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Date Event Description
12/12/12
10:15 AM
Central Branch
Play With Me
Build language, social, creative, and problem-solving skills through structured and free play. 30 min. Tickets required. Ages 18 - 36 months, with adult.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/12/12
10:15 AM
East Columbia Branch
Cuddle Up
Stories to keep you warm. Ages 3-5; 45 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/12/12
10:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Join Suzy Snowflake for fun winter stories and music activities. Create a snowflake craft! Ages 2-5; 30 min.

A seasonal special.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
12/12/12
10:15 AM
Miller Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
12/12/12
10:15 AM
Savage Branch
Holiday Friends: Santa
Bring your camera! Enjoy stories, activities, and pose for a picture. All ages; 30 min.

A seasonal special.

No registration required.
12/12/12
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
12/12/12
10:30 AM
Glenwood Branch
3, 2, Fun!
Stories, activities, fingerplays, and songs. Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/12/12
11:15 AM
Elkridge Branch
Here Comes Suzy Snowflake
Join Suzy Snowflake for fun winter stories and music activities. Create a snowflake craft! Ages 2-5; 30 min.

A seasonal special.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5085.
12/12/12
11:30 AM
Central Branch
Play With Me
Build language, social, creative, and problem-solving skills through structured and free play. 30 min. Tickets required. Ages 18 - 36 months, with adult.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/12/12
11:30 AM
East Columbia Branch
Cuddle Up
Stories to keep you warm. Ages 3-5; 45 min. Ticket required.

*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15-30 minutes before class.
12/12/12
11:30 AM
Miller Branch
Play Partners
Stories, baby games, and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

No registration required.
12/12/12
1:00 PM
Central Branch
Black-Eyed Susan Book Club
Ideal for homeschool families. Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland's children's choice award, in preparation for spring voting. Ages 5-8; 30 - 45 min.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7880.
12/12/12
3:00 PM
Savage Branch
HiTech
Hang out, mess around and geek out with us in the HiTech Teen Lab at the Savage Branch. Get hands-on with the latest technology and software. Explore digital music and video, digital media, and mobile app design. Collaborate with peers who are on international exchange in Spain, France and Ghana. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech for a calendar with details of HiTech events. Ages 11-18.

Funded by a Federal STEM grant from IMLS and the MacArthur Foundation.

No registration required.
12/12/12
7:00 PM
Central Branch
Make a Craft and Sell it Online
Create an original craft, then learn about online sites for selling handmade goods. Materials provided.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7800.
12/12/12
7:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Library Entrepreneur
Use business savvy and marketing principles to choose library books and display locations to "sell" as many books as possible. Learn the principles of visual merchandising and design. Attend all three sessions: Dec 5, 12 & 19. Ages 11-17.

Teen Entrepreneurship Series:
This series provides participants with a foundation of business principles and a safe environment in which to implement them. Local entrepreneurs and educators attend during each series to add valuable insight.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7700.
12/12/12
7:00 PM
East Columbia Branch
Mother - Daughter Bookclub
Mothers and daughters read and discuss books together. Ages 7-9; 60 min.

Dec 12 - On Christmas Eve by Ann M. Martin
Jan 9 - Marty McGuire by Kate Messner
Feb 6 - Ellie Ever by Nancy Ruth Patterson

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.7730.
12/12/12
7:00 PM
Glenwood Branch
Food for Thought Book Discussion
Borrow a cookbook by these famous chefs and authors, prepare a few recipes at home, and discuss your experiences. Refreshments. Sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library.

Dec 12 - Ina Garten (Barefoot Contessa)
Jan 23 - Giada de Laurentiis
Feb 27 - Emeril Lagasse

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.5577.
12/12/12
7:00 PM
Miller Branch
Nook Training
Bring your Nook to learn how to browse, check out, and download e-books from HCLS.

*Registration is required. Register online or by calling 410.313.1950.
12/12/12
7:00 PM
Savage Branch
Mystery
Book discussion, 2nd Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm.

Dec 12 - Buried Prey by John Sandford
Jan 9 - The Most Dangerous Thing by Laura Lippman
Feb 13 - The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz

No registration required.
12/12/12
7:45 PM
Miller Branch
English Conversation Class
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and understanding in a small group.

No registration required.
 

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