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Date Event Description
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
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
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
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
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.



*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7700.
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
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
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
7:30 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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