Day Calendar

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.

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.

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months; allow 20 min.

Discover how to create illustrations through Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator while learning the similarities and differences between the two applications. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

The brain is a powerful yet mysterious organ that is waiting to tell you its secrets.

Design and build a champion mousetrap car! Explore physics and engineering concepts such as torque energy and inertia to maximize speed and distance - all the way to the finish line! Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri.

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

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 4-6. 30 min. Ticket required.

Read and discuss a variety of titles set in the British Isles. 3rd Tuesdays 10:30 - 11:30 am.

Need a quick refresher on downloading HCLS eBooks to your device? Drop in with your eReader or just your questions.

eBook apps provide content for the entire family. Discover HCLS' collection of free eBooks eAudiobooks and eMagazines. Individual assistance with your device available after class with the instructor.

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

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 4-6. 30 min. Ticket required.

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

Learn the basics of programming in Python! Create games interactive programs and anything else you want. Absolutely no experience required -- you'll learn how to program a basic game in the first class!

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.

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 how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera and learn numerous picture-taking techniques.

Are you passionate about the environment? Analyze the effects of human industrialization on the local environment and ecosystem by analyzing air water and soil for various natural and artificial pollutants.

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.

Feeling crabby? Come explore the amazing scientific concepts that make the Chesapeake Bay unique.

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.

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 9-12 only.

Ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level? Create fire lightning and fireworks from scratch. Use filters blending modes and actions to integrate your creations into existing background images and enhance your final products.

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

Listen to the true story of a group of classmates who helped turtles <i>Follow the Moon Home</i> followed by a turtle craft. Ages 5-8. Ticket required.

Grab some popcorn and join us for our Matinee Movie series. Refreshments provided. Closed captioned upon request. See you at the movies!

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.

Howard County Library System partners with the Howard County Circuit Court to meet the needs of self-represented litigants in Howard County. Attorneys provide free legal assistance for income-eligible walk-in clients.

Join other creative types in a makerspace setting. Materials provided. Ages 11-17. Jun 25: Modeling clay bugs Jul 30: Outdoor chalk drawing Aug 20: Sand art

Discuss and review books and topics in business management and political economy.

All ages children under age 13 accompanied by an adult. Films the family can enjoy. Free popcorn and drinks.

Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 3rd Tuesdays 7 - 8 pm.

Bring your ukulele or borrow one of ours for a jam session.

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. Ages 13-19. Parents strongly encouraged to attend with student.

Graphic novel discussion 3rd Tuesdays; 7 - 8 pm.

For children transitioning from early readers to chapter books. Read the assigned book then come to the book club for activities that include reading comprehension games and activities.

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