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Basic Writing Skills for English Language Leaners - Adult (In-Person)
Date: 03/30/23Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Language
Description:
This is an in-person class for English language learners. It focuses on essential English grammar and on the basics of writing for work and personal communication. Each class session will focus on one or two concepts of grammar and allow students to apply these grammar concepts in writing sentences, paragraphs and simple essays. It meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Central Branch. If you're new to this program, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level. This test is required for all participants. Please email [email protected] for questions.
English for Civic Awareness- Adult (Online)
Date: 03/30/23Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Language
Description:
This class is designed for adult English language learners. Improve your English reading skills, vocabulary and grammar by using a wide range of civics-related subject matter including US education, healthcare, history and government. If you are new to this class, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level. This test is required for all participants.
Pins and Needle Arts
Date: 03/30/23Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend remotely via Zoom, contact [email protected]
Speaking & Listening For English Language Learners - Adult (Online)
Date: 03/30/23Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Language
Description:
This class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class. Plenty of opportunities provided to practice both speaking and listening as the class analyzes the stories for content, themes, and vocabulary. If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level first. This test required for all participants.
Just For Me (3-6 years) TK
Date: 03/30/23Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Description:
JUST FOR ME
Ages 3-6; 30 min.
For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.
Ticket required.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK
Date: 03/30/23Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Description:
Ticket required. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK
Date: 03/30/23Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Description:
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Play Partners (infant-23 mth) TK
Date: 03/30/23Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Description:
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Baby Play Date (infant-23 months with adult) TK
Date: 03/30/23Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Description:
Ages Infant-23 months with adult; 45 min.
Songs, bounces, and rhymes for babies. Open play time with fun toys included.
Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK
Date: 03/30/23Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Description:
Ticket required. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Teen Time
Date: 03/30/23Time: 2:30pm - 6:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School)
Program type: Homework Club
Description:
Teen Time at HCLS East Columbia Branch is an initiative for neighborhood teens that enhances student academics in a fun, welcoming, after-school environment.
For registration information, please contact Carmen Jessop 410-313-7717 [email protected]
Coach's Art Party
Date: 03/30/23Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: Health & Wellness
Description:
An interactive event that integrates music, art and therapeutic techniques.
Limited space. Registration required to attend. Contact Coach Young at 410.313.7700
Digital Illustration
Date: 03/30/23Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how to create illustrations using an iPad Pro and the drawing apps, Sketchbook and Procreate! Use the various tools in these apps to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustrations.
Taught by a HiTech instructor.
AV Lab
Date: 03/30/23Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
AV Lab
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade
Date: 03/30/23Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
Films with Humans (Elkridge)
Date: 03/30/23Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Movies
Description:
Please join us for this new quarterly series wherein we will watch films about humans, since all great stories involve great characters, and then we'll discuss them with our fellow humans.
We meet every fifth Thursday of the month (roughly every three months) at either our Elkridge or East Columbia branch.
The movies are available on DVD from the library collection or via Kanopy streaming service. You can watch the movie at the library with us on Dec 29th, or watch it on your own in advance and then attend the discussion (that will take place after the screening) with your fellow humans, facilitated by library instructors.
Mar 30: House of Gucci
For questions, please email [email protected] or [email protected] Screening location will alternate between the East Columbia and Elkridge Branches throughout this series.
English Conversation for Life & Work -Adult (In-Person)
Date: 03/30/23Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Language
Description:
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. This is an in-person class that meets in the Tapestry Room in HCLS Central Branch. No registration necessary.
Pajama Time (all ages) TK
Date: 03/30/23Time: 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten), All Ages / Families
Program type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Description:
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
DIY Macrame Bracelets
Date: 03/30/23Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: DIY & Crafts
Description:
To be or ‘knot’ to be? From Queen Mary teaching macramé to her ladies in waiting in Victorian England to the macramé trends of present day, knotting, ormacramé, is a fiber art that has maintained its popularity throughout the ages. In this class, we will explore some of the different types of macramé knots for jewelry making and make a simple bracelet. Supplies are provided but limited. Registration required.
Investing In You -- FutureSmart 5K Scholarship Contest Series
Date: 03/30/23Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: College & Career
Description:
Through a combination of group and individual activities, students learn about career paths, educational options, and compare earning opportunities.
A History of Processed Foods and How You Can Have a Better Diet, Part 1
Date: 03/30/23Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Health & Wellness
Description:
During the last few decades, you may have felt confusion and frustration seeing nutrition advice vary widely among professionals and organizations concerned with the foods we eat. Certified Nutrition Specialist Courtney Carpenter will present an historical overview of nutrition during the 20th Century followed by an encapsulation of current understanding. Practical advice will be woven into an update of our understanding of calories, antioxidants and inflammation, as well as carbohydrate quality and nutrient density.
Click here to register for Part 2.
English As A Second Language Levels 4, 5 & 6 - Adult (Online)
Date: 03/30/23Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Description:
These classes are designed for adult English language learners who are in high intermediate and advanced levels. Classes meet twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9PM. If you're new to this program, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level first. This test is required for all participants.
U.S. Citizenship for English Language Learners - Adult (Online)
Date: 03/30/23Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: Language
Description:
This class is designed for English language learners who are interested in taking the U.S. citizenship exam. It will give students a strong foundation in all questions that could be asked on the American Government portion of the civics exam. It will also provide English speaking, listening, reading, and writing instruction to help them prepare for the English language portion of the exam and the naturalization interview. If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level. This test is required for all participants.
