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Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month: Mountain Road's Adult Book Club: As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow, by Zoulfa Katouh

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Mountain Road Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arab American Interest, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month: Salama Kassab works desparately to find a way out of the turmoil of Syria before her sister-in-law gives birth. This program...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Mountain Road Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arab American Interest, Books and Writing, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month: Salama Kassab works desparately to find a way out of the turmoil of Syria before her sister-in-law gives birth.

This program is both virtual and in person.

bonsai tree

Bonsai Basics

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the history of the Asian zen art of bonsai and the basics for growing your own bonsai tree. This presentation will be given by the Maryland Bonsai Association.

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Gardening & Environment, Health & Wellness, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Learn the history of the Asian zen art of bonsai and the basics for growing your own bonsai tree. This presentation will be given by the Maryland Bonsai Association.

Cover of Lost Apothecary

Arnold Senior Center Book Club

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Broadneck - Other In-library location at Broadneck Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We will be discussing The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner at this month's meeting. This book club is held at the Broadneck Library in partnership with the Arnold Sen...

Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Other In-library location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans
Event Details:

We will be discussing The Lost Apothecary b

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Discover English Conversation Club / Club de Conversación Descubriendo Inglés

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Join our conversation hour to practice speaking English in a fun and in an informal setting. There will be topics to get us chatting. In addition, you will have the chance to learn...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Bilingual, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Join our conversation hour to practice speaking English in a fun and in an informal setting. There will be topics to get us chatting. In addition, you will have the chance to learn about FREE library resources available with your library card.

Microsoft Word Basics

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Computer Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word while formatting text, line spacing, bullets & numbers, page layout, columns, inserting pictures, shapes and more. All classes are taught&...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Word while formatting text, line spacing, bullets & numbers, page layout, columns, inserting pictures, shapes and more.

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Virtual Visit: My Iran: Six Women Photographers

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a virtual visit with the National Museum of Asian Art. This online tour, featuring the 2019–20 exhibition of the same name, highlights Iranian postrevoluti...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Asian/Pacific American Interest, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Join us for a virtual visit with the National Museum of Asian Art.

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Genealogy Crash Course: Researching Ancestors in the US Military

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use online resources and strategies to research your ancestors’ US Military service. The class will also include information about how to use military archives in your...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy, Military/Veterans Interest
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use online resources and strategies to research your ancestors’ US Military service. The class will also include information about how to use military archives in your research.

Medicare Basics Lunch & Learn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Are you turning 65 soon? Or have you already turned 65? A State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselor will explain and answer your questions about Medicare. Bring a lunch t...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

Are you turning 65 soon? Or have you already turned 65? A State Health Insurance Assistance Program counselor will explain and answer your questions about Medicare. Bring a lunch to enjoy during this presentation.

David Bowie performing Diamond Dogs album

Classic Rock Talk! David Bowie

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Crofton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Performing Arts & Music
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

From "Space Oddity" to "Lets Dance" and everything in between, join Crofton Library as celebrate the wide ranging career of David Bowie through videos and concert footage.

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Performing Arts & Music
Event Details:

From "Space Oddity" to "Lets Dance" and everything in between, join Crofton Library as celebrate the wide ranging career of David Bowie through videos and concert footage.

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Cookbook Club Mystery Ingredient Challenge

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Shake up your cooking and reading repertoires with this mystery ingredient virtual program. After registering you will be notified by email when your mystery ingredi...

Full
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Shake up your cooking and reading repertoires with this mystery ingredient virtual program. After registering you will be notified by email when your mystery ingredient and library materials (two random ingredient-related books

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Anne Arundel Community College Information Session for Adult Learners

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Adult learners are invited to meet with an Admissions officer from Anne Arundel Community College   to learn about the admissions process for new and returning students. ...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Special Events
Event Details:

Adult learners are invited to meet with an Admissions officer from Anne Arundel Community College   to learn about the admissions process for new and returning students.

 

 

 

 

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English-Spanish Conversation Hour

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Glen Burnie Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Want to practice your Spanish or English speaking skills but don't have anyone to talk to? Join our conversation hour! There will be snacks, conversation prompts, and the chance to...

Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Hispanic/Latino Interest
Event Details:

Want to practice your Spanish or English speaking skills but don't have anyone to talk to? Join our conversation hour! There will be snacks, conversation prompts, and the chance to learn about library and county resources!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.

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Get Fit Where You Sit

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Severna Park - Other In-library location at Severna Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get Fit Where You Sit with the Lakshmi Voelker method. A gentle form of sitting and standing Kripalu Yoga using support of a chair to stretch and strengthen the entire body. A...

Library Branch: Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severna Park - Other In-library location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Older Americans
Event Details:

Get Fit Where You Sit with the Lakshmi Voelker method. A gentle form of sitting and standing Kripalu Yoga using support of a chair to stretch and strengthen the entire body. A full practice of asana, breathing, and meditation. 

Disclaimer(s)

Release and Waiver Form

This program requires the completion of a Release and Waiver form.

Este programa requiere completar un formulario de liberación y renuncia.

 

photo of Ellen Quay

Ask a Narrator

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans, Special Events
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

 Join us at this Spring's "Ask A Narrator" Workshop where professional audiobook narrator Ellen Quay will introduce us to the wonderful world of audiobook creation!  Whet...

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Books and Writing, Older Americans, Special Events
Event Details:

 Join us at this Spring's "Ask A Narrator" Workshop where professional audiobook narrator Ellen Quay will introduce us to the wonderful world of audiobook creation!  Whether you're interested in narrating, an author considering making an

pink yarn and crochet hook

Beginning Crochet

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn to crochet or work on your own project while enjoying the company of other fiber artists. Kids ages 7-11 years old will need an adult to help guide them as they learn.

Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Creation Station/Memory Lab
Age Group: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Arts & DIY
Event Details:

Learn to crochet or work on your own project while enjoying the company of other fiber artists. Kids ages 7-11 years old will need an adult to help guide them as they learn.

Microsoft Word Intermediate

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Odenton - Computer Lab at Odenton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn more Microsoft Word with using headers and footers, formatting text, columns, some advanced formatting features and more. All classes are taught on library computers....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn more Microsoft Word with using headers and footers, formatting text, columns, some advanced formatting features and more.

All classes are taught on library computers. Please bring a USB flash drive to save your work.

Parent Time-Out: Recharge and Re-energize!

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Linthicum - Community Meeting Room at Linthicum Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice self-care, make a craft, and learn strategies for managing emotions to share with your family.   Cristina Smith from AACC TEACH Institute and Parenting Cent...

Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Health & Wellness, Special Events
Event Details:

Practice self-care, make a craft, and learn strategies for managing emotions to share with your family.   Cristina Smith from AACC TEACH Institute and Parenting Center will facilitate our discussion and share resour

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Crofton Houseplant Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Crofton - Other In-library location at Crofton Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and ...

Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton - Other In-library location
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

We welcome houseplant enthusiasts of all experience levels to join us for an evening full of planty fun! There will be a brief informational session, followed by show-and-tell and plenty of time for questions and discussion.

Silhouette of two people talking.

English Conversation Club

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome. Registration is required to recieve the Zoom link. Únase a nosotros para practica...

Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Hispanic/Latino Interest, Special Events
Required
Event Details:

Get together to practice speaking English. All levels and native languages are welcome.

Registration is required to recieve the Zoom link.

Language Hour Poster

Korean-English Language Hour | 한영 언어 교환 시간

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Severn - Community Meeting Room B at Severn Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Want to practice your Korean or English-speaking skills but don't have anyone to talk to? Join our conversation hour! There will be tea, conversation prompts, games and activities,...

Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning
Event Details:

Want to practice your Korean or English-speaking skills but don't have anyone to talk to? Join our conversation hour! There will be tea, conversation prompts, games and activities, and the chance to learn about library and county resources!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.

Neurodiverse Meet Up

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Discoveries - Programming Room at Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy games and activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for neurodiverse adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and m...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Accessibility, Adult Learning, Arts & DIY, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse, Special Events
Event Details:

Enjoy games and activities at Discoveries: The Library at the Mall during this monthly social event for neurodiverse adults. Everyone is welcome, so come join us to socialize and meet some new friends. 

coffee cup, three cookies and an ereader

Intro to Library eBooks and Streaming

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Online Events
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Technology
Age Group:
Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Event Details:

Learn about eBook, eAudiobook, eMagazine and streaming options available free with your library card. Staff will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentatio...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online Events
Age Group: Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Technology
Required
Event Details:

Learn about eBook, eAudiobook, eMagazine and streaming options available free with your library card. Staff will be available to answer questions at the end of the presentation and demonstration.

Language Exchange/Intercambio de Idiomas

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Brooklyn Park - Public Floor at Brooklyn Park Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning, Bilingual
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting. Únase a un grupo de hablantes de inglés y español para practicar ha...

Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, Bilingual
Event Details:

Join a group of English and Spanish speakers to practice speaking either language in a fun and informal setting.

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Genealogy Circle

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Program Type:
Adult Learning, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us each month for a tour of a different library genealogy resource. Afterwards, bring your genealogy questions to share with the group and brainstorm ways to break down that b...

Library Branch: Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning, History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us each month for a tour of a different library genealogy resource. Afterwards, bring your genealogy questions to share with the group and brainstorm ways to break down that brick wall!

American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available with advanced notice for library-sponsored programs. To schedule an interpreter, complete this request form at least one week prior to the event date. For questions, email programming@aacpl.net.