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A Conversation About Identity, Culture, and Language in Montgomery County - In-person

A Teen & Adult One Maryland One Book Event!
2023-10-18 18:00:00 2023-10-18 19:00:00 America/New_York A Conversation About Identity, Culture, and Language in Montgomery County - In-person Inspired by the One Maryland One Book, "There There" by Tommy Orange, we invite you to join our panelists in a special discussion on maintaining home/first languages & cultural identity in our County! Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library -

Wednesday, October 18
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-18 18:00:00 2023-10-18 19:00:00 America/New_York A Conversation About Identity, Culture, and Language in Montgomery County - In-person Inspired by the One Maryland One Book, "There There" by Tommy Orange, we invite you to join our panelists in a special discussion on maintaining home/first languages & cultural identity in our County! Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library -

Inspired by the One Maryland One Book, "There There" by Tommy Orange, we invite you to join our panelists in a special discussion on maintaining home/first languages & cultural identity in our County!

Inspired by the One Maryland One Book, There There by Tommy Orange, we invite you to join our panelists in a lively discussion on the importance of maintaining home/first languages and cultural identity while living, working, and attending school in the diversity that is Montgomery County, Maryland!

A free, special program for Teens & Adults! This Special Event will take place in the 3rd Floor Program Room.

Questions about this program? Contact the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee library at 240-773-9420.

Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL? Take a look at these resources for Teens using your library card. Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card.

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One Maryland One Book is overseen by Maryland Humanities, a statewide, educational nonprofit organization that creates and supports bold experiences that explore and elevate our shared stories to connect people, enhance lives, and enrich communities. Learn more about the One Maryland One Book program here, including details about the free e-book offer.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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AGE GROUP: | Older Adult | High School | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Lectures and Discussions | Citizenship and Civics |

TAGS: | Teens | One Maryland One Book | Indoor Program | Goal 2: Teen Outreach |

Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
Phone: 240-773-9420
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Mon, Oct 13 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 14 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
New date Monday, October 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Yoga for Balance and Stability - In-person
Tue, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
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Tue, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Chess Club- In Person - Chess Club
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Next Chapter Book Club - In-person
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Teen Urban Legend Storytelling Workshop - Part of our Wednesday drop-in series of events
Wed, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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El Club Español de Conversación- In-person - Spanish Conversation Circle
Thu, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Registration is now closed
Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Fri, Oct 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Non-Traditional Board Games- In-person
Sat, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday Family Storytime at McGee Library
Sun, Oct 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Baby Storytime at McGee Library
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
New date Monday, October 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Baby Storytime at McGee Library
Mon, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Job and Resume Help Program - In-person
Mon, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
English Conversation Club - At Charles McGee
Mon, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Yoga
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 11:30am
Teen Study Hall - Chill and recharge
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
3rd floor meeting room
Chess Club- In Person - Chess Club
Tue, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Crochet and Knitting Club - Crochet and Knitting Club
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Wed, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pathways to Housing - In-person
Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Thu, Oct 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Thursday Afternoon Adventures!
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Children's Halloween Party and Costume Parade
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tech Time - In-person
Thu, Oct 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Fri, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Baby Storytime at McGee Library
Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
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Baby Storytime at McGee Library
Mon, Nov 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Job and Resume Help Program - In-person
Mon, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
English Conversation Club - At Charles McGee
Mon, Nov 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Yoga
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Tue, Nov 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Yoga for Balance and Stability - In-person
Tue, Nov 04, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
(TAB) Teen Advisory Board - Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CUPF
Chess Club- In Person - Chess Club
Tue, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Wed, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Computer Mouse Practice - In-person - at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
New date Wednesday, November 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Pathways to Housing - In-person
Thu, Nov 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday Afternoon Adventures!
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tech Time - In-person
Thu, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library 4-07
Computer Basics
Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Fri, Nov 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Read to a Dog - In Person
Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sunday Family Storytime at McGee Library
Sun, Nov 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
Rescheduled
Baby Stay and Play
Mon, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
New date Monday, November 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Baby Stay and Play
Mon, Nov 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Job and Resume Help Program - In-person
Mon, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
English Conversation Club - At Charles McGee
Mon, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Yoga
Mon, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Family Storytime at Brigadier General Charles E McGee Library
Wed, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
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Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Thursday Afternoon Adventures!
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Tech Time - In-person
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