Week Calendar

Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

Explore the impact of stress and discover techniques to prevent unhealthy stress and find lasting solutions for enhancing healthy lifestyles in this comprehensive seminar.

In partnership with CareFirst.

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.

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for sharing, conversing, and creating. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

READ with a Howard County Ranger:

Embark on an outdoor adventure where stories and hands-on activities bring the wonders of the natural world to life.

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

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.

Join us for an in person discussion of The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride, 12pm, April 17th, 2024 at the Central Branch.

Let loose and laugh. Learn the basics of comedy improvisation through games and collaborative storytelling. Everything is made up on the spot.

Air Dry Clay is a medium that can be safely enjoyed by artists of all ages. This class invites families to get creative together and enjoy a fun evening of sculpting.

Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 

3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. 

WIN A FREE BOOK!

Attend the event for a chance to enter the raffle and win! 

Join us for an afternoon of dice-rolling, card-slapping, and strategic thinking as we host a tabletop gaming extravaganza at the Savage Branch!

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.

The English Conversation Club (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

Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!

Learn about Artificial Intelligence (AI), how to utilize AI, and how to make use of AI websites. 

This art class will teach participants how to paint a portrait. Participants will learn techniques on enlarging, composition, replicating light, under painting, brush selection, and more.

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

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).

The Inconvenient Book Club will feature a lively discussion of Helen Phillips' highly acclaimed climate fiction novel, Hum.

WIN A FREE BOOK!

Attend the event for a chance to enter the raffle and win! 

Air Dry Clay is a medium that can be safely enjoyed by artists of all ages. This class invites families to get creative together and enjoy a fun evening of sculpting.

Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Ages 11-18 & Adults; Drop-in, 90 min.

Bas Bleu, French for “bluestocking,” refers to an intellectual or literary woman.  We read a variety of literary fiction, and all are welcome – not just bluestockings!

Join us for a discussion of the following books:

Explore various culinary cuisines/chefs of the world. A new cuisine/chef every month.

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners (offered at the Miller Branch). Registration required. Ages 18+.

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

Join the Nonfiction Book Club to share your thoughts on a varied array of Nonfiction selections.

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

Get ready to test your brainpower in a storm of trivia fun! This month’s Third Thursday Trivia challenges you with 50 questions across 10 categories—so expect a whirlwind of topics!

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Apr 17: Fire Weather by John Vaillant

Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays!
 

Apr 17: Fire Weather by John Vaillant

Join us to discuss Funny Story by Emily Henry