HCLS SOURCE Winter 2019

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Howard County Library System

dec 18 - feb 19

AW AR D-W INNING

Classes & Events Guide

sponsored by Friends & Foundation of Howard County Library System

LOCAL ARTIST VIRGINIA SPERRY SEE PAGE 3.

Letter from the President and CEO Season’s greetings!

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HOURS

Monday – Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

10 am – 9 pm 10 am – 6 pm 1 – 5 pm

HOLIDAYS + CLOSINGS

Christmas

Dec 24 & 25 New Year’s Eve

Dec 31

(close at 5 pm) New Year’s Day

Jan 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan 21 Presidents’ Day

Feb 18 Evening in the Stacks Feb 23 (East Columbia Branch only) L O C A T I O N S + N U M B E R S HOURSplus 0NLINE PHONE RENEWALS

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ELKRIDGE BRANCH

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GLENWOOD BRANCH

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10375 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045

6540 Washington Boulevard Elkridge, MD 21075 2350 State Route 97 Cooksville, MD 21723

9421 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

If you’ve not yet seen it, visit Central Branch to tour Undesign the Redline, an interactive exhibit about how housing policies from the 1930s still negatively influence communities today. The exhibit, which ends Dec 31, also features several panels about Jim Rouse's vision for Columbia and where we are today. Tour it on your own or with a guide, read related titles, and reflect on your learnings (p. 5).

In January, our Glenwood Branch hosts a unique experience as local artist Virginia Sperry installs a one-day sculpture (opposite). Stop by throughout the day as Sperry installs, then dismantles, her art. She notes, “My installations are site specific…I like to settle my creations into the space. The viewer then becomes a part of the story and not just a passive observer.”

Bestselling authors Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen discuss their newest book, An Anonymous Girl, at our Miller Branch (p. 4). This intense psychological thriller filled with intrigue is their second collaboration. The first, The Wife Between Us, spent nearly three months on The New York Times bestsellers list.

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MILLER BRANCH

As 2018 draws to a close, thank you for your support. Whether you participated in a signature event like Battle of the Books, enrolled in Summer Reading, attended a class or author event, borrowed materials, or engaged one-on-one with our specialists, thank you!

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SAVAGE BRANCH

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ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH

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9411 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

Think fake news is a new phenomenon? Think again. Disagreements and concerns over one’s portrayal in the media have occurred throughout history, dating as far back as the birth of the free press. At our Miller Branch, learn what happened in Baltimore at When the Press Really Was Under Attack: Alexander Hanson and the 1812 “Mobtown” Massacre (p. 5).

In February, we invite you to experience An Otherworldly Evening in the Stacks at our East Columbia Branch (see back cover). While we’re not at liberty to disclose any information at this point beyond the fact that tickets go on sale in January, this is an event not to be missed! We look forward to seeing you there!

And finally, during this season of giving, we hope you will consider adorning Mitten Trees in our branches with donations of mittens, hats, and scarves in children’s sizes.

All items are given to local charities after the holidays.

We wish you a wonderful holiday season and look forward to seeing you soon. Happy New Year!

Best Regards,

TTY FOR HEARING IMPAIRED Central East Columbia Elkridge Glenwood Miller Savage

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard M. Alexander, Chair Anne R. Markus, Vice Chair Robert A. Mentz, Treasurer Ankur (Andy) P. Dalal Thomas K. Munns Bruce I. Rothschild

MISSION/VISION: We deliver high-quality public education for all ages.

A vital component of Howard County’s renowned education system, we deliver excellence in education, advancing the economy and enhancing quality of life.

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Tonya Kennon President & CEO

ACCOMMODATIONS: Appropriate accommodations made at Howard County Library System (HCLS) sponsored events for individuals with special needs, if requested at least one week in advance.

CONTENT AND ENDORSEMENT: The content of HCLS publications, classes, and events does not necessarily reflect the views held by HCLS, nor does mention of companies or organizations imply endorsement.

PHOTO/VIDEO RELEASE STATEMENT: By attending HCLS, or HCLS co-sponsored, classes or events, at any location, the attendee agrees that: HCLS shall have the unrestricted right and license to use his or her image, likeness, name, voice, comment, or other proprietary or public rights, and that of any minor accompanying attendee, in any broadcast, telecast, photograph, video, audio sound, audiovisual, and/or other recording taken in connection with the class, event, or other transmission, distribution, public performance, or reproduction, in whole or in part, of the class or event for all purposes, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, without compensation, HCLS is the exclusive owner of all copyrights and other proprietary rights. The rights granted herein to HCLS are assignable.

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A TEMPORARY ART INSTALLATION Local artist Virginia Sperry installs her newest sculpture "Edge/Flow" at Glenwood Branch. The colorful sculpture, using masonry nails and yarn, explores the juxtaposition between disparate elements. Take advantage of the opportunity to watch the artist as she creates a site-specific installation and learn how she works.

One day only event; the artist dismantles the sculpture at the end of the day.

Learn more about the artist at virginiasperry.com.

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How do you define creativity?

Creativity is about problem solving, using all the tools that are available to create transformations, tapping into an inner world of images, words, music, and dance, and finding ways of showing that world to someone else. This could be an entire article‌or even a book!

What types of materials do you work with and why do you choose them?

I play with all kinds of materials, and a lot of my work is about this exploration. I love putting disparate elements together: steel and yarn, polymer clay and books, rust and photography.

Why do you enjoy installing your work in libraries?

The library in the town I grew up in was in a cool building that looked like a stone castle. I have lots of memories of going to pick out books with my mother. It always seemed a safe, quiet space where anything could happen, all you had to do was open a book. Many years later, I showed some of my artwork at that same library. It was the first time I connected the library with my art, but it was a great fit.

installation move within the context of the space provided? Does each piece move by itself, or does the installation move as a whole?

What are some memorable responses or reactions that people have had to your work?

The most memorable reaction was when the UPS man came to deliver something to my house after I had placed my bear sculpture next to the driveway.

He almost drove into a tree because he thought it was a real bear. People have had the same reaction when they see my Great Blue Heron at Piney Run Park in Sykesville.

Another reaction that is fun to watch is when I place one of my cast paper rocks into someone’s hand. They expect it to be heavy, just like a river rock. The look of delight and wonder when they realize that it weighs nothing is wonderful. That is why I make art.

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INTERVIEW WITH VIRGINIA SPERRY

For me, libraries are about imagination, learning, and connecting with people in the community. Libraries are also three dimensional spaces with lots of nooks and crannies, and they are a great place to do my installations.

What themes does your work explore?

One of the themes that inspires my installations is movement.

How can I show movement with inanimate objects? How does an

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AUTHOR SALON: GREER HENDRICKS & SARAH PEKKANEN

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Could you tell a lie without feeling guilty?

Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen’s new book, An Anonymous Girl, presents an intense psychological thriller filled with intrigue.

When Jessica Farris enrolls in a psychology study conducted by the mysterious Dr. Shields, she thinks all she’ll have to do is answer a few questions, collect her money, and leave. The questions grow increasingly intense and invasive, and the sessions become outings where Jess is told what to wear and how to act. She begins to feel as though Dr. Shields may know what she’s thinking…and what she’s hiding. As Jess’s paranoia grows, it becomes clear that she can no longer trust what in her life is real, and what is one of Dr. Shields’ manipulative experiments.

Prior to becoming a bestselling novelist, Greer Hendricks spent more than two decades as an editor at Simon & Schuster. She obtained her master’s in Journalism from Columbia University.

Sarah Pekkanen is the internationally and USA Today bestselling author of eight previous novels. A former investigative journalist and award-winning feature writer, she has published work in The Washington Post, USA Today, and many others.

Books available for purchase and signing.

Registration required.

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2 - 3:30 pm

Pekkanen and Hendricks keep the suspense dial at excruciating...a complete roller coaster-ride of a novel.

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INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN CULINARY HERITAGE Registration required.

Inspired by the Enchanted Garden’s Cultural Connection Garden and the Oldways A Taste of African Heritage Program, this course offers an adventure in African Culinary Heritage. Much like the Paleo diet which sought to revive aspects of the dietary behaviors of ancient men and women, this course examines the health benefits of traditional diets from Africa and its diaspora.

Learn about the geography, history, and culinary traditions of countries in Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and the American South.

Presented by Dr. Michelle Beadle Holder.

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Hendricks and Pekkanen’s first collaboration, The Wife Between Us, was a blockbuster bestseller that spent nearly three months on the New York Times Bestsellers list.

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2 - 3:30 pm 2 - 3:30 pm

2 - 3:30 pm

ESCAPE FAKE NEWS Registration required. Ages 12+.

Feeling lost in today's media landscape? An expert from Newseum Education tackles buzzwords, bots, and bad actors on social media. Learn clear definitions of current media terms, gain practical tools to identify fake and flawed news, and practice with real examples.

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Jan 28

4 - 5:30 pm

7 - 8 pm

In partnership with the Newseum

“Nothing can now be believed which is seen in a newspaper. Truth itself becomes suspicious by being put into that polluted vehicle.” — Thomas Jefferson Terms such as “fake news” and “alternative facts” may be relatively recent additions to the political lexicon, but attacks on the media are nothing new. Elected officials have been criticizing the journalists who cover them long before Thomas Jefferson, putative champion of the free press, wrote the highlighted quote in 1807. Historian and Representative Josh Cutler, 6th Plymouth District, Massachusetts House of Representatives, discusses the "Mobtown Massacre" in Baltimore in 1812, provoked by fiery Federalist newspaper editor and Howard County resident, Alexander Countee Hanson.

UNDESIGN THE REDLINE Undesign the Redline explores the history of structural racism and classism, how these designs compounded each other from redlining maps until today, and how we can come together to undesign these systems intentionally.

Tour the exhibit on your own or with a guide. Public tours, led by trained staff and volunteers, take place Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Space is limited; register by calling the branch or visiting hclibrary.org.

To schedule a guided group tour, email redline@ hclibrary.org or call the branch.

CENTRAL (410.313.7800) through December 31 Sponsored by Columbia Association, Enterprise Community Partners, Friends & Foundation of HCLS, Howard Community College, and #OneHoward

REFLECTION SESSION Led by Trent Hall from #OneHoward.

CENTRAL (410.313.7800) Wed Dec 5 7 - 8:30 pm

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current events

WHEN THE PRESS WAS UNDER ATTACK: ALEXANDER HANSON AND THE 1812 “MOBTOWN” MASSACRE

Sun Feb 24

2 - 3 pm In partnership with Howard County Historical Society

A+ SIGNATURE INITIATIVES HCLS SPELLING BEE Cheer on Howard County’s top spellers as they compete for the chance to advance to the National Spelling Bee. Winners from school BumbleBees recognized on stage at the beginning of the evening. Details at hclibrary.org/students.

RIVER HILL HIGH SCHOOL (410.313.7750) Fri Mar 8 7 pm Sponsored by BB&T, Friends & Foundation of HCLS, Howard County Public School System, and the Josephine B. Scheffenacker Education Trust

WE ARE ALL WELCOME HERE CHOOSE CIVILITY POSTER & VIDEO CONTEST AND EXHIBIT Groups or individual students in grades K-12 who live or attend school in Howard County are invited to design a poster or create a video illustrating the theme of We Are All Welcome Here. Entries due Mar 1. Details at ChooseCivility.org.

COLUMBIA ART CENTER (410.730.0075) 6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia Exhibit

Mar 18 - Apr 10 Reception Apr 10 6:30 - 8 pm Awards Ceremony 7:30 pm Presented in partnership with the Columbia Association Art Center and Howard County Public School System

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HiTech

HiTech is funded in part by a National Leadership Grant for Libraries from the Institute of Museum and Library Services

RP: Registration preferred, with priority given to registered participants. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

STUDENT CLASSES (AGES 11-18) OPEN STEM LABS Ages 11-18; 2.5 hrs. Registration preferred. Drop-in, priority given to those who register.

For middle and high school students to work on projects, get extra help with classes, or work on lab activities.

MATH LAB Get extra help with math classes, through AP Calculus.

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Tuesdays; Dec 4 - 11, Jan 8 - 29, Feb 5 - 26 4 - 6 pm

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Mondays; Dec 3 - 10, Jan 7, 14 & 28, Feb 4, 11 & 25 4 - 6 pm

DIGITAL DESIGN LAB Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art, with access to the Adobe Creative Suite (including Photoshop, Illustrator, and Animate) and other cool software.

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Wednesdays; Dec 5 - 12, Jan 9 - 30, Feb 6 - 27 4 - 6 pm

SCIENCE LAB Participate in fun experiments in a brand new Science Lab. Get help with science classes, including Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.

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Thursdays; Dec 6 - 13, Jan 10 - 31, Feb 7 - 28

Tuesdays; Dec 4 - 11, Jan 8 - 29, Feb 5 - 26

Wednesdays; Dec 5 - 12, Jan 9 - 30, Feb 6 - 27 4 - 6 pm

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Tuesdays; Dec 4 - 11, Jan 8 - 29, Feb 5 - 26

4 - 6 pm

AV LAB

4 - 6 pm

Includes access to Logic Pro X, Adobe Creative Suite, the sound booth, and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies.

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Thursdays; Dec 6 - 13, Jan 10 - 31, Feb 7 - 28

4 - 6 pm

SHIP-A-CHIP SHIP-A-CHIP STEM CHALLENGE

FAMILY STEM CHALLENGE: SHIP-A-CHIP

Ages 9-12. Registration required. Registration begins Dec 31.

Families, ages 9 & up, accompanied by adult. Allow 30 min. Registration required.

Using a variety of recyclable materials, families engineer a container to ship a single potato chip across the HCLS library branches. Will your chip stay intact? Materials provided.

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Jan 14

7 - 8 pm

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Feb 12

4 - 5 pm

7 - 8 pm

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Engineer a container to safely ship a potato chip through the HCLS delivery system. Students evaluate and record prototypes sent by other branches and use that data to test and design a stable prototype. Materials provided.

2 - 3 pm

SHIP-A-CHIP UNBOXING Families. Registration required.

Unbox the final Ship-A-Chip containers from Savage Branch and record the results.

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WINTER 2019

Mon

Feb 25

7 - 7:30 pm

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Monday

Tuesday

10:15 & 11:30 am TK Picture Book Parade

10:15 & 11:30 am TK Play Partners

ages 2 - 5

infant - 23 months

Dec 10 - Feb 25 *Dec 31

Wednesday

Thursday 10:15 & 11:30 am All Together Now Jan 10 - Feb 28

Saturday

Friday 10:15 & 11:30 am Play Partners

10:15 & 11:30 am All Together Now

infant - 23 months

7 pm TK Pajama Time

6:30 pm TK Play Partners infant - 23 months

east columbia branch

10:15 & 11:15 am TK Play Partners

10:15 & 11:15 am TK Play Partners Dec 20 - Feb 14 infant - 23 months

RG: Registration required.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter

10:15 & 11:15 am TK 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3

10:15 & 11:15 am TK Picture Book Parade

infant - 23 months

10:15 & 11:15 am TK All Together Now

ages 2 - 5

7 pm TK Pajama Time

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10:15 & 11:15 am TK All Together Now Dec 19 - Feb 13

10:30 am RG Just For Me Ages 3-5 Dec 4 - Feb 26 *Feb 5

10:30 am TK Play Partners Dec 12 - Feb 27 *Dec 26, Jan 2, Feb 6

10:30 am TK All Together Now

10:30 am TK All Together Now *Dec 8, Jan 12

10:15 & 11:30 am TK All Together Now

10:30 am TK Play Partners Dec 8 - Feb 9

infant - 23 months

7 pm TK Pajama Time

10:15 & 11:30 am TK 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 Dec 4 - Feb 26

10:15 & 11:30 am TK Play Partners Dec 5 - Feb 27 *Dec 26 infant - 23 months

infant - 23 months *Dec 29

2 pm TK Just For Me Ages 3-5 Dec 5 - Feb 27 *Dec 26 10:15 am 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 Jan 7 - Feb 11

7 pm Pajama Time

10:15 & 11:30 am Play Partners Jan 9 - Feb 20 infant - 23 months

10:15 am Just For Me Ages 3-5 Jan 10 - Feb 21

infant - 23 months

10:15 am All Together Now Dec 1, Jan 12 - Feb 23

ages 2 - 5, with craft

1:30 pm Just For Me Ages 3-5 Jan 7 - Feb 11 6:30 pm Play Partners Dec 3 - 17, Jan 7 - Feb 11

10:15 am Picture Book Parade Jan 11 - Feb 22

JUST FOR ME *no class on this date

Ages 3-5; 30 min.

PL AY PARTN ERS

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

Stories, baby games, and musical activities.

ALL TOGETHER NOW

PICTURE BOOK PARADE

All ages (An adult must accompany children under 3); 30 min.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

3, 2, FUN! Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

year-round preschool classes

10:30 am TK 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 Jan 7 - Feb 11

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*Dec 31

Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together.

PAJAMA TIME All ages (An adult must accompany children under 3); 30 min.

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

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central Central Branch 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044

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RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

MITTEN TREE Decorate our Holiday Mitten Tree! Bring a new pair of mittens, hat, or scarf in children's sizes to any branch during December. Items

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donated to local charities after the holidays.

family & friends FREE AFTERNOON SNACKS Youth ages 18 years and younger.

Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks.

Mon - Fri Dec 3 - Jun 21 3:45 - 4:45 pm

Families. Ticket required.

Sing songs to celebrate the season and holidays. tk Tue Dec 18

6:30 - 7 pm

NOON YEAR’S EVE Families. Ticket required.

Ring in the new year early with stories, dancing, and a special countdown. tk Mon Dec 31

11:15 am - 12 pm

COLORAMA! Families. Ticket required.

CRAFTERNOON

Drop in and have fun coloring. We provide the materials, you supply the imagination! tk Tue Dec 11

2 - 2:45 & 3:30 - 4:15 pm

Families. Allow 30 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Drop in and make fun crafts.

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Families. Ho. Co. schools closed or close early.

Feb 5

2 - 4 pm

VALENTINE MAKE & TAKE Families. Allow 20 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools close early.

FAMILY MOVIE tk

Create a beautiful valentine to share.

Thu Feb 14

2 - 3 pm

Films the entire family can enjoy.

INSTRUMENT PETTING ZOO

Tue Dec 11

6 pm Frozen (PG, 2013) A young woman must break a curse that has plunged her kingdom into eternal winter. She must find her estranged sister with the help of a mountaineer and a reindeer.

Learn about instruments and how they create music. Following a live performance and demonstration, participants will have the opportunity to interact with the instruments. tk Sat Feb 16

2 - 3 pm

Wed Dec 26

2 pm Snow Dogs (PG, 2002) A Miami dentist learns he was adopted and has inherited his mother's dog sled team. He flies to Alaska and learns to work with the dogs and gain their respect.

Thu Dec 27

2 pm Santa Buddies (G, 2009) Talking puppies head to the North Pole on a mission to help Santa save Christmas, and make sure all the doggie friends are on Santa’s nice list.

Mon Jan 28

2 pm The Mighty Ducks (PG, 1992/2016) A lawyer is sentenced to coach a kids' hockey team made up of misfits.

Fri Feb 15

2 pm Lady and the Tramp (G, 1955/2018) Experience the thrilling adventures of Lady, a pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a free-wheeling mutt with a heart of gold.

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HOLIDAY SING-ALONG

WINTER 2019

Families. Ticket required.

PLAY DATE All ages. Ticket required.

Play with toys and puzzles, read a book, enjoy music, and develop cognitive and social skills. tk Wed

Feb 27

10:15 -10:45 am &

11:30 am - 12 pm

infant - toddler TODDLER MILESTONES Ages 18 - 36 months. Ticket required.

Prepare your toddler as you learn about some mini-milestones. tk Wednesdays Jan 30 & Feb 6 10:15 -10:45 am &

11:30 am - 12 pm

preschool (2 - 5 years)

kindergarten - grade 5

HCLS Children’s Instructors teach social skills, listening, comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letters, numbers, and vocabulary. *An adult must accompany children under age 3.

HCLS instructors teach subjects — including math and science — through children’s literature and creative expression, as well as cognitive, social, and communication skills.

Please check page 7 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

LEGO® CODING

MITTEN TREE KICKOFF

Learn about computer programmer Grace Hopper and have fun with coding activities using LEGO® blocks. tk Tue Dec 4

6:30 - 7:15 pm

Ages 2 & up with adult. Ticket required.

Bring an item to donate to the Holiday Mitten Tree, then enjoy stories and songs about winter outerwear. tk Mon Dec 3

10:15 - 10:45 am & 11:30 - 12 pm

HEALTHY ME

Ages 6-10. Ticket required.

DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS Ages 5-10; allow 20 min. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip prior to each session.

Have fun while exploring healthy habits. tk Tue Dec 4

2 - 2:45 & 3:30 - 4:15 pm

Read to dogs! Fidos for Freedom’s therapy dogs available for drop-in reading sessions.

Fridays Jan 11 & 25, Feb 8 & 22 4:30 - 5:30 pm

SENSORY FRIENDLY STORIES & FUN

SOCIAL CAFE

Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

WINTER SOLSTICE Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Celebrate the beginning of winter through stories and songs. tk Tue Dec 18

2 - 2:30 & 3:30 - 4 pm

GO FIGURE Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Explore early math concepts inspired by children's literature and everyday activities. tk Tuesdays Jan 8 - 29 2 - 2:45 & 3:30 - 4:15 pm

SOUP-ER SPECIAL Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Celebrate National Soup Month with “soup-er” stories and song. tk Wed

Jan 23

10:15 - 10:45 am &

11:30 am - 12 pm

VALENTINE’S DAY CELEBRATION Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Ages 6 & up. Ticket required.

Enhance social skills through interactive play scenarios. tk Tue Jan 15

6:30 - 7:15 pm

MAGIC TREE HOUSE: BRAVE THE BLIZZARD Ages 6-10. Ticket required.

Join Jack and Annie as they journey across Alaska to save lives. Learn about dog sledding and have fun with related activities. tk Wed Jan 23

6:30 - 7:15 pm

CRAFTY TUESDAY Ages 6 & up. Ticket required.

Enjoy creating fun crafts. All supplies are provided. tk Tue Feb 5

6:30 - 7:15 pm

KINDNESS IS COOL! Ages 6 & up. Ticket required.

Read a book and enjoy an activity related to kindness. tk Tue Feb 19

6:30 - 7:15 pm

FIRST FULL MOON TALES Ages 6-10. Ticket required.

Celebrate the Chinese Lantern festival and the new year’s first full moon. Listen to traditional tales, make a lantern, then go outside to view the full moon (weather permitting). tk Wed Feb 20

6:30 - 7:15 pm

Loveable stories and a craft about Valentine’s Day. tk Tue Feb 12

2 - 2:45 & 3:30 - 4:15 pm

MAGFORMERS® MANIA

ILLUSTRATORS ON PARADE

Boost your engineering skills by building with Magformers®. tk Wed Feb 27

6:30 - 7:15 pm

Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Ages 6-8. Ticket 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. rg Wed Dec 5

2 - 2:30 pm rg Wednesdays Jan 9 & Feb 13 11 - 11:30 am

Discover the creativity of children's illustrators through stories and activities. tk Tue Feb 19

2 - 2:45 & 3:30 - 4:15 pm

BUILD WITH MAGFORMERS® Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Use your imagination and build structures with geometric magnetic shapes. tk Tue Feb 26

2 - 2:45 & 3:30 - 4:15 pm

MEET THE AUTHORS: LIZ AND JIMMY REED Ages 4-8; 60 min. Ticket required.

Authors Liz and Jimmy Reed read their book Sweet Success. Then, help Scoops complete one of the projects from the book that she starts but never finishes. Liz and Jimmy demonstrate how to make colorful flowers with tissue paper and pipe cleaners. Create a beautiful bouquet of handmade flowers that celebrates your sweet success! rg Sat Dec 1

2 - 3 pm

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central Central Branch 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044

410.313.7800

RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

ICE SCIENCE

book clubs (5 - 14 years)

Ages 9-12. Registration required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

BLACK-EYED SUSAN PICTURE BOOK CLUB Grades K-3; 45-60 min. Eight-month series. Registration required.

Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland’s children's choice award, in preparation for spring voting.

Includes a craft or activity. rg Wednesdays Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20 1:30 pm rg Thursdays Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 21

1:30 pm

AVALANCHE ENGINEERING

BLACK-EYED SUSAN BOOK CLUBS

HARRY POTTER JEOPARDY

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Eight-month series. Registration required.

Discussions and activities about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April.

Wednesdays

Wednesdays

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

1:30 - 2:15 pm

Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20

1:30 - 2:30 pm

LEGO® HEXBUG CHALLENGE

Grades 6-8; 60 min. rg

Teams use STEM skills to build a structure capable of surviving an avalanche! Do you have what it takes? rg Sat Dec 29

3 - 4 pm

Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20

Grades 4-6; 45 min. rg

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Compete in a Jeopardy game to see who knows the Harry Potter wizarding world the best. Test your knowledge of the characters, the plot, and Hogwarts! Wizarding attire optional. rg Wed Jan 9

7 - 8 pm

NEWBERY BOOK CLUB Grades 4-8; 45-60 min. Eight-month series. Registration required.

Discussions and activities about Newbery Medal and Newbery Honor winners. rg Wednesdays Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 6

6:30 pm rg Thursdays Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 21

1:30 pm

FIRST LOOK COMMITTEE Ages 12-16. Registration required.

Read exciting new books before they are published! Discuss and recommend favorites to Howard County Library System.

Service learning hours available. rg Mondays Dec 17, Jan 28, Feb 25 7 - 8 pm

tweens (9 - 12 years) STEM CLUB

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Work in groups to create mazes, Lego® challenges, and compete in Hexbug races. rg Sat Jan 26

3 - 4 pm

THE HUMAN HEART Ages 9-12. Registration required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Learn about the anatomy and physiology of the human heart via STEM activities. rg Tue Feb 5

3 - 4 pm

teens (grades 6 - 12) DIY GIFT SHOP Ages 9-17. Allow 30 min per craft.

Drop-in and create a variety of crafts for last-minute, heartfelt gifts for all occasions.

Sun Dec 9

1 - 4 pm

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Learn about STEM concepts through hands-on activities, crafts, challenges, and experiments. Each class covers a new STEM topic. rg Saturdays Dec 1, Jan 12, Feb 9

3 - 4 pm

IN THEIR SHOES: TEENS AND DATING VIOLENCE

GIRL POWER

on the real experiences. Make choices about the character’s

Registration required. Ages 14+.

During a role play exercise, become one of six characters based

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

relationships and move through scenarios by reading about

STEM and Art Activities + Working Together = Meaningful Connections. Make a difference in your community. rg Saturdays Dec 8, Jan 5, Feb 2

3 - 4:30 pm

interactions with “your” dating partner, family, and friends.

LEGO® ENGINEERING CHALLENGE Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Work in teams to solve engineering challenges with LEGO® blocks. New challenges each class. rg Saturdays Dec 15, Feb 23 2 - 3 pm

LEGO® FREE BUILD Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Creatively free build with LEGO™ blocks, work individually or in teams. rg Saturdays Dec 15, Feb 23 3 - 4 pm

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Learn about the science of ice and complete hands-on experiments. rg Thu Dec 27

3 - 4 pm

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Then, have a conversation about dating violence, presented by Hopeworks. rg Thu

Feb 28

4:45 - 6:15 pm

ADULTS ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS Build your English conversation skills and meet new people in a friendly, supportive classroom. Call HCLS Project Literacy 410.313.7900 or email prolit@hclibrary.org.

Mondays 10 am - 12:30 pm

ENGLISH FOR BEGINNERS Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Call HCLS Project Literacy 410.313.7900 or email prolit@hclibrary.org.

Tuesdays

10 am - 12:30 pm

COLORING WITH FRIENDS Ages 18+.

THE JOB HUNTER’S GUIDE TO THE INTERNET Master online tools as you search for a new job, exploring the power of social media, resume keywords, and job aggregator sites such as Indeed. Learn how to coordinate an effective job search with job alerts, word clouds, and a strong online presence.

Tue Jan 22

7 - 8:30 pm

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

“UKE” & ME JAM SESSION

Registration required.

Borrow a cookbook authored by the evening’s featured chef, or of the cooking topic, and prepare a few recipes at home.

Discuss the chef or topic, recipes, food markets, and gadgets.

Refreshments. rg Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Dec 5 America’s Test Kitchen Desserts Jan 16 Mediterranean Cooking (any chef) Feb 27 Chef Yotam Ottolenghi

NEEDLE ARTS Do you like to sew, knit, or crochet? Finish a project, start a new one, or simply meet other adults with similar interests. All skill levels welcome. Basic instruction available.

1st Thursdays Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7

10 am - 12 pm 3rd Thursdays

Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21 10 am - 12 pm

HAMMERED DULCIMER CONCERT: LISA FERGUSON Ring in the season as Lisa Ferguson plays traditional, Celtic, and classic melodies on the hammered dulcimer, an ancient precursor to the piano which produces unique and elegant tones.

Thu Dec 13

5:30 - 6:30 pm

TALKING: OPERA After watching a Met in HD performance at a local movie theater, join other opera lovers for discussion. Refreshments.

Tuesdays; 11 am - 12 pm Dec 18 La Traviata Jan 15 Adriana Lecouvreur Feb 5 Carmen

TALKING: PICTURES Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films following Columbia Film Society showings. DVDs available to borrow.

Tuesdays; 7 - 8 pm Jan 8 The Insult Jan 29 RBG

ACCESSIBLE GAME AND CRAFT FUN FOR ADULTS Adults of all abilities enjoy accessible games, puzzles, and freestyle crafting in a sensory friendly environment.

Sun Jan 13

1:30 - 3 pm

TALK SAVES LIVES®: AN INTRO TO SUICIDE PREVENTION Suicide affects everyone. Learn about current research on suicide, prevention, and community support.

Thu Jan 17

7 - 8 pm In partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Registration required. All ages.

Have a few ukulele chords under your belt? Play one of our ukuleles (supplies limited) or bring your own. rg Mon Jan 28

7 - 8 pm

PREPARING FOR TAX TIME Registration required.

Minimize your taxes and maximize your refund by understanding the deductions and credit for which you are eligible, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Review and discuss the recently passed tax law changes, as well as the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). rg Wed Feb 6

2 - 3:30 pm In partnership with MakingChange

SENSORY-FRIENDLY MOVIE FOR TEENS & ADULTS Ages 13+.

Enjoy a movie in a relaxed environment. Lights and sound remain at low levels, and audience members may leave their seats.

Captain America: Civil War When Iron Man and Captain America feud, the other Avengers join the conflict. Will the team survive? (PG-13, 2016) Sun Feb 10

2 - 4:30 pm

WRITING WORKSHOP: REIMAGING TIME - KRONOS AND KAIROS EMBRACE

central branch

Looking for a creative outlet AND a chance to meet new people? Join us for coloring and camaraderie as we explore the adult coloring craze. Bring materials or use those provided.

All skill levels welcome.

1st Wednesdays Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6

10 am - 12 pm

Registration required.

Do you often claim not to have enough time to write or be creative? Author and poet Ann Bracken introduces how to use journaling and poetry to kick-start ideas and create an art-inspired time-tool. Learn how you and time can become partners, as you explore ways to jumpstart your writing. rg Wed

Feb 13

1:30 - 3 pm

KEEP IT SHORT: ADULT SHORT FICTION READ ALOUD Celebrating African American authors, Michael Toner shares "Cell One" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Roy Ringel reads two stories by Langston Hughes: "Thank You, M’am" and "One Friday Morning."

Tue Feb 26

7 - 8:30 pm

Book Discussion Groups now listed on pages 20 - 21.

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east columbia East Columbia Branch 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045

410.313.7700

RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

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MITTEN TREE Decorate our Holiday Mitten Tree!

Bring a new pair of mittens, hat, or scarf in children's sizes to any branch during December. Items donated to local charities after the holidays.

family & friends FREE AFTERNOON SNACKS Youth ages 18 years and younger.

Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks.

Mon - Fri Dec 3 - Jun 21 3:30 - 4:30 pm

FAMILY MOVIES Families. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Films the entire family can enjoy.

Thu Dec 27

2 pm

Paddington 2 (PG, 2017) Paddington Bear tries to buy an antique book for his aunt's 100th birthday, but his quest brings him into conflict with an unscrupulous actor who also wants the book.

Tue Feb 5

2 pm

A Wrinkle in Time (PG, 2018) After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend into the universe to find him.

Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS

NOON YEAR’S EVE Families. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Not staying awake until midnight? Ring in the new year early with stories, dancing, and a special countdown. tk Mon Dec 31 11:30 am - 12 pm

CUENTOS EN PIJAMAS Families. Ticket required.

Bilingual stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome.

Cuentos bilingues y música antes de ir a dormir. Pijamas, ositos de peluche y cobijas son bienvenidos. tk Mondays Jan 7 - Feb 25 6:30 pm

CLEVER COLORING All ages.

Relax while coloring or exercise your brain by doing word search puzzles – or both! Supplies provided.

Mondays

Jan 7, Feb 4 7 - 8 pm

I'M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER OR SISTER Families. Ticket required.

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. tk Sat Jan 12

2 - 2:45 pm In partnership with Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine

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ART FOR ANYBODY Ages 13+.

Explore drawing and painting through a variety of easy and fun projects! Absolute beginners encouraged! Please wear old clothes.

Thursdays

Jan 17, Feb 7 7 - 8 pm

KONNICHIWA Families. Ticket required.

Join us for stories, songs and fingerplays in Japanese. tk Sat Jan 26

10:15 - 10:45 am 日本語で絵本の読み聞かせ、手遊び、わらべ唄を楽しむおはなし会 です。お子様と一緒にご参加ください。

PAPER BAG PUPPETS & PLAY THERAPY 101 Families. Registration required.

Use paper bag puppets as a fun and engaging tool to communicate with your children through play. Learn about play therapy for children who struggle with a wide range of mental, social, and emotional issues.

Dr. Rachel Altvater is a Licensed Psychologist and Clinical Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist – Supervisor. She works as a clinician at the Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education in Fairfax, VA, and serves on the MD/DC Association for Play Therapy Board as the Outreach and Networking Coordinator. rg Sat Jan 26

2 - 3 pm

POP! GOES THE GROUNDHOG Families. Registration required.

Listen to groundhog stories and make a pop-up groundhog puppet. rg Tue

Jan 29

6:30 - 7:15 pm

infant - toddler TERRIFIC TUESDAYS Ages 18-36 months with adult. Ticket required.

Stories, songs, and play with toys. tk Tuesdays Dec 4 - Jan 22

10:15 - 10:45 & 11:15 - 11:45 am

preschool (2 - 5 years) HCLS Children’s Instructors teach social skills, listening, comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letters, numbers, and vocabulary. *An adult must accompany children under age 3.

Please check page 7 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

STORYBOOK FRIENDS Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

A story and craft to enjoy with your child. tk Fridays Dec 7 - Feb 22

11 - 11:30 am

LEARN SOME SPANISH Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Learn some Spanish words and numbers through stories and activities. tk Wednesdays Dec 12, Jan 16, Feb 13 1:30 - 2 pm

SHORTEST DAY AND LONGEST NIGHT Ages 3-8 with adult. Registration required.

MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB Ages 7-10. Registration required.

Discover the science behind the winter solstice. Read books, try to balance a plastic egg, and take a look at the moon. rg Thu

Dec 20

7 - 7:45 pm

A book club for mothers and daughters to share the joy of reading. Discuss the book then create a craft. rg Thursdays Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14

7 - 7:45 pm

POP! GOES THE GROUNDHOG

FICTION FRIENDS

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

Enjoy groundhog stories, and make a pop-up groundhog puppet. rg Tue

Jan 29

2 - 2:45 pm

SENSORY FRIENDLY STORIES & FUN Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Registration required.

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. rg Sat Feb 16

2 - 2:45 pm

Ages 9-11. Registration required.

A book club for children with a passion for chapter books. Read the assigned title, then come to the book club for discussions, games, and a craft. rg Tuesdays Dec 11 & Feb 12

7 - 7:45 pm

TWEEN READS BOOK CLUB Ages 10-12. Registration required.

Tween book chat for boys and girls. rg Saturdays Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9

3 - 5 pm

HCLS instructors teach subjects — including math and science — through children’s literature and creative expression, as well as cognitive, social, and communication skills.

HOMEWORK CLUB Ages 8-17.

BALLOON POWERED CAR CHALLENGE Ages 6-10. Registration required.

Learn some physics concepts and use recycled material to build a toy car propelled by a balloon. Then, let’s race! rg Sat

Dec 8

2 - 2:45 pm

Work on your homework and participate in activities. Snack available.

Mondays - Fridays; 3 - 4:30 pm (school days only)

DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS Ages 5-10; allow 20 min. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip prior to each session.

Read to dogs! Fidos for Freedom’s therapy dogs available for drop-in reading sessions.

Wednesdays

Jan 9 & 23, Feb 13 & 27 3:30 - 4:30 pm

BULLET JOURNALING

teens (grades 6 - 12)

Ages 7 -10. Registration required.

Learn how to create, write, illustrate, and continue a bullet journal. Practice page setups, letter styles, and other techniques. rg Thu Jan 24

7 - 8 pm

STAR WARS STEM FORCE: EWOK CATAPULTS Ages 6 -10. Registration required.

May the force be with you. Use science, technology, engineering, and math to problem solve and build a catapult. rg Tue Feb 5

7 - 7:45 pm

book clubs (5 - 11 years) REBEL BOYS BOOK CLUB Ages 5-7. Ticket required.

Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by discussion and activities. Books feature strong and independent boys. tk Sat Feb 9

10:15 - 11 am

REBEL GIRLS BOOK CLUB Ages 5-7. Ticket required.

Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by discussion and activities. Books feature strong and independent girls. tk Sat Feb 16

10:15 - 11 am

PARAGRAPH PALS Ages 6-8. Registration required.

For children transitioning from early readers to chapter books.

Activities include reading comprehension exercises, games, and a craft. rg Tuesdays Dec 4 & Feb 5 7 - 7:45 pm

DIY CRAFT SOCIETY Ages 13-17.

Make cool crafts and new friends. Beginners and advanced crafters welcome. rg Saturdays Dec 1, Jan 5, Feb 2 3 - 5 pm

WEDNESDAY NIGHT CRAFT CLUB Ages 9 -13. Allow 30 mins. Ticket required.

Beginner and expert crafters welcome! Make fun projects or bring your own. tk Wednesdays Dec 5 & Feb 6

7 - 8 pm

TEEN RIVETING READS Ages 13-18. Registration required.

Discuss captivating novels with other teens. rg Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm Dec 12 Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Jan 9 Scythe by Neal Shusterman Feb 13 How it Went Down by Kekla Magoon

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GAME DAY Ages 11-17. Allow 30 mins. Ticket required.

Play Uno, Sorry, and other classic board games. Bring a friend! tk

Sat Feb 2

1:30 - 2:30 pm

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Ages 11-17. Registration required.

Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Refreshments. rg Tue Feb 5 4 - 5 pm

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east columbia East Columbia Branch 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045

410.313.7700

RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

ADULTS DIY BEGINNER JEWELRY MAKING WORKSHOP

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Registration required.

Create a necklace and earrings as you learn the basic tools and techniques of jewelry making. Local artist Joy Woelfer shares her expertise. Bring your own beads or choose from available supplies. rg Sat

Dec 8

10 am - 12 pm

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

2nd Thursdays

Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14 12 - 1 pm

NEW RELEASE CINEMA View a critically acclaimed new release DVD movie on a large screen. Titles announced in branch and online, or email robert. lockett@hclibrary.org Thursdays

Dec 13, Jan 17, Feb 14 6:30 - 9 pm Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS In partnership with Howard County Department of Community Resources & Services

BUSINESS AND POLITICAL ECONOMY DISCUSSION GROUP

ENCORE CINEMA "See-again" worthy movies on a large screen! Doors open at 6 pm. Refreshments available before the start of the movie.

Titles announced in branch and online, or join the mailing list at encorecinema@hclibrary.org Thursdays

Jan 31, Feb 28

6:30 - 9 pm Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS In partnership with Howard County Department of Community Resources & Services

MOM’S GROUPTHINK

Discuss and review books and topics in business, management, and political economy. For details and syllabus email yao. aziabu@hclibrary.org Tuesdays; 6:30 - 8 pm Dec 18 Special topic: A look at the 2018 Nobel Prize winner(s) in economics.

Supplemental reading, recommended: The Nobel Factor: The Prize in Economics, Social Democracy, and the Market Turn by Avner Offer and Gabriel Soderberg

Swap tricks of the trade, guilty pleasures, and favorite reads in a baby and kid friendly environment. Collaborate, exchange ideas, and learn about resources to help survive and thrive the ups and downs of motherhood.

Fridays

Dec 7, Jan 4, Feb 1

10:30 - 11:30 am

Jan 15 A Culture of Growth: The Origins of the Modern Economy by Joel Mokyr and Cultures Merging: A Historical and Economic Critique of Culture by Eric L. Jones

PREPARING FOR TAX TIME

IN STITCHES NEEDLECRAFT CIRCLE Bring your own knitting, embroidery, cross stitch, or other needlework projects. Exchange ideas, tips, and a few laughs.

Tuesdays

Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12

7 - 8:30 pm Registration required.

Feb 19 Economics of Enough: How to Run the Economy as if the Future Matters by Diana Coyle Supplemental reading, recommended: GDP: A Brief but Affectionate History by Diane Coyle and Small is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered by E. F. Schumacher

Minimize your taxes and maximize your refund by understanding the deductions and credit for which you are eligible, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Review and discuss the recently passed tax law changes, as well as the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). rg Sat Feb 9

2 - 3:30 pm In partnership with MakingChange

JOURNAL WRITING GROUP

OPIOID RESPONSE TRAINING

Explore the potential and power of keeping a journal while practicing techniques in a relaxed and encouraging setting.

Experienced and novice writers welcome.

Thursdays

Dec 27, Jan 31, Feb 28 7 - 8 pm

Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone. Learn about legal protections for those who provide aid and about access to opioid response resources in Howard County.

Thu Feb 21 7 - 7:45 pm In partnership with Howard County Health Department

Book Discussion Groups now listed on pages 20 - 21.

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elkridge Elkridge Branch 6540 Washington Boulevard Elkridge, MD 21075

410.313.5077

RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

DIY Education Center: kids & tweens

TOOL THURSDAYS AT THE DIY EDUCATION CENTER

DIY MOSAIC PICTURE FRAME

DIY WOOD BOX BIKE RACK

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Have an old ceramic plate or mug that is beyond repair? Give your item new life by upcycling it into a picture frame. rg Sat

Dec 8

2 - 3:30 pm

DIY CUPPA KINDNESS Ages 11-17. Register for each class separately.

DIY BIRD FEEDER Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Help our feathered friends by building (using a hammer) a small bird feeder and learning about the kind of bird seed they like. rg Sat

Jan 5

2 - 3 pm

DIY PINECONE ANIMALS Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Transform a pinecone into a woodland animal of your choice an owl, bear, hedgehog, or reindeer. rg Wed

Jan 9

6 - 7:30 pm

DIY SLIMEY SATURDAYS Ages 6-9. Registration required.

Read a yucky story and create some slime. rg Saturdays; 2 - 3 pm Jan 19 Rainbow Slime Feb 16 Mermaid Slime

DIY JAZZY JEWELRY Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Create wearable jewelry to keep or to give as a gift. rg Saturdays; 2 - 2:45 pm Feb 9 Beaded Bracelets Feb 23 Drop Earrings

Registration required.

Learn to make a box that keeps your bike off the floor and provides a small drawer for odds and ends, with tools from the DIY Collection. rg Sat Jan 5

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

DIY HOW TO INSTALL WAINSCOTING Registration required.

Learn about types of wainscoting as you discuss, watch, and participate in installation techniques. Discover the tools and materials necessary to add texture and character to your walls. rg Sat Jan 12

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

DIY HOW TO TILE A BACKSPLASH Registration required.

Need a small makeover in your kitchen or bathroom? Learn how to prepare, design, and tile a back- splash. rg Sat Jan 19

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

DIY NAILED IT! Ages 14+. Register for each class separately.

Learn how easy it can be to create a DIY project! rg 3rd Tuesdays; 7 - 7:45 pm Dec 18 CD Mosaic Picture Frame Jan 15 Painted Rock Cactus Feb 19 Macramé Wall Hanging

DIY WOOD FLOORING DEMONSTRATION Registration required.

Learn about wood flooring, including hardwood, engineered, and laminate flooring. Watch, participate, and learn about the installation techniques, as well as the needed tools and materials. rg Sat Jan 26

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

DIY SCRATCHBOARD Registration required.

Scratchboard provides a unique art medium for a distinctive look that allows you to think in terms of negative space. Create a piece of art! rg Wed Feb 6

7 - 8:30 pm

DIY Education Center: adults

DIY HOW TO REPAIR DRYWALL

DIY MOULDING 101

Had a few mishaps that left some dents and dings? Learn how to restore walls to their former glory. rg Wed Feb 13

7 - 8:30 pm

Registration required.

elkridge branch

Give the gift of warm thoughts, personal creativity, and tea time fun. All materials provided.

Mon Dec 10

7 - 8 pm Marbled Mugs Thu Dec 13 7 - 8 pm Loose Leaf Tea Bags Mon Dec 17 7 - 8 pm Mini Wood Pallet Coasters

Learn to use a different tool each session. Includes a tool’s features, safe use, basic operation, and types of projects.

1st Thursdays

Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7

7 - 8 pm

Registration required.

Learn about the different types of mouldings, and where to install or replace them. Learn about the tools and watch a demonstration on how to install several styles. rg Sat

Dec 1

10:30 am - 12:30 pm

DIY MAT CUTTING 101 Registration required. Ages 18+.

Need to update art or crop a photo? Cut a mat board to fit a 5x7 frame. rg Wed Dec 5

7 - 8:30 pm

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RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

Elkridge Branch 6540 Washington Boulevard Elkridge, MD 21075

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

410.313.5077

family & friends

GET JIGGY WITH JIGSAW PUZZLES All ages. Allow 30 min.

FAMILY COLORING HOUR All ages. Allow 30 min.

Express yourself with crayons, markers, and colored pencils.

Adults and children alike can relax and engage the creative areas of the brain while improving fine motor skills, increasing color awareness, and developing hand to eye coordination.

Tuesdays

Dec 4 & Feb 5 7 - 8 pm

elkridge branch

CRAFTERNOON All ages. Allow 30 min.

Drop in and make fun crafts.

Saturdays Dec 8 & Feb 2

2 - 4 pm

BOOKENDS All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Students of all ages gather and engage in stories and crafts. tk Mondays; 11:15 - 11:45 am Dec 10 Holidays Jan 14 Winter Feb 11 Love & Compassion In partnership with Elkridge 50+ Center

¡HOLA! /HELLO! Families. Ticket required.

Read cuentos and sing canciones in both English and Spanish. tk Tuesdays

Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12

6:30 - 7 pm

FAMILY MOVIES All ages. Drop In.

Films the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn and drinks. Visit hclibrary.org for more movie details.

Tue Dec 18

6:30 pm A Wrinkle in Time (PG, 2018, 109 minutes). After the disappearance of her scientist father, three peculiar beings send Meg, her brother, and her friend into the universe to find him.

Sat Dec 29

2 pm

Frozen (PG, 2013) A young woman must rescue her kingdom from eternal winter. She must find her estranged sister with the help of a mountaineer and a reindeer.

Tue Jan 15

6:30 pm Peter Rabbit (PG, 2018) The stubborn and naughty Peter Rabbit causes chaos in Mr. McGregor’s home and garden. Their rivalry grows even more heated when they both fall for a new neighbor who adores animals.

Tue Feb 19

6:30 pm The Incredibles (PG, 2004) The adventures of a superhero crimefighter and his family, who return to adventuring after spending years living "normal" lives.

Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS

NOON YEAR’S EVE Families; 45 min. Ticket required.

Ring in the new year early with stories, dancing, and a special countdown. tk Mon Dec 31

11:30 am - 12 pm

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Celebrate National Puzzle Day by exercising your brain.

Assemble jigsaw puzzles while building visual-perceptual skills, encouraging problem-solving skills, and developing hand to eye coordination.

Tue Jan 29

7 - 8 pm

preschool (2 - 5 years) HCLS Children’s Instructors teach social skills, listening,comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letters, numbers, and vocabulary. *An adult must accompany children under age 3.

Please check page 7 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

HOLIDAY FUN Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Celebrate the season with stories, songs, and a craft. tk Tuesdays; 10:15 - 10:45 am & 11:30 am - 12 pm Dec 4 Peppermint twist & shout Dec 11 Holiday friends

SENSORY FRIENDLY STORIES & FUN Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Registration required.

Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group. rg Thursdays Dec 6, Jan 3, Feb 7

10:15 - 10:45 &

11:15 - 11:45 am rg Mondays

Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11 7 - 7:30 pm

TODDLER’S PLAY DATE Ages 2-5 years with adult. Allow 30 min.

Play with our toys, enjoy music, and visit with others. May include sensory play activities with household materials containing potential allergens.

Thursdays

Dec 6, Jan 10, Feb 14

1:30 - 2:30 pm

FLY WRIGHT! Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Celebrate the legacy of the Wright brothers with stories and songs about airplanes. tk Tue Dec 18

10:15 - 10:45 am &

11:30 am - 12 pm

MITTEN TREE Decorate our Holiday Mitten Tree! Bring a new pair of mittens, hat, or scarf in children's sizes to any branch during December.

Items donated to local charities after the holidays.

MAGNIFICENT MAGFORMERS

kindergarten - grade 5

Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

HCLS instructors teach subjects — including math and science — through children’s literature and creative expression, as well as cognitive, social, and communication skills.

Use your imagination and build structures with magnetic geometric shapes. tk Thu Dec 27 2 - 2:45 pm

BOOK BUDDIES Ages 5-7. Ticket required.

Dive into our picture book collection with fun read-aloud stories. tk Thursdays Dec 6 - Feb 28 7 - 7:30 pm

SCRIBBLES AND SQUIGGLES

DEWEY DECIMAL SYSTEM DAY!

Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Ages 6-9. Ticket required.

Explore an art-filled world with stories, songs, and a craft. tk Tuesdays; 10:15 - 10:45 am & 11:30 am - 12 pm Jan 8 Collage Jan 15 Shapes Jan 22 Painting

Join us for one of our favorite days as we read books and conduct a scavenger hunt around the Elkridge Branch to celebrate the library. tk Mon Dec 10

4 - 5 pm

MAGICAL MYSTERIES

Ages 8-11. Registration required.

Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

MOVE TO LEARN Ages 1-4 with adult. Registration and signed release form required.

An instructor from My Gym teaches how various types of exercise and fitness movement, like balance and tumbling, helps children learn. Participate in a skill station, obstacle course, game, and dance. Wear athletic shoes and loose fitting pants or shorts. rg Sat

Jan 19

1 - 1:45 & 2:30 - 3:15 pm

OPPOSITE DAY

Are you a “fan” of engineering? Come explore the process of design engineering with activities and materials from The James Dyson Foundation. rg Sat Dec 22

2 - 3 & 4 - 5 pm

BLOCK PARTY: FUN WITH LEGO® BLOCKS Ages 5 & up; 45 - 60 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Create a masterpiece with LEGO® blocks and your imagination. tk Wed Dec 26

2 - 3 pm

CRAFTY COMIC BOOK CREATIONS Ages 6-9. Ticket required.

Make a collage from discarded comic books that showcases your favorite superhero. tk Fri

Dec 28

2 - 2:45 pm

BOOK BINGO

Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

National Opposite Day may lead to confusion, but have some fun with stories, songs, and activities. tk Fri Jan 25

2 - 2:30 pm

Ages 5-10; 45 - 60 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book! tk Mon

Dec 31

2 - 3 pm

CRAZY 8s: MATH CLUB FOR ALL

MOSTLY MITTENS

Grades K-2. 8-week series. Register once for the series.

Ages​​2-5​​with​a ​ dult.​​Ticket​​required.

Keep cozy with mitten stories, rhymes, and songs. Decorate a mitten craft. tk

Tue

Jan 29

10:15 - 10:45 am &

11:30 am - 12 pm

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. rg Tuesdays

Jan 8 - Feb 26 10:30 - 11:30 am & 4:15 - 5:15 pm

EZRA KEATS AND FRIENDS

CRAZY 8s: MATH CLUB FOR ALL Grades 3-5. 8-week series. Register once for the series.

Ages​​2-5​​with​a ​ dult.​​Ticket ​required.

Enjoy listening to stories featuring characters by Ezra Jack Keats. Create a snowy day picture. tk

Tue

Feb 5

10:15 - 10:45 am​& ​ ​​

11:30​​am - 12 pm

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. rg Wednesdays Jan 9 - Feb 27 4:15 - 5:15 pm

DID YOU HEAR THAT?

WINTER ANIMALS Ages 6-9. Ticket required.

Ages​​2-5​​with​a ​ dult; 30 min.​​Ticket​r​ equired.

Learning through sound and stories. tk

Tuesdays Feb​12 & 19

elkridge branch

Unicorns, dragons, and maybe a Yeti. Learn about mysterious magical creatures with stories, songs, and a craft. tk Thu

Jan 10

10:15 - 10:45 am &

11:30 am - 12 pm

COOL ENGINEERING

10:15 - 10:45 am & 11:30 am - 12 pm

LOVE BUGS

Explore how animals survive during the cold winter months.

Create an animal snow scene with recycled materials. tk Sat

Jan 12

2 - 2:45 pm

UKULELE: LEARN & SING ALONG

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Ages 7-10. Ticket required.

Read a story, then create loveable bugs using the shape of a Valentine heart. tk Thu Feb 14

10:15 - 10:45 am &

11:30 am - 12 pm

Learn basic ukulele chords so you can play and sing along to a few tunes. tk Tue

Jan 22

7 - 8 pm

LET’S INVENT WITH LEGO® BLOCKS

SILLY STICKER FUN

Ages 6-9. Ticket required.

Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Read silly stories, and make a silly sticker craft. tk Tue Feb 26

10:15 - 10:45 am &

11:30 am - 12 pm

National Inventors Day is February 11. See what new creations you can build with LEGO® blocks. tk Fri

Feb 8

4 - 4:45 pm

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410.313.5077

RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

book clubs (5 - 14 years) BOOK - N - CHAT Ages 6-8. Ticket required.

Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by discussion and related activities. tk Mondays Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11 4 - 4:45 pm

PARAGRAPH PALS

elkridge branch

Ages 6-8. Registration required.

For children transitioning from early readers to chapter books.

Books available at branch. After reading title, join us for fun activities that include reading comprehension exercises and games. rg Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Dec 17 The Kid from Planet Z: Crash! by Nancy Krulik Jan 28 Captain Awesome to the Rescue! by Stan Kirby Feb 25 Jada Jones: Rock Star by Kelly Starling Lyons

DIVERSE MIDDLE SCHOOL READS Ages 9-13. Registration required.

Discover countries, cultures, and histories from around the globe as we journey through books to lands far and wide.

Choose at least one of a selection of books to read each month.

Discuss while exploring a corresponding interdisciplinary STEM + Art project. Visit hclibrary.org for a list of titles. rg Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Jan 28 China The Monkey King’s Amazing Adventures: A Journey to the West in Search of Enlightenment by Wu Cheng’en The Vine Basket by Josanne La Valley Escape from Tibet: A True Story by Nick Gray Feb 25 Caribbean Islands Little Man by Elizabeth Mann Hurricane Child by Kheryn Callender The Jumbies by Tracey Baptiste

tweens (9 - 12 years) READ TO REEL MOVIE CLUB Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Which is better: the book or the movie? Watch a movie based on a book and discuss. If you have not read the book, come anyway. Refreshments will be served. Visit hclibrary.org for more movie details. rg Thursdays; 4:30 - 7 pm Dec 20 Jumanji (PG, 2005) Kids release a man from a supernatural board game.

Jan 17 Coraline (PG, 2009) Stop-motion animation tells of a daring youngster who finds a magic portal that whisks her into a seemingly perfect, parallel world.

Feb 21 Wonder (PG, 2017) A 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity attends school for the first time when he begins the fifth grade. With the support of his parents, he learns how to make friends and adjust to his new environment.

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SHIP-A-CHIP STEM CHALLENGE Ages 9-12. Registration required. Registration begins Dec 31.

In celebration of Bubble Wrap Appreciation Day, engineer a container to safely ship a potato chip through the HCLS delivery system. Students evaluate and record prototypes sent by other branches and use that data to test and design a stable prototype.

Materials provided. rg Mon

Jan 14 7 - 8 pm

TWEEN TRIVIA CHALLENGE Ages 9-12. Ticket required.

Join us for an afternoon of trivia on a variety of topics.

Compete for small prizes. tk Thu

Jan 24 & Feb 28

4:30 - 5:30 pm

UKULELE: LEARN & SING ALONG Ages 9-12. Ticket required.

Learn basic ukulele chords so you can play and sing along to a few tunes. tk Tue

Feb 26

7 - 8 pm

teens (grades 6 - 12) TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Ages 11-18.

Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create.

Refreshments. rg Saturdays Dec 1, Jan 12, Feb 9

4 - 5 pm

TEEN FICTION WRITERS WORKSHOP Ages 13-18. Registration required.

Learn to craft well-developed characters, settings, and real dialogue. Create conflict and explore the basics of plotting in your writer’s notebook. rg Mondays Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4

7 - 8:30 pm

FRIDAY CODING CLUB Ages 11-17. Registration required.

Learn digital skills and coding concepts in a collaborative, fun environment by creating games, animations, and web sites in a series of challenged-based classes. Attend any or all of the classes.

Fridays Dec 7 & 21, Jan 4 & 18, Feb 1 & 15 4 - 5 pm

NAVIGATING THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS Ages 13-19. Parents strongly encouraged to attend with student.

Registration required.

The college application process can be daunting. Local expert Gail Jacobson guides you with successful strategies for applying to colleges and writing college essays. rg Thu Jan 17

7 - 8:30 pm

MIDTERM EXAM SURVIVAL SPACE Take the stress out of midterms in a professional yet comfortable environment. Study alone or with peers. Energize your mind and spirit with puzzles, color sheets, LEGO ™ blocks, bubble wrap, and refreshments in the game corner. Random acts of pizza may occur.

Tue - Thu Jan 22 - 24 3 - 9 pm Fri - Sun Jan 25 - 27 1 - 4 pm

COLLEGE ESSAYS Ages 13-19. Parents encouraged to attend with student.

Local expert Gail Jacobson offers successful strategies for writing college essays with content geared specifically for rising high school seniors. rg Thu Jan 31

7 - 8 pm

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

PRACTICE SAT EXAM

ART IN THE AFTERNOON

Free, walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered

by Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

2nd Tuesdays Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12 1 - 3 pm Registration required.

Ages 13-19. Registration required.

Practice Test (Bring pencils and graphing calculator) rg Sat Feb 2 10 am - 1 pm

No experience necessary. Supplies provided. Register for each class separately. rg 3rd Tuesdays; 2 - 3:30 pm Dec 18 Winter Workshop Jan 15 Journaling 101 Feb 19 Watercolor Painting

Results (Parents welcome) rg Mon Feb 11

UKULELE JAM SESSION

Take a practice SAT test with C2 Educational Centers. Return for your results and discuss test taking strategies, test options, and the college admissions timeline.

7 - 9 pm

TIME TRAVEL AMERICA Ages 11- 18. Registration and a signed release form required.

ADULTS

Bring your ukulele or borrow one of ours for a monthly jam session. rg 3rd Tuesdays Dec 18, Jan 15, Feb 19

7 - 8 pm

ART IN THE EVENING Registration required.

No experience necessary. Supplies provided. Register for each class separately. rg 3rd Thursdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Dec 20 Winter Workshop Jan 17 Journaling 101 Feb 21 Watercolor Painting

TRASH TO TREASURE Registration required. Register for each class separately.

Convert a discarded object into something useful. Each session features a new project. rg 4th Wednesdays Dec 26, Jan 23, Feb 27 7 - 8 pm

PAPERCUTTING VALENTINES Registration required. Ages 18+.

Learn to make paper valentines using the German folk art of scherenschnitte. rg Sat

Jan 19

2 - 5 pm

DROP IN PUZZLES Challenge yourself and have fun with jigsaw, word, and logic puzzles.

Sat Jan 26

2:30 - 5 pm

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB Improve your ability to communicate and interact in English in a fun and casual setting. Child care consisting of stories, songs and activities is available for participants who have children ages 3 years and up.

1st Mondays

Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4 7 - 8 pm

ONLINE RESEARCH TOOLS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN Howard County Library System's many electronic resources can facilitate learning a new language, connecting with live online homework help, finding a new job, and exploring research topics in more depth. We can show you how!

1st Mondays

Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4 8 - 8:30 pm

DROP-IN ART Visit the DIY Studio to engage in self-driven artistic pursuits.

Enjoy the company while satisfying the creative impulse.

Supplies provided.

1st Tuesdays

Dec 4, Feb 5 7 - 8 pm

LET’S DISH Discuss trends in the culinary world as we focus on a different topic each month.

4th Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Jan 28 Coffee Appreciation Learn how to select, grind, and brew coffee. Guest speaker from local coffee roaster shares background on the industry, as well as advice for the coffee connoisseur.

elkridge branch

Take a virtual reality Google Expeditions tour of the Whitney Plantation, a museum dedicated to teaching the history of slavery in America, then travel virtually to the Lowndes Interpretive Center for an exploration of the Civil Rights Movement. Then, join the conversation about related books. rg Thu

Feb 21

6:30 - 8 pm

Registration required.

Feb 25 African American Culinary History in the Old South With Michael W. Twitty’s award-winning memoir, The Cooking Gene, as the backdrop for our discussion, explore what food can reveal about ancestry. Twitty’s book traces his ancestry through Southern cuisine and food culture, from Africa to America and slavery to freedom.

BEGINNING LEATHER CARVING Registration required. Ages 18+.

Learn the fundamentals of leather carving and stamping. rg Sat

Feb 16

2 - 4 pm

STITCH AND SHARE Work on your crochet, knitting, embroidery, and hand-quilting projects as you meet like-minded friends. Please bring supplies.

1st Wednesdays Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6 10:30 am - 12 pm

SNOWFLAKE EXTRAVAGANZA

Book Discussion Groups now listed on pages 20 - 21.

Registration required. Ages 18+.

Learn various techniques for crafting and cutting paper snowflakes. rg Sat

Dec 8

2 - 4 pm

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CENTRAL BRANCH (410.313.7800) ECLECTIC EVENINGS

(410.313.7700)

NOONTIME BOOKS

BLACK FICTION 1st Saturdays; 1 - 2:30 pm Dec 1 Knucklehead by Adam Smyer Jan 5 What We Lose by Zinzi Clemmons Feb 2 Another Country by James Baldwin

2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8 pm Dec 11 The Oregon Trail by Rinker Buck Jan 8 The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah Feb 12 Lab Girl by Hope Jahren 3rd Thursdays; 12 - 1 pm Dec 20 White Teeth by Zadie Smith Jan 17 Send Down the Rain by Charles Martin Feb 21 Paris in the Present Tense by Mark Helprin

BRIT LIT

Join us for a literary happy hour.

3rd Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am Read and discuss a variety of titles set in the British Isles.

Dec 18 A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy Jan 15 I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh Feb 19 Mind Game by Iris Johansen

MEETS AT CENTRE PARK GRILL

GOOD READS

SPEAKEASY BOOK DISCUSSION

4th Wednesdays; 6 - 7 pm

8808 Centre Park Dr, Columbia, MD Jan 23 The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson Feb 27 The Widows of Malabar Hill by Sujata Massey

STORIES OF THE WORLD

1st Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm Dec 3 Ecstasy by Mary Sharratt Jan 7 Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn Feb 4 Circe by Madeline Miller

2nd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Dec 10 Laura and Emma by Kate Greathead Jan 14 Bearskin by James McLaughlin Feb 11 Sourdough by Robin Sloane

IN OTHER WORLDS

4th Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm Welcoming sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers.

Jan 23 Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss Feb 27 Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

MORNING BOOKS WITH COFFEE Fridays; 10 - 11 am

We are almost there!

Help Howard County reach our goal of reading 100,000 books in 2018!

1.

Create an account at hclibrary.beanstack.org

2.

Read whatever you enjoy most!

3.

Log each book you read at the address above, and it's added to the running total.

Details at hclibrary.org/100KBooks. #100KBOOKS 20

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WINTER 2019

Dec 21 This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel Jan 25 Laura and Emma by Kate Greathead Feb 22 The Captives by Debra Jo Immergut

NONFICTION ADDICTION Jan 16 Feb 20

3rd Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm Sapiens by Yuval Harari Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT

3rd Tuesdays, 7 - 8 pm Dec 18 Snotgirl Vol. 1 by Bryan Lee O'Malley Jan 15 Fantastic Four Vol. 1 by Stan Lee Feb 19 My Favorite Thing is Monsters. Book One by Emil Ferris

ELKRIDGE BRANCH (410.313.5077) ELKS EXCELLENT READS

2nd Tuesdays; 12:30 - 1:30 pm Dec 11 Do Not Become Alarmed by Maile Meloy Jan 8 The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens Feb 12 Never Caught: The Washingtons' Relentless Pursuit of

their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge by Erica Armstrong

Dunbar

MURDER, MISCHIEF & MAYHEM 4th Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm Jan 24 Murder, Interrupted: True-Crime Thrillers by James

Patterson Feb 28 The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore

THE THURSDAY NEXT BOOK CLUB 2nd Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm Dec 13 Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian

Junger Jan 10 The Bees by Laline Paull Feb 14 The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X

vited!

MILLER BRANCH (410.313.1950) ASIAN AMERICAN LITERATURE

NEW!

BAS BLEU

3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm Dec 19 The Ensemble by Aja Gabel Jan 16 The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck Feb 20 The Last Ballad by Wiley Cash

GLOBAL READS

1st Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Dec 3 Where the Past Begins by Amy Tan Jan 7 Another Brooklyn by Jacqueline Woodson Feb 4 Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman

SAVAGE BRANCH (410.313.0760) BOOKS ON TAP Wednesdays; 6 - 7 pm MEETS AT HYSTERIA BREWING COMPANY 9570 Berger Rd, Suite J, Columbia, MD Dec 5 A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini Jan 9 The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Feb 6 Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

ELKRIDGE BRANCH (410.313.5077) READ.THINK.TALK. 1st Mondays; 7 - 8 pm

Jan 7 Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury Feb 4 The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

GLENWOOD BRANCH (410.313.5577) PAGE TO PICTURE

Saturdays; 3 - 4 pm Is the book always better? Talk about books that have made the leap to the silver screen.

Jan 19 The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Feb 16 The Princess Bride by William Goldman

MYSTERY

2nd Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Dec 12 The Breakdown by B.A. Paris Jan 9 The Bomb Maker by Thomas Perry Feb 13 The Couple Next Door by Shari Lapena

SAVAGE BRANCH

NONFICTION

SPECULATIVE SAVAGES 4th Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm

3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Dec 19 The Little Book of Hygge by Meik Wiking Jan 16 The Republic of Imagination: America in Three Books

by Azar Nafisi Feb 20 The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wohlleben

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Jan 23 Spoonbenders by Daryl Gregory Feb 27 The Black Witch by Laurie Forest

All of HCLS' varied book discussion groups look for

read & discuss newcomers to join them at any time for facilitated

conversations. No registration needed ... simply read the

title and attend a meeting. Books reserved at the branch

book discussion groups

7 - 8 pm Meets in a study room.

Mon Dec 17 Soy Sauce for Beginners by Kirstin Chin Tue Jan 22 America for Beginners by Leah Franqui Tue Feb 19 Sophia of Silicon Valley by Anna Yen

for you to borrow.

The groups cover a wide range of genres and literary tastes — from mysteries to speculative fiction to books that take you around the world!

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glenwood Glenwood Branch 2350 State Route 97 Cooksville, MD 21723

410.313.5577

RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

family & friends I'M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER

glenwood branch

Families. 30 - 45 minutes. Up to age 10 with adult. Registration required for children only.

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. rg Sat Dec 8

11 am In partnership with Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine

FAMILY STEM CHALLENGE: SHIP-A-CHIP Families, ages 9 & up with an adult. Allow 30 min. Registration required.

Using a variety of recyclable materials, families engineer a container to ship a single potato chip across the HCLS library branches. Will your chip stay intact? Materials provided. rg Mon

Dec 10 7 - 8 pm

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS Families.

Thu Dec 13 7 - 8:30 pm A Christmas Carol (PG, 2010) When three ghosts take penny-pinching Scrooge on an eye-opening journey, he discovers the true meaning of Christmas.

Wed Jan 30

6:30 - 8:15 pm The Lego Movie (PG, 2014) An ordinary LEGO construction worker, thought to be the prophesied "special,” is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the LEGO universe into eternal stasis.

Wed Feb 27 6:30 - 8:15 pm How To Train Your Dragon (PG, 2010) A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons instead befriends a young dragon, and their friendship changes their world.

Thu Feb 28 6:30 - 8:15 pm How to Train Your Dragon 2 (PG, 2014) When Hiccup and Toothless discover an ice cave that is home to hundreds of new wild dragons and the mysterious Dragon Rider, the two friends find themselves at the center of a new battle.

THE POLAR EXPRESS Families. Ages 5 & up with adult. Registration required for children only.

Can you hear the bell? Listen to a special reading of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg, followed by a special activity. Refreshments. rg Sat Dec 15 3 - 4 pm

CELESTIAL SEARCHERS Families; Ages 5 - 14 with adult.

Local astronomy educator Dr. Joel Goodman discusses our solar system and beyond with fun and engaging activities.

Explore a different astronomy theme each month.

Mondays Dec 17, Jan 28, Feb 25 7 - 8 pm

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FAMILY MOVIE DAYS Families. Ho Co schools closed.

Come explore movies you have not seen, or want to see again!

DAY O’ DISNEY

Wed Dec 26 11 am Robin Hood (G, 1973) Enjoy a feast of bowmanship, swordplay, and daring deeds as Robin Hood and his friends work against greedy Prince John and his slithering sidekick, Sir Hiss.

2 pm Tarzan (G, 1999) Raised by a family of gorillas, Tarzan is comfortable in his jungle home. When the beautiful Jane makes an appearance, worlds collide.

6 pm The Lion King (G, 1994) Simba, a lion cub who cannot wait to be king, searches for his destiny in the great 'Circle of Life.'

PICTURES BY PIXAR Thu

Dec 27 11 am A Bug's Life (G, 1998) Journey inside the small-scale world of bugs, where an ant named Flik hires warrior bugs to defend his colony from a horde of freeloading grasshoppers.

2 pm Finding Nemo (G, 2012) Nemo, a young clown fish, is unexpectedly taken from his home and added to a dentist’s fish tank overlooking Sydney Harbor. Buoyed by the companionship of a friendly fish named Dory, Marlin embarks on a dangerous trek to save his son.

6 pm Toy Story (G, 1995) Cowboy doll Woody is the favorite toy in Andy’s Room until the latest, greatest action figure, Buzz Lightyear, enters the picture. When the rivals are separated from their owner, they learn to work as a team to return home to the boy they love.

SPACE LANDER STEM CHALLENGE Families, ages 6 & up with adult. Allow 45 min. Registration required.

Build a Space Lander and test its capabilities. Return on Saturday, Dec 29 for a Mars Exploration Virtual Expedition. rg Wed Dec 26

3:30 - 5 pm

VIRTUAL EXPEDITIONS: MARS EXPLORATION Families, ages 6 & up with adult. Allow 25 min. Registration and a signed release form required.

Discover the amazing exploration capabilities of the Mars rovers using Google Expeditions Virtual Reality Headsets. rg Sat Dec 29

3:30 - 4 pm

VIRTUAL EXPEDITIONS: CHINESE NEW YEAR Families, Ages 6 & up with adult. Registration and a signed release form required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Celebrate and learn about this traditional holiday. Use the Google Expedition Virtual Reality Headsets and make a craft. rg Tue Feb 5

3 - 3:45 pm

SHIP-A-CHIP UNBOXING Families. Registration required.

Unbox the final Ship-A-Chip containers from Elkridge Branch and record the results. rg Mon Feb 25

7 - 7:30 pm

MITTEN TREE Decorate our Holiday Mitten Tree! Bring a new pair of mittens, hat, or scarf in children's sizes to any branch during December. Items donated to local charities after the holidays.

MOVE TO LEARN Ages 1-4 with adult. Registration and signed release form required.

An instructor from My Gym teaches how various types of exercise and fitness movement, like balance and tumbling, helps children learn. Participate in a skill station, obstacle course, game, and dance. Wear athletic shoes and loose fitting pants or shorts. rg Sat

Jan 12

10:30 - 11 & 11:15 - 11:45 am

WE LOVE FINGERPAINT FRIDAY Ages 2-5 with adult. Registration required. rg

Fri

Feb 1

10:15 - 10:30 & 11:15 - 11:30 am

HEALTHY HABITS WITH DOC MCSTUFFINS Ages 2-5 with an adult. Registration required.

infant & toddler

Have fun learning to stay healthy this winter with stories and activities related to your favorite doctor, Doc McStuffins.

Stuffed animals and baby dolls welcome! rg Wed

Feb 6

10:30 - 11 am

BABY’S PLAY DATE

ELEPHANT AND PIGGIE: TALES OF CARING Ages 3-7 with adult. Registration required. Ho. Co. Schools close early.

Ages infant-23 months. Ticket required.

TIME FOR US

Kindergarten - grade 5

Ages 18-36 months with adult. Ticket required.

Stories, songs, and activities. tk Tuesdays Dec 4 - Feb 26

No class Feb 5

Celebrate Valentine's Day with Mo Willem's lovable characters, then make a craft. rg Thu

Feb 14

2:30 - 3 pm

10:30 - 11 am

preschool (2 - 5 years) HCLS Children’s Instructors teach social skills, listening, comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letters, numbers, and vocabulary. *An adult must accompany children under age 3.

Please check page 7 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

PREPARE YOUR BEAR Ages 2-5 with adult. Registration required.

YOUNG WRITER’S WORKSHOP Ages 6-10. Register once for series.

Reading and writing go together like peanut butter and jelly!

After reading a picture book, write and illustrate your original story. Stimulates imagination, fosters expression, and improves literacy skills. rg Thursdays Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 21 4:30 - 5:30 pm rg Mondays Dec 17, Jan 14, Feb 25 11 am - 12 pm Concept: Prewriting/Ideas Dec A Pig Parade is a Terrible Idea by Michael Ian Black Concept: Narrative/Drafting Jan If You Ever Want to Bring a Piano to the Beach, DON'T

by Elise Parsley

Prepare your bear for hibernation this winter through stories, songs, and activities. Teddy bears welcome! rg Wed

Dec 5

10:30 - 11 am

Concept: Revising/ Illustrating Feb Animals Should Definitely NOT Wear Clothing by Judi

Barrett

SENSORY FRIENDLY STORIES & FUN

SUPERHERO STEM AND STORY

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

Ages 7 & up. Registration required.

Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group. rg Tuesdays Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12

6:30 - 7 pm

Explore the science behind superpowers! Integrate STEM concepts with valuable writing skills. rg Fri Dec 28

1 - 2 pm

STEAM-Y ICE

Ages 5-10. 45 - 60 min. Registration required.

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

Have ice cube fun with a chilly book, freezing science experiments, and cool "paint-sicles!" Brrrr… rg Thu

Dec 13

10:30 - 11:15 am

NOON YEAR’S EVE PENGUIN BALL Ages 3-7 with adult. Registration required.

Dress in black and white, and ring in the New Year penguin style with stories, music, a craft, a special countdown, and an apple juice toast. rg Mon

Dec 31

11:30 am - 12:30 pm

HAVE A WHALE OF A TIME Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Explore the world of these giant creatures through stories, songs, and a craft. tk Thu

Jan 10

10:30 - 11 am

glenwood branch

Play with toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and socialize with others. tk Wednesdays Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6 10:30 - 11 am

WINTER BOOK BINGO Play Bingo featuring book characters, and win a book! rg Sat

Jan 19

12 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TEDD ARNOLD Ages 5-8. Registration required. Ho. Co. schools close early.

Celebrate the author of Fly Guy. Enjoy several stories and create a Fly Guy comic. rg Mon

Jan 28

2 - 2:45 pm

INVISIBLE INK CRAYON RESIST Ages 5-8. Registration required.

Create secret notes and drawings with crayons and watercolors. rg Sat

Feb 2

3 - 3:45 pm

DISCOVERING GREAT ARTISTS: Norman Rockwell Ages 7-10. Registration required.

Celebrate this famous American artist’s birthday, learn about his best known works, and use his techniques to create a piece of art. rg Mon

Feb 4

4:30 - 5:15 pm

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410.313.5577

RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

book clubs (5 - 11 years) READER’S THEATER

glenwood branch

Ages 7-10. 70 min (60 min class + 10 min performance). Registration required.

Create some drama! Read, rehearse, and perform a reader’s theater script. Build literacy fluency and confidence while making reading fun. Performance takes place the last ten minutes of class. rg Wednesdays Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6

7 - 8:10 pm rg Mondays Dec 10, Jan 7, Feb 11

11 am - 12:10 pm Dec Why Bear Has a Stumpy Tail

Norwegian folk tale Jan

The Gingerbread Boy Catch me if you can!

Feb

Skippyjon Jones A silly Siamese cat

tweens (9 - 12 years)

Take the stress out of midterms in a professional yet comfortable environment. Study alone or with peers.

Relaxing activities and refreshments provided periodically each night to energize your mind and spirit.

Tue - Thu Jan 22 - 24 3 - 9 pm Fri - Sun Jan 25-27 1 - 5 pm

BROADWAY MUSICAL SING-A-LONG Ages 11-18. Registration required.

Release your midterm stress by belting out favorite Broadway tunes! (No midterm stress? Join us anyway!) rg Sat Jan 26

3:30 - 4:30 pm

VIRTUAL EXPEDITIONS: SPIRIT OF SCOTLAND Ages 9-18. Allow 30 min. Registration and signed release form required.

Take a virtual field trip using Google Expedition headsets to visit Scotland. Watch out for the Loch Ness Monster! rg Fri Feb 1

4 - 4:45 pm

LAST-MINUTE VALENTINES Ages 9-18. Allow 30 min.

FRIDAY HANGOUT Ages 9-12.

Fridays are for fun and friends with games, crafts, activities, and snacks.

Fridays Dec 7, Jan 18, Feb 15 3 - 4 pm

BUILD YOUR OWN BOARD GAME Ages 9-12. Allow 45 min.

Imagine, design, and create a board game. Supplies provided.

Wed Dec 12

6:30 - 8 pm

teens (grades 6 - 12)

Need something quick for someone special? Create a card or craft to show your Valentine how much you care.

Wed Feb 13

7 - 8 pm

ADULTS FESTIVE FEASTING: HOLIDAY COOKBOOKS Discover new holiday recipes and cookbooks, and gather ideas for entertaining friends and family during this holiday season.

Mon Dec 3

7 - 8 pm

YULETIDE UKES KNOT JUST KNITTERS Ages 11-18 & adults. All crafters welcome.

Work on your stitching, knitting, or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas. Find inspiration as you trade tips, tricks, and techniques with other crafting enthusiasts.

Tuesdays Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5

7 - 8:30 pm

Registration required.

Learn and perform popular winter holiday tunes on the ukulele.

Bring your ukulele or use one of ours. rg Wed Dec 5

7 - 7:45 pm

ESCAPE FAKE NEWS Registration required. Ages 12+.

Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Refreshments.

Tuesdays Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Feeling lost in today's media landscape? An expert from Newseum Education tackles buzzwords, bots, and bad actors on social media. Learn clear definitions of current media terms, gain practical tools to identify fake and flawed news, and practice with real examples. rg Sat

Dec 8

4 - 5:30 pm

A WINTER’S BALL

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: DISNEY’S A CHRISTMAS CAROL

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Ages 11-18.

Ages 9-18. Registration required.

Begin winter break with a Winter’s Ball! Celebrate the musical Hamilton with a fun-filled sing-along. Costumes encouraged.

Refreshments. rg Fri Dec 21

4:30 - 5:30 pm

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MIDTERM EXAM STUDY SPACE

WINTER 2019

See p 22.

Thu Dec 13

7 - 8:30 pm

ART ESCAPE: COZY CUPCAKES Registration required.

Create a unique cupcake ornament to bring a bit of sparkle to your home this holiday season. rg Fri Dec 14

3:30 - 5 pm

LIVING HISTORY: 1968 AND THE APOLLO 8 MISSION We’re approaching the 50th anniversary of the first moon shot in 1968. Before class, watch the episode "1968" from the acclaimed series "From the Earth to the Moon." Then, review key scenes from the episode to launch the discussion about the first manned moonshot and how it positively affected the mood of the nation.

Wed Dec 19

7 - 8 pm

VIRTUAL EXPEDITION: CHARLES DICKENS’ HOUSE Registration required. Ages 18+.

Take a virtual tour of the house of the man who gave us A Christmas Carol. rg Mon Dec 31

3 - 4 pm

ART ESCAPE: CALM COLORING Registration required.

Looking for a way to de-stress after the holidays? Engage the creative areas of your brain and express yourself through color.

Materials provided or bring your own. rg Wed

Jan 2

7 - 8 pm

Registration required.

Developing good personal finances involves establishing healthy financial habits. A representative from Guidewell Financial Services speaks about what it means to spend smart, how to establish SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic, and Timely), create a spending plan and examine some resources to make spending SMART a lifelong habit. rg Thu Jan 10

6:30 - 7:30 pm

Registration required. Ages 18+.

Celebrate Jules Verne's 190th birthday with a Google Virtual Expedition of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Come aboard the Nautilus, explore under the sea, and battle a giant squid in this classic story. rg Wed Feb 6

2 - 3 & 7 - 8 pm

VIRTUAL EXPEDITION: PRESIDENTIAL HOMES Registration required. Ages 18+.

Celebrate Presidents' Day early by taking a quick virtual tour of several places the presidents called home. rg Thu

Feb 7

3 - 4 & 7 - 8 pm

ART ESCAPE: YOU ROCK! Registration required.

Create a unique Valentine’s Day gift on smooth river rocks for someone special. rg Fri

Feb 8

3:30 - 5 pm

PREPARING FOR TAX TIME Registration required.

Minimize your taxes and maximize your refund by understanding the deductions and credits for which you may be eligible including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC).

Review and discuss the recently passed tax law changes, as well as the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). rg Sat Feb 16 1 - 2:30 pm In partnership with MakingChange

EDGE/FLOW: A TEMPORARY ART INSTALLATION One day only event: the artist dismantles the sculpture at the end of the day. Learn more about the artist at virginiasperry. com. See p. 3.

Sat Jan 12 10 am - 4 pm

WINTER HERB HARVEST Registration required.

Learn how to successfully grow a variety of herbs indoors and outdoors, including their history, cultivation, growing needs, and proper harvesting. Presented by Master Gardener Sid Abel. rg Sat

Jan 12

3 - 4 pm In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners

RESOLVE TO eREAD Check a New Year's resolution off your list! Discover HCLS' collection of free eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines.

Individual assistance with the instructor available, one-on-one times announced at class.

Mon Jan 14 2 - 3 & 7 - 8 pm

WHAT’S THE POINT? - INTRO TO BULLET JOURNALING If your New Year’s resolution is to become better organized, discover why and how creating a bullet journal can help.

Thu Jan 17 7 - 8 pm

OVERDOSE RESPONSE TRAINING Registration required.

Learn how to respond to an opioid overdose and how to administer naloxone. Learn about legal protections for those who provide aid and about access to opioid response resources in Howard County. rg Wed Jan 23

7 - 8 pm In partnership with Howard County Health Department

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: THE LEGO MOVIE See p. 22.

Wed Jan 30

6:30 - 8:15 pm

SPRING INTO GARDENING Registration required.

Master Gardener Paul Beares presents best practices, on-going care, and recommendations for sustainable spring gardening.

Learn when and how to do your gardening tasks. Discover a full range of garden types - vegetable, perennial, and native. rg Thu Feb 21

7 - 8 pm In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners

glenwood branch

NEW YEAR, NEW YOU—SPENDING SMART ALL YEAR THROUGH!

VIRTUAL EXPEDITION: HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULES VERNE!

SIGNALING THE CIVIL WAR Registration required.

Learn about cryptology and communications in the American Civil War with the NSA National Cryptologic Museum. rg Sat

Feb 23

3:30 - 5 pm In partnership with the NSA National Cryptologic Museum

FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 1 & 2 See p. 22.

Wed & Thu

Feb 27 & 28

6:30 - 8:15 pm

Book Discussion Groups now listed on pages 20 - 21. hclibrary.org

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miller Charles E. Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

410.313.1950

RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

family & friends NOON YEAR’S EVE Families. Ticket required.

Not staying awake until midnight? Ring in the new year early with stories, dancing, and a special countdown. tk

Mon Dec 31 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

FAMILY MOVIES

miller branch

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

Thu Dec 6

6:30 pm

Puss in Boots (PG, 2012, 90 minutes) Tells a story about the events leading up to the sword-fighting cat's meeting with Shrek and his friends.

Wed Dec 26

2 pm

Trolls (PG, 2017, 92 minutes) When their village is invaded by the grumpy Bergens, two mismatched friends must work together in perfect harmony to save the day.

Thu Jan 10

6:30 pm Captain Underpants:

The First Epic Movie (PG, 2017, 90 minutes) Two overly imaginative pranksters hypnotize their principal into thinking he's a ridiculously enthusiastic, incredibly dimwitted superhero named Captain Underpants.

Thu Feb 21

6:30 pm How to Train Your Dragon (PG, 2010, 98 minutes) A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons instead befriends a young dragon, and their friendship changes their world.

Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS

MISAKO BALLET All ages.

Members of the Misako Ballet perform holiday favorites.

Sat Dec 15

2 - 2:45 pm

COLORAMA! All ages.

Drop in and have fun coloring. We provide the materials, you supply the imagination!

Thu Dec 20

7 - 7:45 pm

Decorate our Holiday Mitten Tree!

Bring a new pair of mittens, hat, or scarf in children's sizes to any branch during December. Items donated to local charities after the holidays.

preschool (2 - 5 years) HCLS Children’s Instructors teach social skills, listening, comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letters, numbers, and vocabulary. *An adult must accompany children under age 3.

Please check page 7 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

WINTER FUN TWIST & SHOUT Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Winter-themed music and movement. tk

Mon Dec 3

10:15 - 10:45 am &

11:30 am - 12 pm

SENSORY FRIENDLY STORIES & FUN Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group. rg Mondays

Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11 11 - 11:30 am rg Wednesdays Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13

7 - 7:30 pm

STORYBOOK FRIENDS Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Songs and activities for staying warm and cozy. tk Thu Dec 27

11 - 11:45 am

Stories, songs, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child. tk

Mondays; 10:15 - 10:45 am & 11:30 am - 12 pm Dec 17 Salina Yoon’s Penguin Jan 7 Frozen friends

FAMILY BLOCK PARTY

WHAT’S IN MY ART BOX?

Ages 2-10. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Ages 3-6 with adult. Ticket required.

Create a masterpiece with all sorts of blocks and your imagination. tk Tue Feb 5

11 am - 12 pm & 2 - 3 pm

This class sparks creativity through the four elements of art, as inspired by children's literature. tk Thursdays; 11 - 11: 45 am & 2 - 2:45 pm Jan 3 Line Jan 10 Shape/Form Jan 17 Color Jan 24 Texture

WINTER SING ALONG! All ages. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

MANGA COLORING HOUR Ages 12+. Registration required.

Create and cultivate your imagination by coloring your favorite classic manga, anime, and video game characters! Bring your art supplies or use ones provided.

Sat Feb 23

2 - 3 pm

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MITTEN TREE

WINTER 2019

HEALTHY KIDS Ages 3-5 with adult. Multi-week series. Ticket required.

Explore simple health concepts inspired by children's literature. tk

Thursdays Feb 7 - 28 10:15 - 10:45 am &

11:30 am - 12 pm

Kindergarten - grade 5

book clubs (5 - 10 years)

CREATIVE CARDS

BOOK - N - CRAFT

Ages 5 -10. Ticket required

Ages 6-8. Registration required. Register for each class separately.

Upcycle books to create unique hand-crafted cards to warm someone's heart this winter. tk Mon Dec 3

7 - 7:45 pm tk Sat Dec 8

2 - 2:45 pm

Read a picture book together, followed by a short discussion and a related craft. tk Thursdays Jan 31 & Feb 28 7 - 7:45 pm

GAME (AND PUZZLE) DAY!

Ages 8-11. Registration required.

Ages 5 & up. Allow 30 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.

No school? No problem! Hang out and play a game or work on a puzzle with friends.

Thu Dec 27

2 - 3:30 & 6:30 - 8 pm

TALES TO TELL Families. Ages 5 & up. Ticket required.

Listen to a variety of stories from folklore, followed by a special activity. tk Wednesdays; 6:30 - 7 pm Jan 16 Fables Feb 20 Funny Folk Tales

THURSDAY NIGHT DESIGN Ages 6-8. Ticket required.

A book club for children with a passion for chapter books. Read the assigned title, then join in discussions, games, and a craft. rg Tuesdays Jan 8 & Feb 12

7 - 7:45 pm

tweens (ages 9-12) FAMILY STEM CHALLENGE: SHIP-A-CHIP Families, ages 9 & up, accompanied by adult. Allow 30 min. Registration required.

Using a variety of recyclable materials, families engineer a container to ship a single potato chip across the HCLS library branches. Will your chip stay intact? Materials provided. rg Sat

Dec 29 2 - 3 pm

BUILD A COUNTRY Ages 9-12. Ticket required.

DIM SUM OF CRAFTS Ages 4 & up. Allow 30 min.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a variety of crafts.

Sat Feb 2

11 am - 12:30 pm & 2 - 3:30 pm

POP-UP PALOOZA!

Have you ever dreamed of starting your own country? Now you can! Explore different types of governments and community building, by creating a country filled with your ideas and plans. tk Wed Feb 27

7 - 8 pm

Ages 7- 11. Ticket required.

Explore the world of pop-up books and have fun making cards or books using a variety of materials. tk Wed Feb 6

7 - 7:45 pm

teens (grades 6 - 12)

FURBEARERS IN FEBRUARY

MAKING IT

Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools close early.

Learn about the native furbearers of Maryland through fun and hands-on activities using pelts, replica skulls, tracks, and other tools! tk Thu Feb 14

2 - 2:45 pm Ages 8-11 tk Thu Feb 14

4:30 - 5:15 pm Ages 5-7

Ages 11-17. Ticket required.

Calling all crafters and DIY’ers! Compete with other makers and challenge yourself to create something amazing. tk Wednesdays Dec 5 & Feb 13 7 - 8 pm

CARDBOARD ENGINEERS: GINGERBREAD FORTS Ages 9-17. Registration required.

DRAGON TRAINING CAMP Ages 6-9. Ticket required.

Get ready for the release of How to Train Your Dragon 3 by attending Dragon Training Camp. Learn about general dragon care (scales, nails, & tails, dental health, nutrition), fire safety, and flight school. tk Tue Feb 26

4:30 - 5:15 & 7 - 7:45 pm

Wanted: Engineers and architects to design and build gingerbread forts from recyclable materials. rg Sat Dec 8

2 - 4 pm

EXPEDITION: ART! Ages 11-17. Registration required.

Take a virtual field trip using Google Expedition headsets to see some of the greatest art and architecture from around the world. After your trip, create artwork inspired by what you saw. rg Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm Dec 12 Castles & Cathedrals Jan 9 The Lost Cities of Mexico & South America

MEET THE AUTHORS: LIZ AND JIMMY REED

LEGO® WARS

Ages 4-8; 60 min. Ticket required.

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

Thursdays Dec 13, Jan 10, Feb 14 7 - 8 pm

Authors Liz and Jimmy Reed read their book Sweet Success. Then, help Scoops complete one of the projects from the book that she starts but never finishes. Liz and Jimmy demonstrate how to make colorful flowers with tissue paper and pipe cleaners. Create a beautiful bouquet of handmade flowers that celebrates your sweet success! tk

Sat Jan 12

2 - 3 pm

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Design and construct unique creations. tk Thursdays Jan 24 & Feb 7 7 - 7:45 pm

FICTION FRIENDS

Ages 9-17.

CHESS CLUB Ages 9-17.

All skill levels welcome.

Tuesdays Dec 18, Jan 29, Feb 26

7 - 8 pm

hclibrary.org

27

miller Charles E. Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

410.313.1950

RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

teens (grades 6 - 12) continued

ADULTS

DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN? Ages 9-17. Ticket required.

Celebrate the start of winter by building a flurry of snowmen using marshmallows, old books, styrofoam, and other fun materials. A sensory friendly class. tk Wed Dec 19

7 - 8 pm

GAME DAY

miller branch

Ages 11-17.

Play Clue, Sorry, and other classic board games with your friends, or challenge them to a duel in Super Smash Brothers Brawl or a race around the track in Mario Cart.

Saturdays Dec 22 & Jan 19 3 - 4 pm

BRAIN PUZZLES Ages 11-17. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Don't let your mind freeze up this winter, keep it fit by playing word games, solving puzzles, and completing other fun mental challenges. tk Fri Dec 28

3 - 4 pm

STEAM SATURDAYS Ages 11-17. Ticket required.

Explore a different science, technology, engineering, art, or math concept each session. tk Saturdays Jan 5 & Feb 2 3 - 4 pm

DIY FIDGETS Ages 9-17. Ticket required.

Keep your hands active and your brain engaged with these fun DIY fidgets. tk Wed Jan 16

7 - 8 pm

STUDY & SNACK Ages 11-18.

Studying for mid-terms? We've reserved meeting rooms for you!

Individual students and groups welcome. Refreshments.

Sat - Sun Jan 19 - 20 1 - 5 pm Tue - Thu

Jan 22 - 24 1 - 9 pm Fri - Sun Jan 25 - 27 1 - 5 pm

PARENT & TEEN BOOK CLUB Ages 11-17. Registration required.

Read and discuss books together. rg Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Jan 28 The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker

Bradley Feb 25 The Witch Boy by Molly Ostertag

WINTER STEM CHALLENGE Ages 11-17. Registration required. Ho. Co. school closed.

Embrace the cold and join us for frosty, frozen, and fun STEM challenges. rg Tue Feb 5

3 - 4:30 pm

PUPPET SHOW AND SHADOW PLAY WORKSHOP Ages 9-17. Registration required.

Design and create puppets, then put on a show. A sensory friendly class. rg Wed Feb 20

7 - 8 pm

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WINTER 2019

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

Tuesdays; 10:30 - 11:30 am Dec 4, 11, 18 Jan 8, 15, 22, 29 Feb 5, 12, 19, 26

BRAIN FITNESS Exercise your brain in fun, challenging, and creative ways to stay mentally sharp.

1st Tuesdays

Dec 4, Feb 5 10:30 - 11:30 am Thu Jan 17

7 - 8 pm

TALKING IN CODE Learn the history of the Native American Code Talkers, presented by the NSA Cryptologic Museum.

Wed Dec 5

11 am - 12 pm

CREATE BY MUSIC Registration required. Ages 18+.

Bring out your inner artist for an afternoon of crafts, music, and fun! No art degree required. rg Wednesdays; 2- 3 pm Dec 5 Wishing Ornaments Jan 2 Dream Catchers Feb 6 Cardboard Pet Habitats

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays; 7:45 - 8:45 pm Dec 5, 12, 19, 26 Jan 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Feb 6, 13, 20 , 27

PRUNING Registration required.

Learn the how, when, and why of pruning ornamental trees and shrubs with Master Gardener Jo Di Giovanni, including techniques and tools. rg Thu

Dec 6

7 - 8 pm In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners

PINS AND NEEDLES

ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION: THE ART, HISTORY, AND TECHNIQUE OF CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING Registration required.

Meet and talk with Liu Kwai, a third generation artist who combines traditional Chinese painting approaches with Western realistic techniques. Some of Liu Kwai’s and her students’ work displayed at Miller Branch in January. rg Fri

Jan 11

2 - 3 pm

Bring projects you’d love to finish!

Thursdays; 10 am - 12 pm Dec 13 & 27 Jan 10, 24, 31 Feb 14 & 28

AUTHOR SALON: GREER HENDRICKS AND SARAH PEKKANEN

TRIVIA

YOUR WINTER BREAK: BOOKS AND CONVERSATION

Registration required.

See p. 4 rg Sat

Calling all trivia aficionados! Join us for questions, conversation, and good times. Prepare to be challenged with five rounds of ten questions on a broad variety of topics. Compete alone or in teams. Light refreshments.

TRIVIA TUESDAYS 2nd Tuesdays Dec 11, Feb 12 10:30 - 11:30 am TRIVIA THURSDAYS 3rd Thursday

Dec 20, Feb 21

7 - 8:15 pm

Registration required.

Discover what heartfulness meditation entails and experience a guided meditation. Presented by Janakiraman Velu, avid practitioner and trainer of Heartfulness Relaxation/Meditation. rg Tuesdays Dec 11, Jan 8, Feb 12 7 - 8 pm

VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS Registration required. Register separately for each session. Ages 18+.

Lights, Camera, Action! Take immersive, interactive field trips with Google Expeditions. rg Wednesdays Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13

3 - 4 pm

TED TALK THURSDAYS: View and Discuss TED Talks are short presentations featuring professionals who share insights and research about technology, education, and design. Each class highlights speakers and films that focus on a different theme to inspire you to think about the world in new and exciting ways. Closed captioned.

2nd Thursdays Dec 13, Jan 10 7 - 8:30 pm

MOVIE MATINEE @ THE LIBRARY Grab some popcorn and join us for our Matinee Movie series.

Refreshments provided. Closed captioned upon request. See you at the movies!

Tuesdays; 3 - 5 pm Dec 18 Dunkirk (2017, PG-13) This Oscar award-winning World War II thriller gives you a close-up view of the evacuation of Allied troops from the French city of Dunkirk.

Jan 15 Book Club (2018, PG-13) Four lifelong friends have their lives changed after reading 50 Shades of Grey in their monthly book club.

Feb 19 Bride and Prejudice (2004, PG-13) Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, the movie gives Pride and Prejudice a Bollywood twist as the determined Mrs. Bakshi looks to find matches for her four daughters in Amritsar, India.

APP VICE Discover, share, and learn about free apps for Apple and Android devices, including fitness, reading, music, productivity, and meal planning. rg Tue Jan 8

11 am - 12 pm

Jan 12

2 - 3:30 pm

Discuss and recommend books with fellow participants and library instructors. Bring recent titles or well-loved favorites to share with the group.

Thursdays

Jan 17, Feb 21 10:30 - 11:30 am

PREPARING FOR TAX TIME Registration required.

Minimize your taxes and maximize your refund by understanding the deductions and credit for which you are eligible, including the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Review and discuss the recently passed tax law changes, as well as the effects of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). rg Fri

Jan 25

10:30 am - 12 pm In partnership with MakingChange

INTRODUCTION TO AFRICAN CULINARY HERITAGE Registration required.

Inspired by the Enchanted Garden’s Cultural Connection Garden and the Oldways A Taste of African Heritage Program, this course offers an adventure in African Culinary Heritage.

See p. 4. rg Sat

Jan 26

2 - 3:30 pm

ESCAPE FAKE NEWS Registration required.

Feeling lost in today's media landscape? An expert from Newseum Education tackles buzzwords, bots and bad actors on social media. Learn clear definitions of current media terms, gain practical tools to identify fake and flawed news, and practice with real examples.

Mon Jan 28

7 - 8 pm In partnership with the Newseum

PIECE-FUL PUZZLING FOR NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY

miller branch

HEARTFULNESS MEDITATION

Invite your family and friends for a day of jigsaw puzzles.

Whether you place only a few pieces or complete one, puzzles available to everyone.

Tue Jan 29

10 am - 2 pm

RUNNING BREATHLESS: AN UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF WWII AND THE HOLOCAUST In recognition of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Morey Kogul discusses the compelling story of his father’s struggle, defiance, and ultimate survival of the Holocaust. Kogul is the author of Running Breathless, which chronicles his father’s story.

Books available for purchase and signing.

Wed

Jan 30 7 - 8:30 pm

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miller Charles E. Miller Branch 9421 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

410.313.1950

RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

BONSAI WORKSHOP Registration required.

Explore the Japanese art of bonsai, and create a tree. Bring a plant and pot. Soil and wire provided. Please contact rohini.gupta@hclibrary.org for any questions or resource suggestions. rg Sun

Jan 27 2 - 3 pm In partnership with The Maryland Bonsai Association

A BOOK AFFAIR Registration required.

miller branch

Do you love to read? Is there a book that changed your life?

It can be that classic novel from high school, a book of poetry, or a biography. It may even be a cookbook that taught you the perfect recipe. We want to hear about it! rg Sat Feb 2 2 - 3:30 pm

VIRTUAL VACATIONING SERIES: EXPERIENCE THE BEAUTY AND WONDER OF CHINA Registration required. Ages 18+.

No time or money for a vacation? Discover the joy of a notravel-cost, no-time-lost virtual vacation to China. Visit modern and historic sites in this three-week series, and discover the beauty, wonder, and culture of one of the oldest and largest countries in the world. rg Mondays Feb 4, 11, 25 2 - 3:30 pm

Terms such as “fake news” and “alternative facts” may be relatively recent additions to the political lexicon, but attacks on the media are nothing new. See p. 5.

Sun Feb 24

2 - 3 pm In partnership with Howard County Historical Society

REDDIT FOR BEGINNERS Keep up with the latest news, cat pictures, recipes, and pretty much everything else on Reddit, the “front page of the Internet.” Learn how to explore and customize Reddit to your interests.

Mon Feb 25

7 - 8 pm

Book Discussion Groups now listed on pages 20 - 21.

THE ART OF STRING QUARTET PLAYING Dr. Richard Giarusso discusses the repertoire of Haydn, Mendelssohn, and Britten within the broader context of the string quartet from the 18th to the 20th century. Consider the social history of the genre, its role in defining the aesthetic priorities of the "classical" style in the late 18th century, and its legacy as a canvas for some of the most extraordinary work of composers across more than two centuries. Recorded excerpts introduce us to the string quartet and help us to understand why the genre has such a place of priority within Western musical culture.

Dr. Giarusso is Chair of the Musicology Department at The Peabody Conservatory, where he teaches classes in 19th- and 20th-century music. He holds a Ph.D. in Historical Musicology from Harvard University and a BA in Music and English from Williams College.

Thu Feb 7

7 - 8:15 pm Sponsored by Candlelight Concert Society Outreach & Education through a grant from the Paul M. Angell Family Foundation

GETTING YOUR GARDEN READY FOR SPRING Registration required.

Discover how to perform critical gardening tasks in spring, including best practices for growing vegetables, perennials, and native plant gardens, as well as maintenance, and design tips. Presented by Master Gardener Paul Beares. rg Thu Feb 7

7 - 8 pm In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners

SHOWTIME SINGERS IN CONCERT Registration required.

This local, mixed voice chorus specializes in songs audiences can easily relate to — and perhaps even sing along with — like Broadway tunes, standards, patriotic music, and a little rock and roll! rg Sat

Feb 16

2:30 - 4 pm

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WHEN THE PRESS WAS UNDER ATTACK: ALEXANDER HANSON AND THE 1812 “MOBTOWN” MASSACRE

WINTER 2019

OUT OF THIS WORLD! JEWELRY IN THE SPACE AGE Elyse Karlin discusses highlights from the exhibition she conceived and curated, “Out of this World!

Jewelry in the Space Age,” which debuted at the Forbes Galleries in New York. The exhibition looked at the history of jewelry related to space observation and exploration beginning as early as the early 19th century with the return of Haley’s comet. Featured jewelry was crafted from materials used in and on spacecraft, and materials that come from space used to make jewelry (meteorites, tetktites, pallasites).

Includes space-related memorabilia from the 1920s, and ways in which space influenced design in the 1950s and 60s.

Karlin is the founder and editor-in-chief of Adornment, The Magazine of Jewelry and Related Arts, co-director of the Association for the Study of Jewelry & Related Arts, LLC and The Annual Conference on Jewelry & Related Arts. She is the past president of The American Society of Jewelry Historians.

Sat

Feb 9

11 am - 12:30 pm

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savage Savage Branch 9525 Durness Lane Laurel, MD 20723

410.313.0760

RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

family & friends

infant - 23 months

WINTER FRIENDS: FROSTY

BABY’S PLAY DATE

Families.

Ages infant-23 months.

Allow 20 min.

Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Frosty.

Mon Dec 3

10:15 - 10:45 am Tue Dec 4

7 - 7:30 pm Thu Dec 6

10:15 - 10:45 am Fri Dec 7

10:15 - 10:45 am

WINTER FRIENDS: SANTA Families.

HELLO WINTER Families.

Enjoy stories and activities to bring in the winter season!

Mon Dec 17

10:15 - 10:45 am Tue Dec 18

7- 7:45 pm Wed Dec 19

7 - 7:45 pm Thu Dec 20

10:15 - 10:45 am Fri Dec 21

10:15 - 10:45 am Sat Dec 22

10:15 - 10:45 am

preschool (2 - 5 years) HCLS Children’s Instructors teach social skills, listening, comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letters, numbers, and vocabulary. *An adult must accompany children under age 3.

Please check page 7 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

MOVE TO LEARN: FITNESS FUN Ages 1-4 years with adult. Registration and signed release form required.

An instructor from My Gym teaches how various types of exercise and fitness movement, like balance and tumbling, helps children learn. Participate in a skill station, obstacle course, game, and dance. Wear athletic shoes and loose fitting pants or shorts. rg Tue Dec 4

10:15 - 11 am & 11:15 am - 12 pm

TODDLER’S PLAY DATE Ages 2-5 years with adult; allow 30 min.

FAMILY MOVIE: FROZEN All ages.

A film the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn.

(PG) A young woman must rescue her kingdom from eternal winter. She must find her estranged sister with the help of a mountaineer and a reindeer.

Sat Dec 29

2 - 4 pm

NOON YEAR’S EVE Families. Ticket required.

Not staying awake until midnight? Ring in the new year early with stories, dancing, and a special countdown. tk

Mon Dec 31 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

TIME TO SIGN: SNOWY SIGNS

Play with our toys, enjoy music, and visit with others. May include sensory play activities with contact to household materials containing potential allergens.

Wednesdays

Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20 1:30 - 2:30 pm

CRAFTERNOON Ages 2-5 with adult. Allow 30 min.

Drop in and make some fun crafts.

Thursdays

Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21

1:30 - 3:30 pm

SING ALONG: CAROLE STEPHENS Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Celebrate the music of well-known children’s musicians as you dance, play, and sing. tk Sat Dec 22 11:30 am - 12 pm

Families.

THE WORLD AROUND ME

Learn to sign winter vocabulary and activities with Kathy Pongor, a teacher from the Clerc Center at Gallaudet, as she interprets winter stories into sign. Make a sign language vocabulary book.

Thu Jan 3

7 - 7:45 pm

Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

A class exploring simple social studies concepts inspired by children's literature. tk

Tuesdays Jan 8 - 29 10:15 - 11 am

I'M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER OR SISTER

Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Stories, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child. tk

Wed Jan 16

6:30 - 7 pm tk Sat Jan 19

11:30 am - 12 pm

Families; 30 - 45 min. Ticket required.

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. tk Sat Feb 2

11:30 am In partnership with Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Santa.

Mon Dec 10

10:15 - 10:45 am Wed Dec 12

7 - 7:45 pm Thu Dec 13

10:15 - 10:45 am Sat Dec 15

10:15 - 10:45 am

Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.

Tuesdays Ongoing 10 - 11 am

STORYBOOK FRIENDS: BAD KITTY

SENSORY FRIENDLY STORIES & FUN Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 - 40 min. Registration required.

Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group. rg Fri & Sat Jan 25 & 26 11:30 am

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savage Savage Branch 9525 Durness Lane Laurel, MD 20723

410.313.0760

RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

preschool (2 - 5 years) continued WINTER SCIENCE Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required

Explore simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature. tk Tuesdays Feb 12 - 26 10:15 - 11 am & 11:15 am - 12 pm

I LOVE UNICORNS

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Ages 2-5 & 6-8 with adult; 45 - 60 min. Ticket required.

Stories, unicorn-inspired activities, and crafts. Costumes welcome! tk

Thu Feb 14

11:30 am Ages 2-5 tk

Sat Feb 23 2 pm Ages 6-8

Decorate our Holiday Mitten Tree!

Bring a new pair of mittens, hat, or scarf in children's sizes to any branch during December. Items donated to local charities after the holidays.

DIM SUM OF CRAFTS Ages 2-6 with adult; allow 30 min.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a variety of crafts.

Sat Feb 16

1 - 3 pm

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, WALTER WICK Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 - 45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate Walter Wick’s birthday, Feb 23! Go on amazing journeys of the imagination in your quest for hidden objects through stories, picture puzzles, and search and find activities. tk

Fri Feb 22 11:30 am

tween (9 - 12 years) HOLIDAY CARD-MAKING WORKSHOP Ages 9-12.

Drop in and make different holiday cards to use for holiday greetings or give as gifts, and enjoy a sweet treat!

Sat Dec 8

2 - 3:30 pm

SPA-LIDAY

kindergarten - grade 5 SAVAGE UKES Ages 8-11.

Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play! Beginners welcome.

Saturdays Dec 1, Jan 12, Feb 9

2 - 2:45 pm

DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS Ages 5-10; allow 20 min. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip prior to each session.

Read to dogs! Fidos for Freedom’s therapy dogs available for drop-in reading sessions. All ages may visit 7:15 - 7:30 pm.

Mondays

Jan 7, Feb 4 6:30 - 7:30 pm

TAKE A WILD GUESS! Ages 5 & up (5-7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult).

Registration required.

Play a variety of guessing games. How many? What’s that smell? Why is this slimy? rg Sat Jan 26

2 - 2:45 pm

BOOK - N - CHAT Ages 5-8. Registration required.

Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by discussion and related activities. rg Mondays Jan 28, Feb 25 7 - 7:45 pm

I LOVE UNICORNS Ages 2-5 & 6-8 with adult; 45 - 60 min. Ticket required.

Stories, unicorn-inspired activities, and crafts. Costumes welcome! tk Thu Feb 14

11:30 am Ages 2-5 tk Sat Feb 23 2 pm

Ages 6-8

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MITTEN TREE

WINTER 2019

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Now that the holidays are over, treat yourself to a Spa-liday!

Make soaps and scrubs, and practice relaxation techniques to start the year off in a positive way!

Sat Jan 5

2 - 3:30 pm

FOUR SEASONS CHALLENGE: WINTER Ages 9-12; 45 - 60 min. Registration required.

Compete in games, trivia contests, and other activities for a chance to win the season crown. rg Sat Feb 2

2 pm

SHIP-A-CHIP STEM CHALLENGE Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Engineer a container to safely ship a potato chip through the HCLS delivery system. Students evaluate and record prototypes sent by other branches and use that data to test and design a stable prototype. Materials provided. rg Tue Feb 12

4 - 5 pm

teen (grades 6 - 12) HOMEWORK CLUB For middle school students. Space is limited. Permission slip required.

Join us after school to work on your homework and participate in activities. Snack available.

Mondays - Thursdays; 3 - 5 pm (school days only)

ACT PRACTICE TEST Ages 13 & up. Registration required.

Take a practice ACT exam with The Princeton Review. Return for your personalized score report results. During the review session they explain the score reports and offer helpful test taking strategies.

ACT Test rg Sat Dec 1

10:15 am - 2 pm rg Sat Feb 9

10:15 am - 2 pm Review session (Parents welcome) rg Tue Dec 11

6:30 - 8 pm rg Tue Feb 19

7 - 8:30 pm

CREATIVE KINDNESS Ages 11-14. Register once for all three classes.

TEEN MOVIE FRIDAYS Ages 11-17.

Ages 13 & up.

Registration required.

Take a practice SAT exam with The Princeton Review. Return for your personalized score report results.

During the review session they explain the score reports and offer helpful test taking strategies.

SAT Test rg Sat Jan 12

Review session (Parents welcome) rg Tue Jan 22

10:15 am - 2 pm 7 - 8:30 pm

SAVAGE STUDY SPOT High school students.

Need a somewhat quiet spot to study for midterm exams with your friends? We have a space, paper and pencils, and refreshments to assist in your grade getting goals!

Tue - Thu Jan 22 - 24 3 - 5 pm

Come enjoy a popular new movie with your friends and have some free popcorn!

Fridays; 2:45 - 5 pm Dec 7 Wonder (PG) A 10-year-old boy with a facial deformity attends school for the first time when he begins the fifth grade. With the support of his parents, he learns how to make friends and adjust to his new environment.

GAME DAY STUDY BREAK

Jan 4 Jumanji: Welcome To the Jungle (PG-13) Four high school kids discover an old video game console and are drawn into the game's jungle setting, becoming the adult avatars they chose.

Upcycle an old glass vase into a lovely gift using paint, sharpies, and paint markers — let’s get crafty! rg Tue Feb 5

6:30 - 7:30 pm

Feb 1 Justice League (PG-13) Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired

by Superman, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of Diana Prince to face an even greater enemy. Batman and Wonder Woman then recruit a team to stand against an assault of catastrophic proportions.

ARTLAB Ages 11-17.

Join other creative types to work on your art projects or try one of ours. Materials provided.

Tuesdays Dec 18, Jan 29, Feb 26 6:30 - 8 pm

ANIME CLUB Ages 13-17. Drop-in.

Meet fellow fans, enjoy a movie and snacks, play video games, work on your anime art, and win prizes!

Thursdays Dec 20, Jan 17, Feb 21 6:30 - 8:30 pm

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Ages 11-17.

Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Service hours available. Refreshments.

Tue Jan 8

6 - 7 pm

Ages 11-17

Need a brain break from midterms and other stresses? Play fun games, such as Uno, Cornhole, Battleship, Monopoly, and Operation.

Sat Jan 26

2 - 4 pm

VALENTINE VASES Ages 11-17. Registration required.

ADULTS

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Learn how being kind to yourself can impact the community around you by learning mindfulness techniques and creating service-based art projects. rg Wednesdays Dec 5, 12, 19 3:30 - 5 pm

SAT PRACTICE TEST

TECH TIME Need help accessing eBooks, eAudiobooks, or streaming content on your laptop, phone, or tablet? Drop in with your questions.

Mondays; 11 am - 12 pm Dec 3, 10, 17, 31 Jan 7, 14, 28 Feb 4, 11, 25

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Free walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered

by Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

2nd Mondays Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11 10 am - 12 pm

SAVAGE WRITER’S CIRCLE Registration required.

Share your original near-publication ready writing with other experienced writers to critique and exchange feedback. rg 2nd Mondays Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11

7 - 9 pm

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RG: Registration required. Visit hclibrary.org/classes-events for details.

Registration begins 1 week before date for children's class, 2 weeks for teens, and at the beginning of the quarter for adults.

Savage Branch 9525 Durness Lane Laurel, MD 20723

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins.

Accomodations available for those with special needs.

Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

410.313.0760

FIND YOUR NEXT READ Registration required.

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Thu

Dec 13

Learn how to use Goodreads, NoveList, and other library resources to browse books, track your reading, rate and review your favorites, connect to other readers, and find your next read.

7 - 8 pm

Registration required.

The role of women in American cryptologic history. rg Thu

Jan 24

7 - 8:30 pm In partnership with the NSA National Cryptologic Museum

LIFE SKILLS 101: INVESTING BASICS Registration required.

Discover the jargon of investing and the many alternatives to consider in making your hard earned money work for you. rg Wed Jan 30

7 - 8:30 pm In partnership with MakingChange

MOVIE MATINEE

CREATING OUTDOOR GARDEN ROOMS

Spend the afternoon at the movies! Refreshments. Closed captioned (or English subtitles).

Tuesdays; 12:30 - 2:30 pm Dec 18 Rare Exports (2010, R) Pietari lives with his stern reindeer-herding father, Rauno, in Finland. On the eve of Christmas, excavation at a nearby mountain disturbs the locals. When Rauno's reindeer herd is slain and the children in town go missing, Pietari realizes that the dig has unearthed the evil Santa Claus of local lore.

Registration required.

Jan 15 Selma (2014, PG-13) Watch Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s historical struggle to secure voting rights for all people. A dangerous and terrifying campaign that culminated with an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1964.

Learn how to make basic pop-up cards for Valentine’s Day using Robert Sabuda’s designs. rg Thu

Feb 7

7 - 8:30 pm

Feb 19 Crazy Stupid Love (2011, PG-13) Fortysomething Cal Weaver is living the dream: good job, nice house, great kids, and marriage to his high school sweetheart. Until it all falls apart, and he has to re-discover the dating world.

COLORING FOR CREATIVITY, FOCUS, & RELAXATION Ages 15+.

Coloring offers a great way to reduce stress and engage the creative areas of your brain. Color with us in a sensory friendly environment.

Tue Dec 18

7 - 8 pm

STILL LIFE DRAWING Practice your drawing skills with a still life. Materials provided.

No instruction provided.

Thu Jan 10 7 - 8:30 pm

HANDCRAFT HANGOUT Bring in anything you’re working on to hangout and make progress.

Sat Jan 19

4 - 5:30 pm

GETTING YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR: PUBLISHING IN LITERARY MAGAZINES Registration required.

Looking to publish in magazines but don't know how? Meg Eden discusses what literary magazines are and what editors look for in submissions. She also introduces a “translation” exercise, tips on how to get the most out of a lit mag, and the secrets to writing a great cover letter. Skills learned apply to other publishing niches, including small book presses. rg Sat

Jan 19

11 am - 12 pm

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CREATING THE LEGACY

WINTER 2019

Extend your living space to the great outdoors by creating individual rooms for relaxing, entertaining, dining, and many other uses. Plants, structures, paths, and focal points can all be used to define separate areas. Presented by Howard County Master Gardener Pat Greenwald. rg Wed Feb 6

7 - 8:30 pm In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners

VALENTINES POP-UP CARDS Registration required.

LIFE SKILLS 101: EASY GARDENING FOR BUSY PEOPLE Registration required.

Would you like to have a garden, but feel it's too much hard work? If you have limited time, energy, or space for gardening, let us help you keep things simple. Learn about plants that are easy to grow, the benefits of growing them, why soil matters, and other tips that allow you to be a lazy gardener. Bring any questions you have for local plant and soil experts. rg Sat

Feb 16

2 - 3:30 pm In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners

ADULT SELF-DEFENSE DEMONSTRATION Registration required.

Instructors from Maryland Jeet Kune Do Academy in Millersville present the health and safety benefits of martial arts for both self-protection and self-perfection. Observe and learn about basic martial arts techniques, focusing on situational awareness, personal security, and self-defense. rg Sat Feb 23

2 - 3:30 pm

PREPARING FOR TAX TIME Registration required.

Discuss tax deductions and credits to ensure you're prepared to do your taxes. rg Thu

Feb 28 7 - 8:30 pm In partnership with MakingChange

Book Discussion Groups now listed on pages 20 - 21.

PRESIDENTIAL CIRCLE ($10,000+)

Yolanda and Francis Bruno Family Fund Friends & Foundation of HCLS Howard County Public School System Josephine B. Scheffenacker Education Trust M&T Bank Estate of Donald Charles Miller

$1,000 -$4,999 Kathleen S. Glascock Tribute Fund for Children/Youth Literacy

& Education Stefan Holtz Mildred E. Murray Henry and Nancy Yee UP TO $1,000 Harkins Builders Gina Gideon Ingrid Gooden TRIBUTES In memory of Carol Carter: Milltown Quilters In memory of Kathleen Glascock: Robert Owings Glascock In memory of Lorelei Annis: Mary Thirsk Annis IN-KIND DONATIONS Howard County Roving Radish Pump It Up

"My daughter is a real book worm! She loves the library and cannot wait to pick up all the items she has on hold at our favorite branch. In all honesty, my entire family loves the library!

That’s why when a friend told me two tickets to the annual Evening in the Stacks gala were a benefit at a specific donor level, I joined Friends & Foundation — and joined the party!

Last year’s gala was beyond fun—the DJ, delicious food and drinks, dancing with Michael Jackson, and being a little too loud in the library. In fact, I had such a great time that I decided to join the Friends & Foundation's board and am now helping with the 2019 Evening in the Stacks silent auction fundraiser!

It’s easy for me to give back to something that brings such enjoyment to our lives, so I invite you to do the same and join me at this year’s gala. It is going to be an “otherworldly” experience. We hope to raise $100,000 so more families can enjoy all HCLS has to offer.

And that’s what it means to be a “Friend.”

- Heather Jackson, mother, active community member and newest member of Friends & Foundation Board

Friends & Foundation of HCLS Tribute Donations

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Our sincere thanks to the following individuals, organizations, and businesses for their generous financial and in-kind donations to Howard County Library System between June 1 and August 31. Every effort was made to ensure the accuracy of this list. Please call 410.313.7799 to report any errors or omissions.

In memory of Dr. Sydney L. Cousin: Freeman Hrabowski/Leonard Smith

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