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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 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 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 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.
10/19/12 8:30 AM Savage Branch	Create (or Edit) an iBook Collaborate with your friends to create a Choose Civility iBook! A community-wide initiative, Choose Civility aims to enhance respect, empathy, consideration, and tolerance in Howard County. Write a brief summary, poem, or letter (less than one page) on one of the following: • importance of being respectful, • ways to stop bullying, • kind or thoughtful message for those going through a tough time, or • how to make the world a better place. Please bring your document on a thumb drive. Want to include a picture and photo? Bring original pictures or photos that best depict your written document, or create an image during the iBook session. HiTech is funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation. Ages 11-18. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech_events *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5980.
10/19/12 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.
10/19/12 10:15 AM Savage Branch	Picture Book Parade Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. No registration required.
10/19/12 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.
10/19/12 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.
10/19/12 10:30 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. Ho. Co. schools closed. *Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/19/12 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.
10/19/12 11:00 AM East Columbia Branch	Chemistry in the Library Nanotechnology - The Smallest Big Idea In Science Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society for hands-on experiments and explore chemistry as it relates to nanotechnology - the smallest big idea in science. Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Ho. Co. schools closed. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
10/19/12 11:00 AM Savage Branch	Film and edit your own video or record your own music Create a video on your favorite topic--or pick one from the HiTech project list! Ages 11-18. HiTech is funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech_events *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5980.
10/19/12 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.
10/19/12 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.
10/19/12 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.
10/19/12 1:00 PM Miller Branch	Chemistry in the Library Nanotechnology - The Smallest Big Idea In Science Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society for hands-on experiments and explore chemistry as it relates to nanotechnology - the smallest big idea in science. Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Ho. Co. schools closed. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/19/12 1:00 PM Savage Branch	Hi Tech EXPLORE! Discover new technologies. Make new friends. 1-4 pm. Ages 11-18. HiTech is funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation. No registration required.
10/19/12 2:00 PM Elkridge Branch	LEGO® Blocks & Literature Demonstrate your flair at creating LEGO® masterpieces - themed or free form. Ages 8-13, parents welcome; 60 min. Ho. Co. schools closed. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
10/19/12 2:00 PM 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. Ho. Co. schools closed *Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/19/12 2:00 PM Miller Branch	Fall Into Crafts Drop in and make fun crafts. All ages; allow 30 min, 2-4 pm. Ho. Co. schools closed. No registration required.
10/19/12 2:00 PM Glenwood Branch	Discovering Great Artists Learn about the life and work of Post-Impressionist artist Henri Matisse and his collages. 45 min. Ages 6-11. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
10/19/12 2:00 PM Savage Branch	Hang out, mess around, geek out Hang out and play video games. Mess around with digital music equipment. Geek out with the latest computer tools. Ages 11 - 18. HiTech is funded in part by a grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech_events.
10/19/12 3:00 PM Miller Branch	Pumpkin Decorating Decorate a pumpkin as we celebrate Fall in the Enchanted Garden. Ages 11-17. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/19/12 3:00 PM Glenwood Branch	Teens' Top Ten Watch the webcast announcing this year's Teen's Top Ten winners and play book-themed Jeopardy. Dress as your favorite book character for a lookalike contest! Refreshments. Ages 11-17. A Teen Read Week event. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5577.
10/19/12 3:00 PM Miller Branch	Chemistry in the Library Nanotechnology - The Smallest Big Idea In Science Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society for hands-on experiments and explore chemistry as it relates to nanotechnology - the smallest big idea in science. Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Ho. Co. schools closed. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/19/12 4:00 PM Elkridge Branch	LEGO® Blocks & Literature Demonstrate your flair at creating LEGO® masterpieces - themed or free form. Ages 8-13, parents welcome; 60 min. Ho. Co. schools closed. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
10/20/12 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.
10/20/12 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.
10/20/12 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.
10/20/12 11:00 AM Miller Branch	Pizza Garden: Pizza Nutrition Celebrate National Pizza Month. Learn about the nutritional value of pizza while discussing food preferences and choices. Then design a pizza, and make a plan to convince food fans that your pizza is tasty and nutritious. Ages 9-12; 60 min. Registration and signed release form required. Click here to download release form. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/20/12 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.
10/20/12 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.
10/20/12 1:30 PM Miller Branch	Textures and Scents of Plants Master Gardener Anne Roy discusses plants that smell good; feel fuzzy, soft, or scratchy; and look pretty or interesting. Visit the garden to experience many of the plants. Ages 5-8; 30 - 60 min. Registration and signed release form required. Click here to download release form. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/20/12 2:00 PM East Columbia Branch	Can Do! Be creative and recycle a can into something fun. Bring a canned food donation for the Howard County Food Bank. Ages 5 & up (adults welcome); 60 min. Ticket required. *Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/20/12 2:00 PM Savage Branch	Apple Season Fall is apple season! Celebrate this favorite fruit with a story about Johnny Appleseed, activities, and a tasty treat! Ages 4-8; 45 min. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5978.
10/20/12 3:00 PM Glenwood Branch	Sloppy Saturdays Seasonally themed crafts for ages 5-10; 20 min. Register for each date separately. Sep 15 - Paper bag piñata Oct 20 - Halloween Nov 17 - Thanksgiving *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
10/20/12 3:00 PM Miller Branch	Herbal Apothecary Join Master Gardener Anne Roy for a brief look at plants and their uses for medicines, perfumes, cooking, and flavorings. Visit the garden to experience many of the plants. Ages 9-12; 30 - 60 min. Registration and signed release form required. Click here to download release form. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 4:30 PM Glenwood Branch	Science Club Harness the wind, build machines, and have fun with physics. Ages 11-17. Sep 24 - Wind power Oct 22 - Simple machines Nov 26 - Newton's laws *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5577.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 6:30 PM Elkridge Branch	Wii-Active Try out video games that make you move, featuring DDR, Wii, and XBOX Kinect. Ages 11-17. No registration required.
10/22/12 7:00 PM Miller Branch	Angry Peeps Multiple teams! Multiple PEEPS! One goal! Destroy the other team's Peep fortress before they destroy yours. All materials provided. Ages 9-13. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/22/12 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.
10/22/12 7:00 PM Central Branch	A Night Under the Stars Share the wonder of the night skies. Telescopes and expertise provided by Howard County Astronomical League. Ages 5 & up; allow 30 min. Rain date: Oct 23. No registration required.
10/22/12 7:00 PM Central Branch	Dessert and Discussion: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind Meet and discuss this year's Howard County Book Connection selection. In his book, Kamkwamba tells the story of how he achieved his dream of bringing electricity, light, and the promise of a better life to his family and his Malawi village. Dessert provided. Ages 11-17. *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 10:15 AM Savage Branch	3, 2, Fun! Stories, activities, fingerplays, and songs. Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. No registration required.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 10:15 AM Miller 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.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 11:30 AM Miller 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.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 5:00 PM Miller Branch	A+ Partners in Education Celebration Join us for the 10th anniversary celebration of A+ Partners in Education, a comprehensive partnership between and among HCLS, HCPSS, and HCC. Reception begins at 5, with remarks at 6 pm. A+ Partnership Signature Event.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 6:45 PM Glenwood Branch	Knit 'n Chat Teen Knitting Group Beginners and experts welcome! Spend time with other teen knitters and learn to make cool items. Supplies provided. Ages 11-17. No registration required.
10/23/12 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.
10/23/12 7:00 PM Miller Branch	Chapter Chats Hang out and chat up some cool books. Ages 8-10; 45 min. Refreshments. Oct 23 - The Old Willis Place: a ghost story by Mary Downing Hahn *Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.

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