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9 February 2010
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Teen Tuesdays
Finksburg Branch Library
12/8/2009, 6:30 PM
Ages 11 - 17
Bring the East a little closer to the West, grab your favorite manga or graphic novel and join the fandom fun. Refreshments will be served.

Homeschoolers' Programs: Explore Your World
Finksburg Branch Library
1/14/2010, 1:00 PM
Ages 7 - 13
Put on your explorer hat and come to the library to explore some of the greatest treasures planet Earth has to offer. Whether you are exploring a sunken ship or soaring through the sky, make it a point to learn more about the world we live in!

Explore Your World
Finksburg Branch Library
1/14/2010, 4:00 PM
Ages 7 - 13
Put on your explorer hat and come to the library to explore some of the greatest treasures planet Earth has to offer. Whether you are exploring a sunken ship or soaring through the sky, make it a point to learn more about the world we live in!

Service Learning Hours - KidWorks
Eldersburg Branch Library
2/11/2010, 6:30 PM
Ages 12 - 17
KidWorks meets twice a month. At the 1st meeting we spend an hour planning a storytime for younger kids. At the 2nd meeting (02/25/2010 from 5:30-7:30 PM) we present the storytime. You must come to both meetings to earn 3 service learning hours.

Let's Talk Classics for Teens & Adults
Westminster Branch Library
12/10/2009, 7:00 PM
Ages 15 - Adults
Join us for a reading and discussion on classic literature.

Super Smash Saturday
Eldersburg Branch Library
12/12/2009, 11:00 AM
Ages 11 - 17
Super Smash Bros. Brawl is always fun! Bring your friends and join our tournament! Participants are welcome to bring GameCube controllers, labeled with their names.

Teen Gaming Afternoon
Westminster Branch Library
2/16/2010, 12:30 PM
Ages 11 - 17
School's out! Come to the library and get your game on! Think you’re the best at Wii Bowling or Rock Band 2? Can’t get enough of Dance Dance Revolution? We will be playing a variety of X-Box 360, and Wii games that test your skills! Join us for food, fun and prizes.
Registration for this program begins 2/2/2010.

Camp Half-Blood: A Percy Jackson Program
Taneytown Branch Library
2/16/2010, 1:00 PM
Ages 11 - 17
Welcome to Camp Half-Blood, the vacation destination of choice for young demi-gods. Here you can relax, eat like gods, improve your mind and enhance your survival skills. Planned activities include Greek alphabet instruction, arts and crafts, a trivia contest and swordplay. One lucky hero will win a pair of tickets to see the new movie: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. Slots are limited; reserve yours today!
Registration for this program begins 2/2/2010.

Anime Club
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/15/2009, 6:30 PM
Ages 11 - 16
Join anime enthusiast and artist Scott Phillips to watch, draw, and discuss your favorite anime and manga. We'll even delve into the realm of webcomics, cosplay, and other aspects of Japanese culture.

Teen Tuesdays
Finksburg Branch Library
12/15/2009, 6:30 PM
Ages 11 - 17
Wii will, Wii will rock you with Rock Band 2! Join the band or just be a groupie, it's up to you! Refreshments will be served.

Teen Night
Taneytown Branch Library
2/17/2010, 6:00 PM
Ages 11 - 17
Learn how to assemble candy sushi from simple ingredients you can find right in your grocery store. Refreshments will be served.

Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Club
Mount Airy Branch Library
12/17/2009, 4:30 PM
Ages 7 - 12
Come and join us to share an introduction to this year's nominees for the Maryland Black-eyed Susan book award. Ask at the information desk for this year's nominee booklist. We will meet once a month to share our reactions, reflections and feelings as we read our way through some of the books on the list. Join the group to see what others have read, and share your choices.

Junior Gardener's Club: Homes for Birds
Taneytown Branch Library
2/20/2010, 10:00 AM
Ages 10 - 14
Join Lynn Walter from the Silver Fancy Garden Club and learn about bird nests and birdhouses. Build a birdhouse to take home. All supplies provided. 10 AM - Noon.
Registration for this program begins 2/6/2010.

Board Game Club
Finksburg Branch Library
12/5/2009, 1:30 PM
Ages 14 - Adults
Want to play a game? Join us for a low-tech afternoon of classic and new board games. Some games will be provided. Feel free to bring your own games as well.

Homeschoolers' Programs: Celebrating Cultures
Finksburg Branch Library
1/25/2010, 1:00 PM
Ages 7 - 13
Travel across the world right from your local library! Expand your knowledge of the world and learn about different cultures and their customs. You will even get to do a craft based on the culture! Stop by and see what the world has to offer.

Celebrating Cultures
Finksburg Branch Library
1/25/2010, 4:00 PM
Ages 7 - 13
Travel across the world right from your local library! Expand your knowledge of the world and learn about different cultures and their customs. You will even get to do a craft based on the culture! Stop by and see what the world has to offer.

Digital Scrapbooking
Finksburg Branch Library
2/22/2010, 7:00 PM
Ages 13 - Adults
Learn to create your own digital books from selecting your theme, adding your photos and telling your story. You can create a book of your vacation memories, sports endeavors, a gift for that special someone or whatever you choose. Bring your own laptop and digital photos and we can help you get started creating your first digital book.
Registration for this program begins 2/8/2010.

Make Your Own Masterpiece - For Homeschoolers
Westminster Branch Library
2/23/2010, 2:00 PM
Ages 5 - 17
Use your creativity to create your own masterpiece! Learn about some famous artists and then create a wonderful work of art.

Aha! Science
Mount Airy Branch Library
2/23/2010, 4:30 PM
Ages 7 - 12
Come join the fun as we discover science together. We'll conduct experiments to test the truths of science. Materials will be provided and fun will be had by all!
Registration for this program begins 2/9/2010.

Teen Tuesdays
Finksburg Branch Library
12/8/2009, 6:30 PM
Ages 11 - 17
Bring the East a little closer to the West, grab your favorite manga or graphic novel and join the fandom fun. Refreshments will be served.

Board Game Night
Mount Airy Branch Library
2/23/2010, 7:00 PM
Ages 11 - 17
Join us for board games including chess, checkers and other games. Snacks will be provided.

Yoga for Adults
Taneytown Branch Library
2/23/2010, 7:00 PM
Ages 16 - Adults
Looking for a way to relieve stress? Join instructor Shawn Essed (RYT) for a class featuring a flowing style of hatha yoga that helps to increase strength and flexibility, as well as promote relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat.
Registration for this program begins 2/9/2010.

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