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Pins and Needles

10:00am - 12:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
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Bring projects you'd love to finish meet new people and share tips and tricks.

This event is in the "Children" group.

All Together Now (all ages)

10:15am - 10:45am
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
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Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fur Feathers and Fins (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Children
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Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Join instructors from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore's ZOOmobile for interactive activities and an Animal Ambassador presentation. Contact with an animal may occur.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just For Me (ages 3-6)

10:15am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 3-6; 30 min

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Art, Movies & Music
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Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Art, Movies & Music
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Stories baby games and musical activities. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

All Together Now (all ages)

11:30am - 12:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
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Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Fur Feathers and Fins (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

11:30am - 12:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Children
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Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Join instructors from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore's ZOOmobile for interactive activities and an Animal Ambassador presentation. Contact with an animal may occur.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

German Conversation Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language, Community Events
Event Details:

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Science Lab

12:30pm - 2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (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.

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

I "Heart" Animals (Ages 3-7) RG

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Children
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Art, Movies & Music
Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day with <i>My Heart is Like a Zoo</i> by Michael Hall then create heart-shaped animals to share with those you love. Ages 3-7 with adult. 30 min. Registration required. Ho. Co. schools close early.

Black-Eyed Susan Picture Book Club (grades K-3 RG)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland's children's choice award in preparation for spring voting. Includes a craft or activity. Grades K-3. Eight-month series.

Book Bingo (ages 5-10) TK

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Play Bingo featuring book characters and maybe win a book! Ages 5-10. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed or close early.

Newbery Book Club (grades 4-8 RG)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Event Details:

Discussions and activities related to Newbery Medal and Newbery Honor winners. Grades 4-8. Eight-month series. Copies of monthly titles available for borrowing by registered participants at the Central Children's Research Desk.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Crafternoon: Re-Make It With Love! (all ages)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace
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Drop in and make some fun crafts. All ages. Allow 30 min. Ho. Co. schools close early.

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).

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free Afternoon Snacks (up to age 18)

3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free Afternoon Snacks (up to age 18)

3:45pm - 4:45pm
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.

Audio Video (AV) Lab

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM, Art, Movies & Music
Required
Event Details:

Includes access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. Registration preferred. Drop-in but priority given to those who register. Grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Math Lab

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Elkridge 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.

Science Lab

4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby's Night Out! (infant-23 months)

6:00pm - 6:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Hatch Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Art, Movies & Music
Event Details:

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 minutes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

New Release Cinema

6:30pm - 9:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Adults
Program Type:
Event Details:

Meets at 50+ Center. View a critically acclaimed new release movie on a large screen.

Book Buddies (ages 5-7) TK

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Dive into our picture book collection with fun read-aloud stories for young readers. Ages 5-7; 30 min. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pajama Time (all ages TK)

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch: Central Branch
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas teddy bears and blankets welcome.

Mother Daughter Book Club (ages 7-10) RG

7:00pm - 7:45pm
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:

A book club for mothers and daughters to share the joy of reading. Discuss the book then create a craft. Ages 7-10. Registration required. <i>If you would like a reminder for this class please provide an email address.</i>

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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

May the force be with you as you use science technology engineering and math to solve problems. <b>Feb 13: Balloon Powered Star Cruiser Rockets</b> Ages 7-10. Ticket required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

LegoÆ Wars (ages 9-17)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

150 pieces and 45 minutes - can you build the best LEGOÆ structure?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Make & Take: STEAM Is Not Just For Kids! (Flower Cards 101)

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Miller Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Miller Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Jump into the exciting world of STEAM: science technology engineering art and math! Lifelong learners explore enriching content while experimenting with various artistic processes.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Thursday Next Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Book discussion 2nd Thursdays; 7-8 pm.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Getting Your Garden Ready for Spring

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Savage Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

Discover sustainable gardening practices for the season with Howard County Master Gardener Erica Jones. Beginner and casual gardeners learn what tasks to perform in the spring plus the why when and how best to perform them.