05/21/13
10:00 AM
Central Branch
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English Language Learners
Learn to read, write, and speak English for everyday life. Tuesdays; 10 am - 12 pm, Central Meeting Room.
No registration required. |
05/21/13
10:15 AM
Central Branch
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Baby Sign & Play
Learn basic signs in American Sign Language. Ages 6-23 months with adult; 30 min. Six-week series. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/21/13
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
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The World Around Me: Me And My Family
A class exploring simple social studies concepts inspired by children's literature. Focus on different family members each week through stories and crafts. Multi-week series. Ages 3-5; 45 min. Ticket required.
May 7 - All About Me
May 14 - My Mom and Dad
May 21 - My Sisters and Brothers
May 28 - My Grandma and Grandpa
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/21/13
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.
No registration required. |
05/21/13
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
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Baseball Twist & Shout
Grand slam music and movement activities that are sure to hit a home run! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
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05/21/13
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.
No registration required. |
05/21/13
11:30 AM
Central Branch
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Baby Sign & Play
Learn basic signs in American Sign Language. Ages 6-23 months with adult; 30 min. Six-week series. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/21/13
11:30 AM
East Columbia Branch
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The World Around Me: Me And My Family
A class exploring simple social studies concepts inspired by children's literature. Focus on different family members each week through stories and crafts. Multi-week series. Ages 3-5; 45 min. Ticket required.
May 7 - All About Me
May 14 - My Mom and Dad
May 21 - My Sisters and Brothers
May 28 - My Grandma and Grandpa
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/21/13
11:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
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Baseball Twist & Shout
Grand slam music and movement activities that are sure to hit a home run! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
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05/21/13
3:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
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Board Game Club
Laugh, chat, and challenge your friends to a variety of board games. Ages 11-17.
No registration required. |
05/21/13
4:30 PM
Miller Branch
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Bike Safety
Celebrate American Bike Month by learning about bike safety with staff from Race Pace Bicycles. Ages 6 & up; 45 min. A Well & Wise event. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/21/13
6:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
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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:
Mar 5, Apr 2, May 7
Family Law Assistance Program:
Mar 12 & 19, Apr 9 & 16, May 14 & 21
No registration required. |
05/21/13
6:30 PM
Miller Branch
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Good Decision Making: A Lifelong Skill for All of Us
 Two part series; register for each session separately.
Part 1: May 20 (6:30 - 8:30 pm)
Our quality of life depends on decisions we make. Learning how to make good decisions is fundamental to our physical, psychological, professional, financial, and spiritual well-being. Dr. Gopal Dorai--author, economist, financial consultant, and Professor Emeritus at William Paterson University, New Jersey--explores the basic principles governing decision-making techniques.
Part 2: May 21 (6:30 - 8:30 pm)
Different stages in the life cycle require appropriate, age-specific decisions. While it is impossible to avoid all mistakes, careful planning can minimize regrets and losses. Dr. Dorai explores strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
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05/21/13
6:45 PM
Glenwood Branch
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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. |
05/21/13
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
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Bike Safety
Celebrate American Bike Month by learning about bike safety with staff from Race Pace Bicycles. Ages 6 & up; 45 min. A Well & Wise event. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/21/13
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 min.
No registration required. |
05/22/13
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.
No registration required. |
05/22/13
10:15 AM
Miller Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.
No registration required. |
05/22/13
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
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3, 2, Fun!
Stories, activities, fingerplays, and songs. Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
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05/22/13
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.
No registration required. |
05/22/13
11:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.
No registration required. |
05/22/13
11:30 AM
Miller Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.
No registration required. |
05/22/13
2:00 PM
Miller 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 min. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/22/13
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
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HiTech
Hang out, mess around and geek out by experiencing the latest technology and software hand-on in the HCLS HiTech STEM digital media lab. Explore digital music and video, digital media, and mobile app design as you collaborate with fellow students. Ages 11 - 18. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech_events for a detailed calendar of events.
Funded in part through a federal grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and IMLS. |
05/22/13
6:30 PM
Central Branch
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Classics Club, Jr
Discussions and activities about classic novels for ages 7-9; 30 min. Check hclibrary.org for monthly title selections. Register for each session separately.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7880.
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05/22/13
6:30 PM
East Columbia Branch
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Baby & Pet Sitter Entrepreneur
Discover how to turn an interest in child or pet care into a profitable enterprise as you learn about marketing, pricing, and education. All participants attend the first three sessions together, then earn a Babysitting Certificate from 4-H or learn about pet care. Ages 13-17. Attend all six sessions: Apr 17, May 8, 15, 22 & 29.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7700.
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05/22/13
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
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Attracting Butterflies to Your Garden
Pat Greenwald reveals which plants and physical environment best attract nature's loveliest insects to your backyard. University of Maryland Extension - Howard County Master Gardeners.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
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05/22/13
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
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Calling All Volunteers
Make reading fun for kids and earn service learning hours. Volunteers assist HCLS instructors with the summer reading club and other tasks. To register for this orientation session, submit a volunteer application to the teen instructor at the branch where you would like to volunteer. Accepted applicants will be contacted to confirm registration. Ages 13-17.
*Registration is required.
Register by calling 410.313.1950.
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05/22/13
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
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6, 5, 4, Stories Galore
For children ages 4-6 who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills. 30 min. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/22/13
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
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Are You Covered?
Sue Rogan, Director of Financial Education at Maryland CASH Campaign, presents an interactive seminar on homeowners, car, and other types of property insurance. Determine if you are properly insured. In partnership with Howard County Financial Education Alliance and Maryland CASH Campaign.
A "Your Money" event.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.880.5980.
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05/22/13
7:15 PM
Central Branch
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Classics Club
Discussions and activities about classic novels for ages 9 & up; 45 min. Check hclibrary.org for monthly title selections. Register for each session separately.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7880.
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05/22/13
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. |
05/23/13
10:00 AM
Miller Branch
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Pins and Needles
Bring the projects you'd love to finish! All stitchers welcome.
No registration required. |
05/23/13
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
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All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.
No registration required. |
05/23/13
10:15 AM
Miller Branch
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Time for Us
Stories, songs, and activities. Ages 18 - 36 months with adult; 30 min.
No registration required. |
05/23/13
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
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Picture Book Parade
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
No registration required. |
05/23/13
11:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
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All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.
No registration required. |
05/23/13
11:30 AM
Miller Branch
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Time for Us
Stories, songs, and activities. Ages 18 - 36 months with adult; 30 min.
No registration required. |
05/23/13
3:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
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Board Game Club
Laugh, chat, and challenge your friends to a variety of board games. Ages 11-17.
No registration required. |
05/23/13
4:30 PM
Miller Branch
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Enchanted Garden Club
Discover the joys of gardening. Learn gardening basics, grow flowers and vegetables from seeds, and help plan and maintain beds in our Enchanted Garden. Ages 9-11; 90 min. Registration and signed release form required. Register for each session separately.
Click here for the May 23 Let's Plant a Pizza Garden release form.
Mar 14 - 1001 Worms
Mar 28 - From Seeds to Supper
Apr 11 - Enchanting Beans
Apr 25 - Gardening for You, Me, and the Chesapeake Bay
May 9 - Creative Container Gardens
May 23 - Let's Plant a Pizza Garden
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
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05/23/13
6:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
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Engineering Club
Tinker with springs, pulleys, Lego® bricks, and duct tape while creating rockets, roller coasters, and other gadgets in a team environment. Ages 11-17.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7700.
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05/23/13
7:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
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Anime Club
Meet fellow fans, enjoy a movie and snacks, and enter a drawing to win prizes! Ages 13-17.
No registration required. |
05/23/13
7:30 PM
Central Branch
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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, HCLS Project Literacy Resource Center.
No registration required. |
05/24/13
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 min. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/24/13
10:15 AM
Central Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/24/13
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
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All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.
No registration required. |
05/24/13
11:30 AM
Miller Branch
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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. |
05/24/13
11:30 AM
Central Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/24/13
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
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Fourth Friday Flicks
Bring your friends and family to fourth Friday flicks. All movies rated G or PG. Ages 11-17.
March 22 - Gnomeo & Juliet
April 26 - The Clique
May 24 - Rango
No registration required. |
05/24/13
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
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HiTech
Hang out, mess around and geek out by experiencing the latest technology and software hand-on in the HCLS HiTech STEM digital media lab. Explore digital music and video, digital media, and mobile app design as you collaborate with fellow students. Ages 11 - 18. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech_events for a detailed calendar of events.
Funded in part through a federal grant from the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and IMLS. |
05/24/13
4:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
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Calling All Volunteers
Make reading fun for kids and earn service learning hours. Volunteers assist HCLS instructors with the summer reading club and other tasks. To register for this orientation session, submit a volunteer application to the teen instructor at the branch where you would like to volunteer. Accepted applicants will be contacted to confirm registration. Ages 13-17.
*Registration is required.
Register by calling 410.313.7700.
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05/25/13
10:00 AM
Savage Branch
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Ask A Master Gardener
Discuss gardening questions and concerns. 10 am - 12 pm. University of Maryland Extension - Howard County Master Gardeners.
No registration required. |
05/25/13
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.
No registration required. |
05/25/13
10:15 AM
Central Branch
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All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/25/13
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
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Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.
No registration required. |
05/25/13
11:30 AM
Central Branch
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All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class. |
05/26/13
All Day
Central Branch
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Library Closed
Memorial Day |
05/26/13
All Day
East Columbia Branch
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Library Closed
Memorial Day |
05/26/13
All Day
Elkridge Branch
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Library Closed
Memorial Day |
05/26/13
All Day
Glenwood Branch
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Library Closed
Memorial Day |
05/26/13
All Day
Miller Branch
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Library Closed
Memorial Day |
05/26/13
All Day
Savage Branch
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Library Closed
Memorial Day |
05/27/13
All Day
Central Branch
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Library Closed
Memorial Day |
05/27/13
All Day
East Columbia Branch
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Library Closed
Memorial Day |
05/27/13
All Day
Elkridge Branch
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Library Closed
Memorial Day |
05/27/13
All Day
Glenwood Branch
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Library Closed
Memorial Day |
05/27/13
All Day
Savage Branch
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Library Closed
Memorial Day |
05/27/13
All Day
Miller Branch
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Library Closed
Memorial Day |
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