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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 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 11:30 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 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.
10/18/12 10:00 AM Glenwood Branch	Journey Cover to Cover Book club, 3rd Thursdays; 10 - 11:30 am. Sep 20 - A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick Oct 18 - A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny Nov 15 - Last Man in Tower by Aravind Adiga No registration required.
10/18/12 10:15 AM Central Branch	Minnie and Moo and the Haunted Sweater Puppet Show The silly cow duo returns to celebrate the farmer's birthday and search for a missing rooster. Based on the Denys Cazet book. Ages 3 & up; 30 min. Tickets required. *Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/18/12 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.
10/18/12 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.
10/18/12 10:15 AM Miller Branch	Time for Us Stories, songs, and activities. Ages 18 - 36 months with adult; 30 min. No registration required.
10/18/12 10:15 AM Savage Branch	Picture Book Parade Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min No registration required.
10/18/12 10:30 AM Miller Branch	Tea and Tomes Book club, 3rd Thursdays; 10:30 - 11:30 am. Sep 20 - Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford Oct 18 - Bloodroot by Amy Greene Nov 15 - What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty No registration required.
10/18/12 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.
10/18/12 11:30 AM Miller Branch	Time for Us Stories, songs, and activities. Ages 18 - 36 months with adult; 30 min. No registration required.
10/18/12 12:00 PM Central Branch	Noontime Book club, 3rd Thursdays; 12 - 1 pm. Sep 20 - The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by Walter Mosley Oct 18 - Faith by Jennifer Haigh Nov 15 - The March by E.L. Doctorow No registration required.
10/18/12 4:00 PM Savage Branch	Teen Advisory Board Join the Teen Advisory Board at your branch to recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Service learning hours available for some projects. Ages 11-17. No registration required.
10/18/12 6:00 PM Glenwood Branch	Unleash Your Creative Pumpkin Discover a variety of paints and fabrics, as well as folk art and painting techniques, to decorate pumpkins without a mess. Families. Suggested for ages 7 and up. Allow 20-60 minutes. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5577.
10/18/12 6:30 PM Miller Branch	Family Movies Films the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn and drinks. All ages. Sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library. Sep 13 - James and the Giant Peach (PG) Oct 18 - The Adventures of Tintin (PG) Nov 8 - Valiant (G) No registration required.
10/18/12 7:00 PM Elkridge Branch	LEGO® Blocks & Literature Demonstrate your flair at creating LEGO® masterpieces - themed or free form. Ages 8-13, parents welcome; 60 min. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
10/18/12 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.
10/18/12 7:00 PM Miller Branch	Grant Seeking Basics Learn how to seek a grant, identify partners, and find resources. Cosponsored and presented by the Foundation Center. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/18/12 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.
10/18/12 7:00 PM East Columbia Branch	New Release Cinema View a critically acclaimed new DVD on a large screen. Titles to be announced. Email robert.lockett@hclibrary.org to receive announcements. Sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library. Refreshments. New Release Cinema will present Wes Anderson's *Moonrise Kingdom* on October 18 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Free popcorn and soda will be available. Refreshments will not be served after the start of the movie. Admission is free. No registration required.
10/18/12 7:00 PM East Columbia Branch	Belly Dancing Columbia Association Instructor Anita Baxter teaches a beginning level belly dance class. Learn basic techniques such as knee shimmy, snake arms, hip drops, and shoulder shimmies. Registration and signed release form required to attend. Click here to download the release form for a child or teen under 18 years old. Click here to download the release form for adults 18 or older. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7700.
10/18/12 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.

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