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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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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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Spooktacular (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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Enjoy silly stories fun crafts and not-so-spooky songs. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

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

Spooky Stories & Costume Parade (all ages)

10:30am - 11:15am
Everyone, Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Children
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Listen to stories that celebrate this spooky day. Then show off your costumes in a parade around the library. Families; 15-45 min. 10:30 - 11 am:

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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
Event Details:

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

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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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Spooktacular (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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Enjoy silly stories fun crafts and not-so-spooky songs. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

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

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

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A "Blessing" of Unicorns (ages 3-5 with adult TK)

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
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Calling all unicorn lovers to a gathering (blessing) of unicorn stories and activities. Costumes welcome! Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

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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.

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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
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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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A "Blessing" of Unicorns (ages 3-5 with adult TK)

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
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Calling all unicorn lovers to a gathering (blessing) of unicorn stories and activities. Costumes welcome! 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!

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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.

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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.

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ACT Practice Test: Review Session (from Oct 19)

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

Ages 13 & up. Take a practice ACT exam with C2 Testing on Oct 19. Return for your personalized score report results on Oct 29. During the review session test administrators explain the score reports and offer helpful test taking strategies.

Garfield's Cyber Safety Adventures (ages 8 & up with adult RG)

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Become an expert on internet safety with fun and interactive activities during the 2019 Maryland STEM Festival. Oct 29: Privacy Nov 5: Posting Nov 12: Bullying Register once for all 3 classes. Ages 8 & up with adult.

Going Batty (ages 4-7) TK

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM, DIY & Makerspace
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Ages 4-7 45 min. Ticket required. Learn to appreciate these misunderstood mammals through fun activities and a bat craft.

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Time to Sign: Trick or Treat! (ages 3 & up)

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Culture & Language
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Ages 3 & up with adult. Learn to sign with Kathy Pongor a teacher from the Clerc Center at Gallaudet as she interprets into American Sign Language (ASL) fall-related stories. Make a sign language vocabulary book. Costumes welcome!

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Chess Club (Ages 9-17)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

All skill levels welcome. Ages 9-17.

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This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Puzzle Hour (all ages)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Everyone, Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Exercise your brain. Assemble jigsaw puzzles to build visual-perceptual skills encourage problem-solving skills and develop hand-eye coordination. All ages. Allow 30 min.

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Career, Business & Finance
Event Details:

<font color=red><b>* This class has been cancelled. *</b></font> Roy Yenoli of MakingChange discusses the best practices in preparing for retirement; it's not just about the money!

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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!

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Theater Sneak Peek (all ages)

7:30pm - 8:00pm
Everyone
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: History & Genealogy, Community Events
Event Details:

Want a preview of Hammond High School's fall play based on the story of The Radium Girls? Come watch local student actors perform a few scenes followed by Q&A. Discount passes for the play available. All ages.