Summer 2016 source by Howard County Library System

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Howard County Library System

A W AR D-WI N N I N G

Classes and Events Guide

V21 N3

sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library System

Jun - Aug 2016

On Your Mark,

Get Set ...

READ! See pages 6 and 7 for Meet the Author events, including Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sarah Kaufman.

Letter from the President V21 N3

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HOURS

Monday – Thursday 10 am – 9 pm Friday and Saturday 10 am – 6 pm Sunday (through June 12*) 1 – 5 pm *Miller & East Columbia open Sundays year-round.

HOLIDAYS + CLOSINGS

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Jul 4

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EAST COLUMBIA BRANCH

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ELKRIDGE BRANCH - closed

410.313.5077

GLENWOOD BRANCH

410.313.5577

10375 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045

6540 Washington Boulevard Elkridge, MD 21075 2350 State Route 97 Cooksville, MD 21723 MILLER BRANCH

9421 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

410.313.1950

SAVAGE BRANCH

410.313.0760

ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH 9411 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

410.313.7750

9525 Durness Lane Laurel, MD 20723

The Very Best in Education, 21st century style Exercise and reading? Peas in a pod! This year’s HCLS summer reading clubs artfully combine these ingredients to deliver all kinds of fun, activities, and intellectual fitness for students of all ages.

read from their novels and discuss hopefulness (p. 6). And on June 21 and 29, local author Kathy MacMillan introduces her young adult fantasy novel, Sword and Verse, which tackles prejudice, political struggle, and the power of words (p. 6).

We invite you to enroll in one of four Summer Reading Clubs: Champion Readers (infants through pre-K), On Your Mark, Get Set . . . Read! (K-5), Get in the Game, Read! (middle school), and Exercise Your Mind (high school students and adults). Join us on Saturday, June 4 to Kick Off summer reading in grand style. Baltimore Hoop Love and Kangaroo Kids will offer energetic performances and Race Pace Bicycles will be on hand to demonstrate how to size kids to bikes and correctly fit helmets.

As we gear up for the next school year, incoming kindergarteners won’t want to miss Kindergarten, Here We Come! Part of A+ Partners in Education, this popular class teaches children (and their anxious parents) what to expect in their first year of school, building excitement and soothing nerves (students even practice boarding a real school bus!). Similarly, Movin’ Up to Middle School offers rising 6th graders handy tips, locker combination time trials, and the opportunity to meet new friends.

The new HCLS Youth Marathon challenges everyone in grades K-12 to complete a marathon one step at a time throughout the summer. The concluding segments will be completed at the Discover Downtown Columbia 5K and Fun Run on September 25.

Lastly, whatever you do and wherever you go this summer, and whether you prefer print or eBooks—take us with you. Our extensive eBook and audiobook collection is just a click away on our website at HCLS Now!

Our spectacular author event line-up for June definitely rates as must-see. Pulitzer Prizewinning journalist Sarah Kaufman on June 27 (p. 7) discusses The Art of Grace: On Moving Well Through Life. On June 11, debut authors Melanie Conklin, Jennifer Maschari, and Laura Shovan

We hope you will consider HCLS “required reading” for your active, fun-filled summer!

Valerie J. Gross P R E S I D E N T & C EO

TTY FOR HEARING IMPAIRED Central East Columbia Elkridge Glenwood Miller Savage

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B U I L D I N G P ROJ E C TS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ankur (Andy) P. Dalal, Chair Thomas K. Munns, Vice Chair Louise B. Riemer, Treasurer Richard M. Alexander Stacie A. Hunt Anne R. Markus Bruce I. Rothschild MISSION/VISION: We deliver high-quality public education for all ages. A vital component of Howard County’s renowned education system, we deliver excellence in education, advancing the economy enhancing quality of life.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Appropriate accommodations made at Howard County Library System (HCLS) sponsored events for individuals with special needs, if requested at least one week in advance.

CONTENT AND ENDORSEMENT: The content of HCLS publications, classes, and events does not necessarily reflect the views held by HCLS, nor does mention of companies or organizations imply endorsement.

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE STATEMENT: By attending HCLS, or HCLS co-sponsored, classes or events, at any location, the attendee agrees that: HCLS shall have the unrestricted right and license to use his or her image, likeness, name, voice, comment, or other proprietary or public rights, and that of any minor accompanying attendee, in any broadcast, telecast, photograph, video, audio sound, audiovisual, and/ or other recording taken in connection with the class, event, or other transmission, distribution, public performance, or reproduction, in whole or in part, of the class or event for all purposes, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, without compensation, HCLS is the exclusive owner of all copyrights and other proprietary rights. The rights granted herein to HCLS are assignable.

HCLS ELKRIDGE BRANCH + DIY EDUCATION CENTER More than doubling in space, the new HCLS Elkridge Branch + DIY Education Center will feature five study rooms, three meeting rooms, a cafe, a business center, more computers, and an expanded collection. In addition, the DIY Education Center will include a DIY collection (e.g., tools for household repair, gardening, bike repair) available for borrowing, a Design Institute with classes for all ages (e.g., It’s a Fine Line: Caulking 101, Birdhouse Building), a multipurpose (mess-friendly) classroom, a Design Lab, and a Creative Thinking Lab. ANTICIPATED TIMELINE:* Branch closed: June 1, 2016 Grand opening: December 2017

HCLS CENTRAL BRANCH Already underway, renovations include a greatly expanded Children’s classroom, a dedicated HCLS Project Literacy space that more than triples its former size, a STEM classroom, updated finishes, and new carpet throughout the branch. The branch is anticipated to re-open in July 2016.*

HCLS EAST COLUMBIA BRANCH Once renovated, the HCLS East Columbia Branch will feature TeenUp!, a new teen center with dedicated classrooms for Teen Time, HiTech, and Homework Club. In addition, a new Student Design Center will include work counters and readily available supplies where students can create and collaborate on assignments and projects. ANTICIPATED TIMELINE:* * Branch closes: August 2016 * Grand re-opening: March 2017 *Dates subject to change. Visit hclibrary.org for updates.

SUMMER 2016

SUMMER READING

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS

READ

and win prizes when you join one of HCLS’ summer reading clubs. August 13 is the last day to

CHAMPION READERS

infant - age 5

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET...READ grades K-5

GET IN THE GAME...READ entering grade 6+

enter the bonus prize drawings, and to assign raffle

ADULT SUMMER READING

tickets. August 31 is the last

JUNE 1 - AUGUST 31

day to pick up finisher prizes.

Win prizes for reading! Complete an entry form at any HCLS branch. All entries eligible to win monthly prizes and the systemwide grand prize. Visit hclibrary.org for details.

All prizes while supplies last.

EXERCISE YOUR MIND high school; adults

SUMMER READING KICK OFF MILLER Sat

(410.313.1950)

Jun 4

10 am - 2 pm

Participate in an Enchanted Garden fitness trail, face painting, and crafts; Wii games for teens; and instant prize drawings for adults. Refreshments available for purchase.

10 am - 2 pm

Baltimore Hoop Love performance and demonstration with hula hoops

10 am - 2 pm

Race Pace Bicycles staff answer questions about cycling

10:30 - 11:30 am

Kangaroo Kids Precision Jump Rope Team performance, then meet the performers

12 - 12:20 pm & 1 - 1:20 pm

Race Pace Bicycles presentation on how to size kids and bikes and fit helmets; information about group rides and kids bike racing leagues.

ADULT SUMMER READING SHOWCASE: EXERCISE YOUR MIND — READ! Warm up for the adult summer reading club as HCLS instructors discuss energizing books fit for summer reading. Refreshments and door prizes.

MILLER (410.313.1950) Tue

Jun 7

7 - 8:30 pm

BOOK CLUB BONANZA Converse about favorite books, book club tips, and discussion ideas. Discover exciting HCLS literary classes and events. Win books and door prizes, and enter a drawing for monthly prizes.

MILLER (410.313.1950)

HCLS YOUTH MARATHON Keep active throughout the summer and complete a marathon (26.2 miles) one step at a time! Log your mileage every time you walk, jog, or run —whether it’s around your neighborhood, while on vacation, with a friend, headed to the pool, at the park, or wherever you are. Registration begins June 4 and ends August 13. Learn how to log your mileage when you register. The first 5,000 registrants receive a pedometer. Register at hclibrary.org. By September 5, students in grades K - 5 must log 25.1 miles, and students in grades 6 to 12 must log 23.1 miles. If you log your required mileage, complete your marathon at the Discover Downtown Columbia 5K or Fun Run on September 25 at a reduced entry fee. All finishers receive a medal.

Tue

Aug 2

7 - 8:30 pm

Look for SNEAK PEEKS throughout this issue to see what HCLS instructors look forward to reading this summer. I’m looking forward to reading A Noise in Time by Julian Barnes, a novel about the sneak peek life of Shostakovich and the uneasy relationship between art and politics in a totalitarian regime. Barnes is one of our foremost cultural critics, and this is certain to be a thoughtful examination of the choices and compromises artists make for the sake of their work. - Julie Fitzpatrick, Instructor and Research Specialist, Miller Branch

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS

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Stream. Download. Learn.

HCLS Now! virtual reality VIRTUAL REALITY 101 Ages 11 - 18; 60 min. Registration required.

Discover and discuss current trends and applications of virtual reality with Greg Aring, local computer programmer and virtual reality developer. rg SAVAGE (410.313.0760) Tue Jul 5 7 pm rg GLENWOOD (410.313.5577) Thu Aug 4 7 pm

VIRTUAL SPACE EXPLORATION

KERRY HANNON: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT We all have them - do you know what your digital footprint looks like and how it got that way? What do those search results say about you to a potential employer? Award-winning author and career expert Kerry Hannon discusses how your social media presence can both help and hinder your job search, and how to craft an online brand that represents the best you, no matter what stage you are at in your career. Kerry Hannon is a nationally recognized authority on career transitions and retirement and a frequent TV and radio commentator who speaks about and offers advice on career and personal finance trends. Kerry is a columnist for The New York Times, a contributing writer for Money magazine, a contributing editor at Forbes magazine, and the Second Verse columnist at Forbes.com. She is also AARP’s Job Expert and the Great Jobs for Retirees columnist at AARP.org. Books available for signing and purchase.

MILLER (410.313.1950) Mon

Jun 13

7 - 8:30 pm

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS

Ages 11-17; 60 min. Registration required.

GET IN THE GAME: EXPLORE VIRTUAL REALITY Ages 11 & up; 60 min. Registration required.

Get IN the game and experience the amazing world of virtual reality using Google Cardboard. Bring a smartphone to participate in the experience, or watch the experience of others. rg GLENWOOD (410.313.5577) Tue Aug 2 7 - 8 pm

r e g i st r at i o n k e y rg

Registration required.

Register online or by phone prior to class or series start date. K-5: Begins 1 week in advance. Teens: Begins 2 weeks in advance.

Ticket required.

Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 min. before class.

Explore science, technology, engineering and math via a variety of project-based classes at Savage Branch. Topics include chemistry, computer science, histology, hovercraft, movie making, and robotics. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech_events for details and a complete list.

hclibrary.org/hclsNOW

Say “Hi” to my new gardening expert! Water, sunshine, and my HCLS library card are what make my garden grow. From gardening eBooks to online classes, HCLS helps keep my thumb green. I can even sit outside under my lilacs while I learn.

SUMMER 2016

Stream. Download. Learn.

Explore space and learn about the planets through new virtual reality technology and innovative apps. rg MILLER (410.313.1950) Wed Jul 6 7 pm

getting ready for

Back to School For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45- 60 min. Registration required.

Kindergarten, HE RE W E COME!

Stories and activities to mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus. Cosponsored by Friends of HCLS and Howard County Public School System

CENTRAL (410.313.7800)*

or EAST COLUMBIA (410.313.7700)* Registration begins Aug 10 for all sessions.

MILLER (410.313.1950) Registration begins Jul 25 for all sessions. rg

Aug 1 Aug 2 Aug 3 Aug 4

Aug 9 Aug 10 Aug 11

Registration begins Aug 3 for all sessions.

Tue Wed Thu

Wed Thu

Wed Aug 17 Thu Aug 18 Sat Aug 20 rg

11 am, 3:30 & 7 pm 2 & 7 pm 2 & 3:30 pm

GLENWOOD (410.313.5577) Aug 10 Aug 11

4 & 7 pm 10:30 am & 4 pm

* Check hclibrary.org for location.

Mon Tue Wed Thu

10:15 & 11:30 am 4:30 & 7 pm 2 & 7 pm 11 am 7 pm 4:30 & 7 pm 11 am & 2 pm

SAVAGE (410.313.0760) Registration begins Aug 11 for all sessions. Thu Tue Wed Thu

Aug 18 Aug 23 Aug 24 Aug 25

6:30 pm 10:15 am 10:15 am 6:30 pm

HCLS n e w s CONGRATULATIONS TO HCLS’ SPELLING BEE CHAMP! Congratulations to Saketh Sundar, winner of the HCLS Spelling Bee sponsored by Friends of HCLS, Howard County Public School System, and the Josephine B. Scheffenacker Education Trust. Sundar is a fifth grade student at Bellows Springs Elementary School. He advanced to the National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC at the end of May. Details at hclibrary.org/students.

HOWARD COUNTY BOOK CONNECTION The Howard County Book Connection, begun in 2003, seeks to connect our community through shared learning experiences that promote productive dialogue, critical thinking, and intellectual enrichment. The selection for 2016-17 is Saving the Places We Love: Paths to Environmental Stewardship by Ned Tillman. Tillman’s book introduces some of the country’s most beautiful natural places as well as the environmental concerns that threaten them, and discusses what each of us can do to protect and restore these precious areas. Visit hclibrary.org for related classes, workshops, and a special Meet the Author event featuring Ned Tillman.

Movin’ Up

Howard County Book Connection is a partnership between Howard County Library System, Howard Community College, and Howard County Poetry and Literature Society.

to Middle School Starting sixth grade. Registration required, and begins two weeks before each date.

Meet new classmates, discuss the big move, and learn the secrets to success. Compete in a book bag relay and a combination lock time-trial!

CENTRAL (410.313.7800)* or EAST COLUMBIA (410.313.7700)* rg

Mon Mon

Aug 8 Aug 15

6:30 - 7:30 pm 5:30 - 6:30 pm

MILLER (410.313.1950) Tue Aug 9 3 - 4 pm Wed Aug 10 7 - 8 pm rg

Wed rg

GLENWOOD (410.313.5577) Aug 17

7 - 8 pm

SAVAGE (410.313.0760)

Tue Aug 9 Sat Aug 13

7 - 8:30 pm 3 - 4:30 pm

FARMERS’ MARKETS Visit the Farmers’ Markets at Miller Branch on Wednesday afternoons and East Columbia Branch on Thursday afternoons. Presented in partnership with the Howard County Economic Development Authority

* Check hclibrary.org for location.

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Authors & Writing for ages 8 & up

GHOSTS OF MARYLAND Ages 11 & up; 60 min. Registration required.

Meet local Maryland author and paranormal expert Mike Ricksecker. Explore the supernatural history of Maryland through ghost stories and legends, and discover why the state may be one of the most haunted in America. Books available for purchase and signing. rg GLENWOOD (410.313.5577) Sat Jul 16 3 - 4 pm

MEET DEBUT AUTHORS: CONKLIN, MASCHARI, AND SHOVAN Families (ages 8-13); 60 min. Registration required.

MEET THE MARYLAND GHOST TRACKERS

Celebrate summer reading with three new authors: Melanie Conklin, author of Counting

Ages 8 & up; 2 hrs. Registration required.

Thyme; Jennifer Maschari, former teacher and author of The Remarkable Journey of Charlie Price; and Laura Shovan, Howard County Poetry and Literature Society's current writer-in-residence, and author of The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary. They read from their new novels and discuss the message of hope that comes from their characters’ challenges, as well as answer questions. Books available for purchase and signing. rg

Sat

MILLER (410.313.1950)

Jun 11

4 pm

Discuss local spirit world history as members of the Maryland Ghost Trackers share secrets of past investigations and reveal EVP evidence from local paranormal sites. Refreshments. rg

GLENWOOD

(410.313.5577)

Sat Jul 16

12 pm

MEET THE AUTHOR: KATHY MACMILLAN Ages 14 & up; 60 min. Registration required.

Kathy MacMillan discusses her first young adult novel, Sword and Verse, called “a tense, romantic fantasy epic about prejudice, political struggle, and the power of words” by bestselling author R.J. Anderson. Find

TEEN FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP Ages 13-17. Registration required.

Learn to craft well-developed characters, settings, and real dialogue. Create conflict and explore the basics of plotting in your writer's notebook. rg

SAVAGE

Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm

Jun 6, Aug 1

out how this fascinating fantasy world was created, and create crafts for the world of the book. Books available for purchase and signing. rg

SAVAGE (410.313.0760)

Tue rg

Jun 21

7 pm

GLENWOOD (410.313.5577)

Wed

r e g i st r at i o n k e y

Jun 29

SUMMER 2016

7 pm

Registration required.

Register online or by phone prior to class or series start date. K-5: Begins 1 week in advance. Teens: Begins 2 weeks in advance.

Ticket required.

Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 min. before class.

MEET THE AUTHOR

culture, sports, and her own neighborhood to share moving moments of grace in beautifully

SARAH L. KAUFMAN

sculpted prose. …Kaufman reminds us that even in a world where most eyes are locked on smart phones, there are still people who really listen, think before they speak, and move gracefully. It’s up

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Sarah L. Kaufman discusses her book, The Art of Grace: On Moving Well Through Life.

to us to notice and emulate their techniques.” – Booklist (starred review)

In this insightful and witty book, Sarah L. Kaufman reflects on the graceful moments, both physical and emotional, that we encounter in our culture and discusses the importance of grace in our everyday lives. Citing models of grace such as Cary Grant and Beyoncé, Kaufman inspires her readers to be conscious of the way we move through the world, to be kinder, and to celebrate the precious moments in our daily lives. Sarah L. Kaufman is the dance critic for The Washington Post, where she has written about the arts, sports, and culture for more than 20 years. Her many journalism awards include the 2010 Pulitzer Prize in Criticism. She received an MSJ from Northwestern University and is a former French-American Foundation journalism fellow. The Art of Grace is her first book. Visit sarahlkaufman.com to learn more.

“Kaufman mines history, pop

“As a dance photographer, I have considered myself an expert on the art of grace. Not anymore. Sarah Kaufman has set the gold standard by which I will

Books available for purchase and signing. MILLER (410.313.1950) Mon Jun 27 7 - 8:30 pm

judge all future subjects.”

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS

author of Dancers Among Us

– Jordan Matter, photographer and

5 QUESTIONS WITH THE AUTHOR In The Art of Grace, you cite Cary Grant as an example of grace. What is your favorite Cary Grant movie? It’s tough to choose, but Notorious is my favorite. I love the tension in this dark thriller, which is also studded with moments of incredible tenderness. The first time I saw it, I was hyperventilating at the end, thinking: Would he get to her in time? Ingrid Bergman’s quiet hurt, Grant’s quiet devotion: So much is unsaid. Yet—and this is the subtle grace— Grant and Bergman are masters at conveying the submerged complications of feeling. What part of writing The Art of Grace did you enjoy the most? This is another tough choice! Thinking and writing about grace was a pleasure from start to finish, because I learned so much, every single day. I wrote chunks of the book in the Library of Congress’s beautiful main reading room—possibly, that is what I enjoyed most. That is also where I researched much of the history of how grace has been valued and taught. I loved poring over a thick, slightly crumbling edition of Lord

Chesterfield’s “Letters to His Son on the Fine Art of Becoming a Man of the World,” written in the 1700s. I had so much fun reading the vintage pamphlets and books from the 1930s that I quote from. I just love the writing style of that era, so precise and thoughtful. It feels very fresh.

end? For me, it encompasses life in general, facing each day with love, gratitude and a sense of service.

Do you have a motto in life? If so, what is it?

Being in the mountains with my family. The Appalachians and the Rockies are favorites, but since we are talking about the dream, let’s go for the French Pyrenees. I was there several years ago when I covered the Tour de France for The Washington Post, and I’d love to return—the landscape is so dramatic, so green, so rustic. And the people are lovely.

When I was a child, my mother used to tell me: Nothing ventured, nothing gained. This reminds me to be brave, to overcome fear and try something new. As a shy person with a lot of dreams, this has helped me a great deal. A second motto I hold very dear is from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince: ‘You are responsible for your rose.’ This is about caring, and how caring and spending time on care is essential, valuable, beautiful. This is what grace is all about, too: taking care of those around us, other people, a child, an animal, a garden. SaintExupery’s words remind me of the duty to love, protect and actively care for living things that are dependent on me—and where does that boundary

Summer is here, and many of us are looking forward to a well-deserved vacation. What would be your dream vacation?

What would you recommend as an enriching summer read? Katherine Anne Porter’s Pale Horse, Pale Rider, which is a collection of three short novels. Porter is underrated today, but she is a genius writer. Her prose is effortless, her observation is exquisite. She skewers hypocrisy. There’s no one like her.

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summer classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

YEAR-ROUND PRESCHOOL CLASSES

back to school

HCLS Children’s Instructors teach social skills, listening, comprehension, and

See page 5 for details.

the foundations of reading through

KINDERGARTEN, HERE WE COME! For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45- 60 min. Registration required.

letters, numbers, and vocabulary.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day, including boarding a real school bus.

An adult must accompany children under age 3.

MOVING UP TO MIDDLE SCHOOL Starting sixth grade. Registration required, and begins two weeks before each date.

P L AY PARTN E RS

Meet new classmates, discuss the big move, and learn the secrets to success. Compete in a book bag relay and a combination lock time-trial!

Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

Stories, baby games, and musical activities. tk CENTRAL (410.313.7800) Mon Tue Fri

Aug 1 - 29 Aug 2 - 30 Aug 5 - 26

6:30 pm 10:15 & 11:30 am 10:15 & 11:30 am (drop in)

contests

tk EAST COLUMBIA (410.313.7700)

Tue Thu

Jun 21 & 28 Jun 16 - 30

tk GLENWOOD

Thu

10:15 & 11:15 am 10:15 & 11:15 am

All ages; 30 min.

(410.313.5579)

Jun 16 - Aug 25 No class Aug 11

Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together.

10:30 am

CENTRAL (410.313.7800)

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Tue Ongoing Sat Ongoing No class Jun 4

10:15 & 11:30 am 10:15 & 11:30 am

Jun 13 - Aug 15 Jun 15 - Aug 17

Thu Sat

6:30 pm 10:15 & 11:30 am

Aug 4 - 25 Aug 6 - 27

10:15 & 11:30 am 10:15 & 11:30 am

tk EAST COLUMBIA (410.313.7700)

Wed Sat

SAVAGE (410.313.0760) Mon Wed

SHERLOCK HOLMES ESSAY CONTEST WINNER’S CIRCLE

ALL TOGETHER NOW

Jun 1 - 29 Jun 4 - 25

tk GLENWOOD

Fri

Ongoing

10:15 & 11:15 am 11 am (410.313.5579)

10:30 am

3, 2, FUN!

tk MILLER (410.313.1950)

Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

Stories, songs, and activities.

Mon Ongoing Fri Ongoing

tk EAST COLUMBIA (410.313.7700)

SAVAGE (410.313.0760)

Fri

Wed Sat

Jun 3 - 24

11 am

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Thu Wed

Jun 23 - Jul 28 Aug 3 - 31

10:15 & 11:30 am 10:15 & 11:30 am

SAVAGE (410.313.0760) Mon

Jun 13 - Aug 15

10:15 am

Mon

CENTRAL (410.313.7800)

10:15 & 11:30 am

rg GLENWOOD (410.313.5579)

Jun 14 - 28 Aug 2 - 16

10:30 am 10:30 am

SAVAGE (410.313.0760) Thu

7 pm

BOOKMARK CONTEST Unleash your creativity in HCLS’ bookmark contest for children and teens! The contest is open to all children in Kindergarten through grade 12 who live or attend school in Howard County. Entry forms available in the branches and at hclibrary.org. Contest begins May 16. Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

tk CENTRAL (410.313.7800)

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Tue Tue

Jun 14

Cosponsored by Watson’s Tin Box of Ellicott City and Howard County Public School System

All ages; 30 min.

Thu

Aug 1 - 29

1:30 pm 10:30 am

Tue

PA JAMA TIME

Ages 3-5; 30 min.

Mon

Jun 15 - Aug 17 Jun 18 - Aug 20

EAST COLUMBIA

Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome.

JUST FOR ME

10:15 & 11:30 am 10:15 & 11:30 am

Meet and congratulate the winners of the Sherlock Holmes Essay Contest. Compete in an evidence identification challenge for a chance to win a prize.

Jun 16 - Aug 18

10:15 am

Aug 4 - 25

7 pm

tk EAST COLUMBIA (410.313.7700)

Jun 6 - 27

7 pm

tk MILLER (410.313.1950)

Mon

Ongoing

7 pm

SAVAGE (410.313.0760) Tue

Ongoing

7 pm

fitness trail Participate in the summer reading fitness trail at Miller’s Enchanted Garden, as well as the East Columbia, Glenwood, and Savage branches.

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SUMMER 2016

v denotes STEM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

summer classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

CENTRAL BRANCH

410.313.7800 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044

What’s happening while HCLS Central Branch is closed? Construction crews are expanding the children’s classroom, creating a dedicated HCLS Project Literacy space that more than triples its former size, building a STEM classroom, updating finishes, and re-carpeting the branch. The branch is anticipated to re-open in July 2016.* *Dates are best estimates and subject to change.

tween (9 - 12 years) CRAFTING CAMP HALF-BLOOD Ages 9-12; 60 min. Registration required.

Can’t get enough Greek mythology? Neither can we! Create a Percy Jackson-themed craft. rg Fri Aug 12 3 pm

GIRL POWER Ages 9-12; 60 min. Registration required.

Collaborate and make meaningful connections with others to make a difference in your community. rg Sat Aug 13 3 pm

book clubs & discussions

families COLORAMA!

*June discussions will be held at Miller Branch.

Allow 45 min. Ticket required.

ECLECTIC EVENINGS

Drop in and have fun coloring...we provide the materials, you supply the imagination! tk Tuesdays Aug 2 2 & 3:30 pm Aug 9 7 pm

2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm *Jun 14 - The Mind’s Eye by Oliver Sacks Jul 12 - The Road to Character by David Brooks Aug 9 - Baltimore Blues by Laura Lippman

NOONTIME BOOKS

FAMILY MOVIES Tuesdays; 6 pm Aug 2 Shaun the Sheep (PG) Aug 16 Hotel Transylvania (PG) Aug 23 Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG) Sponsored by Friends of HCLS

FAMILY GAME DAY 45 min. Ticket required.

Use your imagination and have fun playing games together. tk Thu Aug 4 - 25 2 & 3:15 pm

preschool (2 - 5 years) Please check page 8 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

BUILD, PLAY, LEARN! Ages 3-5 with adult; 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Develop math and motor skills as you build, play, and learn using a variety of materials. tk Tuesdays; 2 & 3:30 pm Aug 2 - 23

STORYBOOK FRIENDS Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

A story and craft to enjoy with your child. tk Wednesdays; 10:15 & 11:30 am Aug 3 Splat the Cat Aug 10 Brownie & Pearl Aug 24 Charlie the Ranch Dog

kindergarten - grade 5 HCLS instructors teach subjects — including math and science — through children’s literature and creative expression, as well as cognitive, social, and communication skills. MAGNET MANIA Ages 6 & up; 45 min. Ticket required.

Boost your engineering skills by building with Magformers®. tk Tue Aug 9 2 & 3:30 pm

ANIMAL ATHLETES: BIGGEST, STRONGEST, FASTEST Ages 6 & up; 45 min. Ticket required.

Learn facts about amazing animal athletic feats. Test your abilities to see how humans compare. tk Tue Aug 16 2 & 3:30 pm

MAGIC TREE HOUSE OLYMPICS Ages 6 & up; 45 min. Ticket required.

Travel with Jack and Annie from the first Olympics to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil. Participate in games and activities as you learn about Brazilian life. tk Tue Aug 23 2 & 3:30 pm

SUPER SERIES READERS Ages 7-8; 45 min. Register for each session separately.

Focuses on easy chapter book series. In August: Zeke Meeks vs. the Gruesome Girls by D. L. Green. rg Sat Aug 27 2 pm

3rd Thursdays; 12 - 1 pm *Jun 16 - The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen Jul 21 - The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George Aug 18 - Ruby by Cynthia Bond

SPEAKEASY BOOK DISCUSSION Join us for a literary happy hour.

SEASONS 52 (410.313.7800) 4th Wednesdays; 6 - 7 pm Jun 22 - The Turner House by Angela Flournoy Jul 27 - Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering the Lost City One Step at a Time by Mark Adams Aug 24 - Undermajordomo Minor by Patrick deWitt

STORIES OF THE WORLD 7 - 8:30 pm *Mon, Jun 6 - Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez Tue, Jul 5 - Circling the Sun by Paula McLain Mon, Aug 1 - Orhan’s Inheritance by Aline Ohanesian

The dazzling world of the 1950s New York elites is sneak peek brought to life by Melanie Benjamin in her latest work The Swans of Fifth Avenue. A delicious, gossipy tale of beauty, greed, and betrayal among the glittering socialites and the strange, riveting friendship between Truman Capote and the glamorous Babe Paley will make the summer sizzle with guilty pleasure! - Cristina J. Lozare, Instructor and Research Specialist, Central Branch

rg - Registration required: online, in person, or by phone. Begins May 23 for adult classes. childrens: Registration begins one week prior to class or series start date. teens: Registration begins two weeks prior to class or series start date.

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EAST COLUMBIA BRANCH

410.313.7730 adult/teen 410.313.7700 children’s

6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045

The HCLS East Columbia Branch will close for renovation in August. Once completed, the “new” branch will feature TeenUp!, a new teen center with dedicated classrooms for Teen Time, HiTech, and Homework Club. In addition, a new Student Design Center will include work counters and readily available supplies where students can create and collaborate on assignments and projects. Anticipated timeline:* * Branch closes: August 2016 * Grand re-opening: March 2017 *Dates are best estimates and subject to change.

families

preschool (2 - 5 years)

CRAFTERNOON

Please check page 8 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

Allow 30 min.

Drop in and make fun crafts. Tue Jun 21 2 - 4 pm

FAMILY MOVIE Ticket required. tk Jun 23 Jun 30

Thursdays; 2 pm Minions (PG) McFarland USA (PG)

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS

EDZOOCATION WITH THE ZOO

Ages 2-5; 30 min. Registration required.

Join instructors from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s ZOOmobile for a story, an animal related craft, and a visit with a live animal. rg Sat Jun 11 1 & 1:45 pm Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, in partnership with the Howard County Arts Council

adults BUSINESS AND POLITICAL ECONOMY DISCUSSION GROUP Discuss and review books and topics in business, management, and political economy. Syllabus available at the branch or email yao.aziabu@hclibrary.org. Tue Jun 21 6:30 - 8 pm The Wealth of Nations by Adam Smith

STORYBOOK FRIENDS Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

A story and craft to enjoy with your child. tk Mondays; 1:30 pm Jun 13 Bear Jun 20 Llama Llama Jun 27 Penguin

FUR, FEATHERS & SCALES

Ages 6-12; 50-60 min. Ticket required.

Learn about the similarities and differences between birds, mammals, and reptiles. Join instructors from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s ZOOmobile as they compare the basic elements of different animals. tk Sat Jun 18 1:30 pm Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, in partnership with the Howard County Arts Council

book clubs & discussions BLACK FICTION Saturdays; 1 - 2:30 pm Jun 4 - Ghost Summer by Tananarive Due Aug 6 - Pleasantville by Attica Locke

BOX LUNCH 2nd Monday; 1 - 2 pm. Meets at 50+ Center. Jun 13 - Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf

GOOD READS Monday; 7 - 8 pm Jun 6 - A Spool of Blue Thread by Anne Tyler

MORNING BOOKS WITH COFFEE Friday; 10 - 11 am Jun 10 - Man at the Helm by Nina Stibbe

I’m excited for The City of Mirrors by Justin Cronin - it’s sneak peek the last book in a trilogy where every page had me on the edge of my seat! - Alli Jessing, Events and Seminars Manager, Administrative Branch

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SUMMER 2016

v denotes STEM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

summer classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

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ELKRIDGE BRANCH

6540 Washington Boulevard Elkridge, MD 21075 At more than twice its current size, the new HCLS Elkridge Branch + DIY Education Center will feature five study rooms, three meeting rooms, a cafe, a business center, more computers, and an expanded collection. In addition, the DIY Education Center will include a DIY collection (e.g., tools for household repair, gardening, bike repair) available for borrowing, a Design Institute with classes for all ages (e.g., It’s a Fine Line: Caulking 101, Birdhouse Building), a multipurpose (mess-friendly) classroom, a Design Lab, and a Creative Thinking Lab. During construction, please join us at other HCLS branches. Timeline:* * Branch closed: June 1, 2016 * Grand opening: December 2017

book clubs & discussions

*Dates are best estimates and subject to change.

ELKS EXCELLENT READS *June discussion held at Park View at Colonial Landing. Tuesday; 12:30 - 1:30 pm *Jun 14 - Some Luck by Jane Smiley

THE THURSDAY NEXT BOOK DISCUSSION **Discussions held at Miller Branch. 2nd Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm **Jun 9 - My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backma **Jul 14 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel **Aug 11 - The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce

410.313.5579 adult/teen 410.313.5577 children’s

GLENWOOD BRANCH

I’m looking forward to reading What Is Not Yours Is Not sneak peek Yours, by Helen Oyeyemi. In this collection of short stories a key connects all the tales, but with Oyeyemi, it never is just a key, but one as enchanting as her prose. She outgrims the Grimm’s Brothers, in the way she turns a tale inside out to her purposes, and the reader’s delight. - Judy Boman, Customer Service Specialist, Elkridge Branch

2350 State Route 97 Cooksville, MD 21723

families I’M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER OR SISTER 30 - 45 min. Registration required.

Prepare for the arrival of a baby in this class for new siblings. Enjoy stories, activities, and bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal to practice holding a baby. Resources for parents, too. rg Sat Jun 11 11 am In partnership with Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine

ANIMAL OLYMPICS

60 min. Ticket required.

toddler & preschool

EcoAdventures staff introduce amazing animal athletes, then put their speed, strength, and jumping to the test. Watch an alligator race, then attempt fun-filled Olympic feats. Supervised contact with an animal may occur. tk Fri Aug 5 2 pm

MINI MILESTONES

KANGAROO KIDS: PRECISION JUMP ROPE TEAM

Ages 18-36 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

60 min.

After an amazing demonstration, hear how these Howard County athletes compete, perform, and have fun jumping rope. Sat Aug 13 3 pm

Ages 18-36 months with adult; 30 min. Four-week series. Registration required.

Prepare your toddler as you learn about some mini-milestones. rg Tuesdays; 10:30 am Jun 14 - 28

TIME FOR US Stories, songs, and activities. tk Tuesdays; 10:30 am Jul 5 - Aug 16 no class July 26

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preschool (2 - 5 years)

Please check page 8 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

EDZOOCATION WITH THE ZOO

Ages 2-5; 30 min. Registration required.

Join instructors from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s ZOOmobile for a story, an animal related craft, and a visit with a live animal. rg Thu Jun 2 10:30 & 11:15 am Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, in partnership with the Howard County Arts Council

SLOPPY SATURDAYS Ages 5-10; 20 min. Register for each class separately.

Seasonally themed crafts. rg Saturdays; 3 pm

Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 6

FUR, FEATHERS & SCALES

Ages 2-5 with adult; 15 min. Register for each class separately.

Fridays; 10:15 & 11:15 am Jun 17; Jul 1, 15 & 29; Aug 12

GOOD SPORTS Ages 3-5; 30 minutes. Registration required.

Sports stories and songs for children who are ready for an independent class. rg Tuesdays; 10:30 am Jul 5 - 19

BERT’S BIRTHDAY BASH Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes. Registration required.

FITNESS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY

FANCY NANCY’S POETRY PLACE Ages 5-8; 45 minutes. Registration required.

Stories and a craft to inspire your inner poet. rg Tue Jul 12 7 pm rg Wed Jul 13 11 am

BOOK BINGO Ages 5-10; 45 - 60 min. Registration required.

Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book! rg Wed Jul 13 2 & 4 pm

ART ADVENTURES Ages 6-8; 30-45 minutes. Registration required.

Celebrate Sesame Street style by “Doin’ the Pigeon,” listening to stories, making a craft, and eating a snack. rg Mon Jul 25 7 pm rg Tue Jul 26 10:30 am & 2 pm

Use art to explore other places, peoples, and cultures. Learn about a variety of traditional art techniques and styles. rg Mon Jul 25 3 pm

OLAF’S BEACH PARTY

Ages 6-9; 45 minutes. Registration required.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes. Registration required.

Do you want to build a snowman? Celebrate the end of summer vacation with stories, songs, and a snowman craft. rg Sat Aug 20 11 am rg Mon Aug 22 10:30 am & 2 pm rg Tue Aug 23 10:30 am

Ages 8-10; 30-45 minutes. Registration required.

Do you love to doodle, draw, and create designs? Learn techniques from the popular How to Art Doodle series to develop drawing and pattern building skills. rg Fri Jul 22 2 pm

tweens (9 - 12 years)

Richard Anderson from The Snyder Foundation for Animals discusses critters from our Bay, such as the horseshoe crab, blue crab, various fish, ducks, river otters, and swan. Explore how the local fauna benefit humans, and the problems humans cause for them. Opportunity to touch specimens may happen. rg Wed Jun 29 2 pm

FINGERPAINT FRIDAYS

ART DOODLE

Ages 5 & up; 60 min. Registration required.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Wednesdays; 10:30 am Jun 15 - 29

Sticky stories, experiments, and a craft. Contact with flour, milk, vinegar, and baking soda may occur. rg Thu Jul 28 3 & 7 pm

Ages 9-17; 60 min. * Ho. Co. school close early.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

GLUE, WHO KNEW?

Ages 7-10; 45 minutes. Registration required.

Ages 6-12; 50-60 min. Ticket required.

Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, in partnership with the Howard County Arts Council

PICTURE BOOK PARADE

DIGGING FOR DINOSAURS Have a Dino-mite time learning about different dinosaurs. Play a dinosaur identification game, dissect a look alike dinosaur egg, and assemble dino parts. rg Tue Jul 26 7 pm rg Wed Jul 27 11 am

LEGO® CHALLENGE

Bring your best building skills to our LEGO challenge! Sat Jun 18 3:30 pm

READY, SET, YO-YO! Ages 9 & up; 60 min. Registration required.

Learn about the fun and challenging sport of yo-yoing, and give it a try! Join a local expert for a demonstration and the opportunity to show your skills. rg Wed Jun 22 2 pm rg Tue Aug 16 2 pm

GIRL POWER Ages 9-12; 90 min. Registration required.

Collaborate and make meaningful connections with others to make a difference in your community. First session involves planning for the second session’s activity. rg Tue Jun 28 7 pm rg Tue Jul 12 10 am

CREATE & COLLABORATE: ART WORKSHOP Ages 9 & up; 90 min. Register for each workshop.

Unleash your creativity with collaborative art projects using mixed-media. rg Thursdays; 1 pm Jul 14 & Aug 18

MEET THE MARYLAND GHOST TRACKERS Ages 8 & up; 2 hrs. Registration required.

See page 6 for full description. rg Sat Jul 16

12 pm

HULA HOOP FUN Ages 9 & up; 60 min. Registration required.

Baltimore Hoop Love performs amazing tricks, then invites you to give it a whirl. Everyone can have fun with a hula hoop! rg Tue Jul 19 7 pm

READY, SET, COLLAGE! SHADOW ART Ages 9-12; 60 min. Registration required.

Abrakadoodle Art instructors demonstrate Degas collage techniques. Choose your favorite sport and create shadow art in motion. rg Sat Jul 30 3:30 pm

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SUMMER 2016

v denotes STEM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

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Ages 11 & up; 60 min. Registration required.

AVOIDING FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION, FRAUDS, AND SCAMS

Create a ballerina on stage as Abrakadoodle Art instructors demonstrate Degas sculpture and collage techniques. rg Tue Aug 9 6:30 pm

Learn to identify the tell-tale signs of financial scams and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Thu Jun 9 7 - 8:30 pm

READY, SET, SCULPT! SCULPTURE ART

COLLEGE ESSAYS DON’T WRITE THEMSELVES! Ages 15-19; 2 hrs. Registration required.

teens (11 - 18) TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Tue Jun 14 3:30 - 4:30 pm

KNIT ‘N CHAT KNITTING GROUP Beginners and experts welcome! Spend time with other teen knitters and learn to make cool items. Supplies provided. Tuesdays; 6:45 - 8:15 pm Jun 21 & Aug 16 Fridays; 3:30 - 5 pm Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 5

MEET THE AUTHOR: KATHY MACMILLAN Ages 14 & up; 60 min. Registration required.

See page 6 for full description. Make crafts based on the book’s world. Books available for purchase and signing. rg Wed Jun 29 7 pm

GHOSTS OF MARYLAND Ages 11 & up; 60 min. Registration required.

See page 6 for full description. rg Sat Jul 16

Prepare to write a college essay in a workshop designed for high school seniors, with local expert Erin Matthews from Books With A Past. Laptops welcome but not required. Bring a draft, if you have one. Pizza and snacks provided. rg Fri Aug 19 12:30 pm

COLLEGE ESSAYS 101 Ages 14 & up; 60 min. Registration required.

High school seniors, don’t wait any longer! Learn successful strategies for writing your college essays from local expert Gail Jacobson. Parents strongly encouraged to attend with students. rg Sat Aug 27 1 pm

COLLEGE APPLICATIONS WORKSHOP Ages 14 & up; 2 hrs. Registration required.

The college application process can be daunting. Discover and discuss successful strategies for college selection, campus visits, and applications, with local expert Gail Jacobson. Reduce the fear factor by taking the plunge! Parents strongly encouraged to attend with students. rg Wed Aug 31 6:30 pm

READY, SET, CREATE: STOP-MOTION VIDEO WORKSHOP

GET IN THE GAME: EXPLORE VIRTUAL REALITY

Ages 11 & up. 60 min. Registration required.

Get IN the game and experience the amazing world of virtual reality using Google Cardboard. Bring a smartphone to participate, or watch the experience of others. rg Tue Aug 2 7 - 8 pm

VIRTUAL REALITY 101

Ages 11 & up. 60 min. Registration required.

Discover and discuss current trends and applications of virtual reality with Greg Aring, local computer programmer and virtual reality developer. rg Thu Aug 4 7 pm

Ages 18 & up.

Start your week with an hour of relaxation. Coloring is a great way to reduce stress and engage the creative areas of your brain. 2nd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8

POSIES IN A POT Blooming flowers can brighten your outdoor environment throughout the growing season. Master Gardener Pat Greenwald discusses the variety of containers, types of soil and nutrients, suitable plants, and colorful uses for container gardens. rg Wed Jun 15 7 - 8:30 pm

REEL FANS FILM CLUB: JURASSIC PARK Thumbs up or thumbs down, and why? Watch the movie before the meeting then engage in a small group discussion. Light refreshments. rg Thu Jun 16 7 - 8 pm

HAVE eBOOK - WILL TRAVEL Interested in keeping your bags light and borrowing eBooks for vacation? Learn about HCLS Now! eBook services available for your mobile devices. rg Wed Jun 22 7 - 8 pm rg Fri Jun 24 2:30 - 3:30 pm For teens and adults.

Collaborate in self-directed teams to create an animation of athletics. Sculpt characters, storyboard, design sets, photograph stills, and, for those interested, discuss your chosen sport and film progress in a profile video. Mon - Thu Jul 18 - 21 2 - 4 pm Award Ceremony Fri Jul 22 2 - 3 pm

ADULT COLORING HOUR

ART ESCAPE: PAPER BLOSSOMS

3 - 4 pm

Registration required once for all four sessions.

In partnership with Howard County Police Department

adult ASK A MASTER GARDENER Discuss gardening questions. Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm 1st & 3rd Saturdays; 10 am - 12 pm

HOW A HANDFUL OF PHOTOS CAN TRIGGER 1,000 MEMORIES Professional Photo Organizer Rachel Jenkins discusses the importance of organizing family photo collections. She explains why identifying people and documenting the stories provides a foundation for future generations to understand their family history. rg Mon Jun 6 7 - 8:30 pm

POP-UP CARD WORKSHOP Ages 18 & up.

Learn to make several unique pop-up cards with artist Carol Barton. Materials provided. rg Wed Jun 8 2 - 4 pm

sneak peek

Relax your mind and create eye-catching paper lotus and peony blossoms, or design your own summer-inspired blooms. Materials provided. rg Mon Jun 27 7 - 8:30 pm

SUMMER SERENADE Classical and chamber music for a soothing summer evening brought to you by local music students. Wed Jul 20 6:30 - 7:30 pm

CREATING OUTDOOR GARDEN ROOMS Master Gardener Pat Greenwald demonstrates how to extend outdoor living space by using plants, structures, paths, and individual rooms for relaxing, entertaining, and dining. rg Wed Jul 20 7 - 8:30 pm

ART ESCAPE: ROCK FAUX CACTUS For teens and adults.

Unwind and craft the ultimate care-free perennial plant for your indoor or outdoor décor! Materials provided. rg Mon Aug 15 7 - 8:30 pm

I, for once, am choosing to ignore the sage advice of Public Enemy and believing the hype. The much-anticipated The Mirror Thief by Martin Seay is at the top of my summer pile. A genre-bending, mystery, history, and magical adventure set in 16th Century Italy, 1950s California, modern-day Vegas, all somehow connected to the invention of the mirror. I. am. so. there. - Joanne Sobieck-Lingg, Instructor & Research Specialist, Central Branch

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410.313.1950 9421 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

preschool (2 - 5 years) Please check page 8 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

BE A CHAMPION READER! All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Listen to stories, engage in activities, and register to participate in summer reading! tk Wed & Thu Jun 1 & 2 10:15 & 11:30 am

GARDEN ROCK PAINTING Ages 2-4; 30 min. Ticket required.

Paint rocks to make the Enchanted Garden an exciting and beautiful place to play this summer. Outside, weather permitting. Please dress for mess. tk Tue Jun 14 4 & 6:30 pm

SUMMER SHENANIGANS

families

Ages 3-5; 45 min. Ticket required.

COLORAMA! Allow 45 min.

Drop in and have fun coloring...we provide the materials, you supply the imagination! For children and adults. Wed Jun 8 11 am Wed Jul 6 7 pm Wed Aug 24 2 pm

NATIONAL PINK DAY Ages 2-5; 30 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate National Pink Day as we look at all things pink, pretty, and princess-y. Wear your favorite pink or princess outfit! tk Sat Jun 18 2 pm

FAMILY MOVIES Thursdays; 6:30 pm Jun 16 The Good Dinosaur (PG) Jul 21 Shaun the Sheep (PG) Aug 18 The Mighty Ducks (PG)

MR. JON & FRIENDS: GET YOUR MOVE ON

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS

Ages 1-5 with family; 60 min. Ticket required.

Clap, stomp, jump, spin, and dance in time to the music of Parents’ Choice Award winner Mr. Jon as he performs songs to make you move. tk Fri Aug 12 2 pm

THE THURSDAY NIGHT CHILL 30 min. Ticket required.

Unwind with relaxing movements and soothing stories. tk Thu Jun 23 - Jul 28 7 pm

What’s your favorite thing to do in the summer? Join us for summertime stories and activities. tk Thu Jun 16 11 am & 2 pm tk Tue Jul 19 3 & 7 pm tk Thu Aug 25 11 am & 2 pm

preschool & up

ANIMAL OLYMPICS

60 min. Ticket required.

6, 5, 4 STORIES GALORE

HULA HOOP FUN

PROCESS ART WORKSHOP

60 min. Ticket required.

Baltimore Hoop Love performs amazing tricks, then invites you to give it a whirl. Everyone can have fun with a hula hoop! tk Wed Jul 13 11 am & 2 pm

Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.

For children ages 4-6 who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. tk Thursdays; 11:30 am Jun 23 - Jul 28 Ages 4-6; 45 min. Ticket required.

Experience the fun, color, movement, and creativity of art through workshops created by children’s book author and illustrator Hervé Tullet. tk Tue Jul 26 4 & 6:30 pm

Enchanted Garden ENCHANTED GARDEN EXPLORER PACKS Families. (Suggested ages, 3 & up.) Visit the Enchanted Garden and play outdoor nature games. Available at the Children’s Research Desk.

TWEEN SPROUTS: ENCHANTED GARDEN CLUB Ages 9-11; 60 min. Registration and signed release form required for each session.

Learn gardening basics, nurture healthy habits, and have fun with friends. New Tween Sprouts always welcome. rg

Thursdays; 4:30 pm

Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 18

SUNLIGHT, CAMARADERIE, ACTION! Ages 6-9; 45 min. Registration and signed release form required for each session.

Can you flutter like a butterfly, crumple like a wilted flower, frolic like a child? Discover descriptive verbs and create an artistic poster of garden-inspired movement to share with fellow students. rg

Wed

Jun 15

2:30 & 6:30 pm

GREEN FINGERS GARDEN CLUB Ages 6-8; 45 min. Registration and signed release form required for each session.

Take part in the science and art of gardening. rg Mondays; 4:30 pm Jun 20, Jul 25, Aug 22

ENCHANTED ENGINEERING Ages 10-14; 90 min. Registration and signed release form required for each session.

Calling all builders, designers, architects, and artists! Use your imagination and engineering skills to create homes and a playground for the gnomes and fairy folk in our garden. rg Mon Jun 20 6:30 - 8 pm rg Thu Jun 23 4 - 5:30 pm

Dr. Maxim Kozlov hosts an interactive cello class where he performs then welcomes you to explore and play the cello. rg Wed Jun 22 12:30 pm

BOOK - N - CHAT Ages 6-8; 45 min. Ticket required.

Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by discussion and related activities. tk Tue Jun 28 2 pm tk Wed Jul 6 2 pm tk Tue Jul 12 2 pm tk Tue Jul 19 2 pm

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SUMMER 2016

v denotes STEM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

summer classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

HOW MANY? HOW MUCH? HOW FUN!

PROCESS ART WORKSHOP Ages 7-9; 45 min. Ticket required.

Work together in teams to build a LEGO® bridge, see who can “grow” the best mustache, and accomplish other fun tasks! tk Wed Jun 29 11 am & 2 pm

Experience the fun, color, movement, and creativity of art through workshops created by children’s book author and illustrator Hervé Tullet. tk Tue Aug 16 4 & 6:30 pm

GAMES FROM AROUND THE WORLD

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

FITNESS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY

Ages 5 & up; 60 min. Ticket required.

Ages 6-10; 60 min. Ticket required.

See how other children play. Get active and have fun trying games from other countries. tk Wed Aug 17 2 & 4 pm

See page 6 for full description. rg Sat Jun 11

FUEL YOUR ENGINE!

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

How many calories does it take to climb a mountain? How many miles would you have to run to burn off a pizza? Play games and make crafts to learn the answers. tk Wed Jul 20 11 am & 2 pm

RETRO GAMES AND FITNESS Ages 6-10; 60 min. Ticket required.

Have fun with old school games, challenges, and music. tk Wed Jul 27 11 am & 2 pm

ANIMAL ATHLETES

Ages 5-8; 30 min. Ticket required.

Go for the gold in the animal kingdom! Discover stories and facts about champion runners, jumpers, and swimmers. tk Tue Aug 9 2 & 4 pm

tween (9 - 12 years) MEET DEBUT AUTHORS: CONKLIN, MASCHARI, AND SHOVAN Families (ages 8-13); 60 min. Registration required.

SCIENCE CLUB

Register for each class separately. Explore STEM concepts in this class for science enthusiasts. Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm Jun 15 Food Science Jul 20 Sports Aug 17 Rocket Science

FOUNTAIN PENS: A HANDWRITING WORKSHOP Ages 11-14; 60 min. Registration required.

How do thoughts go from mind to paper? An instructor from The Pen Boutique teaches how to use a fountain pen with ink and discusses the importance of writing and penmanship. rg Tuesdays; 3 pm Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16

PARENT & TEEN BOOK CLUB Ages 11-17; 60 min. Registration required.

4 pm

CELLO EXPLORATION Ages 9-12; 60 min. Registration required.

Dr. Maxim Kozlov hosts an interactive cello class where he performs then welcomes you to explore and play the cello. rg Wed Jun 22 1:45 pm

TIE-DYE WORKSHOP Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Use sharpies and rubbing alcohol to create a fun and colorful tie-dye T-shirt. Bring a T-shirt or other 100% cotton item. rg Thu Jul 7 7 - 8 pm

READY, SET, COLLAGE! SHADOW ART Ages 9-12; 60 min. Registration required.

Abrakadoodle Art instructors demonstrate Degas collage techniques. Choose your favorite sport to create shadow art in motion. rg Mon Aug 1 6:30 pm rg Thu Aug 4 6:30 pm

teen (11 - 18 years) IMPROV UNDER THE STARS Ages 9-17; 90 min. Registration and signed release form required.

Skits, games, fun, and laughter under the stars. rg Thursdays; 6:30 pm Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11

MUST-SEE MOVIE Tue Jul 12 11 am Star Wars: The Force Awakens (PG-13) Sponsored by Friends of HCLS

GAME NIGHT Challenge your friends to a duel in Super Smash Brothers Brawl or race around the track in Mario Cart. Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8

Read and discuss books together. rg Mondays; 7 pm Jun 27 Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper Jul 25 Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt Aug 29 The Fourteenth Goldfish by Jennifer Holm

CHESS CLUB Ages 9-17; 60 min.

All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays; 7 pm

Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 30

BOOK CAMP Ages 11-17. Registration required.

Test your trivia knowledge, play games, and enjoy pizza and a movie. rg Wednesdays 3 - 5 pm Games and trivia 5 - 6 pm Pizza 6 - 8 pm Movie Jun 29 Wreck It Ralph (PG) Jul 27 Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (PG-13)

VIRTUAL SPACE EXPLORATION

Ages 11-17; 60 min. Registration required.

Explore space and learn about the planets through new virtual reality technology and innovative apps. rg Wed Jul 6 7 pm

MINI GOLF MANIA Ages 9-17; 2 hrs. Registration required.

Design and build holes for our indoor mini golf course, then play a round with your friends. rg Sat Jul 23 2 pm

DUCT TAPE DESIGNS Ages 11-17; 60 min. Registration required.

Make a flower, wallet, pen holder, or anything else you can imagine. rg Thu Aug 25 7 - 8 pm

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ADULT SUMMER READING SHOWCASE: EXERCISE YOUR MIND — READ!

*University of Maryland Extension - Howard County Master Gardener

BENJAMIN BANNEKER: HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND LIFE IN THE PATAPSCO VALLEY Born to a free black woman and a former slave in Baltimore County in 1731, Benjamin Banneker overcame limited access to formal education to become a respected scientist, mathematician, abolitionist, surveyor, farmer, and almanac publisher. Justine Schaeffer, director of The Benjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum, discusses Banneker’s life in Maryland, his accomplishments, and his legacy in the Patapsco Valley region. Wed Jun 1 7 - 8 pm

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. No registration required. Wednesdays; 7:45 - 8:45 pm Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Jul 6, 13, 20, 27 Aug 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

GROWING HEALTHY BRAMBLES Learn how to start and maintain a raspberry or blackberry patch. Master Gardener Kent Phillips* discusses soil requirements, trellising types, and pests. Thu Jun 2 7 - 8 pm

ASK A MASTER GARDENER Discuss gardening questions. Mondays; 7 – 8:30 pm Saturdays; 10:30 am – 12:30 pm (except on holiday weekends and June 4)

eREADER TUESDAYS Need a quick refresher on downloading HCLS eBooks to your device? Drop in with your eReader or just your questions. Tuesdays; 10:30 - 11:30 am

Warm up for the adult summer reading club as HCLS instructors discuss energizing books, fit for summer reading. Refreshments and door prizes. Tue Jun 7 7 - 8:30 pm

GUIDED MEDITATION Enjoy a guided mindfulness meditation designed to impart a feeling of peacefulness and connection. Please bring a cushion or meditation pillow. Presented by Star (Ferguson) Wuerdemann, M.Ac., L.Ac. Tuesdays; 7 - 8 pm Jun 7, Jul 5

STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN Edgar Allen Poe believed a good story is best enjoyed in one sitting. So have a seat, relax, and listen to an hour-long reading and discussion of selected short fiction and nonfiction. Wednesdays; 11 am - 12 pm Jun 8, Aug 10

PATENT, TRADEMARK, AND COPYRIGHT WORKSHOP SERIES Representatives from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office present a multipart workshop for artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, makers, and students who are interested in learning about intellectual property. Learn how to prepare both a patent application and a trademark application. A limited number of one-on-one appointments are available with USPTO representatives before each session. Email classauthor@hclibrary.org to determine availability.

Bring projects you’d love to finish! Beginners welcome. Simple instructions available. Thursdays; 10 am - 12 pm Jun 9 & 23, Jul 14 & 28, Aug 11 & 25 3rd Tuesdays; 6 - 8 pm Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16

COMPOST DEMONSTRATIONS Drop by and hear Master Gardeners* discuss composting and demonstrate techniques. Free bins provided for Howard County residents. Saturdays; (new time) 10:30 am – 12 pm Jun 11, Jul 9, Aug 6 3rd Mondays; 7 – 8:30 pm Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15

BONSAI WORKSHOP Learn the Japanese art of Bonsai through this hands-on workshop. Bring a plant, pot, and tools. Soil and wire provided. Instruction by The Baltimore Bonsai Club. Please contact rohini.gupta@hclibrary.org for questions or resource suggestions. rg Sat Jun 11 11 am - 12:30 pm In partnership with The Baltimore Bonsai Club and Columbia Festival of the Arts

CALMING CRAFTS Research shows that creative activities can boost serotonin levels. Join us to use artistic expression to improve your mood. All levels of artistic ability welcome. rg 2nd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8

KERRY HANNON: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIGITAL FOOTPRINT See page 4 for full description. Mon Jun 13 7 - 8:30 pm Sponsored by Friends of HCLS

Register once to attend both June sessions. rg Wednesdays; 6 - 8 pm Jun 8 & 22 In collaboration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office

MILLER AFTER DARK

BRAIN AEROBICS AND GAMES Give your brain a workout, enhance your memory, and have fun! Challenge your brain with puzzles, word games, and other smart tasks. 1st Tuesdays; 10:30 -11:30 am Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2

STITCH AND SHARE Work on your projects and meet like-minded friends. Please bring supplies. 1st Tuesdays; 2 - 3:30 pm Jun 7, Jul 5, Aug 2

Come to the Enchanted Garden for an evening of discovery, activities, discussion, or something completely unexpected. You won’t know until you arrive! In case of inclement weather, please call. Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm Jun 8 & 22, Aug 3

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SUMMER 2016

v denotes STEM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

summer classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

TRIVIA Enjoy a fun-filled hour of trivia, featuring five rounds of ten questions. Form a team or join a team with other trivia participants at the event. Tuesdays; 10:30 - 11:30 am Jun 14, Jul 12 3rd Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm Jun 16, Jul 21, Aug 18

MASTER GARDENER DEMONSTRATION DAY IN THE ENCHANTED GARDEN Prepare for a successful gardening season and learn how to adopt sustainable gardening and landscape practices in your setting with Howard County Master Gardeners*. Sat Jun 18 10:30 am – 1 pm

BOARD GAMES FOR GROWN-UPS Tired of playing the same board games over and over? Join us and discover new games! 3rd Mondays; 6 - 8:30 pm Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15

ART IN THE AFTERNOON No experience necessary. Supplies provided. Register for each class separately. rg 3rd Tuesdays; 2 - 3:30 pm Jun 21 Summer Solstice Jul 19 Cosmic Connection Aug 16 Adult Coloring

AUGMENTED REALITY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Want to see a picture come to life right before your eyes? All you need is an app, a picture, a video, and smart device! See different Augmented Reality (AR) apps demonstrated on HCLS’ devices and learn how AR is used in education, gaming, and business. Thu Jun 23 7 - 8 pm

PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS & TRICKS Learn apps, tips, and techniques to help you become a better digital photographer. Camera and/or smartphone owners of all levels welcome. Sat Jun 25 10:30 am - 12 pm

MEET THE AUTHOR: SARAH L. KAUFMAN Pulitzer Prize winning Journalist Sarah L. Kaufman discusses her book, The Art of Grace: On Moving Well Through Life. See page 7 for full listing. Mon Jun 27 7 - 8:30 pm Sponsored by Friends of HCLS

RAINFORESTS IN YOUR HOME Beautify your home and learn about the importance of the water cycle with a miniature rain forest of lush and beautiful plants in a jar. Bring your imagination and we’ll provide the supplies. rg Tue Jun 28 2 - 3 pm

STILL LIFE OPEN STUDIO Practice your drawing skills with a still life during this open studio session. All skill levels welcome. Materials provided; you may bring your own graphite and pencils. rg Wednesdays; 2 - 3:30 pm Jun 29, Jul 27, Aug 31

WHEN CONVENTIONS MATTERED: NOMINATING CONVENTIONS THAT CHANGED THE COURSE OF U.S. HISTORY Anticipating the July 2016 conventions, local author Stan Haynes explores how decisions made at past conventions changed U.S. geography, prompted the Civil War, and helped block lifetime presidencies. Copies of President-Making in the Gilded Age available for purchase and signing. Thu Jun 30 7 - 8:30 pm

CREATING BACKYARD WILDLIFE HABITATS Encourage a healthy ecosystem in your backyard. Learn how you can provide the four basic habitat needs to attract birds, butterflies, and beneficial insects with Master Gardener Sylvia Huestis*. Thu Jul 7 7 - 8 pm

ETEGAMI WORKSHOP Learn about the Japanese craft of etegami: simple watercolor drawings accompanied by a few thoughtful words that are meant to be mailed or given away. Make a postcard in this hands-on workshop. rg Wed Jul 13 2 - 3:30 pm rg Mon Aug 15 6:30 - 8 pm In partnership with Columbia Festival of the Arts

3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATION

I am looking forward to reading At the Edge of the sneak peek Orchard by Tracy Chevalier. Like her other novels, this one promises to be a well researched fiction starting with a family of pioneers in 1838 Ohio and then moving on to Gold Rush in California. - Piyali Callahan, Instructor and Research Specialist, Miller Branch

book clubs & discussions BAS BLEU

Drop in to see a 3D object take shape on HCLS’ 3D printer. Learn how objects are designed and about the fabrication process. Thu Jul 14 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Thu Aug 11 2 - 4 pm

3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm Jun 15 - The Personal History of Rachel DuPree by Ann Weisgarber Jul 20 - West of Sunset by Stewart O’Nan Aug 17 - Wolf Winter by Cecilia Ekbäck

BOOK CLUB BONANZA

DUDES ON BOOKS

Converse about favorite books, book club tips, and discussion ideas. Discover exciting HCLS literary classes and events. Win books and door prizes at this event. Enter a drawing for monthly prizes. Tue Aug 2 7 - 8:30 pm

2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8 pm Women welcome, too. Jun 14 - Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Jul 12 - The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt Aug 9 - 1984 by George Orwell

SAVE THE DATE: COMMUNITY SAFETY DAY

TEA AND TOMES

All ages.

Meet members of the Howard County Police Department and Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. Learn about the different kinds of equipment they use on the job, get safety tips for work, home, and school, and take a selfie with a firefighter or police officer! See hclibrary.org for more details. Sat Sep 10 10 am - 2 pm In partnership with the Howard County Police Department and Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services

Thursdays; 10:30 - 11:30 am Jul 21 - The Summer Cottage by Susan Kietzman Aug 18 - Still Life with Bread Crumbs by Anna Quindlen Also, from Elkridge Branch:

THE THURSDAY NEXT BOOK DISCUSSION 2nd Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm Jun 9 -My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry by Fredrik Backman Jul 14 - Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Aug 11 - The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy by Rachel Joyce

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SAVAGE BRANCH

410.313.0760 9525 Durness Lane Laurel, MD 20723

families

preschool (2 - 5 years)

FAMILY MOVIES

Please check page 8 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

Fridays; 3-5 pm Jun 24 The Good Dinosaur (PG) Jul 29 Cars 2 (G) Sponsored by Friends of HCLS

MARVELOUS MAGFORMERS

Families (ages 3 & up); 30 - 45 min. Ticket required.

Use your imagination to create structures with these geometric magnetic shapes. tk Mon Jun 6 2 pm tk Sat Jun 18 2 pm

ANIMAL OLYMPICS

60 min. Ticket required.

I’M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER OR SISTER 30 - 45 min. Ticket required.

Prepare for the arrival of a baby in this class for new siblings. Enjoy stories, activities, and bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal to practice holding your baby. Resources for parents, too. tk Sat Aug 6 11:30 am In partnership with Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine

HULA HOOP FUN 60 min. Ticket required.

Baltimore Hoop Love performs amazing tricks, then invites you to give it a whirl. Everyone can have fun with a hula hoop! tk Thu Aug 11 2 pm

SUMMER SCIENCE

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children’s literature and birds. tk Wed Jun 1 10:15 & 11:30 am tk Thu Jun 2 6:30 pm

STORYBOOK FRIENDS

Ages 3-6 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Discover the creativity of children’s illustrators through stories and activities. tk Thursdays; 2 pm Jun 16 James Dean Jun 23 Eric Carle Jun 30 Lois Ehlert

PICTURE BOOK PARADE Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Craft included. Fridays; 10:30 & 11:30 am Jun 17 - Aug 19

MR. JON & FRIENDS: GET YOUR MOVE ON Ages 1-5 with family; 60 min. Ticket required.

Clap, stomp, jump, spin, and dance in time to the music of Parents’ Choice Award winner Mr. Jon as he performs songs to make you move. tk Sat Jul 30 11:30 am

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

A story and craft to enjoy with your child. CURIOUS GEORGE tk Wed Jun 8 10:15 & 11:30 am tk Thu Jun 9 7 pm PEPPA PIG tk Wed Jul 20 7 pm tk Thu Jul 21 11:30 am STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE tk Tue Aug 9 11:30 am MADELINE tk Sat Aug 13 11:30 am tk Thu Aug 18 11:30 am

Ages 2-5 with adult; allow 30 min.

Ages 6-12; 50-60 min. Ticket required. Learn about the similarities and differences between birds, mammals, and reptiles. Join instructors from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s ZOOmobile as they compare the basic elements of different animals. tk Mon Jun 20 2 pm

Drop in and make some fun crafts. Thursdays; 1:30 - 3:30 pm Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 18

Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, in partnership with the Howard County Arts Council

MAD ABOUT WORDS

CRAFTERNOON

EDZOOCATION WITH THE ZOO

Ages 2-5; 30 min. Registration required.

Join instructors from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s ZOOmobile for a story, an animal related craft, and a visit with a live animal. rg Tue Jun 14 10:15 & 11:15 am Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, in partnership with The Howard County Arts Council

Ages 5-8, 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore the fun and silly side of words with stories, poems, jokes, and Mad Libs. tk Mon Jun 27 2 pm

BOOK BINGO Ages 5-10; 45 - 60 min. Ticket required.

Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book! tk Fri Jul 15 2 pm

FRACTURED FAIRY TALES: GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS Ages 5-8; 45 min. Ticket required.

infant - 23 months

Enjoy variations of this familiar story and a craft. tk Thu Jul 28 2 pm

BABY’S PLAY DATE Ages infant-23 months. Allow 20 min.

A morning playgroup! Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and socialize with others. Tuesdays; 10:15 - 11:15 am Jun 14 - Aug 16

sneak peek

ILLUSTRATORS ON PARADE

FITNESS OF THE CHESAPEAKE BAY

Ages 5 & up; 60 min. Ticket required.

I can’t wait for Don DeLillo’s Zero K! Every DeLillo book weirdly examines modern American life, and this one is shaping up to be another quirky wonder. - Khaleel Gheba, Instructor & Research Specialist, Miller Branch

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SUMMER 2016

v denotes STEM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

summer classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

WRITER’S GROUP

teens (11 - 18 years) TEEN FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP Ages 13-17. Registration required.

Learn to craft well-developed characters, settings, and real dialogue. Create conflict and explore the basics of plotting in your writer’s notebook. rg Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm Jun 6, Aug 1

MEET THE AUTHOR: KATHY MACMILLAN Ages 14 & up; 60 min. Registration required.

See page 6 for full description. Make crafts based on the book’s world. Books available for purchase and signing. rg Tue Jun 21 7 pm

BOOK-ART CLUB SERIES

Ages 8-13; 60 min. Registration required.

Create a ballerina on stage as Abrakadoodle Art instructors demonstrate Degas sculpture and collage techniques. rg Tue Jun 28 2 pm

Ages 8-13; 60 min. Registration required.

Abrakadoodle Art instructors demonstrate Hockney watercolor techniques. Create a 3D swimming pool scene with collage mixed media. rg Sat Aug 6 3 pm

READY, SET, COLLAGE! PAINT AND SAND Ages 8-13; 60 min. Registration required.

Abrakadoodle Art instructors demonstrate Tully collage techniques. Create a golf course scene with paint, sand, and collage materials. rg Sat Aug 20 3 pm

Learn to identify the signs of financial scams and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Wed Jun 22 7 - 8:30 pm In partnership with Howard County Police Department

Higher temperatures and lower rainfall are making our usual gardening practices impractical and less successful. Learn about xeriscaping and conserving water with Master Gardener* Aylene Gard. rg Wed Jul 13 7 - 8:30 pm

VIRTUAL REALITY 101

Watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (PG) while eating popcorn. Compete in a trivia match after the movie. May the best muggle win! Fri Jul 8 2 - 5 pm

Discuss gardening questions*. 4th Saturdays; 10 am - 12 pm Jun 25, Jul 23, Aug 27

XERISCAPING

COLORING FOR CREATIVITY, FOCUS, AND RELAXATION Ages 18 & up.

Coloring is a great way to reduce stress and engage the creative areas of your brain. rg Thu Jul 28 7 - 8:30 pm

HANDS ONLY CPR

*University of Maryland Extension - Howard County Master Gardener

Sudden Cardiac Arrest can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere. Every two minutes in the United States someone dies from Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Learn the simple steps of Hands-Only CPR for victims over the age of eight years old. Discover how to recognize Sudden Cardiac Arrest, how to perform Hands-Only CPR, and how to operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This is a non-certification class. rg Thu Aug 18 7 - 8:30 pm

HUMMINGBIRD GARDENS

In partnership with Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Wed Jul 13 4 - 4:30 pm

adults

Ages 8-13; 60 min. Registration required.

READY, SET, WATERCOLOR!

FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION, FRAUDS AND SCAMS

HULA HOOP FUN Baltimore Hoop Love performs amazing tricks, then invites you to give it a whirl. Everyone can have fun with a hula hoop! rg Sat Jul 30 3 pm

Bring your handwork projects for an evening of relaxation and conversation. 4th Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Jun 22, Jul 27, Aug 24

ASK A MASTER GARDENER

HARRY POTTER MOVIE & TRIVIA

READY, SET, SCULPT! SCULPTURE ART

NEEDLES & THREADS

Meet with fellow artists to create art and discuss books. Several projects offered each month, or bring your work from home. Tuesdays; 6:30 - 8 pm Jun 28, Jul 26, Aug 30 60 min. Registration required. Discover and discuss current trends and applications of virtual reality with Greg Aring, local computer programmer and virtual reality developer. rg Tue Jul 5 7 pm

tweens (9 - 12 years)

Share your original writing with other aspiring authors for mutual support and feedback. 2nd Mondays; 7 - 9 pm Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8

Learn what to plant to attract hummingbirds to your garden and yard with Master Gardener Beth Blum-Spiker*. rg Wed Jun 1 7 - 8:30 pm

BROWSE, CHECKOUT, DOWNLOAD Travel light this summer! Drop in for tips on how to borrow and read eBooks on all supported devices. 2nd Thursdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Jun 9, Jul 14, Aug 11

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Free, walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered by Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. 2nd Mondays; 10 am - 12 pm Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 8

book clubs & discussions MYSTERY Wednesday; 7 - 8:30 pm Jun 8 - A Wanted Man by Lee Child

NONFICTION 3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Jun 15 - Relish: My Life in the Kitchen by Lucy Knisley Jul 20 - In the Kingdom of Ice: The Grand and Terrible Polar Voyage of the USS Jeannette by Hampton Sides Aug 17- The Secret Life of Pronouns: What Our Words Say About Us by James Pennebaker

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