Community Conversations

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
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Share your ideas passions and perspectives on your community and help shape Howard County Library System's future.

All Together Now (all ages 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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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
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Dia de las Velitas

11:00am - 11:45am
Everyone
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Community Events
Event Details:

Families. Ticket required. Join us in celebrating "Little Candles' Day." Make candles and lanterns while listening to Colombian holiday music. ⁄nanse a nosotros para celebrar "el Dia De las Velitas".

Upcycled Gift Tags (ages 7-11) TK

11:00am - 11:45am
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Art, Movies & Music
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Ages 7-11. Create sets of one-of-a-kind gift tags while repurposing damaged books. Ticket required.

English Conversation Club

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Community Events
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Practice conversing in English in a relaxed and informal setting. This is a perfect opportunity for English as a Second Language students to use lessons learned in ESOL classes.

Maximize Your History Day Research: Drop-In Sessions

11:00am - 12:00pm
Teens
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Do you need help with your History Day project? Drop in to speak with an HCLS Research Specialist to get assistance with developing a History Day topic finding appropriate resources or reviewing your finished project.

All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

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
Children
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

I'm Going to Be a Big Brother or Sister (up to age 10) RG

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

Prepare for the arrival of a baby in this class for new siblings. Enjoy stories activities and bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal to practice holding a baby. Resources for parents too. Families. 30-45 minutes. Up to age 10 with adult.

Friendly Pet Therapy

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Everyone, Adults
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Interacting with an animal can reduce stress and have positive physical and mental benefits. Pets on Wheels brings trained therapy dogs to the library to share the joy and benefits of friendly pet therapy to people of all ages. Drop-in.

Black Fiction

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Adults
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Book Clubs
Event Details:

Book discussion Saturdays; 1 - 2:30 pm. Dec 7: <i>Washington Black</i> by Esi Edugyan Jan 4: <i>Pride</i> by Ibi Zoboi Feb 1: <i>A Raisin in the Sun</i> by Lorraine Hansberry

Upcycled Gift Tags (ages 7-11) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Art, Movies & Music
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Ages 7-11. Create sets of one-of-a-kind gift tags while repurposing damaged books. Ticket required.

Hogwart's Owlery Adventure (ages 9-12 RG)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Event Details:

Enter the Owlery to learn about owl habits and care dissect an owl pellet and send a message by Owl Post. Ages 9-12. Registration required

Holiday Greetings Card-Making Workshop (ages 9-12)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Everyone
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Art, Movies & Music
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Ages 9-12 families welcome. Drop in to emboss and decorate holiday cards to share with family and friends and enjoy a holiday treat!

Snowflake Extravaganza

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: DIY Design Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Art, Movies & Music
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Event Details:

Learn various techniques for crafting and cutting paper snowflakes. Ages 18+.

Teen Advisory Board

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller 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. Refreshments. Allow 30 minutes.