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Senior Planet- Job Searching in the Digital Age

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch

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HCLS is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help older adults use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends.Interested in getting b...

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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, Tech Skills or STEAM
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HCLS is partnering with Senior Planet from AARP to help older adults use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends.

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Improv Comedy for Everyone

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch

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Let loose and laugh. Learn the basics of comedy improvisation through games and collaborative storytelling. Everything is made up on the spot. It’s all fun and games, but side effe...

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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Let loose and laugh. Learn the basics of comedy improvisation through games and collaborative storytelling. Everything is made up on the spot.

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Thursday Trivia Takeoff: Gearing Up for 85 Years of Fun!

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch

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Ready for takeoff?Join us on the fourth Thursday in June for a fast-paced, laugh-filled night of trivia fun! We’re gearing up for our big birthday celebration in July, and this is ...

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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy
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Ready for takeoff?

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Board Game Exchange

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
DaVinci Room at Savage Branch

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Meet up with fellow board game enthusiasts, trade and take home a new game, and chase your board-em away! While you’re here, give a board game a try and make friends.Board Game Exc...

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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
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Meet up with fellow board game enthusiasts, trade and take home a new game, and chase your board-em away! While you’re here, give a board game a try and make friends.

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Resume Review

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch

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Join us for 1-on-1 resume critiques. Whether you're actively job searching or just want to keep your resume up to date, this session will help you fine-tune it for maximum impact.A...

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Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Registration Required
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Join us for 1-on-1 resume critiques. Whether you're actively job searching or just want to keep your resume up to date, this session will help you fine-tune it for maximum impact.

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OTMDC: Bastille Day

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Merriweather Online Classroom at Online Branch

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Celebrate Bastille Day, France's national holiday that commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison and the start of the French Revolution. (Virtaully) walk through Washington ...

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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, History & Genealogy
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Celebrate Bastille Day, France's national holiday that commemorates the storming of the Bastille prison and the start of the French Revolution.

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Moving Up To Middle School

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
DaVinci Room at Savage Branch

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Moving Up To Middle School is a 90-minute class for students starting sixth grade this fall. Registration is required and begins two weeks before each date. Meet new classmates, di...

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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Moving Up To Middle School is a 90-minute class for students starting sixth grade this fall. Registration is required and begins two weeks before each date. Meet new classmates, discuss the big move, and learn the secrets to success.

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Digital SAT Practice Test

10:30am–12:30pm
Teens
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
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Take a practice Digital SAT at the library, run by C2 Education of Ellicott City. Test will begin promptly at 10:30, so please arrive on time!

SAT Strategy Session (Online)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Online Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
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You will not get a high score on standardized tests just because you excel in high school - these tests require specialized prep. A Princeton Review expert shares tips, tricks, and strategies that will help you get the score you need.

Essays That Kick Apps (Online)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Online Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
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Essays are the part of your application that make you stand out from other students. Learn from a Princeton Review expert why your essay is so important and how to make it shine.

Inside the Admissions Committee (Online)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Online Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Registration Required
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Essays are the part of your application that make you stand out from other students. Learn from a Princeton Review expert why your essay is so important and how to make it shine.