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English Conversation Class

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

Under the KANOPY

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults

Discover Kanopy: Stream Films with Your Library Card

Join us for a hands-on session where you'll learn how to access thousands of award-winning films, documentaries, and educational videos through Kanopy—free with your lib

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover Kanopy: Stream Films with Your Library Card

Join us for a hands-on session where you'll learn how to access thousands of award-winning films, documentaries, and educational videos through Kanopy—free with your lib

This event is in the "Children" group

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Event Details:

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Event Details:

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

This event is in the "Children" group

Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Asian American Literature Book Club (Online)

Monday, January 26, 2026 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

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles.

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

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles.

This event is in the "Children" group

ABC Spanish Club (Bilingual) (Ages 6-9) TK

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

If your child has "learn Spanish" in their New Year's Resolution, this is the perfect class for them.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

If your child has "learn Spanish" in their New Year's Resolution, this is the perfect class for them.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writing Your Story (3 Part Series)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults

In this three week program, we will work on our own stories together, setting goals and learning about what makes for powerful stories. We will discuss openings, plot, character, and revision together. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this three week program, we will work on our own stories together, setting goals and learning about what makes for powerful stories. We will discuss openings, plot, character, and revision together. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults

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

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

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

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

Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

English Conversation Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Carl Sagan Conference Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language
Registration 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 "Children" group

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Event Details:

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Event Details:

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

This event is in the "Children" group

Spanish Conversation and Vocabulary (Bilingual) (Ages 8-12) TK

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Ages 8-12; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us for an informal Spanish conversation and homework assistance time. We will practice basic phrases and vocabulary.

This event is in the "Children" group

DEAR: Dogs Educating and Assisting Readers (Ages 5-10, TK)

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Children

Bring a book or borrow one from the library! Participants will read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence!

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
Event Details:

Bring a book or borrow one from the library! Participants will read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and self-confidence!

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

African American Artists

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The lives of African American artists lend insight into the context of their works.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The lives of African American artists lend insight into the context of their works.

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

African American Artists (Online)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

The lives of African American artists lend insight into the context of their works.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

The lives of African American artists lend insight into the context of their works.

This event is in the "Children" group

Beyond Words Junior (ages 6-11 with adult)

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 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:
Children

Ages 6-11 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their adult.  60 min.  Registration required.

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

Ages 6-11 with developmental or intellectual disabilities and their adult.  60 min.  Registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults

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

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

English Conversation Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Carl Sagan Conference Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language
Registration 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

No Mail, Low Morale: Charity Adams & the Women of the 6888th (Online)

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teen Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Follow along with the U.S. Army Women's Museum as we teach the story of Charity Adams and her remarkable band of women leaders who were sent to Europe as the only all-female, all-black group of women sent to clear out the massive backlog of mail.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, History & Genealogy, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:

Follow along with the U.S. Army Women's Museum as we teach the story of Charity Adams and her remarkable band of women leaders who were sent to Europe as the only all-female, all-black group of women sent to clear out the massive backlog of mail.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Event Details:

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning
Event Details:

Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil.

Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

The Getty: Museums of the World, Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy

The Guggenheim in Bilbao, a landmark of modern architecture, houses an acclaimed collection of modern and contemporary art.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Guggenheim in Bilbao, a landmark of modern architecture, houses an acclaimed collection of modern and contemporary art.