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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
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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.

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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.

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Happy Birthday Hungry Caterpillar! (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Children
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Songs stories and activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of <i>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</i> by Eric Carle. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

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

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

10:15am - 11:00am
Children
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
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Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this supportive judgment-free class that includes stories music and movement in a small group. Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 - 40 min.

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Just for Me (ages 3-5) RG

10:30am - 11:00am
Children
Glenwood Branch
Closed
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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.

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

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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
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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.

Happy Birthday Hungry Caterpillar! (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Children
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Songs stories and activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of <i>The Very Hungry Caterpillar</i> by Eric Carle. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

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

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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.

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A Virtual Walk Through the Walters

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Art, Movies & Music
Required
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Experience the Walters collection with Carole McShane a docent with the Walters Art Museum. Opened in 1934 this extraordinary museum houses more than 36 000 works of art.

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

Map It! (ages 3-5 with adult TK)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Everyone, Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Hear stories with maps learn about spatial thinking and improve your STEM skills during the 2019 Maryland STEM Festival. Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

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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
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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).

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This event is in the "Children" group.

Map It! (ages 3-5 with adult TK)

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Everyone, Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Hear stories with maps learn about spatial thinking and improve your STEM skills during the 2019 Maryland STEM Festival. Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

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

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

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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.

Roblox Coding

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
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Create your own Roblox game! Make a 3D scene and customize your game with programming logic. Then share your game with your friends! Grades 6 - 12. Registration required.

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Weird Science

4:00pm - 6:00pm
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:

Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore fun and exciting chemistry experiments using basic household chemicals. Engineer an assortment of mind-blowing matter to take home and spook your friends and family! Registration required.

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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.

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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 "Adults" group.

HCLS Project Literacy Volunteer Orientation

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

Volunteer Orientation

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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
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<font color=red><b>* This class has been cancelled. *</b></font> Ages 11-17. Join Roy Yenoli from MakingChange to learn key points on budgeting credit and investing in a teen-friendly atmosphere.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Garfield's Cyber-Safety Adventures (families ages 8 & up) RG

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

Families ages 8 & up. Registration required. Register once for entire series. Become an expert on internet safety with fun and interactive activities. This class is part of the 2019 Maryland STEM Festival. Oct 1

Glow Party (ages 6-10) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Discover the wonder of bioluminescence and light up the night with some glow in the dark fun. Have an electrically good time with stories games and a craft during the 2019 Maryland STEM Festival. Ages 6-10; 30 min. Ticket required.

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.

A STEM Class: Citrus Volcanoes (ages 6-11) RG

7:00pm - 7:45pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
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Ages 6 - 11. Registration required. 45 minutes. Explore volcanic behavior then discover how to create a unique colorful volcano using citrus fruit during the 2019 Maryland Stem Festival.

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Talking: Pictures

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
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Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films following Columbia Film Society showings. DVDs available to borrow. Film title: <i>Shoplifters</i>

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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!