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Date Event Description
07/19/12
10:00 AM
Miller Branch
Painting In The Garden Series
Plein air painting in the garden with Carole Ann Zink. Bring your own supplies. Register for series 1 or 2 and attend all four sessions. Please bring supplies: easels, paint, and brushes.

Series 1: Jun 7, 14, 21, 28
Series 2: Jul 5, 12, 19, 26

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
07/19/12
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
Animal Explorers
Hear about the habitats and habits of exotic animals from around the world. Ages 5-8; 45 min. Tickets required.

Jun 28 - Arctic Animals
Jul 19 - Nocturnal Animals
Jul 26 - Coral Reef Animals

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
07/19/12
10:15 AM
Miller Branch
Time for Us
Stories, songs, and activities. Ages 18 - 36 months with adult; 30 min.

No registration required.
07/19/12
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
Picture Book Parade
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

No registration required.
07/19/12
10:30 AM
Miller Branch
Tea And Tomes
Book discussion, 3rd Thursdays; 10:30 - 11:30 am.

Jun 21 - Atonement by Ian McEwan
Jul 19 - Bring a title or two to recommend.
Aug 16 - Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson

No registration required.
07/19/12
11:00 AM
Glenwood Branch
Do You See What I see?
Explore the science of optical illusions through facts and stories, then make one. Ages 8-12; 60 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
07/19/12
11:30 AM
East Columbia Branch
Animal Explorers
Hear about the habitats and habits of exotic animals from around the world. Ages 5-8; 45 min. Tickets required.

Jun 28 - Arctic Animals
Jul 19 - Nocturnal Animals
Jul 26 - Coral Reef Animals

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
07/19/12
11:30 AM
Miller Branch
Time for Us
Stories, songs, and activities. Ages 18 - 36 months with adult; 30 min.

No registration required.
07/19/12
11:30 AM
Savage Branch
Twist and Shout
Music and movement activities. Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

Jul 19 - Bounce on the moon

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5978.
07/19/12
12:00 PM
Central Branch
Noontime
Book discussion, 3rd Thursdays; 12 - 1 pm.

Jun 21 - Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult
Jul 19 - The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton
Aug 16 - The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

No registration required.
07/19/12
1:30 PM
East Columbia Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
07/19/12
2:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
07/19/12
2:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
Do You See What I see?
Explore the science of optical illusions through facts and stories, then make one. Ages 8-12; 60 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
07/19/12
2:00 PM
Savage Branch
Hi Tech
Looking for something to do? Hang out and mess around at the HiTech digital learning lab to create music, videos, e-books, and games. 2 - 7pm. Ages 11-18. Hang out. Mess around. Geek out.

July 19 Focus: Multimedia

07/19/12
2:00 PM
Savage Branch
Hi Tech: Multimedia
HiTech multimedia session on digital music and video production. Learn how to make your own video. Ages 11-18.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5980.
07/19/12
2:30 PM
Central Branch
Discovering Great Artists
Learn about the life and methods of history's greatest artists, then use their techniques to create a piece of art. Ages 6-9; 60 min. Tickets required.

Jul 19 - Van Gogh: Starry Night

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
07/19/12
2:30 PM
Elkridge Branch
Crafternoons
Drop-in and make fun crafts. All ages; allow 30 min.

No registration required.
07/19/12
3:00 PM
Miller Branch
Book Camp @ Night
Own the night! Test your knowledge of the night sky, create creepy crafts, and enjoy pizza. Ages 11-17.

3-5 pm - Crafts and trivia
5-6 pm - Pizza
6-8 pm - Movie

Jul 19: Creatures of the Night (movie: The Mummy 1999)
Aug 16: Star Gazing (movie: Star Trek 2009)

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
07/19/12
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
Hi Tech: Game Design Series
Mindgrub staff lead a five-part series on game design. Part of the HiTech digital learning lab. Ages 11-18.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5980.
07/19/12
5:00 PM
Savage Branch
Hi Tech: Multimedia
HiTech multimedia session on digital music and video production. Learn how to make your own video. Ages 11-18.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5980.
07/19/12
6:00 PM
Savage Branch
Chess Club
Join us for informal chess play. All skill levels welcome. Ages 11-17. 6 - 8 pm.

No registration required.
07/19/12
6:30 PM
Glenwood Branch
Game Night
Meet and compete with friends on XBOX, Wii, and other games. Refreshments served. Ages 11-17.

No registration required.
07/19/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
Pajama Time
Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
07/19/12
7:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Anime Club
Anime lovers unite! Meet fellow fans, enjoy a movie, snacks, and enter a drawing for a chance to win prizes. Ages 13-17.

No registration required.
07/19/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Dream a Little Dream
Stories, crafts, and fun with a nighttime theme. Ages 8-11; 60 min. Tickets required.

Jul 3 & 5 - Starry Night
Jul 19 & 24 - Dreamcatchers
Jul 31 & Aug 2 - Paper Marbling
Aug 14 & 16 - Dream Journals

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
07/19/12
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
Pajama Time
Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
07/19/12
7:30 PM
Central Branch
English Conversation Class
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and understanding in a small group. Thursdays; 7:30 - 8:30 pm, in the Project Literacy Resource Center.

No registration required.

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