible landscape. Discover how to prepare annual and perennial flowers for delicious additions to any meal! Blend edible ornamental shrubs and flowers into simple or complex landscapes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Random Crafts of Kindness

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
DaVinci Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Participate in Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn to create something new, spend some relaxing time making art and crafting with your neighbors, and share your creations with other c...

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

Participate in Random Crafts of Kindness! Learn to create something new, spend some relaxing time making art and crafting with your neighbors, and share your creations with other community members in random acts of kindness.

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

Drop In Laser Cut Make & Take

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Want to see the laser cutter in action? Drop in to the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace anytime between 3pm  and  5pm to use the laser to cut an acrylic bookmark from the des...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Want to see the laser cutter in action?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Out Front (Walk way ECO) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and br...

Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Out Front (Walk way ECO)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intro to Smartphone Photography

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Interested in learning more about your smartphone camera? Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone's camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to picture...

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning more about your smartphone camera? Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone's camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to pictures, and using your camera's timer!

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

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B 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+. ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
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.

Reads of Acceptance (Online)

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Group Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome. Copies of the discussion title a...

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

Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Social Media for Small Business

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for ways to get your small business more connected online? Learn about the ways that different social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) can work to support you...

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Looking for ways to get your small business more connected online? Learn about the ways that different social media sites (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter) can work to support your goals! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

World Adventures Summer Book Discussions: Diary of a Young Naturalist by Dara McAnulty

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This Summer, read and discuss books that celebrate journeys of discovery around the world. June 17: Spirit Run: A 6000-Mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land by ...

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

This Summer, read and discuss books that celebrate journeys of discovery around the world.

June 17: Spirit Run: A 6000-Mile Marathon Through North America's Stolen Land by Noé Álvarez

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Making Arrangements (Placeholder)

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Cancelled
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness