10/15/12
10:00 AM
Central Branch
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English Conversation Class
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and understanding in a small group. Mondays; 10 am - 12 pm, Central Meeting Room.
No registration required. |
10/15/12
10:00 AM
East Columbia Branch
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Morning Books with Coffee
Book club, 3rd Mondays; 10 - 11 am.
Sep 17 - Women, Food and God by Geneen Roth
Oct 15 - The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
Nov 19 - Little Bee by Chris Cleave
No registration required. |
10/15/12
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.
No registration required. |
10/15/12
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
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Toddler Tunes and Tales
Hear the story and sing the song. Ages 1-2 with adult; 30 min.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
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10/15/12
10:15 AM
Elkridge 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. |
10/15/12
11:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
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Toddler Tunes and Tales
Hear the story and sing the song. Ages 1-2 with adult; 30 min.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
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10/15/12
11:15 AM
Elkridge 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. |
10/15/12
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.
No registration required. |
10/15/12
11:30 AM
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 min.
No registration required. |
10/15/12
12:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
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Box Lunch
Book club, 12 - 1 pm.
Sep 10 - Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua
Oct 15 - Room by Emma Donoghue
Nov 19 - Drawing in the Dust by Zoë Klein
No registration required. |
10/15/12
1:30 PM
East Columbia Branch
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Picture Book Parade
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
No registration required. |
10/15/12
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. |
10/15/12
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
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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. |
10/15/12
3:30 PM
Glenwood Branch
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Blood Pressure Screening
Free, walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered by Howard County General Hospital. 1st & 3rd Mondays, 3:30 - 5:30 pm.
No registration required. |
10/15/12
4:00 PM
Savage Branch
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Hi Tech Digital Music Creation Class
 Learn to use the tools in the HiTech lab to make digital music. Ages 11-18. Musicians encouraged!
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.880.5980.
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10/15/12
4:30 PM
Glenwood Branch
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Paragraph Pals
A book club for children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. Ages 6-8; 45 min.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
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10/15/12
6:30 PM
Central 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. |
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
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Hands-Only CPR
Brad Tanner, from Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services, teaches the basics of adult CPR and the warning signs for sudden cardiac arrest. He also discusses the functions of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Participants are required to practice the Hands-Only CPR method on the provided mannequins as they are assisted by the instructor.
This course is intended for all ages and recommended for individuals who wish to learn the basics of CPR.
Note: Hands-Only CPR is a basic course and is designed to be performed without a CPR card. As a result, a CPR card is not issued upon course completion.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
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10/15/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
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First Look Committee
Be among the first to read exciting new books before they are published! Discuss and recommend favorites to HCLS. Service learning hours available. Ages 11-17.
No registration required. |
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
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Whatever Floats Your Boat
Make an elegant bookmark and hear about the best new books over root beer floats! Ages 11-17. A Teen Read Week event.
*Registration is required.
Register online or by calling 410.313.5088.
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10/15/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
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Game Night
Meet and compete with friends. Refreshments. Ages 11-17.
No registration required. |
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Miller 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. |
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
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Battle of the Books - Information Meeting
Battle of the Books is an academic competition for fifth grade students. Teams of five contestants answer questions about 16 books they have read from a preselected list. The fourth annual Battle takes place April 19, 2013. Online registration begins October 22 and closes November 2. Details at hclibrary.org/battleofthebooks.
Oct 15: Information meeting for the general public. |
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
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Writer's Group
Share your original writing with other aspiring authors for mutual support and feedback. 7 - 9 pm.
No registration required. |
10/15/12
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
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Asian American Literature
Book club, 3rd Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm.
Sep 17 - The Year I Smelled Like Milk: Stories from Beijing and Beyond by Michael W. Hobson
Oct 15 - Dreams of Joy by Lisa See
Nov 19 - Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri
No registration required. |
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