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Date Event Description
10/24/12
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.
10/24/12
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.
10/24/12
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.
10/24/12
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.
10/24/12
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.
10/24/12
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.
10/24/12
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.
10/24/12
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.
10/24/12
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.
10/24/12
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.
10/24/12
6:30 PM
Central Branch
Classics Club, Jr
Discussions and activities about classic novels for ages 7-9; 30 min. Register for each session separately.

October selection is Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl. Copies will be available for checkout at the Central Branch Children's Desk after September 26.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7880.
10/24/12
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.
10/24/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Amy Stewart
Award-winning author Amy Stewart takes a dark yet comical look at the natural world. Discover plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend, along with insects that infest, infect, and wreak havoc. Based on her bestsellers Wicked Plants and Wicked Bugs, Stewart presents a mixture of history, science, murder, and intrigue that begins--but doesn't end--in your own backyard. A Meet the Author event.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/24/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Bats: Halloween & Beyond!
Halloween is for scary creatures and monsters. Are bats among them? Master Gardener Alex Dunbar talks about the ten species of bats that live in Maryland - learn about our favorite flying mammals. Enjoy a bit of Halloween fun, too. Ages 7 & up; 60 min.

No registration required.
10/24/12
7:15 PM
Central Branch
Classics Club
Discussions and activities about classic novels for ages 9 & up; 45 min. Register for each session separately.

October selection is Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. Copies will be available for checkout at the Central Branch Children's Desk after September 26.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7880.
10/24/12
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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