Broadneck Library will be closed April 1 – 16.
All AACPL branches closed April 6 – 7.
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Celebrate Women’s History Month at the Library
Various events at multiple branches in March
https://www.aacpl.net/womens-history-month
Language Exchange at Brooklyn Park Library
Wednesday, March 20, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Practice English or Spanish in a fun and informal setting.
https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-142376
also scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-142377
and for Wednesday, May 15, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-142378
Korean-English Language Hour at Severn Library
Monday, March 18, 7 pm – 8 pm
From the library’s website:
Practice your English or Korean language skills. Snacks, conversation prompts, and information about library and county resources will be provided.
https://www.aacpl.net/event/korean-english-language-hour-hanyeong-eoneo-gyohwan-sigan-139823
English Conversation Club on Zoom
Monday, March 18, 7 pm – 8:30 pm
Practice English conversation in an online conversation group with adults of any native language. Registration is open from March 4 at 10 a.m. until March 18 at 7 p.m. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link. The Maryland City at Russett Library hosts this online club, which is ongoing. More dates will be scheduled, and they include April 15 and May 13.
https://www.aacpl.net/event/english-conversation-club-133074
Discover English Conversation Club at Discoveries Library
Monday, April 8, 6 pm – 7 pm
Adults at all proficiency levels are welcome to practice speaking English. All languages are welcome, and children may accompany their parents. Call the branch at 410-222-0133 for more information. https://www.aacpl.net/event/discover-english-conversation-club-club-de-conversacion-descubriendo-ingles-143350
also scheduled for Monday, May 6, 6 pm – 7 pm
https://www.aacpl.net/event/discover-english-conversation-club-club-de-conversacion-descubriendo-ingles-143351
English/Spanish Exchange at Busch Annapolis Library
Wednesday, April 3, 7 pm – 8 pm
Practice English and Spanish conversation in an informal environment. All levels are welcome. This event is for adults.
https://www.aacpl.net/event/englishspanish-exchange-intercambio-de-idiomas-144728
English-Spanish Conversation Hour at Glen Burnie Library
Thursday, April 11, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday, May 9, 7:30 pm _ 8:30 pm
Practice your English or Spanish conversation skills, enjoy snacks, and learn about library and county resources. This event is for teens (11 yrs+) and adults.
https://www.aacpl.net/event/english-spanish-conversation-hour-150615
Language Exchange at Brooklyn Park Library
Wednesday, March 20, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
Practice English or Spanish in a fun and informal setting.
https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-142376
also scheduled for Wednesday, April 17, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-142377
and for Wednesday, May 15, 6 pm – 7:30 pm
https://www.aacpl.net/event/language-exchangeintercambio-de-idiomas-142378