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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 "Adults" group.

Mah Jongg Meet Up

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms 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:April 22May 13 &...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
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:

April 22

May 13 & 27

June 10 & 24

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Twenty-Something Coworking Club

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for body doubling, social support, snacks, and dedicated time to tackle:courseworkjob applicationsfinancial planningschedule managementa solo hobby you want to dedicate tim...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us for body doubling, social support, snacks, and dedicated time to tackle:

  • coursework

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 "Children" group.

ORK in the Community

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
ORK at Mobile Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children
On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK):

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.  The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.  ...

Event Details:

We hope to see you at the Howard County Family Support Center (9790 Patuxent Woods Dr., Columbia, MD, 21046) from 11:30am to 12:30pm!Esperamos verle en el Howard County Family Supp...

Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. 

  • Learn about community resources. 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi. 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:

We hope to see you at the Howard County Family Support Center (9790 Patuxent Woods Dr., Columbia, MD, 21046) from 11:30am to 12:30pm!

This event is in the "Children" group.

ORK in the Community

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
ORK at Mobile Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children
On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK):

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.  The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.  ...

Event Details:

We hope to see you at Laurel Woods Elementary School from 5:00-6:00pm!Esperamos verle en la escuela primaria Laurel Woods de 17:00 a 18:00.

Library Branch: Mobile Branch
Room: ORK
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events

On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)

Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. 

The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. 

  • Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. 

  • Learn about community resources. 

  • Use our free Wi-Fi. 

More information: hclibrary.org/ork 

 

¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! 

Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. 

  • Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. 

  • Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. 

  • Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. 

  • Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. 

Más información: hclibrary.org/ork 

Event Details:

We hope to see you at Laurel Woods Elementary School from 5:00-6:00pm!

Esperamos verle en la escuela primaria Laurel Woods de 17:00 a 18:00.

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.

In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person)

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

 

 

Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)

 

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

Savage 3D Printing Meetup

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you interested in 3D printing, optimizing designs for 3D printing, or building your own 3D printer at home?Drop-in to our community meet-up where you can collaborate with fello...

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

Are you interested in 3D printing, optimizing designs for 3D printing, or building your own 3D printer at home?

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

In Concert: Celtic Music Club

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Belmont / Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join us again this year for a musical presentation by the Catonsville-based Celtic Music Club.  Led by award-winning musician Drew Vervan, this group of talented musicians pla...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Join us again this year for a musical presentation by the Catonsville-based Celtic Music Club.  Led by award-winning musician Drew Vervan, this group of talented musicians plays a

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Class

Wednesday, April 23, 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.

Pins and Needles

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans: Visit with a Social Worker from the Baltimore VA Community Resource & Referral Center (CRRC)

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Lobby (Savage) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Veterans: drop in to meet with a Social Worker for the Baltimore Veterans Administration Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC), ask questions, seek support, and get informa...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Lobby (Savage)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Veterans: drop in to meet with a Social Worker for the Baltimore Veterans Administration Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC), ask questions, seek support, and get information on the services provided at the CRRC in Baltimore.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Skills for Disagreeing Better

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Click here to registerIn this polarized time, we lack basic understanding of why people on the other political side hold their beliefs. We don’t see them as they see themselves–the...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Good Reads Book Club (In-Person)

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.April 25: The Fraud by Zadie SmithMay 23: Our Missing Heart...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Looking for thought-provoking reads and engaging discussions? Join us for lively conversations in a welcoming atmosphere.

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.

Ask An Expert Cyclist

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby (Glenwood) at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Drop in and learn to fix a flat, raise a seat, adjust the brakes, or get answers to other basic cycling questions. Learn how and where to ride, cycling-related discounts, group rid...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Lobby (Glenwood)
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in and learn to fix a flat, raise a seat, adjust the brakes, or get answers to other basic cycling questions. Learn how and where to ride, cycling-related discounts, group rides and racing, commuting, and regular repair and maintenance.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

"Thrive Where You're Planted": Earth Day Fair

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby (Central) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

"Thrive Where You're Planted" Earth Day Fair celebrates environmental sustainability, community engagement and fun activities for the whole family. The highlight of the event ...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Lobby (Central)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

"Thrive Where You're Planted" Earth Day Fair celebrates environmental sustainability, community engagement and fun activities for the whole family. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Trio Sirènes - Classical Music Performance

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Equity Resource Center - Class Area at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The highlight of the "Thrive Where You're Planted" Earth Day Fair is a musical performance by Trio Sirènes, a Baltimore-based ensemble including flutist Marcia McHugh, cellist Dari...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Equity Resource Center - Class Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
Event Details:

The highlight of the "Thrive Where You're Planted" Earth Day Fair is a musical performance by Trio Sirènes, a Baltimore-based ensemble including flutist Marcia McHugh, cellist Dariusz Skoraczewski, and harpist Jacqueline Pollauf.

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

Create Rock Terrariums & Hydroponic Seed Planters

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

After enjoying the musical performance in the Equity Resource Center, join us in the Maxine White Warfield room to create earth friendly Rock Terrariums and Hydroponic seed planter...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

After enjoying the musical performance in the Equity Resource Center, join us in the Maxine White Warfield room to create earth friendly Rock Terrariums and Hydroponic seed planters. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Identifying & Foraging Edible Plants

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the guidelines of safe and respectful foraging practices, along with examples of edible plants that you can find locally -- perhaps even in your own yard!Weather permitt...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Learn the guidelines of safe and respectful foraging practices, along with examples of edible plants that you can find locally -- perhaps even in your own yard!

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

Stickerpalooza!

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
Event Details:

Go green with Central! Whether you're someone who holds onto stickers for the "perfect" project or not, you can reduce, reuse, recycle and create a unique sticker journal.Children ...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Go green with Central! Whether you're someone who holds onto stickers for the "perfect" project or not, you can reduce, reuse, recycle and create a unique sticker journal.

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!