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Summer Reading Kickoff

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Summer Reading Kickoff!
Saturday, June 4, 2011; 9 am - 1 pm
Howard County Library, East Columbia Branch

Kick off summer reading on Saturday, June 4 at East Columbia Branch. Sign up for a summer reading club and participate in a day of fun including children's stories, face painting, crafts, and activities for children, teens, and adults. Library staff will be on hand to recommend great books for teens and adults.

Schedule of Events
9 - 12               JesterMan Balloons
9 - 1                 Critter Caravans - See & Touch 
9 - 1                 Face painting and crafts
9 - 1                 Costumed book character (courtesy of Barnes & Noble)
9:30 - 9:45     Dragon Dance
9:45 - 10         Hawaiian dance demonstration

10 (ongoing)     Stories in the children's area every hour

10 - 1               Wii games - for teens
10:15 - 11:15   Critter Caravans - presentation
11:15 - 11:30   Teelin School of Irish Dance demonstration
11:30 - 12:30   Mike Rose, strolling magician
12 - 1              Critter Caravans - presentation

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