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Tuesday, March 6, 2018

New Elkridge Library opens Saturday March 10th

HCLS Elkridge Branch + DIY Education Center
Grand Opening
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Howard County Library System's Board of Trustees and Interim President & CEO Ann Gilligan cordially invite you to the Grand Opening of the new Elkridge Branch + DIY Education Center on Saturday, March 10.
Date: 
Time:
Location:
Saturday, March 10
9:30 am          
  • Performance by Elkridge Elementary School Chorus
  • Presentation of Colors by Elkridge Cub Scout Pack 432
  • Remarks by County Executive Allan Kittleman, County Council Chair Mary Kay Sigaty, State Senator Guy Guzzone
  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
10 am - 4 pm (see hclibrary.org for detailed schedule)
  • All Together Now classes for preschool children
  • Crafternoon for children (while supplies last) 
  • HiTech Robotics Challenge
  • 3D Printer demonstration
  • Scavenger hunts for all ages
  • Friends & Foundation of HCLS membership table
  • Tours by Grimm + Parker Architects
10 am - 6 pm
Branch open
Charles I. Ecker Campus
HCLS Elkridge Branch + DIY Education Center
and Elkridge 50+ Center
Elkridge
More than doubling in space, the new branch will feature six study rooms, three meeting rooms, a vending cafe, a business center, more computers, and an expanded collection. In addition, the DIY Institute will include a DIY collection (e.g., tools for household repair, gardening, bike maintenance) available for borrowing, a Design Institute with classes for all ages, and a DIY Ed Studio (a mess-friendly classroom and work space).

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