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Meet the Author: Mary Downing Hahn (ages 9 & up) RG

Friday, August 19, 2022 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch

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Ages 9 & up. 45 min. Meet award winning author, Mary Downing Hahn as she celebrates more than 40 years of writing over two dozen books for children and teens. While writing

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Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)

Program Type: Author & Literary Events

Registration Required

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Ages 9 & up. 45 min. Meet award winning author, Mary Downing Hahn as she celebrates more than 40 years of writing over two dozen books for children and teens. While writing historical fiction, realistic fiction, and picture books, her ghost st...

Tuesday Movie Matinee: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 3:00pm - 5:15pm

Patapsco Room at Miller Branch

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Movie matinees are back this summer on the fourth Tuesday of the month. See you at the movies! August 23: Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, 2021, PG-13 No refreshmen

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Patapsco Room

Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)

Program Type: Community & Culture, Movies

Registration Required

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Movie matinees are back this summer on the fourth Tuesday of the month. See you at the movies! August 23: Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings, 2021, PG-13 No refreshments provided. Registration is optional. If you would like a remind...

How to Maximize Social Security

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch

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Are you nearing retirement? If so, you may be wondering how to maximize your Social Security benefits in the most tax efficient manner. Inefficient use of both Social Security

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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch

Room: Pindell Room

Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)

Program Type: Business & Finance

Registration Required

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Are you nearing retirement? If so, you may be wondering how to maximize your Social Security benefits in the most tax efficient manner. Inefficient use of both Social Security and Medicare for retirees can impact your retirement goals. This work...

Summer READer Celebration: Enchanted Garden Carnival

Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Patapsco/Avalon Rooms at Miller Branch

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Come one! Come all! Bring the family and have a ball at our Enchanted Garden Carnival. Games, magic, and fun for everyone! The Kangaroo Kids a precision jump rope

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Library Branch: Miller Branch

Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms

Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten), Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults), All Ages / Families

Program Type: Art & Music, Community & Culture, Fun & Games!

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Come one! Come all! Bring the family and have a ball at our Enchanted Garden Carnival. Games, magic, and fun for everyone! The Kangaroo Kids a precision jump rope team from Howard County will be performing at 6:30 pm in front of the...

Pets on Wheels

Saturday, August 27, 2022 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch

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Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. Pets on Wheels is a 501

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch

Room: Marvin Thomas Room

Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults), All Ages / Families

Program Type: Health & Wellness

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Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required. Pets on Wheels is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that brings friendly therapy pet visits t...

Author Works: Robin Wall Kimmerer and Braiding Sweetgrass (Online)

Wednesday, September 14, 2022 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch

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Acclaimed author and scholar Robin Wall Kimmerer explores the dominant themes of her book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants,

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Adult Online Classroom

Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)

Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Community & Culture, Gardening & Environment, Racial Equity

Registration Required

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Acclaimed author and scholar Robin Wall Kimmerer explores the dominant themes of her book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants, which include cultivation of a reciprocal relationship with the livin...

The Walters Art Series: Translations and Transitions: A Celebration of Mexican and Central American Independence (Online)

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Adult Online Classroom at Online Branch

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Translations and Transitions: A Celebration of Mexican and Central American Independence Virtually explore the exhibit commemorating the 200th anniversary of Mexican and C

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Library Branch: Online Branch

Room: Adult Online Classroom

Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)

Program Type: Art & Music, Author & Literary Events, Community & Culture, Racial Equity

Registration Required

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Translations and Transitions: A Celebration of Mexican and Central American Independence Virtually explore the exhibit commemorating the 200th anniversary of Mexican and Central American independence from Spain. Through the lens of cultural ...

Bingo Social

Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch

Event Details:

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. Games will be held on a rotating Thursday schedule at all branches, so please make note

Open

Library Branch: Central Branch

Room: Maxine White Warfield Room

Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)

Program Type: Fun & Games!

Registration Required

Event Details:

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. Games will be held on a rotating Thursday schedule at all branches, so please make note of the location for each date. Register for each date separately. ...

Mother Goose on the Loose: In the Nest (Off-Site)

Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Off Site

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This event is off-site and will be held at The Family Institute. 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive Columbia, MD 21046 (410) 313-5992 Click here to register. Adults. 45-60 minu

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Ages 19+ (Adults)

Program Type: Health & Wellness, Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

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This event is off-site and will be held at The Family Institute. 9830 Patuxent Woods Drive Columbia, MD 21046 (410) 313-5992 Click here to register. Adults. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. Grow with Baby! Hatc...

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