HCLS SOURCE Winter 2020 by Howard County Library System

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Howard County Library System

dec 2019 - feb 2020

AW AR D-W INNING

Classes & Events Guide

sponsored by Friends & Foundation of Howard County Library System

meet the author:

Lawrence Lanahan SEE PAGE 4.

Letter from the President and CEO Season’s greetings! V25 N1

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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 Eve Christmas Day New Year’s Eve New Year’s Day

Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 31 (close at 5 pm) Jan 1 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Jan 20 Presidents’ Day Feb 17 Evening in the Stacks Feb 29 (East Columbia Branch only) L O C A T I O N S + N U M B E R S HOURSplus 0NLINE PHONE RENEWALS

410.313.7890

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CENTRAL BRANCH

410.313.7800

EAST COLUMBIA BRANCH

410.313.7700

ELKRIDGE BRANCH

410.313.5077

GLENWOOD BRANCH

410.313.5577

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 MILLER BRANCH

9421 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

It’s that time of year … no, not just the holidays … but the time when we are preparing for our twenty-third annual fundraising gala! In February, we invite you to support the Library while having a great time at A Swashbuckling Evening in the Stacks at our East Columbia Branch (see back cover). Evening in the Stacks supports thought-provoking events, such as this quarter’s lineup of notable authors (p. 3-4). In December, we welcome Nicole Chung to discuss her memoir, All You Can Ever Know, a profoundly moving chronicle of surprising connections and the repercussions of unearthing painful family secrets. NPR hails the book as a universal story, “about learning to grapple with our own identities, about learning where we belong, and about families.” On January 14, author Zack Smedley talks about his breakthrough young adult novel, Deposing Nathan. School Library Journal gives the verdict, “Recommended to fans of complicated relationships and suspense, and for students eager to read outside the mainstream.” He is followed on January 15 by Lawrence Lanahan, whose book, The Lines Between Us: Two Families and a Quest to Cross Baltimore's Racial Divide, chronicles how our area became segregated and why its fault lines persist today. Toward the end of January, Holocaust survivor Edith Mayer Cord visits and recounts her life as a young Jewish girl who was chased through Europe during World War II. Her book, Finding Edith: Hiding In Plain Sight, details the harrowing story of how she survived when so many others did not. During this season of giving, please 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. As 2019 winds down, I want to thank you for your support. Whether you cheered local students at a signature event such as the HCLS Spelling Bee, participated in summer reading, attended a class or author event, borrowed materials, or engaged with our specialists, we were glad to see you. We wish you a wonderful holiday season and look forward to seeing you soon. Happy New Year!

410.313.1950

SAVAGE BRANCH

410.313.0760

ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH

410.313.7750

9525 Durness Lane Laurel, MD 20723

9411 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

Best Regards,

TOGETHER, WE SOAR Add your voice! Bring a friend!

TTY FOR HEARING IMPAIRED Central East Columbia Elkridge Glenwood Miller Savage

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Tonya Aikens President & CEO

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

WINTER 2020

As the Library creates a new strategic plan, your concerns and dreams can help set priorities. Refreshments. Registration preferred: hclibrary.org/together-we-soar See dates on p. 6.

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.

MEET THE AUTHOR: ZACK SMEDLEY

Author Zack Smedley talks about his breakthrough young adult novel Deposing Nathan, which earned a Kirkus Star and a glowing review in the New York Times. As a member of the LGBT community, Smedley gives a voice to marginalized young adults through gritty, morally complex narratives. Books available for purchase and signing.

SAVAGE BRANCH (410.313.0760) rg Tue Jan 14 7 - 8:30 pm

Five Questions with Zack What was your favorite book as a kid? I talk about this book a lot, but in 8th grade, we had to read Flowers For Algernon. I immediately fell in love with it, and to this day, it remains my favorite book I’ve ever read. What book do you recommend to teenagers most often these days? There are a ton of great ones, but More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera is another one I never shut up about. It’s gritty and dark, but it tackles themes of memory, identity, and sexuality in a powerful way. What's the best way to advocate for LGBTQ+ rights? Everyone has a different answer, but I do it by trying to bring more LGBT representation into mainstream media spaces.

meet th e author

Registration required. Ages 14+.

Who are your heroes? My parents. I depend on them more now, every day, than I ever did as a teen. I may not live under their roof or require their financial support, but I’m in CONSTANT need of all the wisdom they gave me growing up. I’m a twentysomething trying to figure out my place in the world. My anchor—my hero—is that little voice I carry with me, everywhere, in the back of my head. I turn to that voice almost every day, and it sounds like my mom and dad. What do you do "just for fun"? I build things! The size and scope of the project usually corresponds to how desperate I am to avoid line edits. This past summer I built a deck!

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“Chung’s memoir is more than a thoughtful consideration of race and heritage in America. It is the story of sisters finding each other, overcoming bureaucracy, abuse, separation, and time.” —The New Yorker

“A brilliant account about race and class [that] captures the promise and challenges that test people and communities throughout America.” — Antero Pietila, author of Not in My Neighborhood

NICOLE CHUNG: ALL YOU CAN EVER KNOW

Registration required.

Baltimore-based awardwinning journalist Lawrence Lanahan discusses his acclaimed book, The Lines Between Us: Two Families and a Quest to Cross Baltimore's Racial Divide.

Nicole Chung discusses her critically acclaimed memoir All You Can Ever Know, a profoundly moving chronicle of surprising connections and the repercussions of unearthing painful family secrets—vital reading for anyone who has ever struggled to figure out where they belong.

meet th e authors

LAWRENCE LANAHAN THE LINES BETWEEN US: TWO FAMILIES AND A QUEST TO CROSS BALTIMORE'S RACIAL DIVIDE

Chung was born extremely premature, placed for adoption by her Korean immigrant parents, and raised by a white family. From early childhood, she heard the story of her adoption as a comforting story, believing that her biological parents had made the ultimate sacrifice in the hopes of giving her a better life. But as she grew up feeling out of place—facing prejudice her adoptive family couldn’t see, finding her identity as an Asian American and a writer, becoming ever more curious about where she came from—she wondered if the story she’d been told was the whole truth. With warmth, candor, and startling insight, Chung tells of her search for the people who gave her up, which coincided with the birth of her own child. Books available for purchase and signing.

“All You Can Ever Know is an incredible, humanist look at adoption, and an exploration of the scars Chung has from the subtler, unlabeled racism she experienced growing up in a homogenous plot of America . . .” — Romper MILLER BRANCH (410.313.1950) rg

Tue

Dec 10

7 - 8:30 pm

Lanahan chronicles how the region became segregated and why its fault lines persist today. The Lines Between Us offers a riveting narrative that compels reflection on America’s entrenched inequality—and on where the rubber meets the road not in the abstract. Taking readers from church sermons to community meetings, to public hearings and protests, to the Supreme Court, and to the death of Freddie Gray, Lanahan deftly exposes the intricacy of Baltimore’s hypersegregation through the stories of ordinary people living it, shaping it, and fighting it, day in and day out. This eye-opening account of how a city creates its black and white places, its rich and poor spaces, reveals that these problems are not intractable; but they are designed to endure until each of us—despite living in separate worlds—understands we have something at stake. Books available for purchase and signing.

MILLER BRANCH (410.313.1950) rg Wed Jan 15

For more about this suject, visit bit.ly/HCLSLanahan

For more about this subject, visit bit.ly/HCLSChung

FINDING EDITH: SURVIVING THE HOLOCAUST IN PLAIN SIGHT Registration required.

Author Edith Mayer Cord discusses her book, Finding Edith: Surviving the Holocaust in Plain Sight, the story of her life as a young Jewish girl who was chased through Europe during World War II, growing up against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the rise of Nazism, World War II, and the religious persecution of Jews throughout Europe. Edith was hunted in Western Europe and Vichy France, where she was hidden in plain sight, constantly afraid of discovery and denunciation. After the war, the truth about the death camps and the mass murder on an industrial scale became fully known. Edith faced the trauma of Germany’s depravity, the murder of her father and older brother in Auschwitz, her mother’s irrational behavior, and the extreme poverty of the post-war years. Books available for purchase and signing. MILLER BRANCH (410.313.1950) 4

Mon WINTER 2020 rg

Jan 27

7 - 8:30 pm

7 – 8:30 pm

For more about this subject, visit bit.ly/HCLSCord

MARY CHURCH TERRELL: AN ORIGINAL OBERLIN ACTIVIST A traveling exhibition of the Oberlin College Libraries

Mary Church Terrell's work at the intersection of race and gender in America is inspirational. Her life-long struggles for equity and inclusion are highly relevant and have applicability for a modern social justice framework. Mary Church Terrell: An Original Oberlin Activist explores the life and work of Terrell through four lenses of achievement: Learning, Labor, Leadership, and Legacy.

CENTRAL BRANCH (410.313.7800) On view from January 27 - April 3

RIGHTFULLY HERS

Hers co-curator

Rightfully Hers, a new popup exhibition from the National Archives, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. Rightfully Hers contains simple messages exploring the history of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, women’s voting rights before and after the 19th, and its impact today. Despite decades of marches, petitions, and public debate to enshrine a woman’s right to vote in the Constitution, the 19th Amendment–while an enormous milestone–did not grant voting rights for all. The challenges of its passage reverberate to today’s ongoing fight for gender equity.

CENTRAL BRANCH (410.313.7800) On view from January 27 - May 31

ACTION PLAN FOR ENGAGED CITIZENS DID YOU KNOW? You may register to vote if you are at least 16 years old but cannot vote unless you will be at least 18 years old by the next general election (November 2020). The 2020 Primary Election occurs April 28, 2020. Early Voting is open from April 16 - April 23 from 10 am - 8 pm at HCLS Miller Branch, The Bain Center, and Howard County Fairgrounds. The General Election happens on November 3, 2020. Voter registration deadlines ONLINE & BY MAIL Tuesday, April 7, 2020 IN PERSON Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Visit the Maryland State Board of Elections at elections.maryland.gov or call (800) 222-8683.

vot i n g r i g h ts

"The ratification of the 19th Amendment was a landmark moment in American history that dramatically changed the electorate, and although it enshrined in the U.S. Constitution fuller citizenship for women many remained unable to vote.” - Jennifer N. Johnson, Rightfully

A Special Primary Election to fill the 7th Congressional District vacancy created by the passing of Congressman Elijah Cummings (D-MD) occurs February 4, with the Special General Election scheduled for April 28. Learn more about the history of civic engagement and how to participate as a voter and citizen by engaging with HCLS’ lineup of classes, exhibits and resources. Attend the class STREET ART FOR SOCIAL CHANGE: Listen to a brief history of Street Art and the impact it can have on societal views. Next, learn the process of stencil making as it applies to contemporary street art. Visit hclibrary.org for dates and locations. Attend the class BECOMING INVOLVED IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS at HCLS Savage Branch. (p. 34)

v o t e . l e a r n . at t e n d . hclibrary.org

HiTech Visit hclibrary.org/hitech-events for a calendar of upcoming labs and other classes.

STUDENT CLASSES (AGES 11-18) OPEN STEM LABS

TICKETS ON SALE: Ages 11-18; 2.5 hrs. Registration preferred. Drop-in, priority given to those who register. $10 for high school and For middle and high school students to work on projects, get extra help with classes, or work on lab activities. college students MATH LAB

announcements

$15 forhelp adults Get extra with math classes, through AP Calculus.

Tune into HiJinx to learn about such topics as music, books, and history in a fun and entertaining way. A recent episode, ABC & D's of Leadership, considers the asset-based community development (ABCD) model for leadership as guests talk about how organizations can use the approach to strengthen community relationships.

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

Visit hclibrary.org/hijinx or subscribe via iTunes.

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.

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

TOGETHER, WE SOAR Add your voice! Bring a friend! Join us for a series of facilitated conversations to explore what matters most in the lives of you and your fellow neighbors, and what hope you have for our community. As the Library moves forward with a new strategic plan, your concerns and dreams can help set priorities. Refreshments. Registration preferred: hclibrary.org/together-we-soar EAST COLUMBIA BRANCH (410.313.7700) Sat Dec 7 10 am - 12 pm ELKRIDGE BRANCH (410.313.5077) Wed Dec 11 6 - 8 pm

WINTER 2020

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 9 - Feb 24

*Dec 31

elkridge branch

10:15 & 11:30 am All Together Now Jan 9 - Feb 27

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

infant - 23 months

10:15 & 11:15 am TK All Together Now Dec 4 - Feb 26

10:15 & 11:15 am TK Play Partners Dec 19 - Feb 20 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 Play Partners

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

10:30 am TK All Together Now

10:30 am TK All Together Now Dec 21 - Feb 29

infant - 23 months

7 pm TK Pajama Time

1:30 pm TK Just For Me Ages 3-5 Jan 6 - Feb 24

glenwood branch miller branch

Thursday

10:30 am RG Just For Me Ages 3-5 Dec 3 - 17, Jan 7 - 21, Feb 4 - 18

7 pm TK Pajama Time

10:15 am 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 Jan 6 - Feb 24

10:30 am TK Play Partners Dec 4 - 18, Jan 8 -22, Feb 5 - 19 infant - 23 months

10:15 & 11:30 am TK 3, 2, Fun Ages 2-3 Jan 7 - Feb 25

10:15 & 11:30 am TK Play Partners Dec 4 - Feb 26

7 pm Pajama Time

10:30 am Play Partners Jan 8 - Feb 26

10:15 & 11:30 am TK All Together Now *Dec 27

infant - 23 months

10:15 am Just For Me Ages 3-6 Jan 9 - Feb 27

infant - 23 months

10:15 am All Together Now Jan 11 - Feb 29

ages 2 - 5, with craft

1:30 pm Just For Me Ages 3-6 Jan 6 - Feb 24 6:30 pm Play Partners Dec 2 - 16, Jan 6 - Feb 24

10:15 am Picture Book Parade Jan 10 - Feb 28

11:30 am Play Partners Jan 4, 18, 25 infant - 23 months

*no class on this date

PL AY PARTN ERS Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

JUST FOR ME Ages 3-5; 30 min.

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

Stories, baby games, play time, and musical activities.

ALL TOGETHER NOW

PICTURE BOOK PARADE

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

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

savage branch

Wednesday

6:30 pm TK Play Partners

east columbia branch

central branch

Monday

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

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

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. Accommodations available for those with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

410.313.7800

infant & toddler FREE SNACKS

BABY SIGN

Youth ages 18 years and younger.

Ages infant-23 months. Registration required.

Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks. Mon - Fri Dec 2 - Feb 28

3:45 - 4:45 pm

Sponsored by KidzTable

Have fun with your baby while learning basic words in American Sign Language. rg Wednesdays Jan 15 & 29 10:15 - 10:45 am & 11:30 am - 12 pm

TODDLER MILESTONES

central branch

Ages 18 - 36 months. Ticket required.

Prepare your toddler as you learn about some mini-milestones. tk Wednesdays Feb 5 & 12 10:15 -10:45 am & 11:30 am - 12 pm

family & friends HAMMERED DULCIMER CONCERT: LISA FERGUSON

preschool (2 - 5 years)

Ring in the holidays with the hammered dulcimer, an ancient precursor to the piano, which produces unique and elegant tones. Thu Dec 12 5:30 - 6:30 pm

HCLS Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

UKULELE HOLIDAY JAM

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

Ages 11 & up. Registration required.

Sing in the holidays with the ukulele! Bring your instrument or borrow one of ours. Recommended for intermediate players. rg Thu Dec 12 7 - 8 pm

HOLIDAY SING-ALONG Families. Ticket required.

Sing songs to celebrate the season and holidays. tk Tue Dec 17 6:30 - 7 pm

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MITTEN TREE KICKOFF 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 2 10:15 - 10:45 am & 11:30 - 12 pm

EXPLORE ART Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Families. Ticket required.

Ring in the new year early with stories, dancing, and a special countdown. tk Tue Dec 31 11:15 am - 12 pm

PLAY DATE All ages. Ticket required.

Play with toys and puzzles, read a book, enjoy music, and develop cognitive and social skills. tk Wed Jan 22 10:30 - 11:30 am

Learn about art, then apply what you learn. tk Tue Dec 10 2 - 2:45 & 3:30 - 4:15 pm

WINTER SOLSTICE Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required. Celebrate the beginning of winter through stories and songs. tk Tue Dec 17 2 - 2:30 & 3:30 - 4 pm

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

Films the entire family can enjoy. Visit hclibrary.org for movie details and descriptions. Mon Jan 27 2 pm The Polar Express (G) Fri Feb 14 2 pm The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (PG)

VALENTINE MAKE & TAKE Families. Allow 20 min. Ticket required.

Create a beautiful valentine to share. tk Tue Feb 11

2 - 3 pm

MEET THE AUTHOR: PAT MOORE Ages 3-5. Ticket required.

Author and illustrator Pat Moore takes you through the seasons with her book, Fall Rain. Make a seasonal craft. Books available for purchase and signing. tk Tue Dec 3 2 - 2:30 & 3:30 - 4 pm

WINTER 2020

SENSORY FRIENDLY STORIES & FUN

EXPLORING GREAT ART

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

Ages 7 & up. Ticket required.

Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group. rg Mon Dec 9 2 - 2:30 pm rg Wednesdays Jan 8, Feb 26 10:30 - 11 am & 11:30 am - 12 pm

Explore artists and their works then create a project in that style. tk Tuesdays Jan 14, Feb 11 6:30 - 7:15 pm tk Saturdays Jan 18, Feb 15 2 - 2:45 pm

HEALTHY ME

Travel to Antarctica with Jack and Annie for some icy science activities and penguin fun. tk Wed Jan 22 6:30 - 7:15 pm

Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Have fun while exploring healthy habits. tk Tue Jan 7 2 - 2:45 & 3:30 - 4:15 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 14 - Feb 4 2 - 2:45 & 3:30 - 4:15 pm

CLASSROOM PREP

MAGIC TREE HOUSE ON THE ICE Ages 6-10. Ticket required.

FAIRYTALE ENGINEERING Ages 5-8. Ticket required.

Classic stories and fun problem-solving activities. tk Wednesdays; 6:30 - 7:15 pm Feb 12 Gingerbread kids float a boat Feb 19 Rapunzel engineers an escape Feb 26 The Princess and the Pea pressure test

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

book clubs (5 - 14 years)

ILLUSTRATORS ON PARADE

BLACK-EYED SUSAN PICTURE BOOK CLUB

Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Discover the creativity of children's illustrators through stories and activities. tk Tue Feb 18 2 - 2:45 & 3:30 - 4:15 pm

COLORAMA! Families. Ticket required.

Drop in and have fun coloring. We provide the materials, you supply the imagination! tk Tue Feb 25 2 - 3 pm

Grades K-3. 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 18, Jan 15, Feb 19 2 - 3 pm rg Thursdays Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13 2 - 3 pm

BLACK-EYED SUSAN BOOK CLUBS Eight-month series. Registration required.

Discussions about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. Grades 4-6 rg Wednesdays Dec 18, Jan 15, Feb 19 2 - 3 pm Grades 6-8 rg Wednesdays

Dec 18, Jan 15, Feb 19

2 - 3 pm

NEWBERY BOOK CLUB Grades 4-8. Eight-month series. Registration required.

Discussions and activities related to Newbery Medal and Newbery Honor winners. rg Wednesdays Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5 6:30 - 7:30 pm rg Thursdays Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13 2 - 3 pm

READING WITHOUT WALLS: UNDERSTANDING CULTURE THROUGH LITERATURE

central branch

Develop school readiness skills and gradually practice independence while enjoying music, books, and creative expression. rg Wednesdays Jan 22 - Feb 5 2 - 2:30 pm

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

Explore books about characters who look or live differently than you, topics you haven’t discovered, or formats you haven’t tried. Books held at Customer Service desk. rg Sundays Dec 22, Jan 19, Feb 16 2 - 3 pm

kindergarten - grade 5 HCLS instructors teach subjects — including math and science — through children’s literature and creative expression, as well as cognitive, social, and communication skills. DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS Ages 5-10; allow 20 min. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip. Ticket and book required.

Bring a book or borrow one of ours. Read to Fidos for Freedom's therapy dogs in a relaxing and encouraging environment while increasing oral reading skills and selfconfidence. tk Fridays Jan 10 & 24, Feb 14 & 28 4:30 - 5:30 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.

hclibrary.org

central

Central Branch 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins. Accommodations available for those with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

410.313.7800

tweens (9 - 12 years)

teens (grades 6 - 12)

HOGWARTS OWLERY ADVENTURE

central branch

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Enter the Owlery to learn about owl habits and care, dissect an owl pellet, and send a message by Owl Post. rg Sat Dec 7 2 - 3 pm rg Wed Dec 18 6:30 - 7:30 pm

TEEN INTERNATIONAL CLUB Ages 11 & up. Registration required.

New to this country? Meet new friends and share your unique experiences. Welcome! rg Sundays Dec 22, Jan 19, Feb 16 3:30 - 4:30 pm

FASHION DESIGN CHALLENGE Ages 10-14. Registration required.

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Test your fashion design skills when you participate in a Project Runway style challenge to design an outfit in one hour. Work in a team to use your creativity to repurpose and utilize provided everyday materials, then model your design in a fashion show during the last 15 minutes of class. Families welcome for fashion show. rg Sat Jan 25 3 - 4:30 pm

Work in teams to solve engineering challenges with LEGO® blocks, then have a chance to free build. New

ADULTS (18+ years)

LEGO® ENGINEERING CHALLENGE

challenges provided each class. rg Mondays Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10

6:30 - 7:30 pm

LEGO® FREE BUILD Ages 9-12.

Creatively free build with LEGO® blocks. Work individually or in teams. rg Mondays Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10 7:30 - 8 pm

STEM CLUB Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Learn about STEM concepts through hands-on activities, crafts, challenges, and experiments. Each class features a new STEM topic! Contact with food may occur. rg Saturdays Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 22 3 - 4 pm

ICE SCIENCE Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Discuss the science of ice, with hands-on experiments. rg Sat Dec 28 3 - 4 pm

LEGO® HEXBUG CHALLENGE Ages 9-12. Registration required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

MARY CHURCH TERRELL: AN ORIGINAL OBERLIN ACTIVIST A traveling exhibition of the Oberlin College Libraries Mary Church Terrell's work at the intersection of race and gender in America is inspirational. See p. 5 for more information. On view from January 27 - April 3

RIGHTFULLY HERS A new popup exhibition from the National Archives, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment. See p. 5 for more information. On view Jan 27 - May 31

Work in groups to create mazes, LEGO® challenges, and compete in Hexbug races. rg Mon Dec 30 3 - 4 pm

HARRY POTTER JEOPARDY Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Celebrate Harry’s birthday as you compete in a Jeopardy game. Test your knowledge of the characters, plot, and Hogwarts! Wizarding attire optional. rg Wed Jan 8 7 - 8 pm

SWEET-ARTS: BINARY CODE VALENTINES Ages 9-12. Registration required.

See p. 11. rg Sat

Feb 8

3 - 4:15 pm

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS Build your English conversation skills and meet new people in a friendly, supportive classroom. No registration required. Questions? Call 410.313.7900 or email prolit@hclibrary.org. Mondays; 10 am - 12:30 pm Wednesdays; 6 pm - 8:30 pm

ENGLISH FOR LIFE & WORK Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. No registration required. Questions? Call 410.313.7900 or email prolit@hclibrary.org. Tuesdays; 10 am - 12:30 pm

WINTER 2020

COLORING WITH FRIENDS Join us for coloring and camaraderie as we explore the adult coloring craze. All skill levels welcome. 1st Wednesdays Dec 4, Jan 8, Feb 5 10 am - 12 pm

NEEDLE ARTS Do you like to sew, knit, crochet or embroider? 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 5, Jan 2, Feb 6 10 am - 12 pm 3rd Thursdays Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20 10 am - 12 pm

SALT DOUGH SNOWFLAKES Registration required.

Observe how to create salt dough through a demonstration, then decorate a salt dough snowflake. rg Tue Dec 10 7 - 8 pm

FOOD FOR THOUGHT Registration required.

HAMMERED DULCIMER CONCERT: LISA FERGUSON See page 8. Thu Dec 12

Dec 12

DIY CONVERSATION HEARTS All ages. Drop in.

Drop in for our Sweet-Arts Fest and create a Conversation Heart or two. Hang them up for display at the library and view other kind messages, or take them with you.

ALL TOGETHER NOW: SWEET-ARTS EDITION! All ages. 30 min.

Valentine themed stories, songs, and an activity for children and adults to enjoy together. 10:15 & 11:30 am

MAGICAL VALENTINES

Registration required. Ages 18+.

Create magical handmade Valentine greeting cards with fanciful decorations and shimmering metallic pencils. 1 - 2:30 pm

Ages 11 & up. Registration required.

At Sweet-Arts Fest, we have a little something sweet for everyone! Drop by to create a DIY conversation heart, code a message of love for someone special, fall in love with a piece of art from our Art Education Collection, or borrow a romantic title from our Sweet-Arts display. Sat Feb 8 10 am - 5 pm

5:30 - 6:30 pm

UKULELE HOLIDAY JAM See page 8. rg Thu

Registration required where noted.

7 - 8 pm

TALKING: PICTURES Join other film lovers to discuss contemporary films following Columbia Film Society showings. DVD available to borrow for Mar 9 film only. Tue Jan 7 7 - 8 pm Cold War Tue Feb 4 7 - 8 pm Roma

CREATIVE CLAY WORKSHOP Registration required. Ages 18+.

Explore the medium of air-dry clay in a creative environment. rg Sat Jan 11 1 - 3:30 pm

ACCESSIBLE GAME AND CRAFT FUN FOR ADULTS Adults of all abilities enjoy accessible games, puzzles, and freestyle crafting in a sensory friendly environment. Sundays Jan 12, Feb 9 1:30 - 3 pm

BINARY CODE VALENTINES

Registration required. Ages 9-12.

Learn about basic binary code. Participate in a binary code Jeopardy and create binary code valentines for your loved ones. 3 - 4:15 pm rg

BEGINNING PASTELS

Registration required. Ages 14+.

Explore the basics of using pastels as you create a piece to treasure. 3:30 - 4:30 pm See p. 20-21 for information about the Art Education Collection.

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Borrow a cookbook authored by the evening’s featured chef and prepare a few recipes at home. Discuss the chef, their recipes, food markets, and gadgets. Refreshments. rg Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Dec 11 Cookies! (select a book by any chef) Jan 29 Ina Garten

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THE CITIZENSHIP TEST Registration required.

Learn important details about the U.S. Citizenship exam process and review for the civics test. Proficiency in English strongly recommended. rg Mon Jan 13 7 - 8:30 pm

STREAM WITH US! Discover library (and other) resources that allow you to stream free movies, TV shows, documentaries, and world language films. Tuesdays Jan 21, Feb 18 7 - 8 pm

THE JOB HUNTER’S GUIDE TO THE INTERNET Registration required.

Master online tools as you search for a new job, exploring the power of social media, USAJobs, 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. rg Tue Jan 28 7 - 8:30 pm

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

410.313.7800

VETERANS BOOK GROUP Registration required. Veterans, both active and retired military, encouraged to participate in all sessions.

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During five monthly facilitated sessions, discussions center on military experiences and a unique set of readings, which may include classics, fiction, memoirs, poetry, short stories, articles, and essays. Readings relate in some way to military experiences or offer a veteran’s perspective. Registration is open to veterans only, please. Lunch and reading materials provided. Call Central Branch (410.313.7800) or email elizabeth.haynes@hclibrary.org for more information and to register. rg 1st Sundays Jan 5 - May 3 1 - 3 pm Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and supported in part by David Bruce Smith and the Wawa Foundation

LGBTQIA+ 101 Registration required.

If you have questions about pronouns, identities, or other terminology, Storm Hogan addresses the basics, as well as provides some direction for continued learning. Educators, parents, managers, and employers encouraged to attend. rg Sat Feb 1 2 - 3:30 pm

WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP Discover how our emotions affect others and how the emotions of others affect you. Learn how emotional intelligence can help you avoid misunderstandings and miscommunications. Tue Feb 11 7 - 8 pm

LOW VISION RESOURCES Registration required.

Learn about HCLS resources for the blind and those with low vision. rg Tue Feb 25 10:30 - 11:30 am In partnership with SeniorsTogether, a program of the Howard County Office on Aging

KEEP IT SHORT: ADULT SHORT FICTION READ ALOUD Registration required.

Michael Toner performs “The Trout” by Sean O’Faolain and “Visit” by Gerard Donovan, Roy Ringel presents “The Death of Hanrahan” by William Butler Yeats and “The Sniper” by William O’Flaherty, and Susan Thornton Hobby shares “The Rug” by Edna O’Brien. rg Wed Feb 26 7 - 8:30 pm

BUILDING EMOTIONAL CONNECTION WITH YOUR CHILDREN Registration required.

Discuss the importance of emotional connection of parents/ caregivers with children, including how our family of origin affects this ability. Participants also learn strategies to help emotionally connect with children. Led by Wen Ji, licensed therapist. rg Thu Feb 27 7 - 8:30 pm

Book Discussion Groups listed on pages 20 - 21.

WINTER 2020

6600 Cradlerock Way

Accommodations available for those with special needs. Columbia, MD 21045 Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

410.313.7700

family & friends CUENTOS EN PIJAMAS Families. Ticket required.

Bilingual stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome. Cuentos bilingües y música antes de ir a dormir. Pijamas, ositos de peluche y cobijas son bienvenidos. tk Mondays Dec 2 - Feb 24 6:30 - 7 pm

FAMILY LATIN DANCE CLASS Families. Registration and signed release form required.

Join us for Latin dance classes for the whole family. Únase a nosotros para clases divertidas de baile Latino para toda la familia. No se necesita experiencia. rg Saturdays Dec 21, Jan 4 & 18, Feb 1 & 15 11 - 11:45 am

DIA DE LAS VELITAS Families. Ticket required.

Join us in celebrating “Little Candles’ Day.” Make candles and lanterns while listening to Colombian holiday music. Únanse a nosotros para celebrar “el Dia De las Velitas”. Haremos velas y faroles, además escucharemos villancicos Navideños. tk Sat Dec 7 11 - 11:45 am

FAMILY MOVIE All ages. Ho. Co. schools closed or close early.

Films the entire family can enjoy. Visit hclibrary.org for movie details and descriptions. Thu Dec 26 2 pm Peter Pan (G) Mon Jan 27 2 pm The Land Before Time: The Original Movie (G) Fri Feb 14 2 pm Lilo & Stitch (PG)

POKEMON GO PARTY! Families welcome. Ticket required.

Grab your Pokemon and get ready to battle. Challenge the library staff and claim the gym for your team. Bring your device and charger. tk Sat Jan 11 2 - 3 pm

FREE SNACKS Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks. SNACK Mon - Fri Dec 2 - Feb 28 Sponsored by KidzTable

3:30 - 4:30 pm

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PUZZLE - PALOOZA Exercise your brain by doing jigsaw puzzles, word search puzzles, or both! Saturdays Jan 25, Feb 22 2:30 - 5 pm

MITTEN TREE

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

infant - toddler BABY’S NIGHT OUT! Ages infant-23 months; allow 20 min.

Play with our toys and new friends, read a board book, and enjoy music. Thursdays Dec 5 - Feb 27 6 - 6:30 pm

MUSIC FUN TOGETHER

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.

STEM EXPLORATION STATIONS Ages 2-5 with adult; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations. tk Mondays Feb 3 & 10 2 - 3 pm

Ages 6 mo.-3 years, with adult. Registration required, one registration per family.

kindergarten - grade 5

Make music with a Music Together® instructor and become a confident music maker, while tapping into the emotional and developmental benefits of early music education. Sing, dance, shake, and drum. rg Tue Dec 10 10:30 - 11:15 am

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

POP POP, GRAMMY & ME

HOMEWORK CLUB

Ages infant-24 months with adult. Ticket required.

Ages 8-17.

Share stories, songs, and toys with Grammy and Pop Pop. tk Saturdays Dec 14, Jan 25 10:15 - 10:45 & 11:15 - 11:45 am

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

preschool (2 - 5 years)

ENGINEERS, GET READY!

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.

Build, reproduce, and follow patterns to enhance spatial relations and small motor skills. tk Saturdays Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 22 3 - 3:50 pm

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 6 - Feb 28 11 - 11:30 am

STEM PRESCHOOL ENGINEERING Ages 2-5 with adult; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Create different structures with various types of blocks that stimulate and encourage children to explore and investigate. tk Mondays Jan 6 & 13 2 - 3 pm

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

Ages 6-9. Ticket required.

GAME DAY Ages 5-11. Ticket required. Allow 30 minutes.

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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 8 2 - 2:45 pm In partnership with Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine

Bring your friends and play old school board games enhancing critical thinking skills while having fun! tk Mon Dec 30 2 - 3 pm

GAME NIGHT Ages 5-11. Ticket required. Allow 30 minutes.

Bring your friends and play old school board games enhancing critical thinking skills while having fun! tk Thu Jan 30 7 - 8 pm

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE AT THE LIBRARY Ages 6-8. Ticket required.

Share stories about two favorite storybook characters with interactive activities. rg Thu Feb 27 7 - 7:45 pm

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 Tue Jan 14 10:30 - 11 am

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East Columbia Branch 6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045

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

410.313.7700

Accommodations available for those with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

HOMEWORK CLUB Ages 8-17.

BEGINNER CROSS-STITCH

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

Ages 11-17. Registration required.

Learn the fundamentals of cross-stitch and complete a project. No experience necessary. Fun is mandatory. rg Saturdays Jan 25, Feb 22 11 am - 12 pm

ADULTS (18+ years) book clubs (5 - 14 years) THE IMMIGRATION EXPERIENCE IN LITERATURE

MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB

Registration required.

Ages 7-10. Registration required.

“...and we walked off to look for America.” —Paul Simon, America

A book club for mothers and daughters to share the joy of reading. Discuss the book, then create a craft. rg Thursdays Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13 7 - 7:45 pm

Explore the immigration experience through this literary workshop using fiction as a lens to examine and understand different world views and cultures. rg Mondays Dec 2, Jan 6, Feb 3 7 - 8 pm

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

Tween book chat for boys and girls. rg Saturdays Jan 18, Feb 15

PHOTOGRAPHY ODYSSEY Registration required.

10:30 am - 11:30 am

Photographer Jan Exler discusses his award-winning photos. Exler picked up a camera for the first time in 2012 to document his Wounded Warrior son's recovery. His photography has been published in National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Maryland Public TV's “Capture Outdoor Maryland's” coffee table book, GURU Shots International, Chesapeake Bay Foundation's 2019 calendar, and the Baltimore Sun papers. rg Tue Dec 3 7 - 8 pm

teens (grades 6 - 12) HOMEWORK CLUB PLUS Ages 11 - 17. Ticket required.

These classes follow Homework Club: tk Tuesdays; 4 - 6 pm Dec 10 VISUAL STORYTELLING Introduction to sequential storytelling through comedy and comic art. Beginners welcome. Jan 7 BUILDING BETTER WORLDS Introduction to architectural design with K’nex. Jan 21

Introductory class to virtual reality concepts.

E-SPORTS TOURNAMENT: SUPER SMASH BROS.

Compete against your friends in our monthly eSporting competition. There can be only one champion. Bring your skills and your game face! Feb 11 ABSTRACT ART PARTY Celebrate Black History Month with a paint activity and music from pioneering black musicians. Beginners welcome. Feb 25 BUILDING BETTER WORLDS In this introduction to community planning, entrepreneurship, and branding, conceptualize, plan, and design a business. Beginners welcome.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Ages 11-17. Allow 30 minutes. Registration required.

Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Refreshments. rg Thursdays Jan 9, Feb 6 4:30 - 5:30 pm

WINTER 2020

Need help accessing eBooks, eAudiobooks, or streaming content on your laptop, phone, or tablet? Drop in with your questions relating to technology offered by HCLS for eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines. Wednesdays Dec 4 - Feb 26 2 - 3 pm

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS

INTRODUCTION TO VR

Signed release form required.

Feb 4

EASY eREADERS

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in English in a fun and casual setting. Wednesdays Dec 4 - Feb 26 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

FRIENDLY PET THERAPY Interacting with an animal can reduce stress and have positive physical and mental benefits. Pets on Wheels brings trained therapy dogs to the library to share the joy and benefits of friendly pet therapy to people of all ages. Saturdays Dec 7, Jan 18, Feb 15 1 - 2 pm

SMART USE HEALTH INSURANCE® SERIES Registration required.

In partnership with the University of Maryland Extension

YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS Do you know what your health insurance covers? Understanding your health insurance benefits will make you a smart healthcare consumer. Learn strategies for understanding, getting and using your health insurance benefits. rg Tue Dec 10 10:30 am - 11:45 am

FINANCIAL AND ESTATE PLANNING FOR BABY BOOMERS AND GEN-XERS Registration required.

What percentage of my assets should I keep invested in the stock market? What estate planning documents do I need to protect my family? Find answers to these and other questions in this workshop on financial and estate planning, designed for Baby Boomers and Generation X’ers. Presented by the Chesapeake Financial Education Foundation. rg Wed Jan 29 7 - 8:30 pm

ENCORE CINEMA UNDERSTANDING AND ESTIMATING HEALTH CARE COSTS

GERMAN CONVERSATION CLUB Improve your ability to communicate and interact in German in a fun and casual setting. 2nd Thursdays Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13 12 - 1 pm

NEW RELEASE CINEMA View a critically acclaimed new release movie on a large screen. Titles announced in branch and online, or email robert.lockett@hclibrary.org Thursdays Dec 12, Jan 16, Feb 13 6:30 - 9 pm Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS. In partnership with Howard County Department of Community Resources & Services

JOB SEEKER WORKSHOPS Registration required.

Where can you look to find a job? Is your resume getting noticed? What common interview pitfalls should you avoid? Get answers about specific workforce development topics with presenters from the Howard County Office of Workforce Development. rg Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm Jan 9 Writing a Winning Resume and Cover letter Feb 6 Tips for a Successful Interview In partnership with Howard County Office of Workforce Development

DIFFERENCE IN AN ERA OF HYPER-CITIZENSHIP: LESSONS FROM CITIZENSHIP, POLITICS, DIFFERENCE: PERSPECTIVES FROM SUB-SAHARAN SIGNED LANGUAGE COMMUNITIES Registration required.

Members of the Deaf community are almost always a minority, in whatever locale they inhabit. Deaf people struggle with high unemployment rates, low access to education, and difficulty engaging within their larger communities. Several studies have placed the US unemployment rate for deaf people at higher than 70 percent. What does it mean when such communities are located in countries with even fewer resources than the West? How do Deaf communities in Africa survive and thrive, and what lessons might they hold for us here in the US? Presented by Dr. Khadijat Rashid, Dean of the School of Education, Business and Human Services at Gallaudet University. rg Thu Feb 6 7 - 8:30 pm In partnership with Howard County Association for the Deaf and the Maryland Deaf Digital Culture Library

HEALTHY LIVING SERIES BE IN THE KNOW ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER Registration required.

Learn about one of the most preventable forms of cancer and how to stay healthy. rg Tue Jan 14 12 - 1:30 pm In partnership with the Howard County Health Department

LIVING A HEART HEALTHY LIFE Registration required.

Learn about the signs, risk factors and lifestyle habits related to heart health and cardio-vascular disease, including manageable and realistic lifestyle changes that can lead to a healthy life. rg Tue Feb 4 1 - 2 pm In partnership with the Howard County Health Department and the Office of Aging and Independence

PREP FOR HIV PREVENTION Registration required.

FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER WORKSHOP Registration required.

In this HUD-approved workshop, learn how to purchase a home and what to expect during the process. Topics include financial preparedness, the importance of a healthy credit report, advantages and challenges of homeownership, types of mortgages, available financial assistance programs, and working with a lender and realtor. rg Fri Feb 7 10:30 am - 5 pm Presented by Consumer Credit Counseling Services

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Taking control of your health care costs makes you a smart healthcare consumer. Better understand and estimate your health care expenses so you can plan for future health care costs. rg Tue Dec 17 10:30 am - 11:45 am

"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 30, Feb 27 6:30 - 9 pm Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS. In partnership with Howard County Department of Community Resources & Services

Book Discussion Groups listed on pages 20 - 21.

One pill, once a day, helps protect you from contracting HIV. Learn about PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV) and how you can receive the medication for little or no cost. rg Wed Feb 12 6 - 8 pm In partnership with the Howard County Health Department

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family & friends

preschool (2 - 5 years)

FAMILY MOVIE

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.

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All ages. *Ho. Co. schools closed.

Films the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn and drinks. Visit hclibrary.org for movie details and descriptions. Tue Dec 10 6:30 pm Aladdin (PG) Mon Dec 23* 2 pm The Grinch (PG) Tue Jan 14 6:30 pm How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG) Tue Feb 11 6:30 pm Wall-E (G) Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS

FAMILY PUZZLE HOUR All ages. Allow 30 min.

Exercise your brain. Assemble jigsaw puzzles to build visualperceptual skills, encourage problem-solving skills, and develop hand-eye coordination. Tuesdays Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4 7 - 8 pm

SCRABBLE SATURDAY Ages 4 - adult; allow 30 min.

Join us for a fun afternoon of Scrabble. No experience necessary. Sat Dec 28 2 - 3 pm

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

Ring in the new year early with stories, songs, and a special countdown. tk Mon Dec 31 11:15 am - 12 pm

CRAFTERNOON: RE-MAKE IT WITH LOVE! All ages. Allow 30 min. Ho. Co. schools close early.

Drop in and make some fun crafts. Thu Feb 13 2 - 4 pm

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

TERRIFIC TUESDAYS Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required. tk Tuesdays; 10:15 - 10:45 am & 11:30 am - 12 pm

Dec 10 HOLIDAY TWIST & SHOUT Enjoy silly holiday stories and songs. Craft included. Dec 17 FLY WRIGHT! Celebrate the legacy of the Wright brothers with stories and songs about airplanes. Jan 7 WRITE ME A LETTER Enjoy stories, songs and activities about writing letters. Then practice writing a letter you can mail at home. Jan 14 PIRATE & PRINCESS PARTY Come in costume and enjoy pirate and princess stories with a craft. Jan 21 CELEBRATE LUNAR NEW YEAR Celebrate the upcoming Year of the Rat with stories and a craft. Jan 28 WINTER FRIENDS Chill out with friends by listening to winter stories, songs, and a craft. Feb 4 SILLY STICKER FUN Read silly stories, and make a silly sticker craft. Feb 11 CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH Listen to stories and music by notable African Americans to celebrate Black History Month.

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 Tuesdays Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6 10:15 - 10:45 & 11:15 - 11:45 am

MAGNIFICENT MAGFORMERS Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Use your imagination to build structures with magnetic geometric shapes. tk Thu Dec 26 10:30 - 11:30 am

MEET THE AUTHOR: PAT MOORE Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required.

Author and illustrator Pat Moore takes you through the seasons with her book, Fall Rain. Make a seasonal craft. Books available for purchase and signing. tk Sat Jan 4 1 - 1:30 pm

WINTER 2020

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.

SUPER SPROUTS - PINECONE ANIMALS Ages 6-9. Registration required.

MUSIC FUN TOGETHER Ages 6 mo.-3 years, with adult. Registration required, one registration per family.

Everyone is born musical. Make music with a Music Together® instructor and become a confident music maker, while tapping into the emotional and developmental benefits of early music education. Sing, dance, shake, and drum. rg Thu Jan 9 10:15 - 11 am

FINGER PAINT FUN

Too cold to go outside? Bring a little outside in by creating a woodland animal. Transform a pinecone into your choice of animal. rg Sat Jan 25 1 - 1:45 & 2:30 - 3:15 pm

STORYTELLING TOGETHER Ages 6-9. Ticket required.

Use prompts and tips from successful authors to create a story together from beginning to end. tk Sat Feb 15 2 - 2:45 pm

Ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.

Learn about colors and mix colors with finger paints! rg Sat Feb 1 2 - 2:30 pm

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

Ages 5-7. Ticket required.

Dive into our picture book collection with fun read-aloud stories. tk Thursdays Dec 5 - Feb 27 7 - 7:30 pm

MAKE AND TAKE Ages 6-9. Registration required.

2 - 2:45 pm

UGLY SWEATERS Ages 6 - 9. Registration required.

Feeling creative? Bring a sweater, then turn it into an ugly sweater that could win any holiday contest. rg Sat Dec 21 2 - 2:45 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 Fri Dec 27 2 - 3 pm

BOOK BINGO Ages 5 & up. *Ho. Co. schools closed.

Play Bingo featuring favorite book characters and win a book! Mon Dec 30* 2 - 3 pm Sat Feb 29 2 - 3 pm

THE ARTIST’S WORKSHOP Ages 6 - 9. Registration required.

Learn about a world famous artist and create a masterpiece inspired by their work. rg Sat Jan 18 2 - 2:45 pm

Ages 7 & up. Registration required.

Read some of the latest graphic novels and have a lively discussion. Suggest favorites for future sessions. rg Mondays Dec 9, Jan 13, Feb 10 7 - 7:45 pm

PARAGRAPH PALS Ages 6-8. Registration required.

BOOK BUDDIES

Create one-of-a-kind masterpieces. rg Sat Dec 14

GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CLUB

For children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. Books available at branch. After reading the title, join us for fun activities. rg Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Dec 16 Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqi Jan 27 Digby O’Day in the Fast Lane by Shirley Hughes Feb 24 Polly Diamond and the Magic Book by Alice Kuipers

tweens (9 - 12 years) CUBELETS ENGINEERING CHALLENGE Ages 9-12. Registration required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Work in teams to solve engineering challenges with Cubelets. rg Thu Dec 26 2 - 3 pm

GOOGLE EXPEDITIONS

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kindergarten - grade 5

book clubs (5 - 14 years)

Ages 9-12. Allow 30 minutes. Registration and a signed release form required.

Discover and explore using Google Expeditions virtual reality headsets. rg Sat Jan 11 2 - 3 pm

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 8 Beaded Bracelets Feb 22 Drop Earrings

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Elkridge Branch 6540 Washington Boulevard Elkridge, MD 21075

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins. Accommodations available for those with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

410.313.5077

teens (grades 6 - 12)

ADULTS (18+ years)

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

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Ages 11-18.

Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Saturdays Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8 4 - 5 pm

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB

FRIDAY CODING CLUB

STITCH AND SHARE

Ages 11-17. Registration required. Attend any number of classes.

Work on your crochet, knitting, embroidery, and hand-quilting projects as you meet like-minded friends. Bring your own supplies. 1st Wednesdays Dec 4, Feb 5 10:30 am - 12 pm

Learn skills and coding concepts such as loops, variables, and functions in a collaborative, fun environment. rg Fridays Dec 6; Jan 3, 17, & 31; Feb 14 & 28 4 - 5 pm

HEALTHY LIVING SERIES EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Registration required.

Learn how to prepare and respond during emergencies. Topics include general disaster and safety preparedness and how to assemble an emergency kit. rg Wed Dec 4 2 - 3 pm In partnership with the Howard County Health Department

BUILDING A BETTER PLATE: MEAL PLANNING MADE EASY Registration required.

Discover healthy and simple meal options to support better health. rg Wed Jan 8 2 - 3 pm In partnership with the Howard County Health Department

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH Registration required.

GIRLS WHO CODE Ages 11-13. All genders welcome. Registration required.

Learn the concepts of loops, variables, conditionals, and functions that form the basis for all programming languages in a safe and supportive environment of peers and role models. Work in teams to design a computer science project that looks to solve world problems. rg Mondays Dec 9, Jan 6 & 27, Feb 3 & 24 7 - 8 pm

PRACTICE ACT EXAM Ages 13-19. Registration required.

Take a practice ACT test with C2 Educational Centers. Return for your results, discuss test taking strategies, test options, and the college admissions timeline. Practice Test (Bring pencils and graphing calculator) rg Sat Jan 11 11 - 3:30 pm Results (Parents welcome) rg Mon Feb 10

7 - 7:45 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, and bubble wrap. Tue - Thu Jan 21 - 23 6 - 8:45 pm

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in English in a fun and casual setting. Mondays Dec 1 - Feb 24 7 - 8:30 pm

WINTER 2020

Learn about the programs and services that make your public spaces safer and healthier: pool and well testing, food inspections at stores and restaurants, soil testing, noise testing, and rabies control. rg Tue Feb 4 2 - 3 pm

SNOWFLAKE EXTRAVAGANZA Registration required. Ages 18+.

Learn various techniques for crafting and cutting paper snowflakes. rg Sat Dec 7 2 - 4 pm rg Wed Feb 12 10 am - 12 pm

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Free walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered by Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. 2nd Tuesdays Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11 10 am - 12 pm

ART IN THE AFTERNOON Registration required. Register for each class separately. Satisfy your creative impulse! No experience necessary; supplies provided. rg 3rd Tuesdays; 2 - 3:30 pm Dec 17 Winter Workshop Jan 21 Snow Scenes Feb 18 Paper Mosaic

UKULELE JAM SESSION Registration required.

New and seasoned players, join us for a monthly jam. Bring your uke or borrow one of ours. rg 3rd Tuesdays Dec 17, Jan 21, Feb 18 6:30 - 8 pm

ART IN THE EVENING Registration required. Register for each class separately.

Satisfy your creative impulse! No experience necessary, supplies provided. rg 3rd Thursdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Dec 19 Winter Workshop Jan 16 Snow Scenes Feb 20 Paper Mosaic

DIY WOOD FLOORING DEMONSTRATION Registration required. Ages 21+.

DIY Education Center BRING YOUR OWN SEWING MACHINE Registration required. Ages 21+.

HOW TO SELECT A CONTRACTOR Registration required. Ages 21+.

Selecting a contractor can be costly and stressful. Discuss strategies to mitigate the risk and stress, as well as how to find useful consumer information before you hire someone. rg Sat Feb 22 11 am - 12 pm

HOW TO TEST AND REPAIR A LAMP Registration required. Ages 21+.

Have an eclectic collection of non-working lamps? Learn the basics of how to test your lamp and troubleshoot small issues. We repair a small lamp in this en"light"ening class. rg Wed Jan 15 7 - 8:30 pm

Book Discussion Groups listed on pages 20 - 21.

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Learn the operating basics of your sewing machine or learn to use the ones available for borrowing from the DIY collection. When registering, note if you are bringing or borrowing a machine, as only a small number of machines available to borrow. Bring your thread and fabric if desired, and your machine's instruction manual if available. rg 1st Thursdays Dec 5, Jan 2, Feb 6 7 - 8:30 pm

Learn about different varieties of wood flooring: real hardwood, engineered and laminate flooring. Watch, participate and learn about the installation techniques for each type. Discuss the tools and materials needed to install wood floors in your room. rg Sat Feb 8 11 am - 12:30 pm

Registration preferred: hclibrary.org/together-we-soar EAST COLUMBIA BRANCH (410.313.7700) Sat Dec 7 10 am - 12 pm ELKRIDGE BRANCH (410.313.5077) Wed Dec 11 6 - 8 pm

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All of HCLS' varied book discussion groups look for 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 for you to borrow.

book discussion groups

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

CENTRAL BRANCH (410.313.7800) ECLECTIC EVENINGS Dec 10 Jan 14 Feb 11

2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8 pm Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari Summer of 69 by Elin Hilderbrand

NOONTIME BOOKS

3rd Thursdays; 12 - 1 pm Dec 19 An American Marriage by Tayari Jones Jan 16 Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep Feb 20 The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls by Anissa Gray

SPEAKEASY BOOK DISCUSSION Wednesdays; 6 - 7 pm MEETS AT LEELYN'S DINING ROOM & LOUNGE 9495 Old Annapolis Rd Suite A, Ellicott City, MD 21042 Jan 29 The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff Feb 26 Educated by Tara Westover

STORIES OF THE WORLD

Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm Dec 9 The Old Drift by Namwali Serpell Jan 6 An Orchestra of Minorities by Chigozie Obioma Feb 3 Miracle Creek by Angie Kim

VETERANS BOOK GROUP Registration required. Veterans, both active and retired military, encouraged to participate in all sessions.

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BLACK FICTION

1st Saturdays; 1 - 2:30 pm Dec 7 Washington Black by Esi Edugyan Jan 4 Pride by Ibi Zoboi Feb 1 A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

GOOD READS Dec 9 Jan 13 Feb 10

2nd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Crooked Heart by Lissa Evans The Girl Who Slept With God by Val Berlinski Inheritance by Dani Shapiro

IN OTHER WORLDS

Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm Welcoming sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers. Dec 4 Alif the Unseen by G. Willow Wilson Jan 22 Ready, Player One by Ernest Cline Feb 26 Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

MORNING BOOKS WITH COFFEE Fridays; 10 - 11 am Dec 20 Heroic Measures by Jill Clement Jan 24 The Gone Dead by Chanelle Benz Feb 21 The Age of Light by Whitney Scharer

NONFICTION ADDICTION

3rd Wednesdays, 7 - 8 pm Dec 18 The Little Book of Hygge by Wiking Meik Jan 15 Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond Feb 19 Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT Dec 17 Jan 21 Feb 18

3rd Tuesdays, 7 - 8 pm Saga of the Swamp Thing Vol 2 by Alan Moore Hey, Kiddo by Jarrett Krosoczka Archie. Vol 1, The New Riverdale by Mark Wade

Lunch and reading materials provided. Call Central Branch (410.313.7800) or email elizabeth.haynes@hclibrary.org for more information and to register. rg 1st Sundays Jan 5 - May 3 1 - 3 pm Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and supported in part by David Bruce Smith and the Wawa Foundation

NEED ART FOR YOUR HOME OR OFFICE? We added more artwork - more than 110 pieces - to the Art Education Collection at Central Branch! The expanded collection features artwork by our customers’ favorite artists. The collection will continue to expand to include works by both distinguished and local artists. Our goal is to inspire our community toward a greater appreciation of art and further encourage your personal exploration of art via art-related classes offered by HCLS. Visit hclibrar.org/hcls-aec for further details.

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MILLER BRANCH continued

ELKS EXCELLENT READS

GLOBAL READS

2nd Tuesdays; 12:30 - 1:30 pm Dec 10 The Library Book by Susan Orlean Jan 14 Number One Chinese Restaurant by Lillian Li Feb 11 A Place For Us by Fatima Farheen Mirza

MURDER, MISCHIEF & MAYHEM Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm Dec 19 Her Every Fear by Peter Swanson Jan 23 The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie Feb 27 The Man Who Came Uptown by George Pelecanos

READ.THINK.TALK.

1st Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Dec 2 American War by Omar El Akkad Jan 6 Super Sad True Love Story by Gary Shteyngart Feb 3 Catch-22 by Joseph Heller Dec 12 A Year by the Sea: Thoughts of an Unfinished Woman by Joan Anderson Jan 9 The Library Book by Susan Orlean Feb 13 That Kind of Mother by Rumaan Alam

MILLER BRANCH (410.313.1950) AN INCONVENIENT BOOK CLUB

Thursday; 7 - 8 pm Meets quarterly to discuss speculative fiction, cli-fi (climate fiction), short stories, and verse â&#x20AC;&#x201D; exploring themes of climate disruption, dystopia, recovery, and redemption. Feb 6 History of Bees by Maja Lunde

ASIAN AMERICAN LITERATURE Mon Dec 16 Tue Jan 21 Tue Feb 18

7 - 8 pm The Expatriates by Janice Lee The Making of Asian America: A History by Erika Lee Asian American Dreams: The Emergence of an American People by Helen Zia

BAS BLEU

3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm

Dec 18 Salt Houses by Hala Alyan Jan 15 News of the World by Paulette Jiles Feb 19 The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson

1st Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann The Farm by Joanne Ramos Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal

SPIES, LIES, AND ALIBIS

1st Tuesdays; 7 - 8 pm Dec 3 The Day of the Jackal by Frederick Forsyth Jan 7 The Eye of the Needle by Ken Follett Feb 4 Casino Royale by Ian Fleming

STRICTLY HISTORICAL FICTION Mon Tue

Dec 16 Feb 18

2 - 3 pm Fools and Mortals by Bernard Cornwell My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray

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 4 Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik Jan 8 In the Midst of Winter by Isabel Allende Feb 5 Radio Free Vermont: A Fable of Resistance by Bill McKibben

MYSTERY

2nd Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Dec 11 The Woman in the Window by A.J Finn Jan 8 Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty Feb 12 Boar Island by Nevada Barr

NONFICTION

3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Dec 18 Pyongyang by Guy Delisle Feb 19 The Witch of Lime Street: Seance, Seduction, and Houdini in the Spirit World by David Jaher

SPECULATIVE SAVAGES

1st Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Dec 4 Zone One by Colson Whitehead Feb 5 Redshirts by John Scalzi

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THE THURSDAY NEXT BOOK CLUB 2nd Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm

Dec 2 Jan 6 Feb 3

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Glenwood Branch 2350 State Route 97 Cooksville, MD 21723

TK: Ticket required; available 15 mins before class begins. Accommodations available for those with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreter.

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MITTEN TREE glenwood branch

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

infant & toddler

I'M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER OR BIG SISTER

TIME FOR US

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

Ages 18-36 months with adult. 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. rg Sat Dec 7 11:30 am - 12:15 pm In partnership with Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine

CELESTIAL SEARCHERS Families; Ages 5-14, with adult. 60 min.

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 16, Jan 13, Feb 24 7 - 8 pm

FAMILY CRAFT & MOVIE See p. 24 for details. 2:30 pm craft Thu Dec 26 Fri Dec 27 3 pm Thu Fri

movie Dec 26 Dec 27

2:30 pm 2:30 pm

bears penguins

Brother Bear (G) Happy Feet (PG)

FAMILY STEAM CHALLENGE: CATCH THAT COOKIE!

10:30 - 11 am

MUSIC FUN TOGETHER Ages 6 mo.-3 years, with adult. Registration required, one registration per family.

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.

SENSORY FRIENDLY PLAY & LEARN Ages 3-5 with adult. 45 min. Registration required.

A gingerbread cookie is on the loose! Use the engineering design process to create a clever cookie trap and an optional art project. Refreshments. rg Sat Dec 28 3:30 - 4:15 pm

Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this small informal, judgment-free learning environment and opportunity to support young children in developing early literacy and group social skills through free play and sensory exploration. rg Mon Dec 9 6 - 6:45 pm Trains

LEAP INTO LETTER WRITING

NOON YEAR’S EVE PENGUIN BALL

Families. Ages 5 & up with adult. Allow 30 min. Registration required.

Families. All ages, accompanied by adult. Allow 30 min.

Explore letter writing in a variety of formats. “To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart.” - Phyllis Theroux Sat Feb 22 3:30 - 4:15 pm

Stories, songs, and activities. tk Tuesdays Dec 3 - 17, Jan 7 - 21, Feb 4 - 18

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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 Tue Dec 31 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

SNOWFLAKE SYMMETRY Ages 5-8. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed. Explore the unique and symmetrical patterns of snowflakes with stories and a craft. tk Mon Jan 27 2 - 2:45 pm

LEAPING INTO 2020 Ages 6-10. Registration required.

Don’t miss your chance to celebrate leap year on February! Learn why and when this special day occurs and enjoy some leaping frog activities. rg Sat Feb 29 3 - 3:45 pm

tweens & teens (grades 6 - 12) KNOT JUST KNITTERS Ages 11-18 & adults. All crafters welcome.

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. Tuesdays Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11 3:30 - 4:30 pm

WRITE & SHINE! Ages 11-19. Registration preferred, but not required.

MAX AND RUBY Ages 2-5. 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Celebrate the birthday of Rosemary Wells, creator of Max and Ruby. Enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. tk Wed Jan 29 10:30 - 11 am

I "HEART"️ ANIMALS Ages 3-7 with adult. 30 min. Registration required. Ho. Co. schools close early.

Celebrate Valentine's Day with My Heart is Like a Zoo by Michael Hall, then create heart-shaped animals to share with those you love. rg Thu Feb 13 2 - 2:30 pm

Every writer has a valuable point of view. Join Maryland young adult author Heather Cumiskey for a writing workshop as she discusses the essential elements of writing and shares tips on how to strengthen your prose. Bring current, original written work for an open, relaxed discussion on the craft of writing. rg Sat Dec 14 3:30 - 5 pm

ALL THE WORLD’S A STAGE Ages 14-18 & adults. Registration required.

Ever dreamed of being on the stage? No need to memorize lines or wear a costume! Share your talents with a dramatic reading of Romeo & Juliet in 10 Minutes by Compact Shakespeare. rg Wed Jan 15 7 - 8:15 pm Wed Jan 15 8 - 8:15 pm performance

ILLUMINATION CREATIONS Ages 9-12. Registration required. Allow 30 min.

Kindergarten - grade 5 READER’S THEATER: THE HAT BY JAN BRETT

From animals with glowing eyes to custom cards with lights, create unique paper projects while learning about circuits and art. Incorporate LEDs, conductive tape, batteries, and your imagination. rg Wed Feb 12 7 - 7:45 pm

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

Ages 7-10. Registration required.

Read, rehearse, and perform a reader’s theater script. Build literacy fluency and confidence while making reading fun. Performance takes place the last fifteen minutes of class. rg Wed Dec 4 6:30 - 7:45 pm

D I D YO U K N OW ? HCLS has a collection of more than 2,300 toys

GREAT COMPOSERS: TCHAIKOVSKY’S NUTCRACKER SUITE

for children up to age 4 that help promote

Ages 3-8. (Ages 3-5 with adult.) Registration required.

early learning. Our puzzles, puppets, social,

A classic story, music, and a craft to inspire sweet dreams. rg Sat Dec 14 11 am - 12 pm

WINTER BOOK BINGO

motor and cognitive toys may be borrowed for

Ages 5-10. Registration required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

21 days and make learning about a wide variety

Play Bingo featuring favorite book characters and win a book! rg Mon Dec 30 2 - 3 pm

of topics and concepts fun.

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ADULTS (18+ years)

HISTORY RELIVED: 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF WWII Thursdays; 11 am - 12 pm Dec 19 BATTLE OF THE BULGE Participate in an informal discussion of the events of the momentous Battle of the Bulge during the winter of 19441945.

KNOT JUST KNITTERS

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Ages 11-18 & adults.

DECKING THE HALLS WITH NATURAL MATERIALS Registration required.

Materials found on the forest floor, in the supermarket, and in the winter garden can be turned into decorations to instill the warmth of the holiday season. Learn how to create a variety of items. rg Thu Dec 5 7 - 8 pm In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners

Feb 6 IWO JIMA Participate in an informal discussion of the events of the Battle of Iwo Jima, the momentous first battle on Japanese territory.

FAMILY CRAFT: BROTHER BEAR Create a fun movie related craft, then stay for the family movie. Families. Please allow 30 min. Thu Dec 26 2:30 - 3 pm

FAMILY MOVIE: BROTHER BEAR Rated G, 2004, 85 minutes. Visit hclibrary.org for movie details and descriptions. Refreshments. Thu Dec 26 3 - 4:30 pm

ART ESCAPE

FAMILY CRAFT: HAPPY FEET

Ages 14+. Registration required. Materials provided.

Create a fun movie related craft, then stay for the family movie. Families. Please allow 30 min. Fri Dec 27 2:30 - 3 pm

PAPER POINSETTIAS Craft eye-catching poinsettias to give as gifts or adorn your home. rg Thu Dec 12 6 - 8 pm

ABSOLUTELY ABSTRACT Create a colorful hand-painted work of art inspired by artist and designer EttaVee (Jessi Raulet). rg Sat Jan 18 3 - 5 pm

LOOM KNITTING 101 Want to loom knit but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know where to start? Learn about the craft and practice the basics. rg Sat Feb 15 3 - 4 pm

FAMILY MOVIE: HAPPY FEET Rated PG, 2007, 1 hr 49 minutes. Visit hclibrary.org for movie details and descriptions. Refreshments. Fri Dec 27 3 - 5 pm

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL EDITION Are you going on a trip and need a passport? Do you want to learn a language before your trip? Would you like to learn more about the country you plan to visit? Learn about the different resources HCLS provides for the international traveler. Thu Jan 16 6:30 - 7:15 pm

OSCAR TRIVIA Get ready for the Oscars by matching wits with other movie buffs. Can you identify the movie from the clip or the song? Do you know your actors from their roles? Do you know the movie from the book description? Answer these and other questions and the grand winner can get a prize. Thu Feb 6 7 - 8 pm

Did You Know? You can borrow digital magazines via hclibrary.org/hcls-now-emagazines. Whether you're a history buff, car enthusiast, or crafting diva, there's a magazine for you.

WINTER 2020

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enchanted garden

infant - preschool (infant - 5 years)

Check back in spring for the 2020 garden season of plants, garden bed themes, classes, and events.

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.

family & friends Families. Ticket required.

Start this season of giving by sharing some heartwarming stories and donating a new pair of mittens for the library Mitten Tree. Your gifts are then donated to the Howard County Head Start Program, which serves underprivileged preschoolers. tk Thu Dec 12 10:15 - 10:45 am & 11:30 am - 12 pm

MISAKO BALLET All ages.

Members of the Misako Ballet perform holiday favorites. Sat Dec 14 2:30 - 3:15 pm

FAMILY MOVIES Families. *Ho. Co. schools closed.

Films the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn and drinks. Visit hclibrary.org for more details and descriptions. Thursdays; 6:30 pm Thu Dec 19 6:30 pm The Grinch (PG) Mon Dec 30* 2 pm Aladdin (PG) Thu Jan 16 6:30 pm Smallfoot (PG) Thu Feb 20 6:30 pm The Princess and the Frog (G) Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS

PIECE-FUL PUZZLING All ages.

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. Thu Dec 26 11 am - 12 pm, 2 - 3 & 7 - 8 pm

COLORAMA!

ART & PLAY FOR LITTLE ONES Ages infant - 36 months with adult. Allow 20 min. Ticket required.

Create an easy art project with your grown-up. Play with toys and blocks. tk Tuesdays Dec 3 - 17 6 - 7 pm

BABY’S PLAY DATE Ages infant-23 months. Allow 20 min.

Play with toys and new friends, read a board book, and enjoy music, developing cognitive, motor, and social skills. Saturdays Jan 4 - Feb 29 10:30 - 11:30 am

BALLET DAY Ages 3-5. Ticket required.

Pirouette with us and learn about dance. Dress like your favorite ballet dancer! Songs, stories, and a craft. tk Mon Dec 2 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 9, Jan 13, Feb 10 11 - 11:30 pm rg Wednesdays Dec 11, Jan 15, Feb 12 6:30 - 7 pm

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

Winter-themed music and movement. tk Tue Dec 10 10:15 - 10:45 am & 11:30 am - 12 pm

FROZEN FEVER Ages 3-5. Ticket required.

Come enjoy a magical Frozen story, then build an Olaf and snowgies. tk Mon Jan 6 10:15 - 10:45 am & 11:30 am - 12 pm

All ages. Ho. Co. schools closed.

ALL BY MYSELF

Drop in and have fun coloring. We provide the materials, you supply the imagination! Fri Dec 27 10:30 am - 12 pm & 2 - 3:30 pm

Ages 4-6. Ticket required.

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

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WE "HEART" MITTENS

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

For children who are ready for an independent class as they prepare to start school. This class introduces early learning skills such as listening, pre-reading, math, movement, and music. tk Tuesdays Jan 7 - Feb 25 2 - 2:30 pm

SENSORY EXPLORATION STATIONS Ages 3-5 years with adult. Allow 30-45 minutes.

Explore stations with activities that stimulate and encourage children to explore and investigate. Mon Feb 3 11 - 11:45 am & 2 - 2:45 pm

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MITTEN TREE

BOOK BINGO Ages 5-10; 60 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed or close early.

Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book! tk Mon Jan 27 2 - 3 pm tk Thu Feb 13 2 - 3 pm

SPY SCIENCE Ages 7-11. Ticket required.

Discover cool spying techniques when you access top secret information and become a highly skilled covert agent. tk Sat Feb 1 2 - 2:45 pm

50 YEARS OF THE CORETTA SCOTT KING AWARD

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Ages 4 & up. Ticket required.

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.

ARTS & FLOWERS Ages 7 - 10. Ticket required.

Kindergarten - grade 5 BOOK - N - CRAFT Ages 6-8. Registration required. Register for each class separately.

Read a picture book together, followed by a short discussion and a related craft. tk Thursdays Dec 5, Feb 27 7 - 7:45 pm

UPCYCLED GIFT TAGS Ages 7-11. Ticket required.

Create sets of one-of-a-kind gift tags while repurposing damaged books. tk Sat Dec 7 11 - 11:45 am & 2 - 2:45 pm

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

No school? No problem! Hang out and play a game with friends. Mon Dec 23 11 am - 12 pm, 2 - 3 & 7 - 8 pm

SNOWFLAKE MATH

Craft a winter bouquet to give with love. tk Tue Feb 11 7 - 7:45 pm

ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S LEAP YEAR! Ages 7-10. Ticket required.

Celebrate the day that only occurs every four years with stories and activities. tk Sat Feb 29 2 - 3 pm

book clubs (5 - 10 years) FICTION FRIENDS Ages 8-11. Registration required.

A book club for children with a passion for chapter books. Read the assigned title before class, then discuss and learn some fun songs from the story using one of our ukuleles. rg Thu Jan 9 7 - 7:45 pm News From Me, Lucy McGee by Mary Amato

Ages 7-10. Ticket required.

PARAGRAPH PALS

Explore the beautiful geometry of snowflakes, then make flakes using pattern blocks. tk Tue Jan 14 7 - 7:45 pm

Ages 6-8. Registration required.

STAR WARS STEM FORCE Ages 7-10. Ticket required.

May the force be with you as you use science, technology, engineering, and math to solve problems. tk Thursdays; 7 - 7:45 pm Jan 23 Flying Millennium Falcon or R2-D2 Jan 30 Jawa Squishy Circuits Feb 6 Star Wars Wigglebots Feb 13 Balloon Powered Star Cruiser Rockets

DIM SUM OF CRAFTS Ages 4 & up. Allow 30 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a variety of crafts. Mon Jan 27 11 am - 12:30 pm

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Enjoy the art and stories of recent winners of the Coretta Scott King Award. Celebrate the authors and illustrators of picture books from the Medalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 50 year history! tk Wed Feb 5 7 - 7:45 pm

WINTER 2020

For children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. Read the assigned book, then come to the book club for activities that include reading comprehension games and activities. rg Tuesdays Jan 22, Feb 19 7 - 8 pm

tweens (ages 9-12)

CARDBOARD ENGINEERS: GINGERBREAD HOUSES

ART MASTERS: CUBISM

Wanted: Engineers and architects to design and build gingerbread houses from recyclable materials. rg Sat Dec 21 2 - 4 pm

Ages 9-17. Registration required.

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Learn about famous artists and explore their different artistic styles, then create a miniature masterpiece. rg Wed Dec 11 7 - 8 pm

VALENTINE’S DAY VASES Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Create a vase using a recycled jar or can, then fill it with a bouquet of beautiful paper flowers. rg Wed Feb 12 7 - 8 pm

teens (grades 6 - 12) Ages 11-17. Registration required.

MAXIMIZE YOUR HISTORY DAY RESEARCH: ONE-ON-ONE Ages 11-18; 60 min. Call to schedule.

Do you need help with your History Day project? Meet with an HCLS Research Specialist for a one hour session to get assistance with developing a History Day topic, finding appropriate resources, or reviewing your finished project. Additional project resources available at hclibrary.org.

DROP-IN SESSIONS Dec 7 Dec 14 Dec 18 Jan 4 Jan 11 Jan 13

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. Mon Dec 23 3 - 4 pm

SNOW LAB Ages 11-17. Registration required.

No snow outside? No worries! Experiment with several fake snow mixtures to make powdery precipitation. rg Wed Jan 8 7 - 8 pm

11 am - 12 pm 4 - 5 pm 7 - 8 pm 11 am - 12 pm 4 - 5 pm 7 - 8 pm

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Ages 11-17. Allow 30 minutes. Registration required.

Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Refreshments. Saturdays Dec 7 & Feb 1 4:30 - 5:30 pm

UKULELE HOLIDAY JAM Ages 11 & up. Registration required.

Sing in the holidays with the ukulele! Bring your instrument or borrow one of ours. Recommended for intermediate players. rg Mon Dec 9 7 - 8 pm

LEGO® WARS Ages 9-17.

150 pieces and 45 minutes - can you build the best LEGO® structure? Thursdays Dec 12, Jan 9, Feb 13 7 - 8 pm

Ages 11-18.

Studying for midterms? We reserved meeting rooms for you! Individual students and groups welcome. Refreshments. Fri - Sun Jan 17 - 19 1 - 5 pm Tue - Thu Jan 21 - 23 1 - 8 pm

DRIVE-IN MOVIE MATINEE Ages 11-17. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Roll in, grab a snack, and watch Spider-Man: Into the SpiderVerse (PG). Need a set of wheels for the show? No problem: make a car using cardboard and other supplies. Mon Jan 27 1 - 2:30 pm Car creations 2:30 - 5 pm Movie

CHESS CLUB Ages 9-17.

All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays Jan 28, Feb 25

7 - 8 pm

COZY HAND WARMERS Ages 9 -17.

Cold hands? Warm hearts! Create heart-shaped hand warmers to keep in your coat pockets on a cold winter day. Wed Feb 5 7 - 8 pm

WRITE & SHINE! Ages 14-19. Registration preferred, but not required.

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Help us celebrate friendship! Craft something fun for your BFF and learn how to nominate a friend for a Teen Civie award. Thu Dec 5 7 - 8 pm Wed Jan 15 7 - 8 pm Wed Feb 19 7 - 8 pm

Ages 11-17.

STUDY & SNACK

CELEBRATE FRIENDSHIP: TEEN CIVIE AWARDS

Sat Sat Wed Sat Sat Mon

GAME DAY

MANGA COLORING HOUR! Ages 12 & up.

Create and cultivate your imagination by coloring your favorite classic manga, anime, and video game characters! Bring your art supplies or use ours. Sat Feb 22 2 - 3 pm

EDIBLE ARCHITECTURE Ages 11-17. Registration required.

Engineer some of the world's most famous architectural structures using mini donuts, vanilla wafers, frosting, and other tasty materials. rg Wed Feb 26 7 - 8 pm

INDOOR OBSTACLE COURSE Ages 9-17. Registration required.

Use your brain and hop, jump, and dance through this fun indoor obstacle course. rg Sat Feb 29 2 - 4 pm

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ADULTS (18+ years) PINS AND NEEDLES eREADER TUESDAYS Need a quick refresher on downloading HCLS eBooks to your device? Drop in with your eReader or just your questions. Tuesdays Dec 3 - Feb 25 10:30 - 11:30 am

BRAIN FITNESS

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Fun and interactive activities that challenge thinking and help you stay mentally active. 1st Tuesdays Dec 3, Jan 7, Feb 4 10:30 - 11:30 am

CREATE BY MUSIC Registration required. Ages 18+.

MOVIE MATINEE @ THE LIBRARY Grab some popcorn and join us for our movie series. Visit hclibrary.org for details and descriptions. Tuesdays; 3 - 5 pm Dec 17 Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again Jan 28 Get Out Feb 25 Loving

Bring out your inner artist for an afternoon of crafts, music, and fun! No art degree required. Materials provided. rg Wednesdays, 2- 3 pm Dec 4 Felted snow bunnies Jan 8 Snowperson perler bead magnets Feb 5 Kindness rocks

ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION: BALTIMORE BEAD SOCIETY

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS

DIVORCE AND FINANCIAL IMPACT

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays Dec 4 - Feb 26 7:45 - 8:45 pm

HERBS: INDOOR GARDENING Registration required. Ages 18+.

Grow homegrown herbs and elevate your meals. Master Gardener Sid Abel discusses herbs that are easily grown indoors, their growing and light requirements, and how to harvest. rg Thu Dec 5 7 - 8:30 pm In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners

GOT MAIL? Registration required. Ages 18+.

Learn how to start and use an email account. rg Mon Jan 13 2 - 3:30 pm

TRIVIA Registration preferred.

Bring your friends and put your brains together for trivia fun. Test your knowledge from general categories, including pop culture, current events, history, music, and of course, literature! Play in teams or by yourself. Light refreshments. Tuesdays Dec 10, Jan 14, Feb 11 10:30 - 11:30 am Thursdays Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20 7 - 8 pm

NOSTALGIA TREK

“I have been... and always shall be... your friend.” Star Trek is back so let’s watch the best (even numbered) movies at the library! Light refreshments provided. Live Long and Prosper. Visit hclibrary.org for movie details and descriptions. Wednesdays, 6 - 8:15 pm Dec 11 Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan Jan 22 Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home Feb 12 Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country

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Bring projects you’d love to finish, meet new people, and share tips and tricks. Thursdays; 10 am - 12 pm Dec 12 & 26; Jan 9, 23, & 30; Feb 13 & 27

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Meet and talk with members of the Baltimore Bead Society (BBS), a group of skilled artisans who love making all kinds of jewelry. Enjoy demonstrations and a hands-on activity. The BBS has a display at Miller Branch in January. Sat Jan 4 11 am - 12:30 pm Registration required. Ages 18+.

Understand how divorce can affect a household’s finances. Learn strategies for those already in the process of divorce and how to manage expectations for the future. Speakers include attorney Jacquelyn Limsky with Weinberg & Schwartz, financial advisor John Dove with Edward Jones Investments, and certified divorce financial analyst Steven Bryant with Synergy Divorce Solutions. rg Wed Jan 8 7 - 8:30 pm

TED TALKS: 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. Thu Jan 9 7 - 8:30 pm

IN CONCERT: BEAU SOIR ENSEMBLE The Beau Soir Ensemble, a flute, viola, and harp trio, performs a standard and contemporary repertoire. Beau Soir presents a selection of music by J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Debussy, Irish music, and a local premiere of “Submerged” by Miguel Del Aguila, a lively and colorful work that follows the surrealist poem “Me at the Bottom of the Sea” by Argentinian poet Alfonsina Storni. Sun Jan 12 2:30 - 3:30 pm Sponsored by Friends and Foundation of HCLS

JOB SEARCH BASICS Registration required. Ages 18+.

Learn about the various resources that are available for finding employment opportunities. Presented by Howard County Office of Workforce Development. rg Tue Jan 21 7 - 8:30 pm

THE SOUNDTRACK OF OUR LIVES: FROM ELVIS TO THE BEATLES Registration required. Ages 18+.

Did you turn 16 between 1956 and 1964? Ever own an RCA 45 rpm turntable? What was Motown’s first #1 hit? Why is April 4, 1964 unique in rock ‘n’ roll history? If these questions take you back to your youth, don't miss this special presentation of “The Soundtrack of Our Lives.” Presented by Hugo Keesing, University of Maryland, retired professor. rg Sat Jan 25 2 – 3:30 pm

PIECE-FUL PUZZLING FOR NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY Invite your family and friends for a day of jigsaw puzzles. Wed Jan 29 10 am - 1 pm

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MAKE & TAKE: STEAM IS NOT JUST FOR KIDS! Jump into the exciting world of STEAM: science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Lifelong learners explore enriching content while experimenting with various artistic processes. Thu Feb 13 7 - 8 pm

BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY: RADIO IN BALTIMORE Take a look back at the history of radio broadcasting in Baltimore from the 1920s through the 1960s and beyond, including milestones in the industry, as well as legendary radio personalities from the past. Presented by Ed Hawkins, who recounts personal stories from his time at radio station WITH. Wed Feb 19 10:30 - 11:30 am In partnership with Baltimore Museum of Industry

Registration required. Ages 18+.

Whether your children or grandchildren are learning to crawl or drive, you can help make a college education a reality. Explore savings strategies to help you reach your college savings goals, as well as features and benefits of various education savings plans. With financial advisor John Dove of Edward Jones Investments. rg Thu Jan 30 7 - 8:30 pm

Book Discussion Groups listed on pages 20 - 21.

NICOLE CHUNG: ALL YOU CAN EVER KNOW

FINDING EDITH: SURVIVING THE HOLOCAUST IN PLAIN SIGHT

Registration required.

This memoir tells the story of her life as a young Jewish girl who was chased through Europe during World War II, growing up against the backdrop of the Great Depression, the rise of Nazism, World War II, and the religious persecution of Jews throughout Europe. See page 4 for more information. rg Mon Jan 27 7 - 8:30 pm

LAWRENCE LANAHAN: THE LINES BETWEEN US: TWO FAMILIES AND A QUEST TO CROSS BALTIMORE'S RACIAL DIVIDE Registration required.

In this deeply reported, revelatory story, Lanahan chronicles how the region became segregated and why its fault lines persist today. See page 4 for more information rg Wed Jan 15 7 – 8:30 pm

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Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Frosty. Mon Dec 2 10:15 - 10:45 am Tue Dec 3 7 - 7:30 pm Thu Dec 5 10:15 - 10:45 am Fri Dec 6 10:15 - 10:45 am

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WINTER FRIENDS: SANTA Families.

Bring your camera! Enjoy stories and activities, then pose for a picture with Santa. Mon Dec 9 10:15 - 10:45 am Wed Dec 11 7 - 7:30 pm Thu Dec 12 10:15 - 10:45 am Sat Dec 14 10:15 - 10:45 am

SAVAGE UKES Ages 8 & up.

Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play! Beginners, teens, and adults welcome. Saturdays Dec 14, Jan 11, Feb 8 2 - 2:45 pm

HELLO WINTER Families.

Enjoy stories and activities to bring in the winter season. Mon Dec 16 10:15 - 10:45 am Tue Dec 17 7- 7:30 pm Thu Dec 19 10:15 - 10:45 am Fri Dec 20 10:15 - 10:45 am Sat Dec 21 10:15 - 10:45 am

HOLIDAY SING & SIGN ALONG Families.

Celebrate the holidays with songs you can sing and/or sign together. Wed Dec 18 7 - 7:30 pm

FAMILY MOVIE All ages.

Films the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn. Visit hclibrary.org for details and descriptions. Sat Dec 28 3:30 - 5 pm The Secret Life of Pets 2 (PG) Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS

NOON YEARâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Tue Dec 31 11:30 am - 12:15 pm

I'M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER OR SISTER Families; 30 - 45 min. Ticket required.

Prepare for the arrival of a baby in this class for new siblings. Enjoy stories and activities, and bring a favorite doll or stuffed animal to practice holding a baby. Resources for parents, too. tk Sat Feb 1 11:30 am In partnership with Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine

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infant - 23 months BABYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S PLAY DATE Ages infant-23 months. Allow 20 min.

Play with toys and new friends, read a board book, and enjoy music, developing cognitive, motor, and social skills. Tuesdays Ongoing 10 - 11 am

BABY WINTER SIGNING Ages infant-3 years with adult; 30 - 45 min. Ticket required.

Learn essential baby sign language and American Sign Language for families with winter themed stories and activities. tk Thu Jan 9 11:30 am tk Sat Jan 11 11:30 am

preschool (2 - 5 years)

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

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.

Stories, activities, and a craft to enjoy with your child. Doc McStuffins tk Tue Feb 11 10:15 - 10:45 am Fly Guy tk tk

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WINTER SCIENCE

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 - 45 min. Ticket required.

Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Explore simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature. Animals in Winter tk Tue Dec 10 10:15 - 11 am tk Sat Dec 14 3:30 - 4:15 pm Weather tk Tue Jan 21 10:15 - 11 am tk Sat Jan 25 3:30 - 4:15 pm

Celebrate I Spy author Walter Wick’s birthday. Take amazing journeys of the imagination in your quest to spy hidden objects through stories, picture puzzles, and search and find activities. tk Fri Feb 21 11:30 am

kindergarten - grade 5 BEGINNING GRAPHIC NOVEL CLUB

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 - 40 min. Registration required.

Ages 5-7. 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 Tue Dec 17 10:15 am rg Sat Dec 21 11:30 am

Take turns reading aloud heartwarming, funny, and captivating graphic novels. rg Tue Dec 10 7:30 - 8:15 pm

PRESCHOOL PLAY DATE

Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by discussion and related activities. rg Mondays Dec 23, Jan 27, Feb 24 7 - 7:45 pm

Ages 2-5 with adult. Allow 30 min.

Play with toys and new friends, enjoy music, develop cognitive, motor, and social skills. (Some sensory play activities may include contact with household materials containing potential allergens.) Wednesdays Dec 18, Jan 15, Feb 19 2:30 - 3:30 pm

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

Drop in and make some fun crafts. Thursdays Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20

1:30 - 2:30 pm

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

DEAR: DOGS EDUCATING AND ASSISTING READERS Ages 5-10; allow 20 min. Parent/guardian must sign permission slip. Ticket and book required.

CARDBOARD CAR DRIVE-IN

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Ages 2-5. Registration required.

Ages 5-8; 45 - 60 min. Registration required.

Roll in and watch short films. Need a set of wheels for the show? No problem: make a car using cardboard and other supplies. rg Fri Dec 27 10:15 - 11:15 am car creations 11:15 - 11:45 am short films (allow 20 min)

Explore the properties of ice with fun activities and experiments. rg Sat Jan 18 2 pm

THUMBPRINT ART Ages 2-3 with adult. Ticket required.

Use your thumbs and fingers to create a masterpiece! tk Sat Jan 4 12:30 - 1 pm

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

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a variety of crafts. Sat Jan 25 1:30 - 2:30 pm

SING ALONG: MR. JON & FRIENDS Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Celebrate the music of well-known children’s musicians as you dance, play, and sing. tk Tue Feb 4 10:15 - 10:45 am

SNOWFLAKES, SNOWFLAKES, EVERYWHERE! Ages 7-11. Ticket required.

It's time to let your creativity sparkle like snow. Make decorative paper snowflakes for family, friends, and yourself. tk Thu Jan 23 6:30 - 7:15 pm

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SIMPLE CIRCUITS Ages 8-11. Registration required.

Explore simple circuits and create Valentine's Day cards using LEDs. rg Fri Feb 14 2 - 2:45 pm

LET’S CELEBRATE POLAR BEARS! Ages 5-8. 30 - 45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate National Polar Bear Day with stories, songs, and a themed craft. tk Thu Feb 27 6:30 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. hclibrary.org

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tween (9 - 12 years) HOLIDAY GREETINGS CARD-MAKING WORKSHOP

COLLEGE PREP

Ages 9-12, families welcome.

Drop in to emboss and decorate holiday cards to share with family and friends, and enjoy a holiday treat! Sat Dec 7 2 - 3:30 pm

NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION: GET ORGANIZED!

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Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Make bottle cap refrigerator magnets to display a 2020 calendar to help you stay on schedule throughout the year. rg Sat Jan 4 2 - 3 pm

IT’S LEAP DAY! Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Ages 13 & up. Registration required.

Take a practice exam. Return for your personalized score report results. During the review session, they explain the score reports and offer helpful test taking strategies. PSAT Test with The Princeton Review rg Sat Dec 14 10:30 am - 2 pm Review session (Parents welcome) rg Tue Jan 7 6:30 - 7:30 pm

Make a one-sided object, learn to read minds, and do other "impossible" feats. Experience the impossible made possible on this improbable day that happens just once every four years. rg Sat Feb 29 2 - 3 pm

SAT Test with C2 Testing rg Sat Jan 11 Review session (Parents welcome) rg Tue Jan 21

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ACT Test with C2 Testing rg Sat Feb 8 Review session (Parents welcome) rg Tue Feb 18

11 am - 3 pm 7 - 8 pm 11 am - 3 pm 7 - 8 pm

HOMEWORK CLUB For middle school students. Space is limited. Permission slip required.

Join us after school to work on your homework and participate in games and activities. Snacks available. Mondays - Thursdays; 3 - 5 pm (full school days only)

FRIDAY TEEN MOVIES Ages 11-17.

Join your friends for a popular PG-13 or lower movie and free popcorn every Friday. Fridays Dec 6 - Feb 28 2:45 - 5 pm Sponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS

BABYSITTING 101 Ages 12 & up. Registration required.

Learn the essentials of babysitting with a University of Maryland Cooperative Extension Instructor. Participants receive a certificate (must attend all three sessions). rg Mon-Wed Dec 9, 10, 11 4 - 6 pm

ANIME CLUB Ages 13-17.

Meet fellow fans, enjoy a movie and snacks, play video games, work on your anime art, and win prizes! Thursdays Dec 19, Jan 16, Feb 20 6:30 - 8:30 pm

WRITE & SHINE! Ages 11-19. Registration preferred, but not required.

PSAT, SAT & ACT PRACTICE TESTS

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MEET THE AUTHOR: ZACK SMEDLEY Registration required. Ages 14+.

“An interesting tale in its own right, told in a surprising form - a stylistic experiment that becomes a charming look at the formation and deterioration of an unlikely friendship between two boys who are both lost in their own ways.” -The New York Times Author Zack Smedley talks about his breakthrough young adult novel Deposing Nathan, which earned a Kirkus Star and a glowing review in the New York Times. As a member of the LGBT community, Smedley gives a voice to marginalized young adults through gritty, morally complex narratives. Books available for purchase and signing. rg Tue Jan 14 7 - 8:30 pm

MIDTERM STUDY SPOT High school students only.

Need a good spot for group study, complete with snacks and school supplies? We’ve got you covered for four afternoons! Tue - Fri Jan 21 - 24 3 - 5 pm

MIDTERM STUDY SPOT NIGHT EDITION High school students only.

Need more study time and space? We’ve got you covered for one night! Tue Jan 21 6 - 8:30 pm

MIDTERM ART THERAPY Ages 11-17.

Need to de-stress after midterms? Visit our artistic makerspace for coloring, beading, and still life drawing. Tue Jan 28 6 - 8 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 and refreshments available. Tue Feb 4 6 - 7 pm Ages 11 & up, adults welcome. Registration required.

Using acrylic as well as chalkboard paint, create a lovely handmade gift for your special someone, parent, teacher, or friend. rg Tue Feb 11 6 - 8:30 pm

BLACK AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT Ages 11 & up, parents and adults welcome. Registration required.

Looking for some great books featuring Black main characters and/or written by Black authors? Join us for an afternoon of book recommendations from various genres and collections. rg Sat Feb 22 12 - 3 pm

SUPERHERO COLLAGE Ages 11 & up, adults welcome. Registration required.

Cut and paste your favorite super friends and villains into exciting scenes of your choosing. All materials provided but feel free to bring your comics to use. Tue Feb 25 6:30 - 8 pm

TECH TIME Need help accessing eBooks, eAudiobooks, or streaming content on your laptop, phone, or tablet? Drop in with your technology related questions. Mondays Dec 2 - Feb 24 11 am - 12 pm

WINTER POP-UP CARDS Registration required. Ages 18+.

Explore how to create basic seasonal pop-up cards using Robert Sabuda's designs. rg Thu Dec 5 7 - 8:30 pm

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLUB Registration preferred.

Practice conversing in English in a relaxed and informal setting. This is a perfect opportunity for English as a Second Language students to use lessons learned in ESOL classes. rg 1st Saturdays Dec 7, Jan 4, Feb 1 11 am - 12 pm

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 9, Jan 13, Feb 10 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 9, Jan 13, Feb 10 7 - 9 pm

STILL LIFE DRAWING Ages 11 & up.

Practice your drawing skills with a still life. Materials provided or bring your own; no instruction provided. Tuesdays Dec 17, Jan 7 7 - 8 pm

JOB SEEKER WORKSHOPS Registration preferred.

Where can you look to find a job? Is your resume getting noticed? What common interview pitfalls should you avoid? Get answers to these questions and more about specific workforce development topics with presenters from the Howard County Office of Workforce Development. Job Search Basics rg Thu Dec 12 2 - 3:30 pm Resumes & Cover Letters rg Thu

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BRAIN HEALTH AND AGING Registration preferred.

Learn about keeping your brain healthy as you age with evidence-based strategies to strengthen and protect your brain health through exercise, nutrition, and staying active. All are welcome, especially caregivers, young adults, and older adults. rg Tue Dec 10 10 am - 12 pm In partnership with Howard County Health Department

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SELF CARE SPA-LIDAY

BLACK AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT

Ages 15 & up. Registration required.

Registration required. Ages 11+.

Does thinking about the holidays stress you out? Take some time for yourself with a Spa-liday! Make some bath & beauty items for yourself or to give as a gift, learn about self-care apps that can help, and practice relaxation techniques. Contact with some allergens may occur. rg Thu Dec 12 7 - 8:30 pm

Celebrate Black History Month by hearing about an array of adult and teen books and other media made by Black creators and starring Black characters. rg Sat Feb 22 12 - 3 pm

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Learn about CAREAPP, an online listing of community programs and services for you, your family, and friends to find affordable food, health services, housing, transportation, education, and employment in Howard County. All are welcome. rg Tue Jan 21 10 - 11 am In partnership with Howard County Health Department

GETTING YOUR GARDEN READY FOR SPRING Registration required. Ages 15+.

Discover sustainable gardening practices for the season, with Howard County Master Gardener Erica Jones. Beginner and casual gardeners learn what tasks to perform in the spring, plus the why, when, and how best to perform them. A full range of gardening types - including vegetable, perennial, and native plant gardens - discussed, along with design and ongoing care recommendations. rg Thu Feb 13 7 - 8:30 pm In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners

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. Thu Feb 27 6 - 7 pm

KNOW THE RISKS: E-CIGARETTES AND VAPING Registration preferred.

Learn more about e-cigarettes/vaping and their health impacts. Parents, guardians, middle and high school students, school staff, coaches, and anyone who interacts with teens welcome. rg Thu Feb 27 7 - 8 pm In partnership with Howard County Health Department

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BECOMING ENGAGED IN YOUR COMMUNITY Registration required.

Want to make a difference in our democracy, but don’t know what to do or where to start? Join members of the League of Women’s Voters of Howard County for a presentation on how best to make an impact. Whether you’re interested in the environment, immigration, racial justice, or a particular candidate, this session presents information on determining which issues are most important to you and how to put your ideas into action! rg Sat Jan 18 10 am - 12 pm In partnership with The League of Women Voters of Howard County See page 5 for more information about becoming an engaged citizen.

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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 Estate of Janet Ziffer

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$5,000-$9,999 Institute of Museum and Library Services $1,000 -$4,999 Columbia Film Society The Horizon Foundation Howard Hughes Corporation UP TO $1,000 Stephen P. Caldwell Gina Gideon TRIBUTES In memory of Sydney Cousin: Jack and Jill of America, Inc. In memory of Kathleen S. Glascock: Robert Owings Glascock In memory of Ruah Molfino: Susan Molfino In honor of Kaethe Schick book discussion leader: Gail Bergman, Hedy Bookin-Weiner, Mary Chiu, and Deborah Smith In memory of Elizabeth Stanton Dorsey: Julie Curbeam IN-KIND DONATIONS Columbia Association Howard Community College La Prima Catering Roving Radish

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