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Date Event Description
02/14/13
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.
02/14/13
10:00 AM
Miller Branch
Pins and Needles
Bring the projects you'd love to finish! All stitchers welcome.

No registration required.
02/14/13
10:15 AM
Central Branch
Be Mine: A Valentine's Day Special
Enjoy stories and make a craft for Valentine's Day. Ages 2-5; 30 min. Tickets required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
02/14/13
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.
02/14/13
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Play Partners - Mother Goose Time
Books, rhymes, songs, and storytelling are used to develop early literacy skills in a fun and enjoyable class. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Four-week series.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
02/14/13
10:15 AM
Miller Branch
The World Around Me
A class exploring simple social studies concepts inspired by children's literature. Multi-week series. Ages 3-5; 45 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
02/14/13
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
Picture Book Parade
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

No registration required.
02/14/13
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.
02/14/13
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Play Partners - Mother Goose Time
Books, rhymes, songs, and storytelling are used to develop early literacy skills in a fun and enjoyable class. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Four-week series.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
02/14/13
11:30 AM
Central Branch
Be Mine: A Valentine's Day Special
Enjoy stories and make a craft for Valentine's Day. Ages 2-5; 30 min. Tickets required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
02/14/13
11:30 AM
Miller Branch
The World Around Me
A class exploring simple social studies concepts inspired by children's literature. Multi-week series. Ages 3-5; 45 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
02/14/13
2:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Discovering Great Artists: Dave the Potter
Learn about the life and methods of history's greatest artists, then use their techniques to create a piece of art. Ages 7-10; 60 min.

Dave the Potter - a poet, potter, and former slave known for his artistry. Make a clay pot.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
02/14/13
2:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
Show You Care!
Celebrate Valentine's Day with stories about friendship and caring. Make a Valentine for someone you care about! Ages 4 & up; 45 min. (Ho. Co. schools close early.) A seasonal special.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
02/14/13
3:00 PM
Central Branch
Winter Book Bingo
Play Bingo featuring winter-themed game boards, and maybe win a book! Ages 5 & up; 45 min. Tickets required. A seasonal special.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
02/14/13
3:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
We Heart LEGO® Blocks!
Celebrate Valentine's Day by building a LEGO® creation with mostly red and white bricks. Ages 6-10; 30 min. A seasonal special.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
02/14/13
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.
02/14/13
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.
02/14/13
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 celebrate Black History Month and St. Valentine's Day with a double feature on Thursday, February 14. The groundbreaking 1964 African American romance Nothing But A Man will screen at 6pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. Next, at 7:30pm Robot & Frank examines a relationship between a retiree and his helper robot. Free popcorn, candy 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.
02/14/13
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.
02/14/13
7:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
We Heart LEGO® Blocks!
Celebrate Valentine's Day by building a LEGO® creation with mostly red and white bricks. Ages 6-10; 30 min. A seasonal special.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
02/14/13
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.
02/14/13
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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