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Date Event Description
12/07/12
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.
12/07/12
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.
12/07/12
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.
12/07/12
10:30 AM
Elkridge Branch
Super Sports
Are you interested in learning about sports? Join i9 Sports staff for stories, activities, and crafts relating to popular team sports. Ages 3-5; 30 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
12/07/12
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.
12/07/12
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.
12/07/12
2:00 PM
Savage Branch
Holiday Friends: Frosty
Bring your camera! Enjoy stories, activities, and pose for a picture. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
12/07/12
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
Manga Madness!
Do you love all things manga? Would you like to watch a movie, learn to draw some manga, or create a book? Do you have a favorite book or series to share with the group? If you answered yes, join the club! Ages 11-17.

No registration required.
12/07/12
4:00 PM
Central Branch
Winter Holiday Crafting Fun
From gift bags to ornaments, get ready for the holidays. Ages 6 & up; 45 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/07/12
5:00 PM
Elkridge 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.
12/08/12
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.
12/08/12
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.
12/08/12
11:00 AM
East Columbia Branch
Gingerbread Houses
Build it! Decorate it! Eat it! Ages 4 & up with adult; 45 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
12/08/12
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.
12/08/12
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.
12/08/12
2:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Gingerbread Houses
Build it! Decorate it! Eat it! Ages 4 & up with adult; 45 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
12/08/12
2:00 PM
Savage Branch
Merry Marbling!
Create fun, festive gift bags and gift wrap through marbling. Wear clothes that can get messy. All ages (children under age 6 must be accompanied by an adult); 45 min.

No registration required.
12/08/12
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.
12/08/12
3:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
Sloppy Saturdays
Seasonally themed crafts for ages 5-10; 20 min. Register for each date separately.

Dec 8:  Holiday
Jan 12:  Snowflakes
Feb 9:  Valentines

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
12/08/12
3:30 PM
Glenwood Branch
Game Day
Play board games and meet new friends. Refreshments. Ages 11-17.

No registration required.
12/10/12
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.

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

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
12/10/12
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.
12/10/12
11:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
12/10/12
11:30 AM
Savage Branch
Marvelous Toys
Enjoy stories, activities, and become a toy tester, too. Ages 2-5; 30 min.

No registration required.
12/10/12
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.
12/10/12
12:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Box Lunch
Book discussion, 2nd Mondays; 12 - 1 pm.

Dec 10 - In the Woods by Tana French
Jan 14 - Page From a Tennessee Journal by Francine Thomas Howard
Feb 11 - The Man Who Ate the 747 by Ben Sherwood

No registration required.
12/10/12
12:30 PM
Savage Branch
Blood Pressure Screening
Free, walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered by Howard County General Hospital. 2nd Mondays, 12:30 - 3 pm.

No registration required.
12/10/12
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.
12/10/12
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
HiTech
Hang out, mess around and geek out with us in the HiTech Teen Lab at the Savage Branch. Get hands-on with the latest technology and software. Explore digital music and video, digital media, and mobile app design. Collaborate with peers who are on international exchange in Spain, France and Ghana. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech for a calendar with details of HiTech events. Ages 11-18.

Funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation.

No registration required.
12/10/12
4:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
Write Club
First Rule of Write Club: Talk about it! Do you need feedback or fresh ideas? Do you like to write and want inspiration? Meet with other teens who have an interest in writing. Join us for prompts or creative discussion. 2nd Mondays; Ages 11-17.

A Write! Now event.

On January 14, local teen author Tiffani Martin visits Write Club for an inside look at the world of writing and publication. Martin is the author of The Forgotten World: Jade.

No registration required.
12/10/12
4:30 PM
Miller Branch
Winter Book Bingo
Play Bingo featuring winter-themed game boards, and maybe win a book! Ages 5 & up; 45 min. Tickets required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/10/12
6:30 PM
Central Branch
Family Movies
Films the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn and drinks. All ages. Sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library.

Dec 10 - White Christmas (NR)

No registration required.
12/10/12
6:30 PM
Savage Branch
Writer's Group
Share your original writing with other aspiring authors for mutual support and feedback.

No registration required.
12/10/12
6:30 PM
Elkridge Branch
Game Night
Meet and compete with friends. Refreshments. Ages 11-17.

No registration required.
12/10/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Old Men In Blue and Grey: Maryland's Civil War Veterans
Dan Toomey discusses Union and Confederate veterans' organizations in the state and the last joint reunion held in Gettysburg in 1938.

Cosponsored by the Howard County Historical Society.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
12/10/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Winter Book Bingo
Play Bingo featuring winter-themed game boards, and maybe win a book! Ages 5 & up; 45 min. Tickets required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/10/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Game Night
Meet and compete with friends. Refreshments. Ages 11-17.

No registration required.
12/10/12
7:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
Literary Explorers Club
Book discussion, 2nd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm.

Dec 10 - Swim Back to Me by Ann Packer
Jan 14 - Burma Chronicles by Guy Delisle
Feb 11 - The Paris Wife by Paula McLain

No registration required.
12/11/12
10:00 AM
Central Branch
English Language Learners *** CANCELLED ***
Learn to read, write, and speak English for everyday life. Tuesdays, 10 am - 12 pm.

*** This class has been cancelled for December. ***
12/11/12
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
3, 2, Fun!
Stories, activities, fingerplays, and songs. Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/11/12
10:15 AM
Miller Branch
Illustrators on Parade
Discover the creativity of children's illustrators through stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Tickets required.

Dec 4:  Jan Brett
Dec 11:  Rosemary Wells
Dec 18:  Mo Willems

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/11/12
10:15 AM
Central Branch
Play With Me
Build language, social, creative, and problem-solving skills through structured and free play. 30 min. Tickets required. Ages 8 - 24 months, with adult.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/11/12
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.
12/11/12
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
Mini Milestones
Prepare your toddler as you learn about some mini-milestones. Ages 18-36 months with adult; 30 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
12/11/12
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.
12/11/12
11:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
3, 2, Fun!
Stories, activities, fingerplays, and songs. Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/11/12
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.
12/11/12
11:30 AM
Miller Branch
Illustrators on Parade
Discover the creativity of children's illustrators through stories and activities. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Tickets required.

Dec 4:  Jan Brett
Dec 11:  Rosemary Wells
Dec 18:  Mo Willems

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/11/12
11:30 AM
Central Branch
Play With Me
Build language, social, creative, and problem-solving skills through structured and free play. 30 min. Tickets required. Ages 8 - 24 months, with adult.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/11/12
12:30 PM
Elkridge Branch
Elks Excellent Reads
Book discussion, 2nd Tuesdays; 12:30 - 1:30 pm.

Dec 11 - Faith by Jennifer Haigh
Jan 8 - Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann
Feb 12 - Warriors Don't Cry by Melba Beals

No registration required.
12/11/12
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
HiTech
Hang out, mess around and geek out with us in the HiTech Teen Lab at the Savage Branch. Get hands-on with the latest technology and software. Explore digital music and video, digital media, and mobile app design. Collaborate with peers who are on international exchange in Spain, France and Ghana. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech for a calendar with details of HiTech events. Ages 11-18.

Funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation.

No registration required.
12/11/12
4:30 PM
East Columbia 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.
12/11/12
4:30 PM
Glenwood 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.
12/11/12
4:30 PM
Miller Branch
Art in the 3rd Dimension
Explore the shapes, textures, and materials of 3D art, then make a paper shape sculpture. Ages 6-9; 60 min. Tickets required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/11/12
5:00 PM
Central Branch
Lisa Ferguson: Hammered Dulcimer
Take a break from the seasonal busy-ness as Lisa Ferguson plays traditional, Celtic, and classical melodies on the hammered dulcimer, an ancient precursor to the piano that produces unique and elegant tones. Part of the "live on stage" series.

No registration required.
12/11/12
5:30 PM
Glenwood Branch
Movie Night
Prepare for the release of The Hobbit by watching The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. Families welcome. Refreshments.

No registration required.
12/11/12
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. 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:
Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5

Family Law Assistance Program:
Dec 11 & 18, Jan 15 & 22, Feb 12 & 26

No registration required.
12/11/12
6:45 PM
Elkridge 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.
12/11/12
7:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
Let's Knit Together
Beginners and experts alike, knit and crochet.

No registration required.
12/11/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Just Jewelry
Design and create a beautiful piece of jewelry. Ages 11-17.

No registration required.
12/11/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Art in the 3rd Dimension
Explore the shapes, textures, and materials of 3D art, then make a paper shape sculpture. Ages 6-9; 60 min. Tickets required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/11/12
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
Holiday Friends: Santa
Bring your camera! Enjoy stories, activities, and pose for a picture. All ages; 30 min.

A seasonal special.

No registration required.
12/11/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
Pageturners
Discussions and activities about selected titles. Theme: Historical Fiction. Ages 9-11; 45 min. Refreshments. Register for each session separately.

Dec 11 - The Golden Hour by Maiya Williams
Jan 8 - By the Great Horn Spoon! by Sid Fleischman
Feb 12 - One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7880.
12/11/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
Eclectic Evenings
Book discussion, 2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm.

Dec 11 - My Stroke of Insight by Jill Bolte Taylor
Jan 8 - The Warmth of Other Suns by Isabel Wilkerson
Feb 12 - The Other Wes Moore by Wes Moore

No registration required.
12/11/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Dudes on Books
A gentlemanly discussion of literature. Women welcome, too. 2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8 pm.

Dec 11 - Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut
Jan 8 - Master and Commander by Patrick O'Brian
Feb 12 - Arguably by Christopher Hitchens

No registration required.
12/12/12
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
Cuddle Up
Stories to keep you warm. Ages 3-5; 45 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/12/12
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Join Suzy Snowflake for fun winter stories and music activities. Create a snowflake craft! Ages 2-5; 30 min.

A seasonal special.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
12/12/12
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.
12/12/12
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
Holiday Friends: Santa
Bring your camera! Enjoy stories, activities, and pose for a picture. All ages; 30 min.

A seasonal special.

No registration required.
12/12/12
10:15 AM
Central Branch
Play With Me
Build language, social, creative, and problem-solving skills through structured and free play. 30 min. Tickets required. Ages 18 - 36 months, with adult.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/12/12
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.
12/12/12
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
3, 2, Fun!
Stories, activities, fingerplays, and songs. Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/12/12
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Join Suzy Snowflake for fun winter stories and music activities. Create a snowflake craft! Ages 2-5; 30 min.

A seasonal special.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
12/12/12
11:30 AM
East Columbia Branch
Cuddle Up
Stories to keep you warm. Ages 3-5; 45 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/12/12
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.
12/12/12
11:30 AM
Central Branch
Play With Me
Build language, social, creative, and problem-solving skills through structured and free play. 30 min. Tickets required. Ages 18 - 36 months, with adult.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/12/12
1:00 PM
Central Branch
Black-Eyed Susan Book Club
Ideal for homeschool families. Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland's children's choice award, in preparation for spring voting. Ages 5-8; 30 - 45 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7880.
12/12/12
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
HiTech
Hang out, mess around and geek out with us in the HiTech Teen Lab at the Savage Branch. Get hands-on with the latest technology and software. Explore digital music and video, digital media, and mobile app design. Collaborate with peers who are on international exchange in Spain, France and Ghana. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech for a calendar with details of HiTech events. Ages 11-18.

Funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation.

No registration required.
12/12/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
Make a Craft and Sell it Online
Create an original craft, then learn about online sites for selling handmade goods. Materials provided.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
12/12/12
7:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
Food for Thought Book Discussion
Borrow a cookbook by these famous chefs and authors, prepare a few recipes at home, and discuss your experiences. Refreshments. Sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library.

Dec 12 - Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa)
Jan 23 - Giada de Laurentiis
Feb 27 - Emeril Lagasse

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5577.
12/12/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Nook Training
Bring your Nook to learn how to browse, check out, and download e-books from HCLS.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
12/12/12
7:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Library Entrepreneur
Use business savvy and marketing principles to choose library books and display locations to "sell" as many books as possible. Learn the principles of visual merchandising and design. Attend all three sessions: Dec 5, 12 & 19. Ages 11-17.

Teen Entrepreneurship Series:
This series provides participants with a foundation of business principles and a safe environment in which to implement them. Local entrepreneurs and educators attend during each series to add valuable insight.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7700.
12/12/12
7:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Mother - Daughter Bookclub
Mothers and daughters read and discuss books together. Ages 7-9; 60 min.

Dec 12 - On Christmas Eve by Ann M. Martin
Jan 9 - Marty McGuire by Kate Messner
Feb 6 - Ellie Ever by Nancy Ruth Patterson

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
12/12/12
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
Mystery
Book discussion, 2nd Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm.

Dec 12 - Buried Prey by John Sandford
Jan 9 - The Most Dangerous Thing by Laura Lippman
Feb 13 - The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz

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

No registration required.
12/13/12
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.

No registration required.
12/13/12
10:00 AM
Miller Branch
Pins and Needles
Bring the projects you'd love to finish! All stitchers welcome.

No registration required.
12/13/12
10:15 AM
Miller Branch
Time for Us
Stories, songs, and activities. Ages 18 - 36 months with adult; 30 min.

No registration required.
12/13/12
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
Marvelous Toys
Enjoy stories, activities, and become a toy tester, too. Ages 2-5; 30 min.

No registration required.
12/13/12
10:15 AM
Central Branch
Play With Me
Build language, social, creative, and problem-solving skills through structured and free play. 30 min. Tickets required. Ages 3 years & up, with adult.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/13/12
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.
12/13/12
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.
12/13/12
11:30 AM
Miller Branch
Time for Us
Stories, songs, and activities. Ages 18 - 36 months with adult; 30 min.

No registration required.
12/13/12
11:30 AM
Central Branch
Play With Me
Build language, social, creative, and problem-solving skills through structured and free play. 30 min. Tickets required. Ages 3 years & up, with adult.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/13/12
6:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
Erin & Friends
Listen to holiday chamber music in the cafe on Thursday evenings in December. Part of the "live on stage" series.

A seasonal special.

No registration required.
12/13/12
6:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Engineering Club
Use your creativity and problem-solving skills to design, create, and modify unique structures. Test them to see if they match your expectations. Plan to attend all five sessions. Ages 11-17.

Dec 6   - Roller Coasters
Dec 13 - Rockets
Dec 20 - Bridges
Jan 3   - Launchers
Jan 10 - PVC Towers

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7700.
12/13/12
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.

Dec 13 (6:30 pm) - The Polar Express (G)
Dec 26 (2 pm) - Happy Feet (PG) (Ho. Co. schools closed)
Jan 10 (6:30 pm) - Curious George (G)
Feb 14 (6:30 pm) - Beauty and the Beast (G)

No registration required.
12/13/12
7:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
ELK Starters
Discuss fun, fast-paced stories for young readers, designed to inspire reading. Ages 7-9; 60 min. Refreshments.

Dec 13 - Almost Zero: A Dyamonde Daniel Book by Nikki Grimes
Jan 10 - Only One Year by Andrea Cheng
Feb 14 - The Adventures of Sir Lancelot the Great by Gerald Morris

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
12/13/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
iPad Training
Bring your iPad to learn how to browse, check out, and download e-books from HCLS.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
12/13/12
7:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
New Release Cinema
View a critically acclaimed new release DVD on a large screen. Titles to be announced. Email robert.lockett@hclibrary.org to receive announcements.

New Release Cinema will present the documentary Queen of Versailles 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. This event is sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library.

No registration required.
12/13/12
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.
12/13/12
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.

No registration required.

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