Kindergarten - grade 5 MATHEMAGICIANS Grades K-2. (Kindergarten age children must be accompanied by adult). Registration required for each class.
Explore the magic of math with related stories, activities, and games while learning some early elementary mathematical concepts. rg Thursdays Mar 5 - Apr 2 4:30 - 5:15 pm
WHO RUNS THE ZOO?
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS Ages 14-18, or age 14 by Sep 1, or entering grade 9 in the fall.
Summer volunteers assist HCLS instructors with summer reading and other tasks. Interested students should submit a volunteer application online. Applications accepted March 2 - April 4. Please note that space is limited and submitting a volunteer application does not guarantee selection. Successful applicants will be invited to a training session in April, May or June.
Ages 6 & up. Registration required.
Discover some amazing animals with instructors from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore's ZOOmobile through interactive activities and live animal presentations. Contact with an animal may occur. rg Sat Mar 7 1:30 - 2:20 pm Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore in partnership with the Howard County Arts Council
Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). Registration required.
Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and participate in hands-on activities. rg Sat Mar 28 11 am - 12 pm
T-REX PARTY
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 Mar 10, Apr 14, May 12 3:30 - 4:30 pm
BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH Ages 14-18 & adults. Registration required.
Ever dreamed of being on stage? No need to memorize lines or wear a costume! Share your talents with a dramatic reading of Julius Caesar in 10 Minutes by Compact Shakespeare. Performance at 8 pm, open to the public. rg Wed Mar 11 7 - 8 pm class 8 - 8:15 pm performance
Ages 4-8 (age 4 & 5 with adult). Registration required. Ho. Co. schools closed.
NAVIGATING THE COLLEGE APPLICATION PROCESS
Celebrate and share your love of dinosaurs with a T-Rex party! Enjoy some favorite dinosaur stories, songs, games and crafts. Fancy, whimsical, or prehistoric attire welcome. Refreshments. rg Tue Apr 7 11 - 11:45 am
The college application process can be daunting, so let local expert Gail Jacobson guide you with successful strategies for applying to colleges and writing college essays. rg Wed May 27 7 - 8:30 pm
Ages 13-19 & parents encouraged to attend. Registration required.
FRACTURED FAIRY TALES: THE LITTLE RED HEN Ages 5-8. Ticket required. Ho. Co. schools closed.
Enjoy variations of this familiar story and a craft. tk Thu Apr 9 2 - 2:45 pm
STEAM WITH YOUR PEEPS
ADULTS (18+ years)
Ages 5-10. Registration required. Ho.Co. schools closed.
Bring a peep (a friend) to the library for an afternoon of fun and STEAM with Peep treats. Refreshments. rg Mon Apr 13 11 - 11:45 am
NANCY DREW’S 90TH ANNIVERSARY Ages 7 - 11. Registration required. Ho. Co. schools closed.
Calling all fans! Celebrate this timeless and iconic famous female sleuth with fun activities and a special Book Bingo. Win a Nancy Drew mystery to add to your collection. rg Tue Apr 28 3 - 3:45 & 6:30 - 7:15 pm
tweens & teens (grades 6 - 12)
KNOT JUST KNITTERS Ages 11-18 & adults.
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. All crafters welcome. Tuesdays Mar 3 & 17, Apr 7 & 21, May 19 7 - 8:30 pm
HISTORY RELIVED Thursdays; 11 am - 12 pm Mar 5 HISTORY OF TELEVISION Participate in an informal discussion of the impact of television on our lives.
KNOT JUST KNITTERS
May 7 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF V-E DAY Participate in an informal discussion about the end of World War II in Europe and the events of this momentous time.
Ages 11-18 & adults. All crafters welcome.
Work on your stitching, knitting, or crocheting projects while chatting and sharing ideas. Find inspiration as you trade tips, tricks, and techniques with other crafting enthusiasts. Tuesdays Mar 3 & 17, Apr 7 & 21, May 19 7 - 8:30 pm
CONSERVATION CONVERSATION: AFRICAN PENGUIN Ages 11 through adult. Registration required.
Join instructors and an African penguin Animal Ambassador from The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore for an in-depth discussion of conservation concerns of African penguins and the ways the Zoo and other organizations are working to protect them. Contact with an animal may occur. rg Fri Mar 6 4 - 4:30 pm Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore in partnership with the Howard County Arts Council
glenwood branch
CHEMISTRY IN THE LIBRARY: CHEMISTS CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF EARTH DAY
TEEN ADVISORY BOARD
CONSERVATION CONVERSATION: AFRICAN PENGUIN Registration required. Ages 11-18 & adults.
Fri Mar 6 4 - 4:30 pm Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore in partnership with the Howard County Arts Council rg
BEWARE THE IDES OF MARCH Registration required. Ages 14+ & adults.
See above. rg Wed Mar 11
7 - 8 pm 8 - 8:15 pm
class performance
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