Day Calendar

The theme for this month is: Summer Fun!

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!

Learn about the process behind designing your own characters and using illustration software. Create the look of your character, its costumes, and props, and give it a unique personality!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Engineer Carnival Games for the HiTech Carnival!  Use your creativity and engineering skills to design and build games such as Ring Toss, Spin the Wheel, and Plinko--or come up with your own idea!

This course will cover an overview of the topics in zoology, including cell biology, taxonomy, major vertebrate groups, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Activities related to the course material will be completed each day.

Be catapulted into the adventure of solving mechanical problems with a catapult! Learn not just basic engineering, but also mechanical engineering techniques. 

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.

Students will create their own spaces using Planner 5D, a web-based program.  They will learn about creating mood boards, design concepts, and using Planner 5D to bring their ideas to life! 

Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore fun and exciting chemistry experiments using basic household chemicals. Engineer an assortment of mind-blowing matter to take home and spook your friends and family.

Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival!  Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score!

Registration required. Grades 6-12. 

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department  

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.

Come and design your own rocket that soars well beyond the roof of the library. Learn about how engineers generate and manipulate forces that propel projectiles thousands of feet into the air. 

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Explore the use of color and tie-dye techniques in this fun class.  Students will tie-dye drawstrings bags, pencil cases, and fabric that will be part of a larger project for the Carnival.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Get an introduction to the basics of Mendelian Genetics! We’ll explore topics such as inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s important experiments.

Did you know that programming is a key component in many technologies used today? Robotics and automation are two of the areas that are at the forefront of technologies that require programming knowledge.

Students will learn about protecting their information, recognizing fishing scams, navigating social media and different types of cyber attacks.

Get an introduction to the basics of Mendelian Genetics! We’ll explore topics such as inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s important experiments.

Learn how to create digital designs using Adobe Illustrator!

Registration required. Grades 6-12. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art!

Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels.

Meeting Times:

HCPSS 2025 Summer Lunch Meal Program provided by Howard County Public School.

We hope to see you at Ducketts Lane Elementary School (6501 Ducketts Ln, Elkridge, MD 21075) from 12:30-2:00pm in the bus loop.

Learn about the elements as you arrange the periodic table, name compounds, balance equations, and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Learn the structure and design of artificial intelligence. Explore the concepts needed to program a human-to-robot interactive conversation and investigate recent technological advances, including our robotic dog!

Deflategate and the ideal gas law? Bend it like Beckham? What is a knuckle ball? Learn about the physics behind your favorite sports with hands-on experiments.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Are you taking pre-algebra or algebra 1 and need to learn about probability? Do it the fun way and get a head start with this probability and statistics class!

Learn about one, two, and three-point perspective and create illustrations using newfound knowledge. By learning perspective drawing techniques in Sketchbook Pro, students will be able to create illustrations with dynamic angles and views.

This course will cover a review of basic chemistry concepts and will guide students to build and design chemistry-related carnival games.  

Registration required. Grades 6-12.  

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. 

Ages 9 - 11.  Registration required. 

Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners. 

Ages 6-10. 45 minutes. Ticket Required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

Bring your favorite teddy bear or other stuffed friend to the library to celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day.  Read a story, participate in a pretend picnic, and make a craft to take home.  

Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list.

4th-5th grade; 30-45 mins.  Ticket required.

Deflategate and the ideal gas law? Bend it like Beckham? What is a knuckle ball? Learn about the physics behind your favorite sports with hands-on experiments.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Ages 7-12 allow 30 minutes. Ticket required. 

Paint! Create! Have fun painting wind chimes and friendship rocks.  

Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class. 

Let the Games begin! Take on engineering challenges of old with Rube Goldberg Challenges. In every class, we'll take on a new challenge while reinforcing core engineering principles.

Dive into the exciting world of chemical engineering through real-world challenges!

The students will do a deep dive into some of the marine environments they see often but know little about.

Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all sessions.

Explore 3D Character Modeling through developing characters, animation, and game development.  

This is a two week class.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Dive into the world of 3D printing during HiTech Summer! Meet our Prusa MK4S, learn how to create your own 3D models, and work together with other teens to experiment with different printing materials. 

Join us for access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies.

Registration preferred. Grades 6-12. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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?

Dive into underwater robotics. This summer stop by and participate in the 2-week Seaperch submersibles and marine science classes. Sea Perch is a remotely operated vehicle built by students to accomplish underwater competitions.

Ages 10 - 13.  Registration required. 

Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners. 

We hope to see you at Deep Run Park (6551 Deep Run Pkwy, Elkridge, MD 21075) from 4:00-5:00pm, near the playground & pool!

Practice Your German in a Friendly, Relaxed Setting!

Looking to boost your German conversation skills? Join us for a fun and informal language practice session!

Ages 14-18. 120 minutes. RG: Registration required.  

Decoupage a Personalized Canvas Makeup Bag!

All ages with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required.

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café, beginning in September on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.