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Reading & Vocabulary For Intermediate to advanced English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills. Instruction focus

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills. Instruction focuses on reading speed, word patterns, vocabulary, and reading comprehens...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate English As A Second Language - Adult (In-person)

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an in-person class designed for intermediate adult English language learners.  Learn English in a supportive environment to improve your reading, writing, speakin

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
This is an in-person class designed for intermediate adult English language learners.  Learn English in a supportive environment to improve your reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation skills. The class meets weekly&nbs...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Parent Conversation Class For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Parents of children aged ten and younger will gain a better understanding of informal spoken Englis

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Parents of children aged ten and younger will gain a better understanding of informal spoken English and increase their knowledge of English vocabulary, especially as it...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask a Master Gardener

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Glenwood Other Location at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Master Gardeners provide direct assistance to home gardeners by hosting Ask A Master Gardener plant clinics from April through September. At the Ask A Master Gardener clinics, Mast

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Glenwood Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:
Master Gardeners provide direct assistance to home gardeners by hosting Ask A Master Gardener plant clinics from April through September. At the Ask A Master Gardener clinics, Master Gardener Gardeners will look at samples of ailing plants to make a ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Saturday, May 4, 2024 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Compost Demonstration (In-Person)

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Miller Outdoor Classroom 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: Miller Outdoor Classroom
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. Free compost bins will be available to Howard County residen...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Garden Tool Sharpening Demonstration

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to sharpen your garden tools using a file and stone. Master Gardener, Kent Phillips, will demonstrate tips and tricks to give your tools a sharp edge, perfect for pruning

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Enchanted Garden
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to sharpen your garden tools using a file and stone. Master Gardener, Kent Phillips, will demonstrate tips and tricks to give your tools a sharp edge, perfect for pruning and other tasks around your yard. This workshop is limited to 16 p...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Make It: Hand Sewn Cards

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Did you know that you can sew paper? It's fun and easy to create your own greeting cards with hand-stitched details for any occasion! 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Did you know that you can sew paper? It's fun and easy to create your own greeting cards with hand-stitched details for any occasion!  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Create Your Own Comic

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the fundamentals of comic writing and design as you celebrate Free Comic Day! Use Procreate to design your own digital comic strip.  All skill and ability levels welc

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn the fundamentals of comic writing and design as you celebrate Free Comic Day! Use Procreate to design your own digital comic strip.  All skill and ability levels welcome.   Registration is optional.  Register if you wish...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Photography

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera and learn numerous picture-taking techniques.  The library will p...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

How (Not) To Talk To People

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
DaVinci Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feeling anxiety or dread about discussing politics with coworkers, friends, or family members that hold different viewpoints than you?  Learn effective strategies for how t

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:
Feeling anxiety or dread about discussing politics with coworkers, friends, or family members that hold different viewpoints than you?  Learn effective strategies for how to better engage with people across social, political, and ideological ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Black Fiction Book Club (in-person) East Columbia Branch

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registratio

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. Copies are available for pick-up at the East Columb...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Pets on Wheels

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required.  Pets on Wheels is a 501

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:
Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required.  Pets on Wheels is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that brings friendly therapy pet visits t...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Black Fiction Book Club (online)

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Book Group Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Please register with an email address to receive an immediate regist

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us for the Black Fiction Book Club May 04 Chain Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event.  This...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Savage Ukes (8 & up, teens & adults welcome!) RG

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
Age Group:
, , Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use. Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play!  Learn the b

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use. Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play!  Learn the basics and practice your favorite songs from our extensive play along l...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Random Crafts of Kindness

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
DaVinci Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Registration 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. All supplies provided. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glass Etching with Stencils and Cricut

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Need an easy, inexpensive, thoughtful gift idea?  Using the Cricut machine to create a stencil and then etch your design onto a glass vase in this make it/take it class. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Need an easy, inexpensive, thoughtful gift idea?  Using the Cricut machine to create a stencil and then etch your design onto a glass vase in this make it/take it class.  Ages 18+ only. All materials will be provided.   ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans Book Group 2024 (virtual)

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series. During five monthly facilitated sessions, discussions center on military experiences and

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
Veterans, both active and retired military, are invited to this online discussion series. During five monthly facilitated sessions, discussions center on military experiences and a unique set of readings, which may include classics, fiction, memoir...
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Maryland Film Premiere: 'The Artist & The Astronaut' - Featuring a Q&A with Writer and Director Bill Muench

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

You are cordially invited to attend the Maryland premiere of the award-winning film,The Artist & The Astronaut. Join us for an unforgettable cinematic journey that delves into

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco/ Avalon Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
You are cordially invited to attend the Maryland premiere of the award-winning film,The Artist & The Astronaut. Join us for an unforgettable cinematic journey that delves into the remarkable love story between artist Pat Musick, a civil rights ac...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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
Registration 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. If inclement weather, walking will take place i...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class-Adult (Online)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.  If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invitati...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
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

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration 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. Instruction focuses on reading speed, word patterns, voc...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Films That Connect Us (Online)

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates May 6: Past Lives This session

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
  How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates May 6: Past Lives This session is part of HCLS' AAPI Month series. Please click here for t...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Compost Demonstration (In-Person)

Monday, May 6, 2024 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. Free compost bins will be available to Howard County residen...