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Reading Human Rights: Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead (IN-PERSON)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Marvin Thomas Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Racial Equity
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This discussion will take place IN-PERSON at HCLS, East Columbia Branch.   Branch Location: 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD 21045  |  410.313.7700 (MAP) Reading Human Rights is a monthly book discussion ho...

What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community & Culture
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Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that were on your bookshelf this summer and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your fall reading list. Read...

Author Works: Robin Wall Kimmerer and Braiding Sweetgrass (Online)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community & Culture, Gardening & Environment, Racial Equity
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Acclaimed author and scholar Robin Wall Kimmerer explores the dominant themes of her book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, which include cultivation of a reciprocal relationship with the livin...

The Walters Art Series: Translations and Transitions: A Celebration of Mexican and Central American Independence (Online)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Art & Music, Author & Literary Events, Community & Culture, Racial Equity
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Translations and Transitions: A Celebration of Mexican and Central American Independence  Virtually explore the exhibit commemorating the 200th anniversary of Mexican and Central American independence from Spain. Through the lens of cultural ...

The Glamorous and Not So Glamorous Life of a Howard County TV Newsman, Tony Pagnotti

7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, College & Career
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Tony Pagnotti, a broadcaster for more than 30 years in the Baltimore area, thoroughly discusses his  remarkable journey through the TV news industry in his memoir, TV Newsman: My Scripted and Unscripted Life. Please register with an email add...

Lectura de Derechos Humanos: “The Undocumented Americans” por Karla Cornejo Villavicenci

6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community & Culture, Racial Equity
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This discussion will take place IN-PERSON at HCLS, East Columbia Branch.  This session will be presented in Spanish.  To register for the English language discussion, please click here.  Branch Location: 6600 Cradlerock Wa...

Reading Human Rights: The Undocumented Americans by Karla Cornejo Villavicencio (English)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community & Culture, Racial Equity
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This discussion will take place IN-PERSON at HCLS, East Columbia Branch.  This session is presented in English. To register for the Spanish language discussion, please click here.  Branch Location: 6600 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD ...

The Walters Art Series: Principles of Composition (Online)

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Art & Music, Author & Literary Events, Community & Culture
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  When we look at a painting, we might be impressed with the technique that it displays, how it reflects reality, or the emotion that it projects. In order to influence the way we experience a painting, a good artist will have made use of the...

Reading Human Rights: What’s Mine and Yours by Naima Coster

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community & Culture, Racial Equity
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This discussion will take place IN-PERSON at HCLS, Savage Branch.   Branch Location:  Reading Human Rights is a monthly book discussion hosted by the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity and Howard County Libr...

Reading Human Rights: There There by Tommy Orange

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community & Culture, Racial Equity
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This discussion will take place IN-PERSON at HCLS, Savage Branch.   Branch Location: 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel, MD 20723  |  410.313.0760 (MAP) Reading Human Rights is a monthly book discussion hosted by the...

Native Expulsion & Manifest Destiny

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community & Culture, History & Genealogy, Racial Equity
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  This class is presented in-person at HCLS Miller Branch.  This talk explores westward expansion and its impact upon Native communities. Even though the phrase ‘manifest destiny’ was not used in print until 1845, the spirit of A...