Day Calendar

Visualize your future in a STEM career! During the first week develop education goals and plan for college and beyond.

Prerequisite: Recommend taking Wonders of Chemical Reactions 1 ñ 3 Periodic Build or familiar with General Chemistry concepts. Study the structure and properties reactions of organic compounds and organic materials.

Analyze and deconstruct computers to find out what is really behind the pretty screen. Explore the inner workings of a computer. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Lights On Lights Off! Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when you flip a light switch on the wall or press the ON button of a battery-powered fan in the summer?

Explore cyber trends threats and staying safe in cyberspace and protecting personal and company data. Earn a Cisco Networking Academy certificate upon completion of this course. Great for your resume or college application!

Solve different types of mind-bending problems and puzzles that require logic and critical thinking then participate in a mini-math competition! Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Include access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. Grades 6-12. Registration preferred. Drop-in but priority given to those who register.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in space? Join us to see what astronauts and a variety of other species traveling to (or born on) the International Space Station (ISS) need to do to adapt in this unique environment.

Bring your problem-solving skills and prepare to compete in a variety of challenges that will take your understanding of robotics to the next level with LEGO Mindstorms programming. No previous knowledge required.

Tales tunes and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Songs stories and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

Start off the week with a film and activity. Movie lengths vary. Ages 10-18. Ticket required.

Need help navigating Google Drive? Have an email related question or are you curious about new apps? Drop in with your everyday technology questions and our volunteers can assist you in finding the answers.

Need help accessing eBooks eAudiobooks or streaming content on your laptop phone or tablet? Drop in with your technology related questions.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Tales tunes and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Songs stories and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free lunch & non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment! Conduct experiments that range from the physical and chemical properties of matter to Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry and even Acid-Base Chemistry.

Experience virtual environments or play virtual reality games with Oculus Rift! Drop-in. Grades 6 - 12. Participants must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate.

Are you taking Geometry this fall? Review basic geometry and algebra skills and get a preview of what is to come. Calculators recommended. You must have completed Algebra 1 in order to register for this class.

Genetics will introduce students to the basics of Mendelian Genetics. Topics such as inheritance patterns genetic diversity and genetic diseases will be explored using laws derived from Gregor Mendelís experiments.

Discover the basics of Java a class-based object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions using classes and objects conditionals and loops. Create programming projects each day based on the topics covered.

Learn about photograph manipulation during the post-production stage that takes place after a picture is taken.

Learn the different types of human tissues use a microscope to view slides and determine the function and location of each tissue type. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Are you taking Algebra 1 this fall? Review Pre-Algebra skills and get a preview. Get a head start on the PARCC assessment that you will take at the end of the course. Graphing calculators recommended. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri.

Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations. Ages 2-5 with adult; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills.

Weekly branch leadership meeting

Engineer a roller coaster for the HiTech Carnival! Using K'nex students will build a scale model of an automated roller coaster! The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday August 10.

Learn about the ìcircle of lifeî and how each species has a specific role in their environment while they compete for food space and mates. Study invasive species natural selection and the amazing process of pollination.

Discover the basics of C++ a high-level programming language. Learn basics such as variables assignments input and output data types expressions and program style then create a C++ program. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri.

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score! Relieve test anxiety by taking practice tests in a low-risk environment and gain full comprehension of what to expect on test day.

Learn how to use Blender an open-source 3D design program. Create virtual spaces that when rendered properly give the illusion of photographic representation.

Learn about the elements as you arrange the periodic table; name compounds and balance equations; and discuss orbitals electron configuration and VSPER Theory. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Discover the world of post-production! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X.

Examine the life and ideas of Sir Isaac Newton - one of the most influential scientists in history.

Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival! Build a table-top pinball machine! The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday August 10.

Book discussion 3rd Mondays; 2 - 3 pm.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive snacks.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

Explore the magic of the Hubble Space Telescope! View Hubble images in 3D and learn how to classify them. Build a scale model of Hubble and learn the details of how this amazing science instrument has revolutionized astronomy.

Do you find product advertisements vague and confusing? Don't get mad - put the products to the test utilizing the scientific method. Hone your science and research skills while comparing product claims.

Experience virtual environments or play virtual reality games with Oculus Rift! Drop-in. Grades 6 - 12. Participants must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate.

Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers sensors and software to keep score of your game. Highest score wins!

Be introduced to the history of cryptography. Identify and analyze multiple different ciphers. Analyze and translate a series of challenges that they will have to analyze and solve.

Read an inspiring book followed by a short group discussion and a related craft. Supports and encourages creative and critical thinking skills.

Free walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered by Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine.

Explore physics in a new light! Discover various principles and laws of physics and test your knowledge through a variety of challenges and experiments. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Experience virtual environments or play virtual reality games with Oculus Rift! Drop-in. Grades 6 - 12. Participants must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian in order to participate.

Include access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. Grades 6-12. Registration preferred. Drop-in but priority given to those who register.

Join us in exploring the life and accomplishments of George Washington Carver a celebrated botanist agronomist chemist biochemical engineer and inventor. Re-explore and test his experiments. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri.

Engineer a Strongman Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers pressure sensors and LED lights. Whoever can light up the most lights wins!

Join the club to participate in the science and art of gardening. Ages 6-8. Ticket and signed release form required for each class.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Bilingual stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas teddy bears and blankets welcome. Cuentos biling¸es y m˙sica antes de ir a dormir. Pijamas ositos de peluche y cobijas son bienvenidos. Families. Ticket required.

Participate in a facilitated dialogue about topics that matter in our community. The community circle format encourages everyone to participate by sharing and hearing individual perspectives. All are welcome.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

Learn important details about the US citizenship test. Proficiency in English strongly recommended.

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in English in a fun and casual setting.

Collaborate in teams to build a standard electric vehicle as a means to design and test wheels that achieve traction on a simulated Mars surface. Create a short video to share analysis of the engineering process and prototype results.

Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas teddy bears and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Discuss gardening questions. Mondays except holiday weekends; 7 - 8:30 pm. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners

Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.