Spring 2016 source by Howard County Library System

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Howard County Library System

A W AR D-WI N N I N G

Classes and Events Guide

V21 N2

sponsored by Friends of Howard County Library System

Mar - May 2016

Book Signing with Sports Legend

CAL RIPKEN, JR.

See pages 6 - 7 for classes teaching STEAM concepts: science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

Letter from the President V21 N2

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hclibrary.org

HOURS

Monday – Thursday Friday and Saturday Sunday

10 am – 9 pm 10 am – 6 pm 1 – 5 pm

HOLIDAYS + CLOSINGS

Spring Holidays Mar 25 & 27 Professional Development Day May 3 Memorial Day May 29-30

L O C A T I O N S + N U M B E R S HOURSplus 0NLINE

410.313.7890

PHONE RENEWALS CENTRAL BRANCH

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410.313.7800

10375 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044 EAST COLUMBIA BRANCH

410.313.7700

ELKRIDGE BRANCH

410.313.5077

GLENWOOD BRANCH

410.313.5577

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

410.313.1950

SAVAGE BRANCH

410.313.0760

ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH 9411 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

410.313.7750

9525 Durness Lane Laurel, MD 20723

The Very Best in Education, 21st century style As jonquils bloom and hints of green start to warm the landscape, perhaps the best harbinger of spring is the first ball being tossed out on Opening Day at Camden Yards. At HCLS, we will have our very own Opening Day preview, featuring none other than baseball’s one and only Iron Man – Cal Ripken, Jr. Cal will visit our Miller Branch on March 2 to talk about and sign copies of his latest children’s book, The Closer. You’ll not want to miss this exciting appearance by one of Baltimore’s true hometown heroes. Additionally, warmer weather means we “dig in” to move some exciting building projects forward. In April, HCLS Central Branch will close for three months to add classroom and quiet study space, as well as vibrant new carpet. At Elkridge, we’ll break ground for a greatly expanded state-of-the-art HCLS Elkridge Branch + DIY Education Center. March kicks off our annual A+ Partners in Education academic competitions with the BumbleBee Celebration (grades 1-3) and HCLS Spelling Bee (grades 4-8). Join us for Battle of the Books (grade 5) at one of six simultaneous sites in April to witness students taking a lively 50-question “exam” on 15 pre-assigned books. The HCLS Rube Goldberg Challenge in

May recognizes the ingenuity of students who incorporate science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) into crazy contraptions that erase a whiteboard. For tweens and teens, STEM classes focus on astronomy, chemistry, Earth Day, and presentation software. In the realm of arts and music, classes include Go Pro with Your Manga, Earth Day Recycled Crafts, and DaVinci STEAM. Regardless of topic, our classes teach creativity, design thinking, collaboration, and problem solving. Adults will enjoy our impressive line-up of authors, including Drew Magary, Nadia Hashimi, Madan Vasishta, Elaine Eff, and Denise DeRosa. For more details on any of the above—and our entire spring curriculum—we invite you to peruse the following pages and visit hclibrary.org. Most importantly in this digital age, our expert team of educators and support staff looks forward to connecting with you in person.

Valerie J. Gross P R E S I D E N T & C EO

TTY FOR HEARING IMPAIRED Central East Columbia Elkridge Glenwood Miller Savage

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES Ankur (Andy) P. Dalal, Chair Thomas K. Munns, Vice Chair Louise B. Riemer, Treasurer Richard M. Alexander Stacie A. Hunt Anne R. Markus Bruce I. Rothschild

MISSION/VISION: We deliver high-quality public education for all ages. A major component of Howard County’s strong education system, we advance the economy enhancing quality of life.

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.

SPRING 2016

B U I L D I N G P ROJ E C TS HCLS ELKRIDGE BRANCH + DIY EDUCATION CENTER Doubling in space, the new HCLS Elkridge Branch + DIY Education Center will feature five study rooms, three meeting rooms, a cafe, a business center, more computers, and expanded collection. In addition, the DIY Education Center will include a DIY collection (e.g., tools for household repair, gardening, bike repair) available for borrowing, a Design Institute with classes for all ages (e.g., It’s a Fine Line: Caulking 101, Birdhouse Building), a multipurpose (mess-friendly) classroom, a Design Lab, and a Creative Thinking Lab. ANTICIPATED TIMELINE:* Groundbreaking: Spring 2016 Branch closes: June 2016 Grand opening: December 2017

HCLS CENTRAL BRANCH Already underway, renovations to the Central Branch will be completed in three phases. The final phase will require that the branch close for three months (April - June), as renovations will affect public areas. Highlights of improvements include a greatly expanded Children’s classroom, a dedicated HCLS Project Literacy space that more than triples its former

size, a STEM classroom, updated finishes, and new carpet throughout the branch. ANTICIPATED TIMELINE:* Branch closes: April 1 Grand re-opening: June 30, 2016

HCLS EAST COLUMBIA BRANCH Once renovated, the HCLS East Columbia Branch will feature TeenUp!, a new teen center with dedicated classrooms for Teen Time, HiTech, and Homework Club. In addition, a new Student Design Center will include work counters and readily available supplies where students can create and collaborate on assignments and projects. ANTICIPATED TIMELINE:* Branch closes: July 1, 2016 Grand re-opening: March 2017 *Dates subject to change. Visit hclibrary.org for updates.

Fireside chat and signing with

Cal Ripken, Jr.

Registration opens Monday, February 22. Registration required for each attendee. Details at hclibrary.org. 6 pm Fireside chat 6:30 - 8:30 pm Book signing (no memorabilia) Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

In the sixth book in Cal Ripken, Jr.’s All-Stars series, Dulaney Orioles back-up pitcher Danny Connelly must step up to the plate and out of his brother’s shadow to become the dependable closer his team needs. Cal Ripken, Jr. was a shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore Orioles for his entire career (1981-2001). Nicknamed “The Iron Man” for his relentless work ethic and reliability on the field, Ripken is most remembered for playing a record 2,632 straight games over 17 seasons, shattering the record previously held by Lou Gehrig at 2,130. Ripken is CEO of Ripken Baseball, Inc. and the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation, which uses baseball as a tool to help underserved youth.

MILLER (410.313.1950)

Wed

Mar 2

meet the author

6 pm

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

A correspondent for GQ and columnist for Deadspin, Drew Magary is the author of the critically acclaimed novel, The Postmortal, about a cure for aging. He also recently published a memoir Someone Could Get Hurt about parenting in the 21st century. A regular keynote speaker at literary festivals, Magary’s lectures are filled with nuanced, often unforgiving, observations and sharp social commentary.

. M a g a ry o f D re w o u rt e s y P h o to c

D r ew M agary Magary attended Colby College and has written for NBC, Maxim, and the NFL humor site Kissing Suzy Kolber. He has also been published in Rolling Stone, Comedy Central, New York, ESPN, and The Atlantic.

MILLER (410.313.1950) Mon

May 16

7 - 8:30 pm

To read more like this, visit bit.ly/MagaryandMoreatHCLS.

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MEET THE AU T H O R S Painted Sc reens of Baltimore

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

Nadia Hashimi Nadia Hashimi’s first novel — an international bestseller and 2014 Goodreads finalist in the categories of Debut Author and Fiction — The Pearl That Broke Its Shell, depicts two generations of Afghan women. Her second novel, When The Moon Is Low, chronicles the perilous journey of an Afghan family who flees Taliban-controlled Kabul only to find themselves in the dark world of undocumented refugees living in Europe. Books available for purchase and signing. MILLER (410.313.1950)

In The Painted Screens of Baltimore, Elaine Eff looks at the beloved urban folk art form of painted screens. Window and door screens painted with scenic landscapes were a popular addition to Baltimore row homes throughout the 20th century, and many fine examples by both up-and-coming artists and the masters can still be found in the community today. Eff discusses the roots of the practice abroad, in Victorian America, and in Baltimore’s former ethnic communities where painted screens have been very much at home. She also explores the future of this unique art form. Books available for purchase and signing.

Sat

Apr 2

2 - 3:30 pm

for The Pearl That Broke Its Shell “A tender and beautiful family story. Her always-engaging multigenerational tale is a portrait of Afghanistan in all of its perplexing, enigmatic glory, and a mirror into the still ongoing struggles of Afghan women.” — Khaled Hosseini, New York Times bestselling author of The Kite Runner for When the Moon is Low “A must-read saga about borders, barriers, and the resolve of one courageous mother fighting to cross over.” — O, the Oprah Magazine

MILLER (410.313.1950)

“With grace and sensitivity, Hashimi illuminates the harrowing odysseys and numerous dangers refugees contend with in their quest for a safe haven.” — Booklist review

Thu

To read more like this, visit bit.ly/AfghanTitlesatHCLS.

Mar 31

7 - 9 pm

To learn more, visit bit.ly/BaltimoreArchitectureatHCLS

madan vasishta AFTER HOURS RECESS FOR GROWN UPS Grown-ups - let your inner child run free! Join us after hours for some much-needed fun with giant Jenga, cornhole, crafts, Hide and Seek in the stacks, and other childhood favorites! Must be 18+.

MILLER (410.313.1950) Fri

Mar 18

7 - 9 pm Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

After a childhood illness left Madan Vasishta deaf, he was despondent: in India, the word for “deaf” in all three main languages denotes someone who is “less than human.” Vasishta’s story in Deaf in Delhi reflects the India of his youth, an emerging nation where most people struggled with numbing poverty. After working as a cattle herder, he moved to Delhi where he realized his dream of becoming a photographer. With an irrepressible personality Vashista persevered, and despite a lack of local educational resources for the deaf, he eventually earned admission to Gallaudet University in the US. Madan Vasishta is Associate Professor in the Department of Administration and Supervision at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. MILLER (410.313.1950)

Tue

In partnership with Howard County Association for the Deaf.

To learn more, visit bit.ly/DeafResourcesatHCLS.

SPRING 2016

May 17

7 - 8:30 pm

A + PARTNERS IN EDUCATION Details at hclibrary.org/students.

HCLS SPELLING BEE

Me e t t h e A u th or: D e n i s e L isi DeRo sa

Cheer on Howard County’s top spellers as they compete for the chance to advance to the National Spelling Bee in the 12th annual HCLS

DIGITAL PARENTING FOR 21ST CENTURY FAMILIES

Spelling Bee. Winners from school BumbleBees

Tech Parenting Expert Denise Lisi DeRosa discusses how to manage the use of technology at home, understand current social media trends, and guide children toward demonstrating good digital citizenship online. Learn more about DeRosa’s work at Cyber-Sensible.com. MILLER (410.313.1950) Mon May 9 7 - 8:30 pm

recognized on stage at the beginning of the

CHOOSE CIVILITY TED TALK View and discuss TED Talks, featuring presentations on science, innovation, and the modern world. TED — Technology, Entertainment, Design — is dedicated to “ideas worth spreading.” MILLER (410.313.1950) Tue Mar 29 1:30 - 3 pm

(11550 Scaggsville Road, Fulton)

evening. The HCLS Spelling Bee is organized under the rules of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

RESERVOIR HIGH SCHOOL

CHOOSE CIVILITY POWER-UP Attend a morning, afternoon, or evening Power-Up Session to delve deeper into this year’s Choose Civility theme, Social Media Responsibility, through lightning talks and conversation. Visit www.facebook.com/ChooseCivility or email classauthor@hclibrary.org for details.

410.313.7750

Fri

Mar 11

7 pm

Sponsored by: Friends of HCLS, Howard County Public School System, and Josephine B. Scheffenacker Education Trust. BumbleBee sponsored by Sunrise Rotary Club of Ellicott City and Rotary Club of Columbia-Patuxent.

BATTLE OF THE BOOKS Applaud students as they answer questions

POSTER CONTEST & EXHIBIT 2016 winner

2015

about 15 pre-selected books at Battle of the Books, an academic competition for fifth

Would You Say That to My Face?

graders. Two hundred ninety-three teams of

Groups or individual students in grades K - 12 who live or attend school in Howard County are invited to design a poster illustrating the theme of social media responsibility. Deadline: March 25, 2016. Details at ChooseCivility.org.

five contestants (1,465 students) will compete

COLUMBIA ART CENTER (410.730.0075)

civility, and best team

for top score, best team spirit, best team name, best costume awards in six

6100 Foreland Garth, Columbia

simultaneous battles at Atholton, Howard, Long

Exhibit Reception & Awards Ceremony

Reach, Mount Hebron, River Hill, and Wilde Lake

Apr 11 - 29

high schools.

Wed

Apr 13 5:30 - 7 pm

Presented in partnership with the Columbia Association Art Center and Howard County Public School System.

Fri

Apr 15

7 pm

Presented by Josephine B. Scheffenacker Education Trust. Additional sponsors: Frank and Yolando Bruno Fund, ColumbiaPatuxent Rotary Club, Friends of HCLS, Howard County Public School System, and M&T Bank.

Rube Goldberg (roob gold’berg), a comically involved, complicated invention, laboriously contrived to perform a simple operation – Webster’s New World Dictionary

c u l t u re fest EASTERN EUROPE AND RUSSIA Celebrate the cultures of Eastern Europe and Russia. Learn what makes each culture unique with entertaining performances, music, educational displays, and food.

MILLER (410.313.1950) Sun

Apr 10

HCLS RUBE GOLDBERG CHALLENGE Join us as we celebrate more than 80 teams of fourth and fifth grade students who transformed everyday materials into a wacky innovative machine to erase a whiteboard.

RIVER HILL HIGH SCHOOL (410.313.7750) Tue

May 17

7 pm

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS and M&T Bank.

1:30 - 4:30 pm

In partnership with Columbia Association’s International Exchange & Multicultural Programs.

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Kindergarten Grade 5 JUMP TO JUPITER ASTRONOMY NIGHT Ages 8-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

Learn about the planets, and view Jupiter through a telescope (weather permitting). Food products may be used.

MILLER tk

Mon

Mar 8

7 pm

MOONS IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM Ages 8-10; 45 min. Registration required. Photo courtesy of NASA.gov.

Join Solar System Ambassador Becca Sepan for a discussion and activities about the variety of moons in our solar system.

EAST COLUMBIA rg

Sat

Mar 19

2 pm

Mar 19

3:15 pm

CENTRAL rg

Sat

MARVELOUS MOON Ages 7-13 (parents welcome); 60 min. Registration required.

Do fun activities that teach you about the Marvelous Moon and then go outside (weather permitting) and observe the moon through a telescope. Contact with oreos, flour, and cocoa powder may occur. SAVAGE rg Thu Mar 24 7 pm

CELESTIAL SEARCHERS YOUNG ASTRONOMERS CLUB Grades K - 8; with adult; 60 min.

Local astronomy educator Dr. Joel Goodman discusses our solar system and beyond with hands-on activities. Includes outside telescope viewing (weather permitting).

GLENWOOD Mondays; 7 - 8 pm

Mar 28, Apr 25, May 23

EARTH DAY

LITTLE ‘PLANETS’ IN A BIG SYSTEM

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate and learn more about the planet we live on through stories and activities.

Explore the dwarf planets in our solar system through hands-on activities.

ELKRIDGE

Ages 5-8; 30 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools close early.

Join members of the Split Rail Garden Club to learn about the water cycle and clouds, read a story, and make a craft!

MILLER rg

Apr 8

2 pm

7 pm

Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society for hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of the home ecosystem.

SAVAGE

Sat

Apr 9

2 pm

Apr 16

11 am

Apr 23

2 pm

Apr 30

1 & 3 pm

GLENWOOD rg

Sat

EAST COLUMBIA rg

Sat

ELKRIDGE Sat

May 14

To learn more about science, technology, engineering , art, and math, visit bit .ly/STEAMforkidsatHCLS.

2 pm

SPRING SCIENCE at Central & Savage Branches SQUISHY SCIENCE at East Columbia Branch LEGO® BLOCK PARTY at Elkridge Branch ANIMAL ARCHITECHTURE at Glenwood Branch DISCOVERING GREAT ARTISTS: CLAUDE MONET at Savage Branch INSPIRING ILLUSTRATORS at Glenwood Branch

Check branch listings beginning on page 9 for classes marked with v.

2 pm

r e g i st r at i o n k e y rg

Registration required.

Register online or by phone prior to class or series start date. K-5: Begins 1 week in advance. Teens: Begins 2 weeks in advance.

SPRING 2016

May 20

MILLER

Fri

More STEAM classes:

Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required.

Fri

Apr 21

CHEMISTRY IN THE LIBRARY: THE GREAT INDOORS

DISCOVER CLOUDS & THE WATER CYCLE

Thu

Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 min. before class.

& for

Tweens Teens

TWEEN EARTH DAY RECYCLED CRAFTS Ages 8-13; 45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate Earth Day all month long with recycled and upcycled crafts.

EAST COLUMBIA Apr 7 Apr 14 Apr 21 Apr 28 tk

Thursdays; 7 PM Butterfly in a Box Water Bottle Bracelets Comic Book Paper Airplanes Gift Wrap Picture Frames

THE CONTAGIOUS INTELLIGENCE PROJECT — LIGHT EMITTING DIODES Ages 11-17. Registration required.

Catch the smart on LEDs. Learn about semiconductor diodes through hands-on exploration and team collaboration. No soldering required.

ELKRIDGE rg

Mon

Mar 21

7 - 8 pm

PUT THE ART IN EARTH Ages 9 & up; 90 min.

Celebrate Earth Day by creating a large-scale, mixed-media mural.

GLENWOOD Thu

Apr 21

Ages 11 & up.

Learn how to design creative, customizable, fabulous presentations on Prezi, Haiku Deck, emaze, and others. Includes how to use zoom, transitions, and cinematic effects to produce outstanding presentations.

ELKRIDGE Mon

Apr 25

Grades 6-8. Registration required once for all four sessions.

Starting with a flat sheet of paper, create basic 3D figures in the style of Cubeecraft and discuss the limitations of art in this form, with Columbia Art Center Instructor Adam Goode. After developing a paper model, use Tinkercad to create a printable 3D model.

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

Sat

Mar 26

3 - 5 pm

SAVAGE: DESIGN YOUR OWN STORY rg

Mondays; 3 - 5 pm Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

DA VINCI STEAM Ages 13-17.

Use a mortar and pestle to crush pigments and mix oil paint like the masters, create a miniature crossbow, and try solving a Da Vinci engineering puzzle as we explore the Art in STEAM. Flax seed oil, ultramarine blue pigment, non-latex gloves, and goggles used. Apr 15

Mondays; 3 - 5 pm May 2, 9, 16, 23

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

Work with Adam Goode, from the Columbia Art Center, to solve a hero’s puzzle and work through the process of design thinking. Create special devices to enable the new hero’s ability to achieve greatness. The final product will be a sculpture using found objects. Supervised use of hot glue, wire, and wire cutters.

ELKRIDGE rg

Sat

3:30 - 5 pm

May 7

3 - 5 pm

More STEAM classes: COMPUTER GUTS at East Columbia Branch ENGINEERING CLUB at East Columbia Branch LEGO® CHALLENGE at Glenwood Branch ASTRONOMY NIGHT at Miller Branch SCIENCE CLUB at Miller Branch ENGINEERING CHALLENGE at Savage Branch

Check branch listings beginning on page 9 for classes marked with v.

Stream. Download. Learn. Join us during Spring Break, March 28 - April 1, at HiTech! Ages 11 - 18. Registration required; begins March 14.

3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATIONS

Explore science, technology, engineering and math via a viariety of project-based classes at Savage Branch.

GLENWOOD

Topics include chemistry, computer science, histology, hovercraft, movie making, and robotics. Visit hclibrary.org/hitech_events for details and a complete list.

See a 3D object take shape on HCLS’ 3D printer. Learn how objects are designed and about the fabrication process. Wed Apr 27 ELKRIDGE Sat Apr 30

2 - 3 pm

INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING Discover free software options that can be used to create 3D printable objects. Learn how to download 3D printable object files and how to submit designs for printing on HCLS’ 3D printers. Bring a laptop to follow along with the tutorial (optional).

GLENWOOD rg

ELKRIDGE Fri

7 - 8 pm

1, 2, 3D CUBEECRAFT

SAVAGE

ELKRIDGE

3:30 pm

CLOUD-BASED PRESENTATION SOFTWARES — BEYOND POWERPOINT

GO PRO WITH YOUR MANGA Learn the basics of turning your ideas into a sequential journey that will enhance your storytelling vision. Adam Goode, from Columbia Art Center demonstrates how to use a combination of digital and hand drawing techniques that work for both manga and western comics.

IT’S DANGEROUS TO GO ALONE! TAKE THIS

Wed

Apr 27

3:15 - 4:45 pm

Apr 30

3:15 - 4:45 pm

ELKRIDGE rg

Sat

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spring classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

YEAR-ROUND PRESCHOOL CLASSES ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages; 30 min.

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

CENTRAL Sat

Mar 5 - Mar 26

10:15 & 11:30 am

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Wed Sat

Ongoing Mother’s Day: May 4 No class Apr 6 & 13 Ongoing No class Apr 9

10:15 & 11:15 am

11 & 11:45 am

ELKRIDGE

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.

Mon

Mar 7 - Apr 25

GLENWOOD Fri

Ongoing

tk MILLER

Fri

3, 2, FUN!

SAVAGE

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

Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

Stories, baby games, and musical activities. tk CENTRAL

Stories, songs, and activities.

Wed Sat

Mon Tue Fri

Fri

Mar 7 - Mar 28 Mar 1 - Mar 29 Mar 4 - Mar 18

6:30 pm 10:15 & 11:30 am 10:15 & 11:30 am

tk EAST COLUMBIA

Thu Fri

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

ELKRIDGE 10:15 & 11:15 am 10:15 & 11:15 am

GLENWOOD Wed Thu

Mar 2 - 23 Apr 14 - May 19

10:30 am 10:30 am

tk MILLER

Thu Sat

Mar 17 - May 19 Apr 2 - May 21

10:15 & 11:30 am 11 am

Mar 7 - May 9 Mar 9 - May 11

Tue

Apr 19 - May 24

Mon

6:30 pm 10:15 & 11:30 am

Mar 7 - May 9

10:30 am

10:15 & 11:30 am

Mar 2, May 18 & 25 Mar 12 - May 14

PA JAMA TIME

10:15 & 11:30 am

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

All ages; 30 min.

10:15 am

tk CENTRAL

Thu

Mar 17 - Mar 31

7 pm

JUST FOR ME

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Ages 3-5; 30 min.

Mon

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

ELKRIDGE

rg GLENWOOD

Mon

Tue Tue

Mar 1 - 22 Apr 12 - May 17 No class May 3

10:15 am 10:30 am

11 am

tk MILLER

10:30 am 10:30 am

Wed

Ongoing Ongoing

7 pm

tk MILLER

Mar 7 - May 16

7 pm

SAVAGE Tue

Ongoing

7 pm

tk MILLER

Wed

SAVAGE Mon Wed

Mar 18 - May 13

SAVAGE

Ongoing Apr 8 - May 27 No class Apr 22

Tue Ongoing Sat Ongoing

Ongoing

P L AY PARTN E RS

tk EAST COLUMBIA

10:15 & 11:15 am

Mar 16 - May 18

2 pm

SAVAGE Thu

Mar 10 - May 12

10:15 am

contests

BOOKMARK CONTEST Unleash your creativity in HCLS’ bookmark contest for children and teens! The contest is open to all children in Kindergarten through grade 12 who live or attend school in Howard County. Entry forms available in the branches and at hclibrary.org. Contest begins May 16. Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

SHERLOCK HOLMES ESSAY CONTEST 9th ANNUAL EDIBLE BOOKS CONTEST

HCLS CHESS TOURNAMENT

Ages 9-17. Registration required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Ages 9-17. Registration required.

Learn how to frost and decorate a small cake to represent a book. Cake and decorating supplies provided; bring your own book. Completed cakes displayed 4:30 - 5 pm, during awards.

MILLER rg

Fri

Apr 1

3:30 - 5 pm

Compete with teens from across the county to become the HCLS Chess Tournament champion.

MILLER rg

Sat

Apr 9

1 - 4 pm

In this contest for seventh grade students, enterprising sleuths read Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” and write a five-paragraph analytical essay. Winning essayists receive prizes at an awards event on June 14. Story, materials, and entry forms available at hclibrary.org. Deadline for entries is May 31. Cosponsored by Watson’s Tin Box of Ellicott City and Howard County Public School System.

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SPRING 2016

v denotes STEAM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

spring classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

CENTRAL BRANCH

410.313.7800 10375 Little Patuxent Parkway Columbia, MD 21044

all ages/families

kindergarten - grade 5

FAMILY MOVIES

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

All ages. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Mon

Mar 28 6 pm Tomorrowland (PG)

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

MYTHOLOGY MANIA Ages 7 & up; 45 min. Ticket required. *Ho. Co. schools closed.

preschool (2 - 5 years)

Activities about Greek and Roman mythology. Costumes optional. tk Wednesdays; 2 pm Mar 2 & 30*

Please check page 8 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

SPRING SCIENCE

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Multi-week series. Ticket required.

MOONS IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM

Ages 8-10; 45 min. Registration required.

Explore simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children’s literature. tk Tuesdays Mar 1 - 22 2 & 3:45 pm

Join Solar System Ambassador Becca Sepan for a discussion and activities about the variety of moons in our solar system. rg Sat Mar 19 3:15 pm

STORYBOOK FRIENDS

MYSTERY IN THE STACKS

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

A story and craft to enjoy with your child. tk 10:15 & 11:30 am Thu Mar 3, 10, 31 Wed Mar 16 Mon Mar 28

SPRING BLOSSOMS Ages 3-6 with adult; 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Stories and a craft about trees and spring blossoms. tk Mon Mar 14 10:15 & 11:30 am

Ages 6 & up; 45-60 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Decode a secret message to solve a mystery. Learn how to send secret messages. tk Fri Mar 11 2 pm

NO, NO, BAD KITTY!

book clubs (kids) BOOK -N- CHAT Ages 6-8; 45 min. Ticket required.

Build beginning book club discussion skills. tk Tue Mar 1 6:30 pm

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

Thu Wed

Mar 10 Mar 16

1:30 pm 1:30 pm

BLACK-EYED SUSAN BOOK CLUB Grades 4-6; 45 min. Eight-month series. Registration required. rg

Wed Mar 16 1:30 pm Gabriel Finley & the Raven’s Riddle by George Hagen

SUPER SERIES READERS Ages 7-8; 45 min. Register for each session separately.

Focuses on easy chapter book series. rg Sat Mar 12 2 pm The Great Cake Mystery by Alexander McCall Smith

Ages 8 & up; 45 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Activities for fans of Nick Bruel’s famous feline. tk Mon Mar 28 2 & 3:30 pm

BLOCK PARTY: FUN WITH LEGO® BLOCKS

preschool & up

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

ILLUSTRATORS ON PARADE Ages 3-6 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Discover the creativity of children’s illustrators through stories and activities. tk Wed Mar 2 2 pm

Create a masterpiece with LEGO® blocks and your imagination. tk Tue Mar 29 2 & 3:30 pm

PRINCES & PRINCESSES Ages 3 & up; 30 min. Ticket required.

Dress in costume for royal stories, songs, and a simple craft. tk Mon Mar 7 10:15 & 11:30 am

Already underway, renovations to the Central Branch will be completed in three phases. The final phase will require that the branch close for three months (April June), as renovations will affect public areas. Highlights of improvements include a greatly expanded Children’s classroom, a dedicated HCLS Project Literacy space that more than triples its former size, a STEM classroom, updated finishes, and new carpet throughout the branch. Anticipated timeline:* *Dates subject to change.

Branch closes: April 1, 2016 Grand re-opening: June 30, 2016

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GIRLS, EMPOWERED!

Ages 9-12; 60 min. Registration required.

Arts, crafts, STEM experiments and service projects for girls. rg Sat Mar 5 3 pm

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

Discussions and activities about Newbery Medal and Newbery Honor winners. rg Thu Mar 10 1:30 pm Number the Stars by Lois Lowry

WIMPY KID MANIA Ages 8-12; 45 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Calling all Wimpy Kid fans for a trivia contest and other games about our favorite journalkeeper. tk Thu Mar 31 2 pm

teen (11 years & up)

adult

CREATIVE WRITING STUDIO

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS

Ages 12-16. Registration required.

Develop characters, practice new techniques, and write each month. rg Thu Mar 3 7 - 8 pm

BLACK EYED SUSAN BOOK CLUB

Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Mondays, 10 am - 12 pm Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 Thursdays, 7:30 - 8:30 pm Mar 3, 10, 17, 24

Grades 6-8. Registration required.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

Discuss state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. rg Wed Mar 16 1:30 - 2:30 pm

Learn to read, write, and speak English for everyday life. Beginning level: Tuesdays, Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 10 am - 12 pm

BABYSITTING 101 Ages 13 & up. Registration required.

Learn the essentials of babysitting with a University of Maryland Extension instructor. Participants receive a certificate (must attend all three sessions). rg Tue-Thu Mar 29, 30, 31 4 - 6 pm

PLANNING FOR FINANCIAL SECURITY In this comprehensive seminar, Judy Brown, MBA, CFP®, addresses cash management, risk management, investment planning, retirement planning, tax planning, and estate planning. Mon Mar 14 7 - 8:30 pm

KEEP IT SHORT: ADULT SHORT FICTION READ ALOUD Michael Toner performs The Clancy Kid by Colin Barrett, and Reed Kohberger performs How the Crab Apple Grew by Garrison Keillor. Thu Mar 17 7 - 8:30 pm

NATIVE PLANTS IN THE HOME LANDSCAPE With Howard County Master Gardener Aylene Gard. Thu Mar 31 7 - 8 pm

book clubs & discussions * april and may sessions held at miller branch. ECLECTIC EVENINGS 2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Mar 8 - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows *Apr 12 - The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes *May 10 - Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

NOONTIME BOOKS 3rd Thursdays; 12 - 1 pm Mar 17 - Nora Webster by Colm Tóibín *Apr 21 - The Stranger on the Train by Abbie Taylor *May 19 - Lucky Us by Amy Bloom

SPEAKEASY BOOK CLUB Join us for a literary happy hour at Seasons 52. 4th Wednesdays; 6 - 7 pm Mar 23 - Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple Apr 27 - The Swerve: How the World Became Modern by Stephen Greenblatt May 25 -The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

STORIES OF THE WORLD 1st Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm Mar 7 - The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa *Apr 4 - Burial Rites by Hannah Kent *May 2 - A God in Ruins by Kate Atkinson

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SPRING 2016

v denotes STEAM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

spring classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

EAST COLUMBIA BRANCH

410.313.7730 adult/teen 410.313.7700 children’s

6600 Cradlerock Way Columbia, MD 21045

all ages/families

FAMILY MOVIES

MUSIC MONDAYS

All ages, with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Scarves, bubbles, calm music...let’s take an afternoon break. tk Mondays; 1:30 pm Mar 7 - 28

MEET THE AUTHOR: MARTHA ANNE CLARK OF CLARK’S ELIOAK FARM Families; 45 - 60 min. Ticket required.

Martha Anne Clark of Clark’s Elioak Farm reads her book, Trusty the Tractor’s Day Off. Make a craft. Contact with an animal may occur. Books available for purchase and signing. tk Sat Mar 12 1 pm

SPRING INTO SPRING All ages, with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Move with popular children’s action songs, circle dances, and more. tk Tue Mar 29 2 pm

Please check page 8 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

All ages. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Fri Inside Out (PG)

Apr 1

SENSORY FRIENDLY STORIES & FUN 2 pm

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

I’M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER OR SISTER (WELL & WISE) Families; 30 - 45 min. Ticket required.

Create your handprint family tree together. tk Wed Mar 30 7 pm

Books, music, and plenty of movement in a small group. rg Mondays; 10:30 am Mar 7 - 28

SQUISHY SCIENCE

Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Listen to stories and dance to music, then make a colorful craft. tk Tuesdays; 2 pm Mar 15 The Bright Sea Apr 19 The Alphabet May 17 Watermelons

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

STORYBOOK FRIENDS

KONNICHIWA! All ages, with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate Japanese Children’s Day with stories, songs, and a craft. tk Thu May 5 7 pm

infant - 23 months MOTHER GOOSE…ON THE LOOSE

CRAFTERNOON

Ages 1-2 with adult; 30 min. Registration required.

All ages. Allow 30 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Learn more rhymes with repetition and lots of motion. rg Tuesdays; Apr 5 - May 17 10:30 am

Drop in and make some fun crafts. Thu Mar 31 2 - 4 pm

Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min. Registration 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 your baby. Resources for parents, too. tk Sat Apr 16 2:30 pm

FAMILY PAINT NIGHT All ages, with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

preschool (2 - 5 years)

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

A story and craft to enjoy with your child. tk Mondays; 1:30 pm Apr 4 Elephant & Piggie Apr 11 Olivia Apr 18 Maisy Apr 25 Daniel Tiger

HOOPLA Ages 2-3, with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Use hoops for music, movement and manipulatives with a craft. tk Mondays; 10:30 am Apr 11 - 25

BUILDING TIME

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

Use connecting blocks to see basic math concepts grow, then free build. tk Mondays; 10:15 am & 1:30 pm May 2 - 23

BOOKS COME ALIVE! Children’s Discovery Fair 2016

Saturday, April 9 10 am - 1 pm ages 3-5, with adult

A celebration for young children and their families, the Howard County Children’s Discovery Fair features FREE hands-on activities related to school readiness, including interactive games, crafts, and stories. For further details, call 410.313.1940 or 410.313.7750, or email children@

this event in celebration of howard county ’ s month of the young child is sponsored by the howard county early childhood advisory council and howard county library system .

howardcountymd.gov. Please bring a non-perishable donation for the Howard County Food Bank.

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. DR. SEUSS BOOK BINGO Ages 5-10; 45 - 60 min. Ticket required.

Make Dr. Seuss Bingo cards, play a few rounds of Bingo, and win some prizes! tk Sat Mar 5 10:30 am

GAME DAY! Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

Play board games and compete with friends. tk Fri Mar 18 3 pm

MOONS IN OUR SOLAR SYSTEM

Ages 8-10; 45 min. Registration required.

With Solar System Ambassador Becca Sepan. Full listing on page 6. rg Sat Mar 19 2 pm

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teens (11 years & up) CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS

LET’S CELEBRATE POETRY

PARAGRAPH PALS

Ages 8-10; 45 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Ages 6-8; 60 min. Registration required.

How many clever words can you create from a single word? Use those words to make poems to share. tk Tue Apr 5 2 pm

CHEMISTRY IN THE LIBRARY: THE GREAT INDOORS Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required.

Full listing on page 6. rg Sat Apr 23

2 pm

IT’S A SCAVENGER HUNT! Ages 5-10; Allow 30 min.

Follow clues to search for Star Wars characters. Mon - Fri May 2 - 7

A book club for children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. rg Tuesdays; 7 pm Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10

HOMEWORK CLUB

SUPER SERIES READERS Ages 7-8; 45 min. Register for each session separately.

A book club focusing on easy chapter book series. rg Saturdays; 2 pm Apr 2, May 7 Apr 2: The Curse of the Bologna Sandwich by Greg Trine May 7: The Rise of the Balloon Goons by Troy Cummings

tweens (9 - 12 years) PARENT AND TWEEN BOOK CLUB

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

Play Bingo while practicing currency identification, and maybe win a book! tk Fri May 20 3 pm

Ages 11-14; 60 min. Registration required.

Choose books to read and discuss together. rg Wednesdays; 7 pm Mar 23, Apr 27, May 25

TWEEN EARTH DAY RECYCLED CRAFTS Ages 8-13; 45 min. Ticket required.

book clubs (kids) BOOK - N - CHAT Ages 6-8; 45 min. Ticket required.

Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by discussion and related activities. tk Tue Apr 5 6:30 pm

Make reading fun for children and earn service learning hours. Volunteers assist with the summer reading club and other tasks. Submit a volunteer application to the teen instructor at the branch. Successful applicants will be invited to a scheduled training session and provided with further information.

Celebrate Earth Day all month long with recycled and upcycled crafts. tk Thursdays; 7 PM Apr 7 Butterfly in a Box Apr 14 Water Bottle Bracelets Apr 21 Comic Book Paper Airplanes Apr 28 Gift Wrap Picture Frames

Ages 11-17.

Join us after school for a snack while working on your homework in a relaxed setting. Mondays - Thursdays; 3 - 4 pm (school days only)

CHESS CLUB Ages 9-17.

Join us for informal chess play. All skill levels welcome. Thursdays; 3:30 - 4:30 pm Mar 3 & 17, Apr 7 & 21, May 5 & 19

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Fridays; 4:30 - 5:30 pm Mar 18, Apr 22, May 13

COMPUTER GUTS

Open computers, then change hard drives, power supplies, and motherboards. rg Fridays; 4:30 - 5:30 pm Mar 18, May 13

NEWBERY BOOK CLUB

BLACK-EYED SUSAN BOOK CLUB

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

Grades 4-6; 45 min. Eight-month series. Registration required.

Discussions and activities about state award nominees. Vote for a winner in April. rg Wed Apr 20 1:30 pm Odd, Weird, & Little by Patrick Jennings

Discussions and activities about Newbery Medal and Newbery Honor winners. rg Thu Apr 14 1:30 pm Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis

BLACK-EYED SUSAN PICTURE BOOK CLUB

GIRLS, EMPOWERED!

Ages 9-12; 60 min. Registration required.

Grades K-3; 45-60 min. Eight-month series. Registration required.

Listen to and discuss picture book nominees for Maryland’s children’s choice award. Includes a craft or activity. rg Thu Apr 14 1:30 pm rg Wed Apr 20 1:30 pm

MOTHER DAUGHTER BOOK CLUB

Arts, crafts, STEM experiments, and service projects for girls. rg Saturdays; 3 pm Apr 30, May 14

TWEEN CRAFTS Ages 8-13; 45 min. Ticket required.

Learn the simple joys of finger knitting and make a scarf. Yarn provided. tk Thu May 19 7 pm

Ages 7-9; 60 min. Registration required.

Choose books to read and discuss together. rg Wednesdays; 7 pm Mar 9, Apr 6, May 11

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SPRING 2016

v denotes STEAM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

spring classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

ANIME CLUB Ages 13-17. Refreshments.

Meet fellow fans, enjoy a movie and snacks, and enter a drawing to win prizes! Thursdays; 7 - 9 pm Mar 31, Apr 28, May 26

v ENGINEERING CLUB Ages 11-17. Registration required once for both sessions.

ROCKETS: Use NASA software to design and build air and water rockets, then launch them. rg Thursdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Apr 7 & 21 ROLLER COASTERS: Create custom roller coasters with foam and marbles to learn about physics. rg Tue May 10 7 - 8:30 pm

SHARK TANK Registration required.

Join us in a loose interpretation of the show and practice your pitch in a friendly, relaxed and collaborative environment. rg Tue May 17 6:30 - 7:30 pm

adults 3FILMS REVIVAL: JOHN SAYLES A quarterly revival series screening three films. Discussion follows. 1st Wednesdays; 7 - 9 pm Mar 2 - Return of the Secaucus 7 (R) 1980 Apr 6 - Baby It’s You (R) 1983 May 4 - Eight Men Out (PG) 1988

NEW RELEASE CINEMA View a critically acclaimed new release DVD on a large screen. Titles announced in branch and online, or email robert.lockett@hclibrary. org. Thursdays; 7 - 9 pm Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 Apr 14, May 12

APPROACHING LATE BEETHOVEN Chair of the Department of Musicology at the Peabody Conservatory, Richard J. Giarusso, Ph.D., discusses the music of Beethoven’s “late” period (ca. 1817-27) with a focus upon the string quartets. Giarusso contextualizes Beethoven’s music within a broader discussion of creative “lateness,” and contemplates his role in shaping our understanding of the aesthetic and biographical issues commonly associated with valedictory works. Refreshments.

50+ CENTER Tue

Mar 8

7 - 8:30 pm

In partnership with Candlelight Concert Society. Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOP Move your writing project forward! Get support, feedback, and critiques from fellow writers. rg 2nd Wednesdays; 10 am - 12 pm Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11

BUSINESS AND POLITICAL ECONOMY DISCUSSION GROUP Discuss and review books and topics in business, management, and political economy. Syllabus available at the branch or email yao.aziabu@hclibrary.org. Tuesdays; 6:30 - 8 pm Mar 15 - The Federal Reserve and the Financial Crisis by Ben Bernanke Apr 19 - Who Gets What, and Why: The New Economics of Matchmaking and Market Design by Alvin Roth May 17 - The Dollar Trap: How the US Dollar Tightened its Grip on Global Finance by Eswar Prasad

HANDS ONLY CPR Learn to save someone’s life by discovering how to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, perform Hands-Only CPR, and operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This is a non-certification class. Mon Mar 21 6 - 7 pm In partnership with Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS Learn to read, write, and speak English for everyday life. Fridays; 1 - 2:30 pm Apr 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 May 6, 13, 20, 27

book clubs & discussions BLACK FICTION 1st Saturdays; 1 - 2:30 pm Mar 5 - Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi Apr 2 - An Untamed State by Roxane Gay May 7 - Hiding in Plain Sight by Nuruddin Farah

BOX LUNCH 2nd Mondays; 1 - 2 pm. Meets at 50+ Center. Mar 14 - Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng Apr 11 - I Capture the Castle by Dodie Smith May 9 - Bettyville by George Hodgman

GOOD READS Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 7 - The Checklist Manifesto: How To Get Things Right by Atul Gawande Apr 4 - Remember Me Like This by Bret Anthony Johnston May 2 - The Harder They Come by T. Coraghessan Boyle

MORNING BOOKS WITH COFFEE Fridays; 10 - 11 am Mar 18 - Bettyville by George Hodgman Apr 15 - The Whites by Harry Brandt May 13 - Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. No registration required. Wednesdays; 1 - 2:30 pm Apr 6, 13, 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25

SOUTH AMERICAN JOURNEY Discover the art, literature, history, and cultures of a wide variety of South American travel destinations with travel veterans and photographers Benjamin and Cristina Lozare. Thu May 5 7 - 8 pm In partnership with Columbia Festival of the Arts.

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ELKRIDGE BRANCH

6540 Washington Boulevard Elkridge, MD 21075

SENSORY FRIENDLY STORIES & FUN

all ages/families FAMILY MOVIES All ages. *Ho. Co. schools close early.

Thu Mar 31 Inside Out (PG) Fri Apr 8* Good Dinosaur (PG)

7 pm

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Sat

Apr 2

Books, music, and plenty of movement in a small group. rg Wednesdays; 10:30 am Apr 6 - 27

Join instructors from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s ZOOmobile as they discuss birds, mammals, and reptiles. tk Sat Apr 23 2 pm

Explore simple money concepts inspired by children’s literature and everyday activities. tk Thu Apr 14 10:30 am

CRAFTERNOON

MARVELOUS MOMS

2 pm

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

I’M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER OR SISTER (WELL & WISE) Families; 30 - 45 min. Ticket required.

infant - 5 years

Stories, songs, and a special craft for moms and children to enjoy together. tk Wed May 4 10:15 & 11:15 am

Ages infant-5 with adult; 30 min.

Wiggle the waggles away with songs your wiggleworms will love. Mondays; 10:15 & 11:15 am May 2 - 23

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

Celebrate the music of well-known children’s musicians as you dance, play, and sing. tk Fridays; 10:15 & 11:15 am May 13 Hap Palmer May 27 Jim Gill

HCLS instructors teach subjects — including math and science — through children’s literature and creative expression, as well as cognitive, social, and communication skills. CHAPTER CHATS Ages 8-10; 45 min. Refreshments. Ticket required.

preschool (2 - 5 years)

Hang out and chat up some cool books. Check hclibrary.org for monthly title selections. tk Thursdays; 7 pm Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12

Please check page 8 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

BOOK BINGO

WIGGLE WEDNESDAY Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

Dance and wiggle along with wonderful tunes! Wednesdays; 10:15 & 11:15 am Mar 2 - 30 Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.Ticket required.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Craft included. tk Fridays; 10:15 & 11:15 am Mar 4 - 18

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

A story and craft to enjoy with your child. tk Fridays; 10:15 & 11:15 am Apr 1 Pete the Cat Apr 8 Llama Llama Apr 15 Fly Guy Apr 22 Clifford

Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltmore in partnership with the Howard County Arts Council.

CHEMISTRY IN THE LIBRARY: THE GREAT INDOORS Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required.

Full listing on page 6. rg Sat May 14

2 pm

LITTLE ‘PLANETS’ IN A BIG SYSTEM

Explore the dwarf planets in our solar system through hands-on activities. tk Fri May 20 2 pm

LET’S LEARN ABOUT LIGHTHOUSES Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

Lighthouse trivia, stories, songs, and a fun craft will inspire you to let your light shine. tk Sat May 21 2 pm

tweens (9-12 years) TWEEN CLUB Ages 9-12; 90 min. Ticket required.

Calling all tweens! There’s a new club in town! tk Tuesdays; 6:30 - 8 pm Mar 8 Card Games Mar 22 Retro Games and Crafts Apr 5 Electronic Games Apr 19 Games Around the World

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

DORK DIARIES

Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book! tk Tue Mar 29 2 pm

Come hang out with Nikki, Zoey and Chloe for some dorkalicious fun! Share your favorite moments from the popular book series through games and activities. tk Sat Apr 16 2 pm

PICTURE BOOK PARADE

FUR, FEATHERS & SCALES

Ages 6 - 12; 50-60 min. Ticket required.

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

kindergarten - grade 5

WIGGLEWORMS

Celebrate and learn more about the planet we live on through stories and activities. tk Thu Apr 21 7 pm

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

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

EARTH DAY

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

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

MONEY MATTERS

2 pm

BLOCK PARTY: FUN WITH LEGO® BLOCKS Ages 5 & up; 45 - 90 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Create a masterpiece with LEGO® blocks and your imagination. tk Wed Mar 30 2 pm

FOOLISH FRIDAY Ages 6-10; 60 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Find out funny ways to fool your friends and family! tk Fri Apr 1 2 pm

Ages 9-13; 60 min. Ticket required.

teens (11 years & up) TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Ages 13-17.

Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Fridays; 4:30 - 5:30 pm Mar 4, Apr 1, May 13

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SPRING 2016

v denotes STEAM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

spring classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

MINECRAFT MONDAYS Ages 13-17.

Take turns planning and constructing a virtual world, as well as play Wii and other interactive games. Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 7, Apr 4, May 2

TEEN FICTION WRITING WORKSHOP Ages 13-17. Registration required.

Learn to craft well-developed characters, settings, and real dialogue. Create conflict and explore the basics of plotting in your writer’s notebook. rg Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9

NUTRITION WITH COACH KIM: EATING FOR NEUROPATHY

Ages 11 & up.

Jump-start a new eating style to increase energy and decrease pain. Learn about top foods with nerve-healing properties and which foods to avoid. Taught by Kim Young, Certified Culinary Nutrition Expert (CNE). Mon Apr 11 5 - 6 pm

CLOUD-BASED PRESENTATION SOFTWARES — BEYOND POWERPOINT Full listing on page 7. Mon Apr 25

IT’S DANGEROUS TO GO ALONE! TAKE THIS Grades 6-8. Registration required.

Full listing on page 7. rg Sat May 7

Ages 11-17. Registration required.

Full listing on page 7. rg Mon Mar 21

7 - 8 pm

GO PRO WITH YOUR MANGA Grades 6-8. Registration required.

Learn the basics of turning your ideas into a sequential journey that will enhance your storytelling vision. Full listing on page 7. rg Sat Mar 26 3 - 5 pm

DA VINCI STEAM Ages 13-17.

Full listing on page 7. Fri Apr 15 3:30 - 5 pm

3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATIONS 3 - 5 pm

adult

THE CONTAGIOUS INTELLIGENCE PROJECT — LIGHT EMITTING DIODES

7 - 8 pm

STITCH & SHARE Work on your projects and meet like-minded friends. Please bring supplies. 1st Tuesdays; 2 - 3:30 pm Mar 1, Apr 5

COMPOSTING DEMYSTIFIED Master Gardener Ed Blanka explains how to turn leaves, grass, and vegetable matter into black gold in your backyard. Sat Mar 5 2 - 3 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; 1 - 3 pm Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10

ART IN THE AFTERNOON No experience necessary. Supplies provided, unless noted. Register for each class separately. rg 3rd Tuesdays; 2 - 3:30 pm Mar 15 - Crochet for Beginners (please bring H-size crochet hook) Apr 19 - Cherry Blossom Painting May 17 - Pop-Up Cards

FAN FILM FORUM Discuss the newest movie/television series releases. Light refreshments. Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 17 - Allegiant and Batman v. Superman Apr 21 - Captain America: Civil War May 19 - X-Men: Apocalypse

AVOIDING FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION, FRAUDS, AND SCAMS Hear about financial frauds and scams, then learn the tell-tale signs and how to protect yourself and your loved ones. Thu Apr 7 7 - 8 pm In partnership with Howard County Police Department.

RAIN BARRELS: WHY AND HOW

See page 7. Sat Apr 30

2 - 3 pm

INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING see page 7. rg Sat

Apr 30

3:15 - 4:45 pm

APPRECIATING ART THROUGH FICTION Explore the artistic side of the fiction collection with novels about Vincent van Gogh, Paul Gaugin, Henri Matisse, and Gustav Klimt. View colorful works of art, and discover the lives of artists, their subjects, or specific art styles and techniques. Mon May 23 7 - 8 pm

book clubs & discussions ELKS EXCELLENT READS 2nd Tuesdays; 12:30 - 1:30 pm Mar 8 - The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin Apr 12 - Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline May 10 - Still Life by Louise Penny

MURDER, MISCHIEF, AND MAYHEM 4th Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 24 - Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Apr 28 - Rosemary and Crime by Gail Oust May 26 - Devil in the White City by Erik Larson

NEW! TALES THROUGH TIME 3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 16 - My Name is Mary Sutter by Robin Oliveira Apr 20 - Equal of the Sun by Anita Amirrezvani May 18 - Madame Tussaud by Michelle Moran

THE THURSDAY NEXT BOOK CLUB 2nd Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 10 - The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery Apr 14 - Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese May 12 - The Waiting: The True Story of a Lost Child, a Lifetime of Longing, and a Miracle for a Mother Who Never Gave Up by Cathy LaGrow

Gallons of a valuable commodity run off our roofs and enter storm drains. Master Gardener Caroline Feil explains why and how to harvest rainwater for garden use. Sat Apr 9 2 - 3 pm

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GLENWOOD BRANCH

410.313.5579 adult/teen 410.313.5577 children’s

2350 State Route 97 Cooksville, MD 21723

all ages/families

preschool & up

MEET THE AUTHOR: MARTHA ANNE CLARK OF CLARK’S ELIOAK FARM

LEPRECHAUNS FOR LADS & LASSIES

Families; 45 - 60 min. Ticket required.

It’s no blarney, St. Paddy’s day is more fun with stories and a craft. Green attire encouraged. rg Thu Mar 17 4:30 pm

Martha Anne Clark of Clark’s Elioak Farm reads her book, Trusty the Tractor’s Day Off. Make a craft. Contact with an animal may occur. Books available for purchase and signing. tk Thu Mar 31 10:30 am

PORTRAIT OF A POET Families, ages 6 & up; 45 min.

Celebrate National Poetry Month. Learn about Juan Felipe Herrera, this year’s National Poet Laureate, and his work. Refreshments. Fri Apr 1 3 pm

Ages 4-7; 45 min. Registration required.

ELEPHANT & PIGGIE: FOOLISH FRIENDS? Ages 3-6 with adult; 30 min. Registration required.

Get ready for April Fools’ Day with Mo Willems’ characters. rg Tue Mar 29 10:30 am rg Wed Mar 30 10:30 am

MONEY MATTERS WITH MAX & RUBY Ages 3-6 with adult; 30 min. Registration required.

toddler & preschool

Simple money concepts inspired by Rosemary Wells’ bunny stories. rg Mon Apr 4 7 pm rg Tue Apr 5 10:30 am

TIME FOR US Ages 18-36 months with adult; 30 min.

Tuesdays; 10:30 am Mar 1 - 22 Apr 12 - May 17 No class May 3

SLOPPY SATURDAYS Ages 5-10; 20 min. Register for each session separately.

Seasonally themed crafts. rg Saturdays; 3pm

Mar 19, Apr 16, May 14

EGGCELLENT EGGS Ages 5-10; allow 20 - 30 min. Registration required.

Create a masterpiece with various ways to decorate boiled eggs. rg Thu Mar 24 4:30 & 7 pm

CELESTIAL SEARCHERS YOUNG ASTRONOMERS CLUB Grades K - 8; with adult; 60 min.

Full listing on page 6. Mondays; 7 - 8 pm

Mar 28, Apr 25, May 23

CHEMISTRY IN THE LIBRARY: THE GREAT INDOORS Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required.

Full listing on page 6. rg Sat Apr 16

11 am

ANIMAL ARCHITECTURE

Ages 6-9; 45 min. Registration required.

Discover the home-building methods of animals; then test your engineering and building skills by constructing a model home. rg Tue Apr 26 3 pm

BOOK BINGO Ages 5-10; 45 - 60 min. Registration required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

preschool (2 - 5 years)

Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book! rg Fri May 20 2 pm

Please check page 8 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

FINGERPAINT FRIDAYS

tweens (9 - 12 years)

Ages 2-5 with adult; 15 min. Register for each session separately.

Fridays; 10:15 & 11:15 am Mar 11, Apr 1 & 22, May 13 rg

LEGO® CHALLENGE

Ages 9-17; 60 min. * Ho. Co. school close early.

Bring your best building skills at our monthly LEGO® challenge! Saturdays; 3:30 - 4:30 pm Mar 26 & May 7 Friday; 3:30 - 4:30 pm Apr 15*

PICTURE BOOK PARADE Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Wednesdays; 10:30 am Apr 13 - May 11

EEYORE’S NOT SO GLOOMY BIRTHDAY Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 min. Registration required. Refreshments.

Oh, bother. Celebrate the many tails of Eeyore on his birthday with tales, songs, and a craft. rg Mon Apr 25 11 am

MUSICAL MAY-HEM

Ages 6 & up; 45 - 60 min. Registration required.

Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 mins. Registration required.

Celebrate spring with the music of children’s musicians as you dance, play and sing with scarves, instruments and parachute. rg Tue May 17 7 pm rg Wed May 18 10:30 am & 2 pm

Learn how pictures tell and enhance stories by reading and discussing the works of illustrator Lois Ehlert. Apply form, color, texture, and imagination to create an art project. rg Mon Mar 14 4:30 pm

GET IN THE GAME: BASEBALL CRAFTS Ages 9 & up; 60 min.

Celebrate Opening Day with crafts and activities using baseball cards: make a pencil case, wallet, or baseball card. Wed Apr 6 3:30 pm

PUT THE ART IN EARTH

Ages 9 & up; 90 min.

Celebrate Earth Day by creating a large-scale, mixed-media mural. Thu Apr 21 3:30 pm

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SPRING 2016

v denotes STEAM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

spring classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

CINCO DE “MOM”

Ages 9 & up; 60 min.

Sat

It’s Cinco de Mayo, but are you ready for Mother’s Day?! Create a unique gift for your Mom! Thu May 5 3:30 pm

GHOSTBUSTERS

Ages 14 & up. Parents strongly encouraged to attend with student. Registration required.

Ages 9 & up, families welcome. Registration required.

Watch the original movie (rated PG) and make a craft with marshmallows. Refreshments. rg Sat May 21 2:30 - 4:30 pm

teens (11 years & up)

Sat

Mock Test Apr 9 11 am - 3 pm Results & Strategies (Parents welcome) Apr 23 2:30 - 3:30 pm

INTRO TO COLLEGE APPLICATIONS & ESSAYS The college application process can be daunting, so let local expert Gail Jacobson guide you through applying to colleges and writing college essays. Navigating the College Application Process Tue Apr 12 7 - 8 pm Writing Your College Essay Tue Apr 26 7 - 8 pm

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS Make reading fun for children and earn service learning hours. Volunteers assist with the summer reading club and other tasks. Submit a volunteer application to the teen instructor at the branch. Successful applicants will be invited to a scheduled training session and provided with further information.

KNIT ‘N CHAT KNITTING GROUP Beginners and experts welcome! Spend time with other teen knitters and learn to make cool items. Supplies provided. Tuesdays; 6:45 - 8:15 pm Mar 8, Apr 19, May 17 Fridays; 3:30 - 5 pm Mar 18, Apr 1, May 13 & 27

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Tuesdays; 3:30 - 4:30 pm Mar 15, Apr 12, May 10

GAME ON! TEEN TECH WEEK

Ages 9 & up, families welcome. 90 min.

Create your own board game for Teen Tech Week or just play with our wide selection of games, including Wii, giant Word Winder, chess, checkers, and board games. Refreshments. Sat Mar 12 3:30 pm

GET CRAFTY WITH COMIC BOOKS Families welcome. 90 min. Registration required.

Join us for a night of trivia and crafts — learn how to upcycle old comic books while enjoying trivia and games about all things DC and Marvel! rg Thu Mar 17 7 pm

SAT MOCK TEST & STRATEGY SESSION Ages 14-17. Registration required.

Are you ready for the NEW version of the SAT? Take a timed practice test with the Princeton Review. Bring pencils and a calculator.

adult KNOT JUST KNITTERS Bring your stitching, knitting, or crocheting projects. All crafters welcome. 1st Tuesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Mar 1, Apr 5

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Free, walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered by Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. 1st and 3rd Mondays; 3:30 - 5:30 pm Mar 7 & 21, Apr 4 & 18, May 2 & 16

ADULT COLORING HOUR Coloring is a great way to reduce stress and engage the creative areas of your brain. Ages 18 and up. 2nd Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9

CONTAINER GARDENING MADE EASY Discover some great tips to maximize space by using containers. Master Gardener Kent Phillips describes selecting the right containers, locations, soil, and suitable plants! Registration preferred. Tue Apr 19 7 - 8:30 pm

3D PRINTING DEMONSTRATION Full listing on page 7. Wed Apr 27

2 - 3 pm

INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING Full listing on page 7. rg Wed Apr 27

3:15 - 4:45 pm

SUCCESSFUL STREAMING: MOVIES, MUSIC, AND MORE! Learn how to easily access and stream thousands of free music albums, movies, TV shows, and audiobooks through Hoopla and Freegal. rg Thu May 5 7 - 8:30 pm

HANDS ONLY CPR Learn to save someone’s life by discovering how to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, perform Hands-Only CPR, and operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This is a non-certification class. Wed May 4 7 - 8 pm In partnership with Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

SAFE DRIVING FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Identify risk factors that can adversely affect driving ability and learn how to minimize these risks. Registration preferred. Wed May 11 7 - 8 pm In partnership with Howard County Police Department.

GET CRAFTY WITH COMIC BOOKS Learn how to upcycle old comic books while enjoying trivia and games about all things DC and Marvel! For adults and teens. Thu Mar 17 7 - 8:30 pm

BULBS PART II Master Gardener Judy Petersen discusses bulb treasures, beyond narcissus, tulips, and lilies, that provide almost yearround interest, from snow-drops of late winter to the colchicums of late autumn. Mon Mar 21 7 - 8:30 pm

ASK A MASTER GARDENER Discuss gardening questions. Saturdays; 10 am - 12 pm Apr 16, May 21

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410.313.1950 9421 Frederick Road Ellicott City, MD 21042

all ages/families

toddler & preschool

MEET THE AUTHOR: MARTHA ANNE CLARK OF CLARK’S ELIOAK FARM

FINGER PAINTING FOR LITTLE ONES Ages 6-36 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

MARVELOUS MOMS Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories, songs, and a special craft for moms and children to enjoy together. tk Mon May 2 10:15 & 11:30 am

EDZOOCATION WITH THE ZOO

Ages 2 - 5; 30 min. Registration required.

Martha Anne Clark of Clark’s Elioak Farm reads her book, Trusty the Tractor’s Day Off. Make a craft. Contact with an animal may occur. Books available for purchase and signing. tk Wed Mar 9 11 am

Please dress for mess. tk Tuesdays; 4 & 6:30 pm Mar 1, Apr 12 & May 31

Join instructors from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s ZOOmobile for a story, craft, and a visit with a live animal. rg Mon May 9 10:15 & 11:30 am

preschool (2 - 5 years)

JUMP FOR JOY

Please check page 8 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

Families; 45 - 60 min. Ticket required.

MERCURY IN MOTION

Families.

View Mercury through a telescope as it passes between the Earth and the Sun. Use a special solar filter to watch as Mercury moves across the face of the sun. (Weather permitting.) Mon May 9 12 - 1 pm & 2 - 3 pm

FAMILY MOVIES All ages. *Ho. Co. schools closed.

Films the entire family can enjoy. Free popcorn and drinks. Thu Mar 10 6:30 pm Minions (PG) Thu Apr 7 Annie [2014] (PG)

6:30 pm

Tue Apr 26* Inside Out (PG)

2 pm

Thu May 26 Charlotte’s Web

6:30 pm

Celebrate Read Across America Day by bringing your favorite Dr. Seuss book or character! Stories, music and a craft. tk Wed Mar 2 2 pm Ages 3-5 7 pm Ages 6-8

At the Unbirthday Party, it’s everyone’s birthday! tk Thu Mar 3 11 am & 2 pm

Celebrate National Frog Jumping Day! Includes craft. tk Wed May 11 10:15 & 11:30 am

Enchanted Garden ENCHANTED GARDEN EXPLORER PACKS Families. (Suggested ages, 3 & up.) Visit the Enchanted Garden and play outdoor nature games. Available at the Children’s Research Desk beginning in May. Ages 12-15. Attendance at orientation required, and a signed release form.

Ages 2-4; 30 min. Ticket required.

Do you have an interest in gardening or simply want to learn how? The Enchanted Garden needs you. Help us plant, weed, water, and take care of our garden. Earn service learning credit.

Stories, songs, and activities about shapes, colors, letters, and numbers. tk Mondays; Mar 14 - Apr 4 10:15 & 11:30 am

Contact the Enchanted Garden Coordinator at 410.313.1950 by April 15 to learn how you may participate.

WHAT A CONCEPT!

Families; 30 - 45 min. Registration required.

Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required.

ENCHANTED GARDEN YOUTH CORPS

Ages 3-5; 30min. Ticket required.

I’M GOING TO BE A BIG BROTHER OR SISTER (WELL & WISE)

TWEEN SPROUTS: ENCHANTED GARDEN CLUB Ages 9-11; 60 min. Registration and signed release form required for each session.

Learn gardening basics, nurture healthy habits, and have fun with friends. New Tween Sprouts always welcome. rg Thursdays; 4:30 pm Mar 10, Apr 14, May 19

GREEN FINGERS GARDEN CLUB

SCHOOL’S OUT FUN All ages. Allow 30 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Drop in and make some fun crafts or play some board games. Tue Mar 29 11 am - 12:30 pm, 2 - 3:30 pm, 6 - 7:30 pm

¡HOLA, NIÑOS! LEER UN CUENTO (READ A STORY) Join us for bilingual stories, songs, and activities in English and Spanish. tk Mon Apr 18 11 am

30 min. Ticket required.

UNBIRTHDAY PARTY

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

CELEBRATE READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY!

Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltmore in partnership with the Howard County Arts Council.

Ages 6-8; 45 min. Registration and signed release form required for each session.

Take part in the science and art of gardening. rg Mondays; 4:30 pm Mar 21, Apr 25, May 23

CAN YOU DIG IT? Ages 2-4; 30 min. Ticket required.

Join us in the garden with your favorite truck for a story and some dirty work. Please dress for mess. tk Sat Apr 23 1 & 3 pm

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SPRING 2016

v denotes STEAM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

spring classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

MERMAIDS AND MONSTERS Ages 7-10; 45 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

It’s a myth-tery! Dive into legends of mermaids and sea monsters. tk Thu Mar 31 3 & 7 pm

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

Play Bingo featuring book characters, and maybe win a book! tk Fri Apr 1 2 & 3:30 pm

DISCOVER CLOUDS AND THE WATER CYCLE Ages 5-8; 30 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools close early.

Join members of the Split Rail Garden Club to learn about the water cycle and clouds, read a story, and make a craft! rg Fri Apr 8 2 pm

MONET IN MAY Ages 7-10; 60 min. Ticket required.

Paint a landscape—Monet style—and create a great “impression”! Please dress for mess. tk Wed May 25 4:30 pm

Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required.

JUMP TO JUPITER ASTRONOMY NIGHT Ages 8-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

Learn about the planets, and view Jupiter through a telescope (weather permitting). Food products may be used. tk Mon Mar 8 7 pm

GO GIRLS! Ages 7-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate girl power—and Women’s History Month—with stories and activities honoring notable American women. Come dressed as a famous woman you admire. tk Tue Mar 22 4:30 & 7 pm

HANDICRAFT Ages 7-9; 45 min. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

CHEMISTRY IN THE LIBRARY: THE GREAT INDOORS Full listing on page 6. rg Sat Apr 30

1 & 3 pm

FUR, FEATHERS & SCALES

Ages 6 - 12; 50-60 min. Ticket required.

Join instructors from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore’s ZOOmobile as they discuss birds, mammals, and reptiles. tk Fri May 20 2 pm Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltmore in partnership with the Howard County Arts Council.

book clubs (kids) BOOK - N - CHAT Ages 6-8; 45 min. Ticket required.

Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by discussion and related activities. tk Wednesdays; 7 pm Mar 9, Apr 13, May 4

CHAPTER CHATS Ages 8-10; 45 min. Refreshments. Register once for all three sessions.

Hang out and chat up some great books. rg Tuesdays; 7 pm Mar 15, Apr 5 & 26

Use your hands to paint and your imagination to create a masterpiece. tk Wed Mar 30 11 am & 2 pm

tween (9 - 12 years) ART MASTERS Ages 9-12; 60 min. Register for each class separately.

Learn about famous artists and explore their different artistic styles, then create a miniature masterpiece. rg Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 7 Michelangelo & The Renaissance Apr 4 Hokusai & The Art of Japan May 2 Matisse & Post-Impressionism

BOOK IT! Ages 9-12; 45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate Children’s Book Week with a discussion of The Island of Dr. Libris by Chris Grabenstein. Then play Book It! Refreshments. tk Sat May 7 2 pm See page 8 for details about:

9th ANNUAL EDIBLE BOOKS CONTEST HCLS CHESS TOURNAMENT

teen (11 years & up) CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS Make reading fun for children and earn service learning hours. Volunteers assist with the summer reading club and other tasks. Submit a volunteer application to the teen instructor at the branch. Successful applicants will be invited to a scheduled training session and provided with further information.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Saturdays; 4:30 - 5:30 pm Mar 5, Apr 16, May 14

ASTRONOMY NIGHT

Learn about the planets and stars. View them through a telescope (weather permitting). rg Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 9 Jupiter Apr 13 Mercury & Venus

LEGO® WARS

Ages 9-17.

150 pieces and 45 minutes - can you build the best LEGO® structure? Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 10, May 12

BRING ON THE GAMES Super Smash Brothers Brawl and Mario Cart. Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9

SCIENCE CLUB

Explore STEM concepts. rg Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 16 Chromatography Apr 20 Electricity May 18 Polymers

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HOW TO BORROW eBOOKS

PARENT & TEEN BOOK CLUB

ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION

Ages 11-17. Registration required.

Documentary story quilter Dr. Joan M. E. Gaither discusses the stories behind her amazing mixed media quilts. rg Sat Mar 5 12 - 1:30 pm

Teens and their parents read and discuss books together. rg Mondays; 7 - 8pm Mar 21 - Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko Apr 25 - A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle May 23 - Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff

CHESS CLUB Ages 9-17.

All skill levels welcome. Tuesdays; 7 - 8 pm

MOVIE MATINEE See you at the movies! Mondays; 3 - 5 pm Mar 7: Mr Holmes (PG-13) Apr 4: Age of Adaline (PG-13)

IDENTITY THEFT: DETECT & DETER

STAY AWHILE AND LISTEN Mar 29, Apr 26

COLLAGE ART Registration required.

Create an art project using old magazines, recycled paper, and other found material. rg Wed Mar 30 2 - 4 pm

LIP SYNC BATTLE Registration required.

Show off your skills as you battle for the title Lip Sync Champion. rg Thu Apr 28 7 - 8 pm

Edgar Allen Poe believed a good story was best enjoyed in one sitting. So have a seat, relax, and listen to an hour-long reading of selected short fiction and nonfiction. 2nd Wednesdays: 11 am - 12 pm Mar 9, Apr 13, May 11

PINS AND NEEDLES Bring your current stitching, knitting, or crocheting projects. Please bring supplies with you. Thursdays; 10 am - 12 pm Mar 10 & 24, Apr 14 & 28, May 12 & 26 Tuesdays; 6 - 8 pm

Learn how to browse, borrow, and download eBooks from HCLS’ collection. rg Kindle: Tue Mar 15 2 - 3 pm Thu Apr 28 7 - 8 pm rg Tablets (Apple and Android): Sat Mar 19 10:30 - 11:30 am Thu Apr 7 10:30 - 11:30 am

Mar 15, Apr 19, May 17

Learn how to prevent various types of identity theft, including medical ID theft, child ID theft, and IRS ID theft. Wed Mar 16 10:30 - 11:30 am Sat Apr 9 10:30 - 11:30 am In partnership with Howard County Police Department.

TRIVIA Enjoy a fun-filled night of trivia, featuring five rounds of ten questions. Registration preferred. rg 3rd Thursdays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 17, Apr 21 rg Tuesdays; 10:30 - 11:30 am Mar 8, Apr 12, May 10

AFTER HOURS RECESS FOR GROWN UPS Full listing on page 4. Fri Mar 18

7 - 9 pm

DECONSTRUCTING THE MARYLAND FLAG: ITS HISTORY AND LEGACY Howard County Historical Society Executive Director Shawn Gladden examines the history and legacy of one of the country’s most attractive state flags. Wed Mar 23 7 - 8 pm

adult *University of Maryland Extension - Howard County Master Gardener

eREADER TUESDAYS Drop in with your e-reader or just your questions.

SKETCHING STUDIO Learn about a basic artistic concept, then practice with a still life. All skill levels welcome. Materials provided, but you may bring your own graphite and pencils. Register for each session individually. rg Mondays, 2 - 3:30pm Mar 28 Exploring Contour Drawing Apr 11 Creating Perspective, Structure and Form May 9 Balancing Light and Shadow

Tuesdays; 10:30 - 11:30 am

BRAIN AEROBICS & GAMES Challenge your brain with puzzles, word games, and other smart tasks. Tuesdays; 10:30 - 11:30 am Mar 1, Apr 5 Wed May 11 7 - 8 pm

ENGLISH CONVERSATION CLASS

STILL LIFE OPEN STUDIO

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. No registration required. Wednesdays; 7:45 - 8:45 pm Mar 2, 9, 16, 23 Apr 6, 27 (no sessions Apr 13 & 20) May 4, 11, 18, 25

Practice drawing a still life. All skill levels welcome. Materials provided; you may bring your own graphite and pencils. rg Fridays, 1 pm - 3pm Mar 11, May 13, May 27

GUIDED MEDITATION Please bring a cushion or meditation pillow. Presented by Star Ferguson, M.Ac., L.Ac. 1st Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4

GROW GREAT TOMATOES

MASTERPIECE LIBRARY Join us for tea and scintillating discourse about your favorite PBS shows. Sat Mar 12 1 - 2:30 pm

CALMING CRAFTS Use artistic expression to improve your mood. All levels of artistic ability welcome. rg Mondays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9

TED TALKS View and discuss TED Talks, featuring presentations on science, innovation, and the modern world. TED—Technology, Entertainment, Design—is dedicated to “ideas worth spreading.” Choose Civility Theme Tue Mar 29 1:30 - 3 pm Half the Sky by Sheryl WuDunn Wed Apr 27 7 - 8 pm Howard County Book Connection Event.

MEET THE AUTHOR: THE PAINTED SCREENS OF BALTIMORE Full listing on page 4. Thu Mar 31

7 - 9 pm

Master Gardener Kent Phillips teaches how to maximize yield and how to treat common pests and diseases. rg Thu Mar 3 7 - 8 pm tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SPRING 2016

v denotes STEAM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

spring classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

LITTLE PATUXENT REVIEW LITERARY SALON Tara Hart, Steven Leyva, and Emily Rich read selections of their works featured in the Little Patuxent Review literary journal. Book sales and signing follows. Refreshments. Thu May 5 7 - 8:30 pm In partnership with Howard County Poetry and Literary Society and Little Patuxent Review.

CONTAINER GARDENING WITH VEGETABLES ASK A MASTER GARDENER* Discuss gardening questions. Starts April 2. Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm Saturdays; 10:30 am- 12:30 pm (new time) except holiday weekends

COMPOST DEMONSTRATIONS Master Gardeners* discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided for Howard County residents. Visit hclibrary.org or the Enchanted Garden kiosk for dates and time.

MEET THE AUTHOR: NADIA HASHIMI Full listing on page 4. Sat Apr 2

2 - 3:30 pm

THE MILLION POLLINATOR GARDEN CHALLENGE Master Gardener Janice Winter discusses the importance of pollinators and how to join the national campaign to plant one million pollinator gardens of any size. rg Thu Apr 7 7 - 8 pm

CULTURE FEST: EASTERN EUROPE & RUSSIA Full listing on page 5. Sun Apr 10

1:30 - 4:30 pm

In partnership with Columbia Association’s International Exchange & Multicultural Programs.

HANDS ONLY CPR Learn to save someone’s life by discovering how to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, perform Hands-Only CPR, and operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This is a non-certification class. Sat Apr 23 10:30 - 11:30 am Wed May 18 10:30 - 11:30 am

Discover some great tips to maximize space by using containers. Master Gardener Kent Phillips describes selecting the right containers, locations, soil, and suitable plants. Registration preferred. rg Thu May 5 7 - 8 pm

DIGITAL PARENTING FOR 21ST CENTURY FAMILIES Full listing on page 5. Mon May 9

7 - 8:30 pm

GROWING THERAPEUTIC TEAS Donna Kaczaja, Proprietor of Green Haven Living, showcases several easy-to-grow herbs. Discover growing tips, how to harvest, and therapeutic properties. rg Thu May 12 7 - 8 pm

MEET THE AUTHOR: DREW MAGARY Full listing on page 3. Mon May 16

7 - 8:30 pm

MEET THE AUTHOR: MADAN VASISHTA Full listing on page 4. Tue May 17

Learn about basic supplies and recipes, local sources, and current trends. Be prepared for ‘stout’ wisdom as you see and handle craft equipment. Tue Apr 26 7 - 8 pm

Representatives from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office present a three-part workshop for artists, inventors, entrepreneurs, makers, and students who are interested in learning about intellectual property and how to prepare both a patent application and a trademark application. A limited number of one-on-one appointments are available with USPTO representatives before each workshop session. Email classauthor@hclibrary.org to determine availability. rg Register once to attend all 3 sessions. Wednesdays; 6 - 8:30 pm May 25, Jun 8, Jun 22 In collaboration with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

INVITATION TO THE BALLET Students of Misako Ballet perform classical ballet and contemporary dances. Children from the audience may learn a quick piece and perform it. Tue May 31 6:30 - 7:30 pm

book clubs & discussions ASIAN AMERICAN LITERATURE* 3rd Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm Mar 21 - The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen Apr 18 - The Year She Left Us by Kathryn Ma May 16 - A Gesture Life by Chang-rae Lee *also meets at Savage Branch on 4th Mondays.

BAS BLEU 7 - 8:30 pm

In partnership with Howard County Association for the Deaf.

YOUR DIGITAL NEWSSTAND Learn how to use your computer, smartphone, or tablet to access current newspapers and magazines with PressReader, Zinio, and other HCLS Now! eContent. rg Thu May 19 7 - 8 pm

IN CONCERT: ANDY AND JUDY Folk music duo Andy and Judy perform a concert of original folk songs as well as traditional and modern folk classics. CDs available for purchase and signing. Sat May 21 2 - 3 pm Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

In partnership with Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. Well & Wise event.

HOME BREW 101

PATENT, TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT WORKSHOP SERIES

3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8 pm Mar 16 - The High Divide by Lin Enger Apr 20 - How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents by Julia Alvarez May 18 - Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger

DUDES ON BOOKS 2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8 pm Women welcome, too. Mar 8 - Savage Harvest by Carl Hoffman Apr 12 - Carthage by Joyce Carol Oates May 10 - The Yellow Birds by Kevin Powers

TEA AND TOMES Thursdays; 10:30 - 11:30 am Mar 17 - And the Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini Apr 21 - The House I Loved by Tatiana de Rosnay May 19 - Leaving Time by Jodi Picoult

Save the Dates! SUMMER READING KICK OFF Ages infant - 5: Wee Champions Grades K-5: On Your Mark, Get Set, READ! Grades 6+: Get in the Game! Adults: Exercise Your Mind - Read!

MILLER Sat

Jun 4

ADULT SUMMER READING SHOWCASE: EXERCISE YOUR MIND — READ! Warm up for the adult summer reading club as HCLS instructors discuss energizing books, fit for summer reading. Refreshments and door prizes. Tue Jun 7 7 - 8:30 pm

10 am - 2 pm

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SAVAGE BRANCH

410.313.0760 9525 Durness Lane Laurel, MD 20723

all ages/families

STORYBOOK FRIENDS

FAMILY MOVIES

Fly Guy

All ages.

tk tk

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

Fridays; 3:30 pm. All movies rated PG. Mar 18 Shaun The Sheep Apr 29 Inside Out May 27 Minions

Wed Thu

Mar 30 Mar 31

7 pm 11:30 am

Tue Thu

Apr 5 Apr 7

10:15 am 7 pm

11:30 am 11:45 am

Pigeon tk tk

Sponsored by Friends of HCLS.

Jane Yolen’s Dinosaurs tk Thu May 5 tk Sat May 7

SIGNS OF SPRING All ages; 30 - 45 min. Ticket required.

Kathy Pongor, a teacher for Clerc Center at Gallaudet, interprets spring stories in sign language. Make a craft. tk Thu Apr 14 7 pm

infant - 23 months BABY’S PLAY DATE

Ages birth-23 months. Allow 20 min.

CRAFTY QUILTS

A morning playgroup! Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and socialize with others. Tuesdays; 10:15-11:15 am Mar 8 - May 10

Discover the history and art of quilt-making with stories and crafts. tk Sat Mar 12 2 pm

preschool (2 - 5 years) SPRING SCIENCE

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children’s literature. Weather tk Tue Mar 1 10:15 & 11:30 am tk Thu Mar 3 6:30 pm Who’s Been Here tk Tue Mar 15 tk Thu Mar 17

10:15 & 11:30 am 6:30 pm

Seeds and Plants tk Tue Mar 22

10:15 & 11:30 am

Metamorphosis tk Tue

Mar 29

10:15 & 11:30 am

PICTURE BOOK PARADE Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun! Craft included. Fridays; 10:30 am Mar 11 - May 13

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

Drop in and make some fun crafts. Thursdays; 1:30-3:30 pm Mar 17, Apr 21 & May 19

MARVELOUS MOON

Ages 7-13 (parents welcome); 60 min. Registration required.

Please check page 8 for year-round preschool classes at all branches.

Ages 5-8; 45 min. Ticket required.

DISCOVERING GREAT ARTISTS: CLAUDE MONET Ages 7-10; 60 min. Registration required. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Ages 5-10 (5-7 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 45 min. Registration required.

Learn about the life and methods of history’s greatest artists, then use their techniques to create a piece of art. rg Tue Apr 26 2 pm

Create a masterpiece with various ways to decorate boiled eggs. rg Sat Mar 26 2 pm

tweens (9 - 12 years)

EGGCELLENT EGGS

GAME DAY

BOOK - N - CHAT Ages 5-8; 45 min. Register for each session separately.

Build book club skills by reading a picture book together, followed by discussion and related activities. rg Mondays; 7 pm Mar 28 & Apr 25

CHEMISTRY IN THE LIBRARY: THE GREAT INDOORS Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required.

Full listing on page 3. rg Sat Apr 9

2 pm

Ages 8-13, parents welcome; 90 min.

Don’t be bored, be board (game board, that is) with games like Monopoly, Scrabble, Uno, and Life. Sat Mar 5 3 - 4:30 pm

TWEEN READS BOOK CLUB Ages 9-12; 60 min. Registration required.

Each month we will discuss a different recommended book. rg Fridays; 4-5 pm Mar 11, Apr 8, May 6 Mar 11 - Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson Apr 8 - Wonder by R. J. Palacio May 6 - The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

tk - Ticket required. Limited space; tickets available at Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class.

SPRING 2016

v denotes STEAM class. Well & Wise classes denoted by pear with glasses.

note: Accomodations available for children with special needs. Two weeks notice preferable to book ASL interpreters.

spring classes Complete details at hclibrary.org/classes-events

PUPPET-MAKING WORKSHOP

1, 2, 3D CUBEECRAFT

Ages 8-13; 90 min. Registration required.

Grades 6-8. Registration required once for all four sessions.

Have fun designing and building simple puppets and create a puppet show. rg Sat Apr 16 3 - 4:30 pm

ENGINEERING CHALLENGE Ages 8-13; 90 min. Registration required.

Compete with fellow future engineers to build the tallest and the strongest structures using everyday items. rg Sat May 14 3 - 4:30 pm

THE ART OF PAPER FOLDING Ages 8 & up, parents welcome. Registration required.

Join the Howard County Origami Club for an afternoon of paper folding instruction, cool paper, and club activities. rg Sat May 21 1 - 2:30 pm

teens (11 years & up) CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS Make reading fun for children and earn service learning hours. Volunteers assist with the summer reading club and other tasks. Submit a volunteer application to the teen instructor at the branch. Successful applicants will be invited to a scheduled training session and provided with further information.

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD Recommend books, music, and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Wednesdays; 3:30 - 4:30 pm Mar 2, Apr 6, May 4

MAKING DOLLARS AND SENSE Join Roy Yenoli from MakingChange for an interactive class focusing on the basics of money management to include saving, spending, credit, and SMART goals. Parents welcome. Tue Mar 8 6:30 - 8 pm

BOOK-ART CLUB SERIES Meet monthly with fellow artists to create art and discuss books. Each class will offer several different projects, or bring your own to work on! Tuesdays; 6:30 - 8 pm Mar 29, Apr 26, May 31

GO PRO WITH YOUR MANGA Grades 6-8. Registration required once for all four sessions.

Design your own story. Full listing on page 7. rg Mondays; 3 - 5 pm Apr 4, 11, 18, 25

BROWSE, CHECKOUT, DOWNLOAD

Full listing on page 7. rg Mondays; 3 - 5 pm May 2, 9, 16, 23

Drop in for tips on how to use your Android device, Nook, or Kindle to borrow eBooks on all supported devices. Thu May 26 7 - 8:30 pm

BIRDHOUSE BUILDERS

ASK A MASTER GARDENER

Registration required.

Discuss gardening questions. Sat May 28 10 am - 12 pm

Use engineering skills to construct and decorate a birdhouse, and give our feathered friends a safe home this spring. rg Sat Apr 23 2 - 4 pm

CARD-MAKING 101 Learn how to create interesting cards with stamps and ink, fun paper, glitter and your own creativity! All materials provided. Tue May 24 6:30 - 7:30 pm

adults 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, 10 am - 12 pm Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9

WRITER’S GROUP Share your original writing with other aspiring authors for mutual support and feedback. 2nd Mondays; 7 - 9 pm Mar 14, Apr 11, May 9

STITCHING OVER 2 Learn to stitch over two threads on linen fabric. Materials provided. Limited space. rg Wed Mar 23 7 - 8:30 pm

IDENTITY THEFT: DETECT & DETER Learn how to prevent various types of identity theft, including medical ID theft, child ID theft, and IRS ID theft. Wed Mar 30 7 - 8:30 pm In partnership with Howard County Police Department.

COLORING FOR CREATIVITY, FOCUS, AND RELAXATION

HANDS ONLY CPR Learn to save someone’s life by discovering how to recognize sudden cardiac arrest, perform Hands-Only CPR, and operate an Automated External Defibrillator (AED). This is a non-certification class. Sat Apr 16 10:30 am - 12 pm In partnership with Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services.

book clubs & discussions ASIAN AMERICAN LITERATURE* 4th Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm Mar 28 - The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen Apr 25 - The Year She Left Us by Kathryn Ma *also meets at Miller Branch on 3rd Mondays.

MYSTERY 2nd Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Mar 9 - The Red Queen Dies by Frankie Y. Bailey Apr 13 - Always Watching by Chevy Stevens May 11 - Bad Intentions by Karin Fossum

NONFICTION 3rd Wednesdays; 7 - 8:30 pm Mar 16 - Flash Boys: A Wall Street Revolt by Michael Lewis Apr 20 - Nothing Daunted: The Unexpected Education of Two Society Girls in the West by Dorothy Wickenden May 18 - The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg

Coloring is a great way to reduce stress and engage the creative areas of your brain. Ages 18 and up. Thu Apr 14 7 - 8:30 pm

ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING ESSENTIALS Elville and Associates’ lead attorney Stephen R. Elville leads a discussion covering the essentials of estate planning and elder law. Thu Apr 21 7 - 8:30 pm

HOW TO GROW GREAT TOMATOES Learn tips and tricks for growing great tomatoes from Howard County Master Gardener Kent Phillips. Wed Apr 27 7 - 8:30 pm

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TR I B UTES In honor of former book club member Ann Hart: Town Center Book Discussion Group In memory of Merilyn Raubach: Elaine M. Raubach In honor of Joan Sweeney, volunteer for Project Literacy: Lisa Pagano

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