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Teen Action Board (Ages 11-18)

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teen Action Board at Central Branch provides an opportunity for teen leaders to collaborate and discuss ways to make the library a better place for you! At TAB meetings we will bra...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Teen Action Board at Central Branch provides an opportunity for teen leaders to collaborate and discuss ways to make the library a better place for you!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Beyond Words in The Enchanted Garden

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with devel...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Korean for Beginners

Monday, April 14, 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).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Works: Paterson Joseph "The Secret Diaries of Charles Ignatius Sancho"

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

WIN A FREE BOOK!Attend the event for a chance to enter the raffle and win! Two lucky attendees will win a FREE copy of this book, courtesy of Friends and Foundation of Howard ...

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

WIN A FREE BOOK!

Attend the event for a chance to enter the raffle and win! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class (in-person)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Korean (online)

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners (offered at the Miller Branch). Registration required. Ages 18+. Continue learning Korean in this 12-week class taught by Sae...

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

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners (offered at the Miller Branch). Registration required. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Myanmar Cultural Showcase and Water Festival

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Myanmar Cultural Showcase and Water Festival Date/Time: April 19, Saturday, 1-4pmLocation: Elkridge Branch Library and DIY Center Join us for a vibrant celebration of Mya...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Myanmar Cultural Showcase and Water Festival

 

Date/Time: April 19, Saturday, 1-4pm

Location: Elkridge Branch Library and DIY Center

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Author Works: Alka Joshi - Six Days in Bombay

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

WIN A FREE BOOK!Attend the event for a chance to enter the raffle and win! Two lucky attendees will win a FREE copy of this book, courtesy of Friends and Foundation of Howard ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

WIN A FREE BOOK!

Attend the event for a chance to enter the raffle and win! 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Live! Miller Teen Takeover

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Miller Branch
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

TEENS ARE TAKING OVER THE MILLER BRANCH!Calling all Teens ages 11 - 18! The HCLS Miller Branch is your place for FUN, GAMES, ART, & MORE ! Join other teens for a great time!Enj...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

TEENS ARE TAKING OVER THE MILLER BRANCH!

Calling all Teens ages 11 - 18! The HCLS Miller Branch is your place for FUN, GAMES, ART, & MORE ! Join other teens for a great time!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reads of Acceptance (Online)

Monday, April 21, 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 Love Is an Ex-Country by Randa Jarrar.Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and...

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 Love Is an Ex-Country by Randa Jarrar.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Asian American Literature Book Club (Online)

Monday, April 21, 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 "Everyone" group.

Know Your Rights: A Community Workshop Series Empowering Immigrants in Howard County

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Belmont Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Howard County Library System, in collaboration with the Luminus Network, Inc., is proud to present "Know Your Rights," a series of workshops designed to inform and empower immi...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

The Howard County Library System, in collaboration with the Luminus Network, Inc., is proud to present "Know Your Rights," a series of workshops designed to inform and empower immigrants in our community.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Korean for Beginners

Monday, April 21, 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).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
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 a...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
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.

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

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

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
East Columbia Other Location at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

The World Languages Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia 50+ Center; 6610 Cradlerock way, Columbia, Md. 21045 on the 4th Tuesday of each month.Established by the Co...

Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

The World Languages Cafe is now being held at the new East Columbia 50+ Center; 6610 Cradlerock way, Columbia, Md. 21045 on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Beyond Words in The Enchanted Gareden

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Patapsco Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 21This class will be in the Enchanted Garden (weather permitting)Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class ...

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:
Ages 11 - 21

This class will be in the Enchanted Garden (weather permitting)

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class (in-person)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Korean (online)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners (offered at the Miller Branch). Registration required. Ages 18+. Continue learning Korean in this 12-week class taught by Sae...

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

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners (offered at the Miller Branch). Registration required. Ages 18+.

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

Children's Day (Día de los Niños) (Families) TK

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate "El día de los Niños" with Michael Rosman and his juggling show, showcasing a range of circus skills and his prolific creativity. Everyone is Welcome!

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Join us to celebrate "El día de los Niños" with Michael Rosman and his juggling show, showcasing a range of circus skills and his prolific creativity. 

Everyone is Welcome!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Korean for Beginners

Monday, April 28, 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).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class (in-person)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Intermediate Korean (online)

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners (offered at the Miller Branch). Registration required. Ages 18+. Continue learning Korean in this 12-week class taught by Sae...

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

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners (offered at the Miller Branch). Registration required. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Know Your Rights: A Community Workshop Series Empowering Immigrants in Howard County

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The Howard County Library System, in collaboration with the Luminus Network, Inc., is proud to present "Know Your Rights," a series of workshops designed to inform and empower immi...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

The Howard County Library System, in collaboration with the Luminus Network, Inc., is proud to present "Know Your Rights," a series of workshops designed to inform and empower immigrants in our community.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Lei Day Celebration (Ages 5-11) Drop-in; Allow 15 min.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate the Aloha spirit on Lei Day!  This Hawaiian holiday honors the giving and receiving of a special necklace. Come create your own lei to gift yourself or someone speci...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:

Celebrate the Aloha spirit on Lei Day!  This Hawaiian holiday honors the giving and receiving of a special necklace. Come create your own lei to gift yourself or someone special. Allow 15 min.