This event is in the "Adults" group.

Walk-N-Talk

9:30am - 10:00am
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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On your mark get set...walk! All you have to do is lace-up your sneakers and come walk with us. Walkers of all ages and abilities meet at the Enchanted Garden for a 30-minute walk around the campus weather permitting.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby's Play Date (ages infant-23 months)

10:00am - 11:00am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Abacus Classroom
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months; allow 20 min.

This event is in the "Children" group.

6 5 4 Blast Off! (ages 4-6) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
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For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 4-6. 30 min. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (ages 0-23 months with adult TK)

10:15am - 10:45am
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kindergarten Here We Come (entering Kindergarten this fall) RG

10:15am - 11:15am
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Children
Required
Event Details:

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day including boarding a real school bus. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

eReader Tuesdays

10:30am - 11:30am
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Need a quick refresher on downloading HCLS eBooks to your device? Drop in with your eReader or just your questions.

This event is in the "Children" group.

6 5 4 Blast Off! (ages 4-6) TK

11:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
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For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 4-6. 30 min. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (ages 0-23 months with adult TK)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Chalk the Walk (all ages)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
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Stars planets and black holes oh my! Create galactic chalk creations on the outdoor classroom patio. Dress for mess. All ages. Allow 30 min. Weather permitting.

Do the Rot Thing: An Intro to Vermicompost

2:00pm - 3:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Event Details:

Join us for a fantastic hour for stories and fun with a sensory opportunity to feel live worms. Learn how worms turn garbage and rot into plat food. Tickets required!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Movies: Home (all ages)

2:00pm - 4:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Children
Program Type:
Event Details:

Films the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn and drinks. Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS. <b>Aug 27: <i>Home</i></b> (PG 2015 110 minutes)

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free Afternoon Snacks (up to age 18)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Teens
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Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free Afternoon Snacks (up to age 18)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Teens
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Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks.

Do the Rot Thing: An Intro to Vermicompost

4:00pm - 5:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Event Details:

Join us for a fantastic hour for stories and fun with a sensory opportunity to feel live worms. Learn how worms turn garbage and rot into plat food. Tickets required!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

PSAT Practice Test: Review Session (ages 13 & up) RG

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Required
Event Details:

Take a practice PSAT exam with The Princeton Review on Aug 10. Return for your personalized score report results on Aug 27. During the review session they explain the score reports and offer helpful test taking strategies.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

HCLS Project Literacy Staff meeting

6:00pm - 9:30pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

HCLS Project Literacy staff meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Back to School Bullet Journaling (ages 11-18) RG

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Discover why and how creating a bullet journal can help to become better organized just in time for a new school year. Create a sample journal to practice basic bullet journaling techniques. Ages 11-18. Allow 45 min.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pajama Time (all ages)

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas teddy bears and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ukulele Sing Along (ages 3 & up with adult) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
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Sing along with ukuleles. Bring your own or borrow one of ours (limited availability) to strum along. Ages 3 & up with adult. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Club (ages 9-17)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 9-17. All skill levels welcome.