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Date Event Description
10/19/12
8:30 AM
Savage Branch
Create (or Edit) an iBook
Collaborate with your friends to create a Choose Civility iBook! A community-wide initiative, Choose Civility aims to enhance respect, empathy, consideration, and tolerance in Howard County.

Write a brief summary, poem, or letter (less than one page) on one of the following:
• importance of being respectful,
• ways to stop bullying,
• kind or thoughtful message for those going through a tough time, or
• how to make the world a better place.
Please bring your document on a thumb drive.

Want to include a picture and photo? Bring original pictures or photos that best depict your written document, or create an image during the iBook session.

HiTech is funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation. Ages 11-18.

Visit hclibrary.org/hitech_events


*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5980.
10/19/12
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.
10/19/12
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/19/12
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.
10/19/12
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
Picture Book Parade
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/19/12
10:30 AM
Central Branch
Minnie and Moo and the Haunted Sweater Puppet Show
The silly cow duo returns to celebrate the farmer's birthday and search for a missing rooster. Based on the Denys Cazet book. Ages 3 & up; 30 min. Tickets required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/19/12
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.
10/19/12
11:00 AM
East Columbia Branch
Chemistry in the Library
Nanotechnology - The Smallest Big Idea In Science
Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society for hands-on experiments and explore chemistry as it relates to nanotechnology - the smallest big idea in science. Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
10/19/12
11:00 AM
Savage Branch
Film and edit your own video or record your own music
Create a video on your favorite topic--or pick one from the HiTech project list! Ages 11-18.

HiTech is funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation.

Visit hclibrary.org/hitech_events


*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.880.5980.
10/19/12
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
All Together Now
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

No registration required.
10/19/12
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.
10/19/12
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.
10/19/12
1:00 PM
Miller Branch
Chemistry in the Library
Nanotechnology - The Smallest Big Idea In Science
Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society for hands-on experiments and explore chemistry as it relates to nanotechnology - the smallest big idea in science. Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/19/12
1:00 PM
Savage Branch
Hi Tech EXPLORE!
Discover new technologies. Make new friends. 1-4 pm. Ages 11-18.

HiTech is funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation.

No registration required.
10/19/12
2:00 PM
Central Branch
Minnie and Moo and the Haunted Sweater Puppet Show
The silly cow duo returns to celebrate the farmer's birthday and search for a missing rooster. Based on the Denys Cazet book. Ages 3 & up; 30 min. Tickets required. Ho. Co. schools closed

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
10/19/12
2:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
LEGO® Blocks & Literature
Demonstrate your flair at creating LEGO® masterpieces - themed or free form. Ages 8-13, parents welcome; 60 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
10/19/12
2:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
Discovering Great Artists
Learn about the life and work of Post-Impressionist artist Henri Matisse and his collages. 45 min. Ages 6-11.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5579.
10/19/12
2:00 PM
Miller Branch
Fall Into Crafts
Drop in and make fun crafts. All ages; allow 30 min, 2-4 pm. Ho. Co. schools closed.

No registration required.
10/19/12
2:00 PM
Savage Branch
Hang out, mess around, geek out
Hang out and play video games. Mess around with digital music equipment. Geek out with the latest computer tools. Ages 11 - 18.

HiTech is funded in part by a grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech_events.
10/19/12
3:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
Teens' Top Ten
Watch the webcast announcing this year's Teen's Top Ten winners and play book-themed Jeopardy. Dress as your favorite book character for a lookalike contest! Refreshments. Ages 11-17. A Teen Read Week event.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5577.
10/19/12
3:00 PM
Miller Branch
Pumpkin Decorating
Decorate a pumpkin as we celebrate Fall in the Enchanted Garden. Ages 11-17.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/19/12
3:00 PM
Miller Branch
Chemistry in the Library
Nanotechnology - The Smallest Big Idea In Science
Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society for hands-on experiments and explore chemistry as it relates to nanotechnology - the smallest big idea in science. Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
10/19/12
4:00 PM
Elkridge Branch
LEGO® Blocks & Literature
Demonstrate your flair at creating LEGO® masterpieces - themed or free form. Ages 8-13, parents welcome; 60 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.


*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.

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