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Roaming Readers Walking Club

9:30am - 10:00am
Adults
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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
Children
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.

Celebrate Civility (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Community Events
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Enjoy stories and songs that demonstrate the importance of kindness and respect. Craft included. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
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.

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3 2 Fun (ages 2-3) TK

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

Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

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Just for Me (ages 3-5) RG

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Children
Required
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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
Children
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
Adults
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
Adults
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.

Celebrate Civility (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

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

Enjoy stories and songs that demonstrate the importance of kindness and respect. Craft included. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children
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 "Adults" group.

ELKs Excellent Reads

12:30pm - 1:30pm
Adults
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Photography (14+)

12:30pm - 2:00pm
Adults, Teens
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Blood Pressure Screening

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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.

All By Myself (ages 4-6) TK

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
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 "Children" group.

Wild About Weather Science (ages 3-5 with adult TK)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Explore simple science concepts and experiments about weather. Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Homework Club (ages 8-17)

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teens
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 "Children" group.

Wild About Weather Science (ages 3-5 with adult TK)

3:30pm - 4:15pm
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Explore simple science concepts and experiments about weather. Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free Afternoon Snacks (up to age 18)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

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
Teens
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
Teens
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Python

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teens
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of programming in Python from a HiTech instructor! Create games interactive programs and anything else you want. Absolutely no experience required -- you'll learn how to program a basic game in the first class!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Math Lab

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Get extra help with math classes from a HiTech instructor through AP Calculus. Registration preferred. Drop-in but priority given to those who register. Grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Programming Lab

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Other Location
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Get extra help with Computer Science classes from a HiTech instructor learn a new programming language or work on a fun project like coding your own Roblox game! Registration preferred. Drop-in but priority given to those who register.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Science Lab

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Struggling with science? Bring your problems in and we can help. Work on self-study science projects for school or perform science experiments ranging from biology to chemistry with guidance from a HiTech instructor.

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 "Teens" group.

4-H STEM Pathways (ages 10-16) RG

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Overcome a series of STEM challenges and learn about associated scientific jobs. Ages 10-16. Register once for all sessions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Civil and Family Law Self-Help Center

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
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.

Exploring Great Art (ages 7 & up TK)

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Program Type: Community Events, Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Explore artists and their works then create a project in that style. Ages 7 & up. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Veterans Writing Project

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
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
Children
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
Everyone
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
Adults
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.

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Gardening in a Warming Climate

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

Learn about what climate change is and why it is happening. Discuss the impacts and how gardeners and homeowners can work to reduce global warming. In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners.

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 "Teens" group.

SAT Practice Test: Review Session (Ages 13 & Up) RG

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Required
Event Details:

Take a practice SAT exam with C2 Education on Sep 14. Return for your results personalized score report and helpful test taking strategies on Oct 8.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

In Stitches Needlecraft Circle

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Python (18+)

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of programming in Python from a HiTech instructor! Create games interactive programs and anything else you want. Absolutely no experience required -- you'll learn how to program a basic game in the first class!