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Make Your Own Plant Markers with the Laser Cutter

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, , Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Keep track of what’s blooming in your garden.  Using the Makerspace laser cutter-engraver, create a custom reusable plant marker for your garden.  All materials will be provided.  Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guar...

Encore Cinema

6:30pm - 8:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:
ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System and East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen!  Doors open at 6:15pm. Thursday April 25  Viva Las Vegas   Lucky Jackson arr...

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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration 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. You'll receive an email invitation...

Mah Jongg 101

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Registration Required
Event Details:
With this 2-week series, discover the basics of the challenging game of Mah Jongg. It is a game of skill, strategy, calculation and involves a degree of chance. Week 1, learn about the tiles and an overview of the National Mah Jon...

Reads of Acceptance (Online)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Book Group Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration 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. Copies of the discussion title are available for pick-up from the Central Branch; ask for a copy at th...

DIY Window Screen Repair

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:
Join us to learn to repair your torn or damaged window and door screens to take in the cool spring breeze. This class will include a discussion of window screen types and the tools necessary to replace screen in aluminum frames. Bring your one window...

Intermediate ESL - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
These classes are for adult English language learners at intermediate levels. The classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9pm.  If you're new to this program, you will receive an email invitation to attend an orientation. This orientati...

Reading & Vocabulary For Intermediate to advanced English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills. Instruction focuses on reading speed, word patterns, vocabulary, and reading comprehens...

Intermediate English As A Second Language - Adult (In-person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
This is an in-person class designed for intermediate adult English language learners.  Learn English in a supportive environment to improve your reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation skills. The class meets weekly&nbs...

Parent Conversation Class For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)

10:30am - 11:30am
Online Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Parents of children aged ten and younger will gain a better understanding of informal spoken English and increase their knowledge of English vocabulary, especially as it...

School Moms: Parent Activism, Partisan Politics, and the Battle for Public Schools

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont / Hockley Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author & Literary Events
Registration Required
Event Details:
"Public schools matter to our democracy and to our future. And they are under attack from people who don’t really know or care very much about what schools do or how they work.” Join award-winning journalist and author Laura Pappano for a discussi...

Tonantzin Offerings: Creating a Connection with the Earth

10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Branch
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
UPDATE (4/23): This class has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Stay tuned for rescheduling updates.   In honor of Earth Day, learn about the importance of creating a connection between ourselves and the land, and how we can ...

SAT scoreback

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Savage Branch
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Event Details:
If you took the practice SAT on April 13, please return for the scoreback session where you will receive your scores and a short presentation, as well as have the opportunity to ask questions afterward. Parent welcome to attend with their student. ...

Poetry Zine Workshop

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace,
Registration Required
Event Details:
Make your own poetry zine to celebrate National Poetry Month! Zines, or ’zines (pronounced “zeens”), are handmade do-it-yourself magazines that can be about any topic and are often distributed by making photocopies. Bring your own poem or pick fro...

Walking with East Columbia Branch and 50+ Center

9:30am - 10:30am
East Columbia Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Out Front (Walk way ECO)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:
Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle. If inclement weather, walking will take place i...

English Conversation Class-Adult (Online)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.  If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invitati...

Reading & Vocabulary For English Language Learners - Adult (In-Person)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration Required
Event Details:
This is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Improve your reading level and English language knowledge with evidence-based strategies that build your reading skills. Instruction focuses on reading speed, word patterns, voc...

Tips for Being News Savvy Online (OATS)

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration Required
Event Details:
Sharing the news with others? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it's completely false. This lecture will explain the way technology has made it easier to create and spread misinformation. We'll discuss tools to ...

Compost Demonstration (In-Person)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
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. Free compost bins will be available to Howard County residen...

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

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Central Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration 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. You'll receive an email invitation...

Hatchlings: Baby on the Way (Adults/Teens) RG

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness,
Registration Required
Event Details:
Adults. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.  Get ready for baby! Hatchlings: Baby on the Way is an interactive early literacy class for expectant parents. Learn more about supporting your little one’s development even bef...

Ask A Master Gardener

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Miller Branch
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.    ...

Korean for Beginners

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Miller Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Registration 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). Learn the Korean alphabet, culture, food, and basic Korean expression...

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

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
Registration 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. & Wed., 7-9pm.  If you're new to this program, you will receive an email invitation to attend an orientati...