This event is in the "Adults" group.

Roaming Readers Walking Club

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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Walk and talk with others about your favorite reads or current events. Walkers of all ages and abilities meet at the Enchanted Garden gate 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
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Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music while developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months; allow 20 min.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Move to Learn: Fitness Fun (ages 1-4) RG

10:15am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
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An instructor from My Gym teaches how various types of exercises and fitness movement like balance and tumbling helps children learn. Participate in a skill station obstacle course game and dance.

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 and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) 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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Stories songs activities and a craft to enjoy with your child. Sep 10: Eric Carle & Friends Oct 7: Elmer Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Teddy's Day Out (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

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

Celebrate Teddy Bear Day (Sep 9) with stories songs and activities. Bring a favorite stuffed animal along. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3 2 Fun (ages 2-3) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just for Me (ages 3-5) RG

10:30am - 11:00am
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Required
Event Details:

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 3-5; 30 min.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Time for Us (ages 18-36 months) TK

10:30am - 11:00am
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Stories songs and activities. Ages 18-36 months with adult. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

eReader Tuesdays

10:30am - 11:30am
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
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 "Adults" group.

Trivia A.M.

10:30am - 11:30am
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends and put your brains together for trivia fun. Test your knowledge from general categories including pop culture current events history music and of course literature! Play in teams or by yourself! Light refreshments.

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 and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) 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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Stories songs activities and a craft to enjoy with your child. Sep 10: Eric Carle & Friends Oct 7: Elmer Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Teddy's Day Out (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

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

Celebrate Teddy Bear Day (Sep 9) with stories songs and activities. Bring a favorite stuffed animal along. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Move to Learn: Fitness Fun (ages 1-4) RG

11:30am - 12:15pm
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

An instructor from My Gym teaches how various types of exercises and fitness movement like balance and tumbling helps children learn. Participate in a skill station obstacle course game and dance.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

ELKs Excellent Reads

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Book discussion 2nd Tuesdays; 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Sep 10: <i>Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth</i> by Sarah Smarsh Oct 8: <i>The Death of Mrs.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blood Pressure Screening

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Free walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered by Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. 2nd Tuesdays.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sensory Friendly Stories & Fun (ages 3-5) RG

1:30pm - 2:15pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this supportive judgment-free class that includes stories music and movement in a small group.

This event is in the "Children" group.

All By Myself (ages 4-6) TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. 30 min. Ticket required. For children who are ready for an independent class as they prepare to start school. This class introduces early learning skills such as listening pre-reading math movement and music.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homework Club (ages 8-17)

3:00pm - 4:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Work on your homework and participate in activities. Snack available. Ages 8-17. Mondays - Fridays; 3-4:30 pm (school days only)

Homework Club (middle school students)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Event Details:

Join us after school to work on your homework and participate in games and activities. Snacks available. For middle school students. Limited space. Permission slip required. Mondays - Thursdays; 3-5 pm (full school days only).

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
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Teens
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Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive. Sponsored by KidzTable.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Ages 11-18. Recommend books music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Refreshments.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free Afternoon Snacks (up to age 18)

3:45pm - 4:45pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks. Sponsored by KidzTable.

Crazy 8s: Math Club for All (grades K-2) RG

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Crazy 8's is a nationwide after-school math club. Every week build stuff run and jump make music make a mess...and make friendships at the same time. Grades K-2. 8-week series: Sept 3 - Oct 22. Register once for the series.

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

Suicide Prevention

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Community Events
Event Details:

Ages 11-17 parents welcome.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Civil and Family Law Self-Help Center

6:00pm - 8:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Event Details:

Howard County Library System partners with the Howard County Circuit Court to meet the needs of self-represented litigants in Howard County. Attorneys provide free legal assistance for income-eligible walk-in clients.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans Writing Project

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Required
Event Details:

This seven-week writing workshop taught by Dario DiBattista fosters writing and narrative skills that veterans and active duty personnel need to share their stories.

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.

°Hola! / Hello! (Families) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Culture & Language, Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Read cuentos and sing canciones in both English and Spanish. Families; 30 min. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Eclectic Evenings

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Book discussion 2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm.

Paragraph Pals (ages 6-8) RG

7:00pm - 8:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-8. Registration Required. For children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. Activities include reading comprehension exercises games and a craft.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Spring and Summer Bulbs: Fall and Spring Planting

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

Learn when and where to plant spring and summer bulbs and how to care for them. Guidelines for planting and transplanting bulbs also covered. In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

In Stitches Needlecraft Circle

7:00pm - 8:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Bring your knitting embroidery cross stitch or other needlework projects. Exchange ideas tips and a few laughs.