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Date Event Description
10/11/12
10:00 AM
Glenwood Branch
Thursday Tech Talk
Drop in to talk with HCLS instructors about specialized online research tools, the Internet, and other tech tools. Second Thursdays, 10 - 11 am.

No registration required.
10/11/12
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Go Figure
Explore simple math concepts inspired by children's literature and everyday activities. Multi-week series. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
10/11/12
10:15 AM
Central Branch
Sharing and Caring
Enjoy stories and activities about friendship and manners. Ages 2-5; 30 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/11/12
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/11/12
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
Picture Book Parade
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min

No registration required.
10/11/12
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
Oh So Kind!
Everyone deserves a little kindness, including animals. Celebrate Choose Civility Week with stories, activities and a craft. Ages 3-6; 30 min. Registration required.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
10/11/12
11:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/11/12
11:30 AM
Central Branch
Sharing and Caring
Enjoy stories and activities about friendship and manners. Ages 2-5; 30 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/11/12
6:15 PM
Miller Branch
Public Discourse: Would It Kill You To Be More Civil?
Choose Civility Symposium
Featuring NPR's Korva Coleman in conversation with Henry Alford, author of Would It Kill You to Stop Doing That?: A Modern Guide to Manners, and Andy Green from the Baltimore Sun. Books available for purchase and signing.

An HCLS Signature Event.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/11/12
7:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
ELK Starters
A monthly celebration and discussion of fun, fast-paced stories for young readers, designed to inspire reading. Ages 7-9; 60 min. Refreshments.

Sep 13 - Orientation & Squish: Super Amoeba by Jennifer L. Holm
Oct 11 - Earwig and the Witch by Diana Wynne Jones
Nov 8 - The Great Cake Mystery: Precious Ramotswe's Very First Case by Alexander McCall Smith

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
10/11/12
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.
10/11/12
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.
10/11/12
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, HCLS Project Literacy Resource Center.

No registration required.
10/12/12
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Oct 12: Choose Civility

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

No registration required.
10/12/12
10:15 AM
Central Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/12/12
10:15 AM
Glenwood Branch
Fingerpaint Fridays
Ages 2-5 with adult; 15 min. Register for each class separately

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
10/12/12
10:15 AM
Miller Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/12/12
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/12/12
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Oct 12: Choose Civility

No registration required.
10/12/12
11:15 AM
Glenwood Branch
Fingerpaint Fridays
Ages 2-5 with adult; 15 min. Register for each class separately

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
10/12/12
11:30 AM
Central Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/12/12
11:30 AM
Miller Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/12/12
6:30 PM
Central Branch
Reception & Lecture: Justice Under Stress
Dr. Edward Papenfuse, Maryland State Archivist and Commissioner of Land Patents, discusses the federal courts in Baltimore during the Civil War. Topics range from Lincoln's pardon of Benjamin Brown to the case of John Merryman. Refreshments. Sponsored by the American Library Association.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
10/13/12
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/13/12
10:15 AM
Central Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/13/12
11:00 AM
Savage Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/13/12
11:00 AM
Miller Branch
Block Party: Fun with LEGO® Blocks
Create a masterpiece with our LEGO® blocks and your imagination. Ages 5 & up; 90 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/13/12
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/13/12
11:30 AM
Central Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/13/12
2:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
Art in a Box
Create a miniature 3-D world. Bring a shoe box and your imagination! Ages 5 & up; 60 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
10/13/12
2:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Challengers
A bookclub for fourth and fifth graders who like a challenge. Ages 9-11; 60 min.

Sep 15 - Orientation
Oct 13 - A Wrinkle In Time by Madeleine L'Engle
Nov 17 - The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
10/13/12
2:00 PM
Miller Branch
Block Party: Fun with LEGO® Blocks
Create a masterpiece with our LEGO® blocks and your imagination. Ages 5 & up; 90 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/13/12
2:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Math Circle
Are you good at math? Do you love numbers? Join the HCLS Math Circle to learn about patterns and intricacies in the world of mathematics. Use logic and problem solving skills to solve brain teasing problems. Ages 11-14.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7700.
10/14/12
3:30 PM
Elkridge Branch
It Came From Dry Ice
Have fun experimenting with the creepy sublimation of frozen CO2. Ages 11-17.

A Teen Read Week event.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5088.
10/15/12
10:00 AM
Central Branch
English Conversation Class
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and understanding in a small group. Mondays; 10 am - 12 pm, Central Meeting Room.

No registration required.
10/15/12
10:00 AM
East Columbia Branch
Morning Books with Coffee
Book club, 3rd Mondays; 10 - 11 am.

Sep 17 - Women, Food and God by Geneen Roth
Oct 15 - The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
Nov 19 - Little Bee by Chris Cleave

No registration required.
10/15/12
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
Toddler Tunes and Tales
Hear the story and sing the song. Ages 1-2 with adult; 30 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
10/15/12
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/15/12
10:15 AM
Central Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/15/12
11:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
Toddler Tunes and Tales
Hear the story and sing the song. Ages 1-2 with adult; 30 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
10/15/12
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/15/12
11:30 AM
Savage Branch
Just For Me
For children ages 3-5 who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. 30 min.

No registration required.
10/15/12
11:30 AM
Central Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/15/12
12:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Box Lunch
Book club, 12 - 1 pm.

Sep 10 - Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua
Oct 15 - Room by Emma Donoghue
Nov 19 - Drawing in the Dust by Zoë Klein

No registration required.
10/15/12
1:30 PM
East Columbia Branch
Picture Book Parade
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/15/12
2:00 PM
Miller Branch
Just for Me
For children ages 3-5 who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. 30 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/15/12
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
Hi Tech
Hang out, mess around, and geek out by experiencing the latest technology and software hands-on in the HiTech STEM digital media lab at Savage Branch. Explore digital music and video, digital media, and mobile app design as you collaborate with fellow students who are studying abroad in Spain, France, and Ghana. Ages 11 - 18. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech for a calendar with details of events.

Funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation.
10/15/12
3:30 PM
Glenwood Branch
Blood Pressure Screening
Free, walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered by Howard County General Hospital. 1st & 3rd Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm.

No registration required.
10/15/12
4:00 PM
Savage Branch
Hi Tech Digital Music Creation Class
Learn to use the tools in the HiTech lab to make digital music. Ages 11-18. Musicians encouraged!

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5980.
10/15/12
4:30 PM
Glenwood Branch
Paragraph Pals
A book club for children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. Ages 6-8; 45 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
10/15/12
6:30 PM
Central Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Game Night
Meet and compete with friends. Refreshments. Ages 11-17.

No registration required.
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Pajama Time
Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
Hands-Only CPR
Brad Tanner, from Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, teaches the basics of adult CPR and the warning signs for sudden cardiac arrest. He also discusses the functions of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Participants are required to practice the Hands-Only CPR method on the provided mannequins as they are assisted by the instructor.

This course is intended for all ages and recommended for individuals who wish to learn the basics of CPR.

Note: Hands-Only CPR is a basic course and is designed to be performed without a CPR card. As a result, a CPR card is not issued upon course completion.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
First Look Committee
Be among the first to read exciting new books before they are published! Discuss and recommend favorites to HCLS. Service learning hours available. Ages 11-17.

No registration required.
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
Whatever Floats Your Boat
Make an elegant bookmark and hear about the best new books over root beer floats! Ages 11-17. A Teen Read Week event.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5088.
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Battle of the Books - Information Meeting
Battle of the Books is an academic competition for fifth grade students. Teams of five contestants answer questions about 16 books they have read from a preselected list. The fourth annual Battle takes place April 19, 2013. Online registration begins October 22 and closes November 2. Details at hclibrary.org/battleofthebooks.

Oct 15: Information meeting for the general public.
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
Writer's Group
Share your original writing with other aspiring authors for mutual support and feedback. 7 - 9 pm.

No registration required.
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
Asian American Literature
Book club, 3rd Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm.

Sep 17 - The Year I Smelled Like Milk: Stories from Beijing and Beyond by Michael W. Hobson
Oct 15 - Dreams of Joy by Lisa See
Nov 19 - Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri

No registration required.
10/16/12
10:00 AM
Central Branch
English Language Learners
Learn to read, write, and speak English for everyday life. Tuesdays; 10 am - 12 pm, Central Meeting Room.

No registration required.
10/16/12
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
Fall into Science
A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature. Multi-week series. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Tickets required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/16/12
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/16/12
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
3, 2, Fun!
Stories, activities, fingerplays, and songs. Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/16/12
10:15 AM
Central Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/16/12
10:15 AM
Miller Branch
Let's Learn About...
Children learn about their world through books, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/16/12
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/16/12
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
Just For Me
For children ages 3-5 who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. 30 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
10/16/12
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/16/12
11:30 AM
East Columbia Branch
Fall into Science
A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Tickets required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/16/12
11:30 AM
Central Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/16/12
11:30 AM
Miller Branch
Let's Learn About...
Children learn about their world through books, songs, and activities. Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/16/12
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
Hi Tech
Hang out, mess around, and geek out by experiencing the latest technology and software hands-on in the HiTech STEM digital media lab at Savage Branch. Explore digital music and video, digital media, and mobile app design as you collaborate with fellow students who are studying abroad in Spain, France, and Ghana. Ages 11 - 18. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech for a calendar with details of events.

Funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation.
10/16/12
4:30 PM
Glenwood Branch
Fall into Science
A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature. Multi-week series. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
10/16/12
5:30 PM
Choose Civility Youth Art Show and Reception
What would you like people to do (or not do)? Howard County students in grades K-12 are invited to create a picture or take a photo that completes this statement: "Would It Kill You to...?" All 2-D and 3-D media are acceptable. Submit entries October 5-8. Entry forms and details at ChooseCivility.org. Presented in partnership with the Columbia Arts Center.

Exhibit: Oct 11 - 21
Reception: Oct 16 (5:30-7:30 pm)

Location: Columbia Arts Center
6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia
(410.730.0075)
10/16/12
6:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Civil And Family Law Self-help Center
Howard County Library System partners with the Howard County Circuit Court to meet the needs of self-represented litigants in Howard County. Attorneys provide free legal assistance for income-eligible walk-in clients. 6 - 8 pm. Contact Circuit Court Law Librarian Sandy Brewer at 410.313.2135 with questions.

Family Law Assistance Program: Attorneys provide free legal assistance for income-eligible walk-in clients on matters such as divorce, separation, custody, child support, alimony, and name change.

Civil Law Center: Sep 4, Oct 2, Nov 6

Family Law Assistance Program: Sep 11 & 18, Oct 16 & 23, Nov 13 & 20

No registration required.
10/16/12
6:30 PM
Miller Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/16/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
It Came From the Library
Create funky art projects with old bookends, discarded books, and other library materials. Ages 11-17. A Teen Read Week event.

No registration required.
10/16/12
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.
10/16/12
7:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
How the Media Fuels Childhood Obesity and What to do About It
Dr. Dan Levy, pediatrician and Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, discusses the impact of the media on food and drink choices made by children, how these messages contribute to the obesity epidemic among today's youth, and what parents can do about it.

This class “immunizes” parents and their children against some of the messages sent out by the media and teaches parents how to “inoculate” their kids, helping them face these varied messages and putting a positive spin on choosing the foods and drinks their families consume.

Presented in partnership with The Horizon Foundation and the Maryland Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.



*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7700.
10/16/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
Book-N-Chat
Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by discussion and related activities. Ages 6-8; 45 min. Register for each session separately.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7880.
10/16/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
The Underpinnings of Civil War Era: Women's Fashion
Learn what women wore during the 1860s and how they maintained a fashionable look despite hardships and wartime privations. Discover resources for creating a wardrobe to participate in local Civil War anniversary events.

Part of the Lincoln Exhibit: The Constitution and the Civil War series.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
10/16/12
7:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Maximize Your History Day Research
Assigned a National History Day project? Our research experts have tips and tools for you. Meet history day judges and learn strategies to locate sources. Ages 11-17, with parents.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7700.
10/16/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Keep It Civil: Straight Talk Teen-to-Teen
Join us for a facilitated panel discussion exploring civility in daily life for teens. Adult panelists and student members of Howard County Voices for Change will explore the issues of stress, wellness, bullying and friendships, presenting practical information that will help you to make positive changes in your life. For teens and parents. Sponsored by Howard County Voices for Change

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/17/12
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
Storybook Friends
A story and craft to enjoy with your child. Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Oct 3 - Olivia
Oct 10 - Where the Wild Things Are
Oct 17 - Earl the Squirrel
Oct 24 - Good Night Moon

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/17/12
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Just for Me
For children ages 3-5 who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. 30 min.

No registration required.
10/17/12
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/17/12
10:15 AM
Miller Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/17/12
10:15 AM
Central Branch
What's In My Art Box
A class that sparks creativity through four elements of art, as inspired by children's literature. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. Four week series.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/17/12
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
Fall Into Science
A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature. Multi-week series. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
10/17/12
11:00 AM
Savage Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/17/12
11:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
Storybook Friends
A story and craft to enjoy with your child. Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Oct 3 - Olivia
Oct 10 - Where the Wild Things Are
Oct 17 - Earl the Squirrel
Oct 24 - Good Night Moon

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/17/12
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Just for Me
For children ages 3-5 who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. 30 min.

No registration required.
10/17/12
11:30 AM
Miller Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
10/17/12
11:30 AM
Central Branch
What's In My Art Box
A class that sparks creativity through four elements of art, as inspired by children's literature. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. Four week series.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/17/12
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
Hi Tech
Hang out, mess around, and geek out by experiencing the latest technology and software hands-on in the HiTech STEM digital media lab at Savage Branch. Explore digital music and video, digital media, and mobile app design as you collaborate with fellow students who are studying abroad in Spain, France, and Ghana. Ages 11 - 18. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech for a calendar with details of events.

Funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation.
10/17/12
4:00 PM
Savage Branch
Hi Tech Video Creation Class
Learn to use the tools in the HiTech lab to create digital video. Ages 11-18.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5980.
10/17/12
4:30 PM
Glenwood Branch
Game Night
Meet and compete with friends. Refreshments. Ages 11-17.

No registration required.
10/17/12
6:00 PM
Central Branch
Training for Volunteer Tutors
Are you interested in helping other adults to learn to read? Learn how to become a tutor for HCLS Project Literacy.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
10/17/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
Lincoln's Nominating Conventions: Tricks, Trades, and Trying Times
Stan M. Haynes, author of The First American Political Conventions: Transforming Presidential Nominations, 1832-1872, discusses Lincoln's unexpected nomination at the 1860 Republican convention in Chicago, and his renomination in Baltimore in 1864. The tactics used by Lincoln's team were shrewd and effective, but some were of questionable propriety.

Books available for purchase and signing. Cosponsored by Howard County Historical Society.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
10/17/12
7:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
Pajama Time
Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/17/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
License to Thrive:
Title IX At 35
From classroom to boardroom to courtroom to green room to locker room, Title IX has benefited millions of girls. This engaging film examines how Title IX has opened doors for girls and women. Discussion follows. Cosponsored by the Women's Giving Circle.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/17/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Bas Bleu
Book club, 3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm.

Sep 19 - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
Oct 17 - Red Ruby Heart in a Cold Blue Sea by Morgan Callan Rogers
Nov 21 - Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith

No registration required.
10/17/12
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
Pizza, Pop & Poe
Watch the classic film Tales of Terror, three stories adapted from the works of Edgar Allen Poe, while enjoying pizza and beverages. Ages 11-17. A Teen Read Week event.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5980.
10/17/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
An Evening of (slightly) Scary Storytelling
Listen to spooky tales. Families (ages 5 & up); 30 min.

No registration required.
10/17/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Science Club
Harness the wind, build machines, and have fun with physics. Ages 11-17. Register for each date separately.

Sep 19 - Wind power
Oct 17 - Simple machines
Nov 14 - Newton's laws

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/17/12
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
Nonfiction
Book club, 3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm.

Sep 19 - Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff
Oct 17 - Fifth Avenue, 5 AM: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman by Sam Wasson
Nov 21 - The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind by William Kamkwamba

No registration required.
10/17/12
7:45 PM
Miller Branch
English Conversation Class
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and understanding in a small group. Wednesdays; 7:45 - 8:45 pm.

No registration required.
 

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