09/02/10
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
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Picture Book Parade
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/02/10
4:00 PM
Savage Branch
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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 Library instructors on projects you create. Service learning hours available for some projects.
No registration required. |
09/02/10
5:00 PM
Central Library
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English Language Learners - Beginning I
Beginning I: Thursdays, 5 - 7 pm, meeting room.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
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09/02/10
6:30 PM
Elkridge Branch
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Otaku Lounge
Share fan art, enjoy anime games, and enter a drawing for a chance to win prizes. Ages 13-17.
No registration required. |
09/02/10
6:30 PM
Miller Branch
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Family Movie Night
Films the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn and drinks. All ages. Sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library.
Sep 2 - How to Eat Fried Worms (PG) Oct 7 - Charlotte's Web [live action version] (PG) Nov 4 - Bedtime Stories (PG)
No registration required. |
09/02/10
7:00 PM
Central Library
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Meet The Author: Mike Ricksecker
Explore the supernatural history of Maryland with more than 100 ghost stories and an atlas in Ghosts of Maryland by Mike Ricksecker. Books available for purchase and signing.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
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09/02/10
7:00 PM
Central Library
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Pajama Time
Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/02/10
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
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Pajama Time
Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/02/10
7:30 PM
Central Library
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English Conversation Class
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and understanding in a small group. Thursdays; 7:30 - 8:30 pm, Project Literacy Resource Center.
No registration required. |
09/03/10
10:15 AM
Central Library
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities for ages infant-23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/03/10
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
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Picture Book Parade
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/03/10
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
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Fantastic Fridays
Music, science, art, or holidays. A different theme each week! Ages 3-5; 30 minutes.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 30 minutes before program. |
09/03/10
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
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Picture Book Parade
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/03/10
11:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
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Fantastic Fridays
Music, science, art, or holidays. A different theme each week! Ages 3-5; 30 minutes.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 30 minutes before program. |
09/03/10
11:30 AM
Central Library
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities for ages infant-23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/03/10
2:00 PM
Savage Branch
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Drop - In Crafts
Drop in and be creative! All ages. 2 - 3 pm (Ho. Co. schools closed)
No registration required. |
09/03/10
2:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
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Game Day!
No school? Hang out and play board games! Ages 7-10. 2 - 4 pm (Ho. Co. schools closed)
No registration required. |
09/04/10
10:15 AM
Central Library
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All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/04/10
11:00 AM
Central Library
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Central Library Tours
New to Howard County or new to the Library? Visit Central Library for a 40-minute tour that highlights our outstanding collections and services. The tour operates on a first-come, first-served basis, so sign up on tour day at the second floor information desk. Every Saturday, 11 am. Meet at the upstairs desk. |
09/04/10
11:00 AM
Savage Branch
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All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/04/10
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities for ages infant-23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/04/10
11:30 AM
Central Library
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All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/04/10
1:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
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Black Fiction
Book club.
Sep 4 - Tryin' to Sleep in the Bed You Made by Virginia DeBerry and Donna Grant Oct 2 - Dangerous Dilemmas by Evelyn Palfrey Nov 13 - Small Island by Andrea Levy
No registration required. |
09/05/10
All Day
All Howard County Library Branch Events Branch
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/05/10
All Day
Central Library
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/05/10
All Day
East Columbia Branch
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/05/10
All Day
Elkridge Branch
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/05/10
All Day
Glenwood Branch
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/05/10
All Day
Miller Branch
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/05/10
All Day
Savage Branch
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/06/10
All Day
All Howard County Library Branch Events Branch
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/06/10
All Day
Central Library
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/06/10
All Day
East Columbia Branch
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/06/10
All Day
Elkridge Branch
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/06/10
All Day
Glenwood Branch
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/06/10
All Day
Miller Branch
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/06/10
All Day
Savage Branch
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Library Closed
Labor Day |
09/07/10
10:00 AM
Central Library
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English Language Learners - Beginning 2
Beginning II: Tuesdays, 10 am - 12 pm, meeting room.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
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09/07/10
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities for ages infant-23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/07/10
10:15 AM
Central Library
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Baby Sign
Learn basic words in American Sign Language. Ages 6-23 months with adult. 30 minutes. Six-week series.
No registration required. |
09/07/10
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
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3, 2, Fun!
Stories, activities, fingerplays, and songs. Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/07/10
10:30 AM
East Columbia Branch
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Kindermusik
Does your child love to create music? Ms. Megan leads musical fun, plays with scarves, and introduces new instruments! Ages infant-3; 45 minutes.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
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09/07/10
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities for ages infant-23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/07/10
11:30 AM
Central Library
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Baby Sign
Learn basic words in American Sign Language. Ages 6-23 months with adult. 30 minutes. Six-week series.
No registration required. |
09/07/10
12:30 PM
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Stories In Song
Folk duet Magpie explores the storytelling power of folk music.
Location: Howard Community College, Quad 10901 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia (410.772.4896) |
09/07/10
2:00 PM
Savage Branch
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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 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/07/10
6:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
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Civil And Family Law Self-help Center
Howard County Library 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.
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.
Contact Circuit Court Law Librarian Sandy Brewer at 410.313.2135 with questions.
Civil Law Center: Sep 7, Oct 5, Nov 2
Family Law Assistance Program: Sep 14 & 21, Oct 12 & 26, Nov 9 & 16
No registration required. |
09/07/10
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
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Pajama Time
Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/07/10
7:00 PM
Central Library
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Book-n-chat
Build book club skills by reading and discussing picture books together; create a related activity. Ages 6-8; 45 minutes. Register for each class separately.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7880.
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09/08/10
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities for ages infant-23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/08/10
10:15 AM
Glenwood Branch
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Mini Milestones
Prepare your toddler for milestones such as manners, bedtime and more through literature, songs, and activities. Ages 18-36 months with adult; 30 minutes.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
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09/08/10
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
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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 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/08/10
10:15 AM
Miller Branch
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All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/08/10
10:15 AM
Central Library
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Grandparents Day
Celebrate grandparents with stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 30 minutes before program. |
09/08/10
11:00 AM
Savage Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities for ages infant-23 months with adult. 20-30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/08/10
11:15 AM
Glenwood Branch
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Mini Milestones
Prepare your toddler for milestones such as manners, bedtime and more through literature, songs, and activities. Ages 18-36 months with adult; 30 minutes.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
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09/08/10
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
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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 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/08/10
11:15 AM
Miller Branch
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All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/08/10
11:30 AM
Central Library
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Grandparents Day
Celebrate grandparents with stories, songs, and a craft. Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 30 minutes before program. |
09/08/10
1:00 PM
Miller Branch
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Ellicott City Seniors
Book club, 2nd Wednesdays; 1 - 2 pm. Held in the Ellicott City Senior Center, adjacent to Miller Branch.
Sep 8 - The Commoner by John Burnham Schwartz Oct 13 - Brooklyn by Colm Toibin Nov 10 - The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa
No registration required. |
09/08/10
1:30 PM
East Columbia Branch
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All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/08/10
4:30 PM
Glenwood Branch
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Go Figure
Explore early math concepts inspired by children's literature and everyday activities. Multi-week series. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 minutes.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
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09/08/10
7:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
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Good Reads
Book club, 2nd Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm.
Sep 8 - The Man from Saigon by Marti Leimbach Oct 13 - Manhunt: The Twelve-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by James L. Swanson Nov 10 - The Ghost at the Table by Suzanne Berne
No registration required. |
09/08/10
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
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Mystery
Book club, 2nd Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm.
Sep 8 - Uncivil Seasons by Michael Malone Oct 13 - Bad Things Happen by Harry Dolan Nov 10 - The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
No registration required. |
09/08/10
7:00 PM
Central Library
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Restoring Family Heirlooms
Local expert Camellia Blackwell discusses how to protect, conserve, and determine when to seek professional assistance to restore family keepsakes. View archival restoration examples.
Presented by Camelia A. Blackwell, Ph.D., Fine Artist/Art Restoration Specialist & Executive Director, ICAD: International Center for Artistic Development, Inc.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
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09/08/10
7:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
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Pajama Time
Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 minutes.
No registration required. |
09/08/10
7:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
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Go Figure
Explore early math concepts inspired by children's literature and everyday activities. Multi-week series. Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 minutes.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
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09/08/10
7:45 PM
Miller Branch
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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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