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Branches	Central Branch					East Columbia Branch							Elkridge Branch						Glenwood Branch		Miller Branch				Savage Branch					Mobile Branch	Online Branch
Rooms	CEN Studio	Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space	Central Children's Classroom	Maxine White Warfield Room	Central Branch	ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)	ECO Passport Staff Workroom (Lab)	ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)	Marvin Thomas Room	ECO Studio E	ECO Studio F	ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room)	Belmont Room	DIY Design Studio	Elkridge Studio	Grist Mill Conference Room	Hockley Room	Seahorse Children's Classroom	Pindell Room	Studio B	No room assigned	Ellicott Room	Miller Children's Classroom	Patapsco/Avalon Rooms	Abacus Classroom	Albert Einstein Classroom	AV Studio	Carver Lab	Studio Classroom	ORK	Book Clubs	Teen Online Classroom
All Day		This event is in the "Everyone" group Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer All Day Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.
9:00am															This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to Web Development 9:00am–10:00am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of web development (HTML/CSS/JavaScript). Hands-on activities and live coding will help students build confidence and real skills Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
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10:00am						This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to Genetics 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.			This event is in the "Teens" group Basics of Programming: From Artie to Java 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that programming is a key component in many technologies used today? Learn about the basics of programming, robotics, and automation in this hands-on lab with Artie.		This event is in the "Teens" group Movie Magic: Cosmetics 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Rocketry 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Makerspace (Was Homework Room) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Skeeball 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer a Skeeball 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!	This event is in the "Teens" group Catapult 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Be catapulted into the adventure of solving mechanical problems with a catapult! Learn not just basic engineering, but also mechanical engineering techniques.	This event is in the "Teens" group Dive into Geology 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into Geology	This event is in the "Teens" group Java 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.									This event is in the "Children" group Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months) 10:00am–11:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Abacus Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning Event Details: Allow 20 min. Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.		This event is in the "Teens" group Photography 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Science of Art 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Carver Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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!	This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Pinball 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Studio Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.
10:15am				This event is in the "Children" group Magic Tree House Turtle Rescue (Ages 6-10) TK 10:15am–11:00am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Join Jack and Annie on a daring mission to the Galapagos Islands. Learn about tortoises and volcanoes, and participate in related activities. Ages 6-10, 45 minutes. Ticketed.													This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Picture Book Parade Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities.						This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.			This event is in the "Children" group Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.
10:30am								This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: 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.											This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now- Summer Reading Adventures, (All Ages) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning		This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department
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11:15am																	This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Picture Book Parade Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities.
11:30am																							This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Cancelled Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Play Partners Ages infant - 23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Infants and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.			This event is in the "Children" group Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required.
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12:00pm	This event is in the "Adults" group Noontime Books--IN PERSON 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an in person discussion of We Solve Murders by Richard Osman on July 17th, 2025, at 12pm at the Central Branch.								This event is in the "Teens" group Chemical Engineering 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the exciting world of chemical engineering through real-world challenges!	This event is in the "Teens" group Movie Editing I 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Chemistry 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.		This event is in the "Teens" group Science of Art 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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!	This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Instruments 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Creating sound has been a preoccupation of humanity since the beginning of time. But what is sound? How is it created, and how can we manipulate it into the variety of tones, pitches, and timbres that become symphony or cacophony?	This event is in the "Teens" group Hydroponics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Want to know how to garden without soil? Learn about the structure of plants and explore various hydroponics technologies to grow food using less space and less water. Registration required. Grades 6-12.	This event is in the "Teens" group Engines & Mechanical Engineering 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Exploring the intricacies and design processes of model LEGO car engines using a mechanical engineering mindset. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all sessions.				This event is in the "Teens" group Photo Card Decorating 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Glenwood Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Jump into photo card decorating—a simple and creative craft that’s sweeping through anime and k-pop fandoms alike!							This event is in the "Teens" group Illustrate with Procreate 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?”  Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate. Registration required. Grades 6-12.	This event is in the "Teens" group Marine Biology 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Carver Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: The students will do a deep dive into some of the marine environments they see often but know little about.
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12:30pm					This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Meal Program 12:30pm–2:00pm Children, Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: HCPSS 2025 Summer Lunch Meal Program provided by Howard County Public School.																									This event is in the "Children" group ORK in the Community (Summer Food Sites) 12:30pm–2:00pm Children Mobile Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Branch Room: ORK Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Events Event Details: On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK) Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. Learn about community resources. Use our free Wi-Fi. More information: hclibrary.org/ork ¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. Más información: hclibrary.org/ork We hope to see you at Thunder Hill Elementary School (9357 Mellenbrook Rd, Columbia, MD 21045) from 12:30-2:00pm in the bus loop.
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1:00pm						This event is in the "Teens" group Electrical Engineering 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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?			This event is in the "Teens" group Origami Engineering 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get hands-on experience in the ancient art of paper folding! Students will see how origami can be used to create structures like solar panels, bridges, and packing materials.				This event is in the "Teens" group CyberSecurity & the World 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Students will learn about protecting their information, recognizing fishing scams, navigating social media and different types of cyber attacks.			This event is in the "Teens" group Animation 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Using the iPad Pro and animation apps such a FlipAClip and Animation Sketch, students will learn how to create their own 2D animations using their own drawings and the principles of squash and stretch. Registration required. Grades 6-12.											This event is in the "Teens" group Illustrator 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create digital designs using Adobe Illustrator! Registration preferred. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.	This event is in the "Teens" group Basics of Programming - Hands on Lab (Artie) 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Carver Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.
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2:00pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Modular Robotics: Challenge Accepted! (ages 9 - 11) 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Teens Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 9 - 11. Registration required.																		This event is in the "Adults" group Light but not Fluffy 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss light-hearted books that will make us smile. The books will talk about love, hope, and grace. They will include humor, and perhaps some snark, to spice things up. It will be fun! Join us. 3rd Thursdays: 2 - 3 pm
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2:30pm						This event is in the "Teens" group Exploring Computing Language through Humanoid Robots & the ROBOTIC DOG! 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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 like the Robotic Dog!	This event is in the "Teens" group Science of Colors & Tie-Dye 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Passport Staff Workroom (Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.			This event is in the "Teens" group Design for Laser Cutting & Engraving 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Using a variety of software and techniques, design your own keepsakes that you can print using the Glowforge™ laser cutter and engraver! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.			This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Strongman 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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!	This event is in the "Teens" group Dunk Tanks & Water Misters 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch and a dunk tank! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.		This event is in the "Teens" group Design for Laser Cutting & Engraving 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Using a variety of software and techniques, design your own keepsakes that you can print using the Glowforge™ laser cutter and engraver! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.											This event is in the "Teens" group A/V Lab 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.	This event is in the "Teens" group Zoology 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Carver Lab Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.
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3:30pm				This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Modular Robotics: Challenge Accepted! (ages 11 - 13) 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Teens Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 9 - 12. Registration required.
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6:30pm																		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Early Learning Pajama Time All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.				This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Powered Book Club [2nd-3rd grade] RG 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Clubs, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 2nd-3rd grade. 45 minutes. Registration required.		This event is in the "Adults" group Trivia Thursday: Celebrating 85 Years of the Library! 📚 6:30pm–8:15pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: Third Thursday Trivia: Celebrating 85 Years of HCLS!					This event is in the "Adults" group TinkerCad-emy: Tea Light Cover 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Studio Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Light up the night with a decorative tea light cover – electronic tea light included. Use Tinkercad to design your custom 3D design and learn the steps to prepare your design for 3D printing.			This event is in the "Teens" group SAT Strategy Session (Online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Teen Online Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools Registration Required Event Details: You will not get a high score on standardized tests just because you excel in high school - these tests require specialized prep. A Princeton Review expert shares tips, tricks, and strategies that will help you get the score you need.
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7:00pm			This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Time (All Ages) TK 7:00pm–7:30pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.			This event is in the "Adults" group Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (In-Person) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays! Jul 17: Airplane Mode by Shahnaz Habib Aug 21: Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides										This event is in the "Adults" group Thursday Next Book Club 7:00pm–8:15pm Adults Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: We will be discussing Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Recording Booth Karaoke 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Glenwood Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio B Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: By using free MIDI songs, you can build an accompaniment track into your composition. Learn how to edit the MIDI files, add a vocal track, and save your song in the recording booth at the Glenwood branch + Makerspace. Bring a US											This event is in the "Adults" group Nonfiction Addiction Book Club (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs, Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Explore the genre of nonfiction and join our discussions on third Thursdays! Jul 17: Airplane Mode by Shahnaz Habib Aug 21: Wide Wide Sea by Hampton Sides
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