The Village Learning Place is an independent non-profit library that houses educational programs, enrichment opportunities, and informational resources for Charles Village and throughout Baltimore City. It is our belief that libraries are not only a repository for books, but also serve as community centers focused on the personal and professional growth of their patrons.
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The Village Learning Place, the Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School PTO, and Friends of Margaret Brent are partnering to host a community clean-up event on May 22, 9:30-11 a.m. This will be a distanced, in-person event, meeting in front of Margaret Bent — a chance to beautify our neighborhood and see each other before the end […]
We are so excited to welcome our community back into the Library! Starting on May 15, the Village Learning Place Library will be open with limited capacity on Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10am–2pm. All patrons will be required to wear a mask when inside, maintain six feet of distance from other patrons and staff, and […]
Spring has sprung! It’s time for brunches and picnics in the park, and the Village Learning Place is here to help. Bid on delicious homemade cakes and pastries in our online auction on April 22–25. Browse the delicious cakes and pastries available, and place your bids, at www.vlp.betterworld.org/auctions/cake-pastry-auction. Winners will be connected with bakers once […]
LINK (Let’s Invest in Neighborhood Kids) Summer at the Village Learning Place is an educational and creative program offering lessons in literacy, math, and science, plus enrichment workshops and weekly field trips! The schedule for 2021 will be a hybrid of at-home, virtual, and on-site learning activities as we continue working to prevent coronavirus communtiy […]
Throw on some groovy threads and mix up a bowl of ‘sghetti in honor of Spaghetti Disco or sip some chardonnay in your PJs to celebrate Read Between The Wines! Even though we can’t party in-person this year, we can still enjoy some of the best parts of Village Learning Place annual events. Dress up […]
Been honing those baking skills in quarantine? Simply love an old-fashioned bake sale? Then, it’s time to sign up for our Cake & Pastry Auction! The auction will take place online from April 22-25. Baked goods do not need to be ready immediately. Once the auction closes, bakers and winning bidders will be connected by […]
