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Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months)

10:00am - 11:00am
Children
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Abacus Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Ages infant-23 months. Allow 20 min. Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills.

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3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
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Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

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Pirate & Princess Party (ages 2-5) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Children
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Children
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Come in costume and enjoy pirate and princess stories with a craft. 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
Event Details:

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

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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
Event Details:

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

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

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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
Event Details:

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
Room: Miller Other Location
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!
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.

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3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

11:30am - 12:00pm
Children
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music
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Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

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Pirate & Princess Party (ages 2-5) TK

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

Come in costume and enjoy pirate and princess stories with a craft. 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
Event Details:

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

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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

<font color=red><b>** Rescheduled for Jan 23 **</b></font> January is Cervical Cancer Awareness month. Learn about one of the most preventable forms of cancer and how to stay healthy.

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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.

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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. 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. Ticket required.

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Go Figure (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
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Explore early math concepts inspired by children's literature and everyday activities. 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
Event Details:

Ages 8-17. Work on your homework and participate in activities. Snack available. Mondays - Fridays; 3-4:30 pm (on full school days only).

Homework Club (middle school students)

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Event Details:

For middle school students. Join us after school to work on your homework and participate in games and activities. Snacks available. Limited space. Permission slip required. Mondays - Thursdays; 3 - 5 pm (full school days only).

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Go Figure (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
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Explore early math concepts inspired by children's literature and everyday activities. 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
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

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

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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.

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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
Event Details:

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

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Anatomy 1: Integumentary Skeletal and Muscular

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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:

Discover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about three body systems that allow us function. Body systems to be discussed include: Integumentary Skeletal and Muscular. Register once for all four sessions; Jan 7 14 21 & 28.

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Coding Lab

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:

Get extra help with Computer Science classes or learn a new programming language like python while you work on a simple coding project. New and experienced coders welcome! Registration preferred.

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: History & Genealogy, Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

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

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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type:
Event Details:

Films the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn and drinks. All ages.

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Pajama Time (families)

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.

Snowflake Math (ages 7-10) TK

7:00pm - 7:45pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

Explore the beautiful geometry of snowflakes then make non-melting flakes using pattern blocks. Ages 7-10. Ticket required.

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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 pm.

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This event is in the "Teens" group.

Meet the Author: Zack Smedley

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Teens
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Author & Literary Events
Required
Event Details:

"An interesting tale in its own right told in a surprising form - a stylistic experiment that becomes a charming look at the formation and deterioration of an unlikely friendship between two boys who are both lost in their own ways." -&