SAT Practice Test

10:00am - 2:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
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Ages 13 & up. Take a practice SAT exam with The Princeton Review on Sep 21 then return for your personalized score report results on Oct 1.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Children
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Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

All Together Now (all ages)

10:15am - 10:45am
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
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Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Farm-City: Sep 21 & 28 Oct 5

All Together Now (all ages)

10:15am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Children
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Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Sep 21 & Oct 5: Farm-City

National Elephant (Gerald) Appreciation Day (ages 3-8) RG

10:30am - 11:00am
Glenwood Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
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Celebrate National Elephant Appreciation Day (Sep 22) with Mo Willems' beloved character Gerald from his <i>Elephant and Piggie</i> series. Learn interesting facts about these endangered animals and make a related craft.

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Art, Movies & Music
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Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
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Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.

Compost Demonstrations

10:30am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, DIY & Makerspace
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Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.

Compost Demonstrations

10:30am - 12:00pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Glenwood Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, DIY & Makerspace
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Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.

Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:30pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
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Discuss gardening questions. Saturdays; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.

Ask a Master Gardener

10:30am - 12:30pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
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Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Children
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Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

All Together Now (all ages)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
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Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Farm-City: Sep 21 & 28 Oct 5

DIY Children's Chalkboard

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
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Event Details:

Learn how to make a chalkboard including types of materials tools and basic design. Ages 21+

Graphic Novel Book Club (ages 7 & up) RG

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Program Type: Book Clubs
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Event Details:

Ages 7 & up. Do you enjoy reading graphic novels? Read some of the latest graphic novels and have a lively discussion. Participants are encouraged to suggest favorites for future sessions. Register for each session separately.

Chemistry in the Library: Marvelous Metals (ages 7 & up) RG

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Explore the properties and uses of metals with a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society. Participate in hands-on experiments. Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min.

Puzzle - Palooza

2:00pm - 5:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Exercise your brain by doing jigsaw puzzles or word search puzzles - or both!

Engineers Get Ready! (Ages 6-9) TK

3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 6-9. Ticket required. Build reproduce and follow patterns to enhance spatial relations and small motor skills.

Fascinating Forensics (Ages 9-12 RG)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Learn about the fascinating ways scientists use forensic science techniques to solve crimes. Experiment with various techniques and use your new skills to solve a mystery. Ages 9-12.

Affording College **POSTPONED**

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools, Career, Business & Finance
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Sending a loved one off to college in 2020? Learn about grants scholarships and the FAFSA. In partnership with Howard Community College.

Maximize Your History Day Research

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
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Ages 11-17 with parent. Registration required. Assigned a National History Day project? Learn tips and tools from HCLS Research Specialists meet history day judges and learn strategies to locate sources.

Fall Into Science: Fall Leaves (ages 3-5) TK

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required. Explore simple science concepts and hands-on activities inspired by children's literature. September Theme: Fall Leaves

Teen Advisory Board

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Ages 11-17. Recommend books music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Service hours and refreshments available.