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Compost Demonstration (In-Person)

Monday, May 20, 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.

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

Pajama Time [all ages] TK

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
PAJAMA TIME:

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through ...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
Program Type:

PAJAMA TIME

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.   

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
PLAY PARTNERS:

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical acti...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.  

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English for Intermediate Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  The class...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This class an in-person class designed for intermediate English language learners who wish to improve their English reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.  The class meets in HCLS Central Branch.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bilingual Storytime Class (families) TK

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language,
Age Group:
Children,
Event Details:

Families; 30 min. Ticket Required. Enjoy Spanish and English stories and songs for Spanish and English language learners. Ven a disfrutar de cuentos y canciones en ingles y espa...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language,
Event Details:

Families; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Enjoy Spanish and English stories and songs for Spanish and English language learners. Ven a disfrutar de cuentos y canciones en ingles y espanol para estudiantes de ingles y espanol.

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

Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Children, Everyone
PAJAMA TIME:

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through ...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone

PAJAMA TIME

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets.   

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

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

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

Monday, May 20, 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, May 20, 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...

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.

Asian American Literature Book Club (Online)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Community Events, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles.  Dec 18 2023 Banyan Moon by Thao Thai Jan 22 2024 The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff Feb 26 ...

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

Join our monthly discussion of Asian American literary titles. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Ask A Master Gardener

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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.

Korean for Beginners

Monday, May 20, 2024 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Training

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love the Elkridge community? Enjoy working with children? Need Student Service Learning Hours or want a Leadership Recommendation for your college application? Then become a...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Required
Event Details:

Do you love the Elkridge community? Enjoy working with children? Need Student Service Learning Hours or want a Leadership Recommendation for your college application?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English As A Second Language Levels 1, 2 & 3 - Adult (Online)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon. & Wed., 7-9pm.  If you're new to thi...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

These classes are for adult English language learners from beginning to low intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Mon.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Everyday English Conversation-Adult (In-person)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) at Central Branch
Program Type:
Adult English Classes, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is an in-person, drop-in class for adult English language learners.  Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interest...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This is an in-person, drop-in class for adult English language learners.  Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reading, Writing & Grammar - Adult (Online)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Program Type:
Culture & Language
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This is a class for English language learners. It focuses on essential English grammar and on the basics of writing for work and personal communication. Each class s...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Required
Event Details:

This is a class for English language learners.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children
3, 2, FUN:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and liste...

Event Details:

 

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Event Details:


 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
PLAY PARTNERS:

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical acti...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Terrific Tuesdays (Ages 18 mos - 3 years with Adult) TK

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes. Stories, songs and play time. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.

Stories, songs and play time.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 mos with adult) TK

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
PLAY PARTNERS:

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical acti...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.  

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children
3, 2, FUN:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and liste...

Event Details:

 

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

3, 2, FUN

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Event Details:


 

This event is in the "Children" group.

All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Age Group:
Children,
ALL BY MYSELF:

Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stori...

Event Details:

 

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type:

ALL BY MYSELF

Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories.  They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. 

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

 

Event Details:


 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.  Ticket required. Free tickets will be a...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.