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Village Learning Place Unveils Groundbreaking “Professionals in the Library” Wellness Series

Village Learning Place Unveils Groundbreaking “Professionals in the Library” Wellness Series

Nestled in the heart of Baltimore’s Charles Village, the Village Learning Place (VLP) has long been a hub for education, literacy, and community engagement. Now, VLP is expanding its offerings…The...
A Journey of Service and Literacy: Reflections by Dr. Barbara L. Shaw

A Journey of Service and Literacy: Reflections by Dr. Barbara L. Shaw

As I reflect on my 82 years of life, filled with service, leadership, and faith, I am reminded of the many paths I have traveled, both literally and figuratively. My…The post A Journey of Service...
The Village Learning Place Youth Garden

The Village Learning Place Youth Garden

Hello my name is Daniel Wasse.  I am the 5th/6th grade teacher at VLP. Every summer our 5th and 6th grade students have to choose a community service project. Last…The post The Village Learning...
The Village Learning Place Garden is in full bloom!

The Village Learning Place Garden is in full bloom!

Written By: Beth Tohn, VLP Board President and Lead Garden Volunteer   Garden volunteers have been hard at work this spring transforming our Covid-neglected space into a new colorful gem…The post...
Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Around Baltimore

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month Around Baltimore

1. First Thursdays: Make and Mingle at the Walters Art Museum  Make art and mingle in this drop-in program designed for adults to get creative and socialize. Create your own…The post Asian American...
National Poetry Month – Exploring the Beauty and Power of Poetry

National Poetry Month – Exploring the Beauty and Power of Poetry

Poetry is a unique form of artistic expression that has the ability to captivate our hearts, stir our emotions, and transport us to different worlds with just a few carefully…The post National...
Experience the Soul of Charm City: 10 Facts about Baltimore’s African American Heritage

Experience the Soul of Charm City: 10 Facts about Baltimore’s African American Heritage

The Great Blacks in Wax Museum Baltimore is home to “The National Great Blacks in Wax Museum,” the first wax museum dedicated solely to African American history. It features lifelike…The post...
Meet our New Executive Director

Meet our New Executive Director

A bit about me… I’m a Baltimore City girl, proud Coppin University alum, and a die-hard Ravens fan!  I started my nonprofit career working for the Maryland Food Bank in…The post Meet our New...
Get to Know our Board President, Beth Tohn

Get to Know our Board President, Beth Tohn

Can you share a little about yourself and your background outside of your role as board president? Like many of you, I chart my life in chapters of places and…The post Get to Know our Board...
Positive Transformation

Positive Transformation

As we closed out our Fall Fitness classes, we were honored to have Nicole share her experience participating, connection to the community, and support of the VLP.  Hello community, In…The post...
Libraries are essential!

Libraries are essential!

If you are seeking information about a society, your first stop should be the local library. Along with providing free access to information, libraries also provide resources that are vital…The...
Field Trip Explorations

Field Trip Explorations

Field trips during LINK Summer are such an amazing learning experience for our students. Exploratory learning is an integral part of youth development and education, and we are so fortunate…The...
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LINK After School Begins

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7pm 2nd Wednesdays

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7pm 4 Baltimore Poets

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6pm Open Works Cricut Basics + Guided Project

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5:30pm Spooky Harvest

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