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This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer
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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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Carnival Engineering: Ten80
10:00am–11:30am
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Compete in the ultimate racing challenge! Working in teams, learn how mechanical systems operate by using a 1:10 scale electric radio-controlled car that can be set up in 4 million ways. Teams race their engines at the HiTech Carnival!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Carnival Engineering: Instruments
10:00am–11:30am
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio E
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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?
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Wonders of Chemical Reactions 2
10:00am–11:30am
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio F
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment! Conduct experiments ranging from reaction types, equilibrium, reaction rates, Quantum Mechanics, and chemiluminescence. Graphing calculators recommended.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Carnival Engineering: Pinball
10:00am–11:30am
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Belmont Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Carnival Zoology
10:00am–11:30am
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
DIY Design Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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. Make displays and show off your zoology knowledge at the HiTech carnival.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Character Design
10:00am–11:30am
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Carnival Engineering: Skeeball
10:00am–11:30am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
HTML Web Design
10:00am–11:30am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
AV Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Learn the basics of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). This class is for grades 6 - 12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Dive into Geology
10:00am–11:30am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Carver Lab
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Have you ever wondered what kinds of rocks make up our planet? Are you interested in learning about beautiful minerals, powerful natural hazards, and fascinating careers in geology?
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Chemical vs. Electrical Engineering
10:00am–11:30am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Studio Classroom
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Learn about the intersection between chemistry and electricity in this engineering-focused course. Watch demonstrations, build circuits, and conduct experiments at the library! Registration required. Grades 6-12.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
10:15am–10:45am
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Hockley Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
3, 2, Fun
Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
STEAM Team [grades 3-5] RG
10:15am–11:00am
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Avalon Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required. Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class separately.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK
10:15am–10:45am
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Time for Us
Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK
10:15am–10:45am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Event Details:
TIME FOR US Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK
10:30am–11:00am
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Event Details:
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.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Read with a Ranger (Ages 2-10 w/adult) TK
11:00am–12:00pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Community Events,
Gardening & Nature
Event Details:
Explore the natural world through stories and activities with a Howard County Park Ranger. Learn how to spot the signs of wild animals and see their tracks up close, or silently glide into the world of owls and make a craft.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Toy Time - Try It! (Ages 3 & 4) TK
11:00am–12:00pm
Glenwood Branch
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Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Early Learning,
Parents & Educators
Event Details:
Experience speed playing with your preschooler. Rotate through toy stations to enjoy a variety of fun ways to learn.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
11:15am–11:45am
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Hockley Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music
3, 2, Fun
Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK
11:30am–12:00pm
Miller Branch
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Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning
Time for Us
Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
STEAM Makers: Color Coding Robots (8-11 years) RG
11:30am–12:30pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required. Program an Ozobot using color codes!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Games of Probability & Chance
12:00pm–1:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
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!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Illustrate with Procreate
12:00pm–1:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio E
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Art, Movies & Music,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Genetics & Biomarkers
12:00pm–1:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Belmont Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Genetics will introduce students to the basics of Mendelian Genetics. Topics including inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases will be explored using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s experiments.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Photo Editing
12:00pm–1:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Art, Movies & Music,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Edit your photos and create amazing art with free online software in this HiTech class! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
3D Printing with Pens
12:00pm–1:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Carl Sagan Conference Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
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. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Hydroponics
12:00pm–1:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Java
12:00pm–1:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
AV Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Children,
Teens
Central Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Summer Meal Program
12:30pm–2:00pm
Central Branch
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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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Photography
1:00pm–2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom)
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Carnival Biology
1:00pm–2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio E
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Join us to review basic biology concepts and design your own biology-related carnival games. Build and test the games to show off at the HiTech Carnival! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Science of Art
1:00pm–2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Studio F
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Art, Movies & Music,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Carnival Games
1:00pm–2:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Belmont Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Engineer Carnival Games for the HiTech Carnival! Use your creativity and engineering skills to design and build games such as Ring Toss, Sink Hole, Spin the Wheel, and Plinko--or come up with your own idea!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Perspective Drawing
1:00pm–2:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Studio
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Art, Movies & Music,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Turbines
1:00pm–2:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Learn about the forces that cause hurricanes and tornados, and how we can use them to power cities. Build instruments that measure wind speed, direction, and design a fully-functioning wind turbine that can power a light bulb!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Wonders of Chemical Reactions
1:00pm–2:00pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Carver Lab
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment! Conduct experiments ranging from reaction types, equilibrium, reaction rates, Quantum Mechanics, and chemiluminescence. Graphing calculators recommended.
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This event is in the "Children" group
Children
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK
1:30pm–2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch:
East Columbia Branch
Room:
ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B)
Event Details:
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.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK
1:30pm–2:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Just for Me
Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK
2:00pm–2:45pm
Central Branch
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Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Early Learning,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Toy Time - Try It! (Ages 3 & 4) TK
2:00pm–3:00pm
Glenwood Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Glenwood Branch
Room:
Pindell Room
Age Group:
Children
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Early Learning,
Parents & Educators
Event Details:
Experience speed playing with your preschooler. Rotate through toy stations to enjoy a variety of fun ways to learn.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK
2:00pm–2:30pm
Miller Branch
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
All by Myself
Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Sea Perch
2:30pm–4:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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
Event Details:
Dive into underwater robotics. This summer stop by and participate in the 3-week Sea Perch submersibles and marine science classes. Sea Perch is a remotely operated vehicle built by students to accomplish underwater competitions.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Carnival Engineering: Strongman
2:30pm–4:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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,
Tech Skills or STEAM
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!
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Physics Olympics
2:30pm–4:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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
Event Details:
Explore physics in a new light! Discover various principles and laws of physics and test your knowledge through a variety of challenges and experiments. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Origami Engineering
2:30pm–4:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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
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.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Carnival Engineering: Strongman
2:30pm–4:00pm
Elkridge Branch
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
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!
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
All Together Now (families) TK
2:30pm–3:00pm
Savage Branch
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
All Together Now
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Carnival Engineering: Water Misters
2:30pm–4:00pm
Savage Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
DaVinci Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
HiTech Classes & Events,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Registration required. Ages 11-18. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
CyberSecurity and the World
2:30pm–4:00pm
Savage Branch
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
Event Details:
Students will learn about protecting their information, recognizing fishing scams, navigating social media and different types of cyber attacks.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Vaccuform - Making Soap and Molds
2:30pm–4:00pm
Savage Branch
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
Event Details:
Explore the world of engineering, marketing, packaging individually and in teams while getting to use a true vacuum form machine.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Putting the A in STEAM
2:30pm–4:00pm
Savage Branch
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,
Art, Movies & Music,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Calling all creative teens! Join us for a week of various fun and interesting art projects, where we show you how to put the A in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math).
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK
3:30pm–4:00pm
Miller Branch
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
All by Myself
Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Teen Beyond Words
5:00pm–7:00pm
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Patapsco Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music,
Community Events,
Crafts, Fun & Games!,
Culture & Language,
Health & Wellness,
Race, Equity & Inclusion,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabil
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
ORK in the Community
5:00pm–6:00pm
Mobile Branch
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.
More information: hclibrary.org/ork
¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario!
Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores.
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Pida prestado libros y otros artículos.
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Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes.
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Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios.
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Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito.
Más información: hclibrary.org/ork
We hope to see you at Laurel Woods Elementary School from 11:00am-12:00pm! Esperamos verle en la escuela primaria Laurel Woods de 11:00 a 12:00.
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This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Children" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Summer Numbers (5-7 years) TK
5:30pm–6:30pm
Savage Branch
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:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 5-7; 60 min. Ticket required. Math is all around us! Work together on games and puzzles; exploration and play strengthen math concepts. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Financial Foundations – Budgeting & Money Mindset
6:30pm–7:30pm
Central Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Central Branch
Room:
Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Career, Business & Finance
Event Details:
Learn from financial advisor, Avanti Shetye, CFA, owner of the financial planning company, Wealthwyzr, as she discusses important financial essentials, including how to embrace Budgeting & Money Mindset tools for budgeting, saving, investments
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This event is in the "Everyone" group
Cancelled
Children,
Everyone
Elkridge Branch
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Cancelled
Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)
6:30pm–8:00pm
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
Elkridge Studio
Age Group:
Children,
Everyone
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
All ages. Allow 30 min. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
Adults
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (In-Person)
7:00pm–8:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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
Event Details:
Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)
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This event is in the "Teens" group
Teens
East Columbia Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Teen Beyond Words (Ages 11-17)
7:00pm–8:30pm
East Columbia Branch
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:
Teens
Program Type:
Community Events,
Health & Wellness,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:
For Teens Ages 11-17 with learning/developmental disabilities. Come and participate at 5 different activity stations. This month’s theme: SUMMER
Registration is required.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Sewing Machine Skills: Hemming
7:00pm–8:30pm
Elkridge Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Elkridge Branch
Room:
DIY Design Studio
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:
Join us in the DIY Studio to learn how to hem clothing with a sewing machine. We will cover preparing your fabric, double-fold hem and blind stitch hem. Participants will have the opportunity to practice their skills!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
English Conversation Class (in-person)
7:00pm–8:30pm
Miller Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Miller Branch
Room:
Ellicott Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Culture & Language,
Race, Equity & Inclusion
Event Details:
Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens,
Adults
Savage Branch
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Savage 3D Printing Meetup
7:00pm–8:00pm
Savage Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Savage Branch
Room:
Studio Classroom
Age Group:
Teens,
Adults
Program Type:
Community Events,
DIY & Makerspace,
Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Are you interested in 3D printing, optimizing designs for 3D printing, or building your own 3D printer at home?
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
Romance Reads (Online)
7:00pm–8:00pm
Online Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Online Branch
Room:
Online Classes & Events
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Event Details:
Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the Romance Reads Book Discussion!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul
23
2025
Wed
In Other Worlds SFF Book Club (Online)
7:00pm–8:00pm
Online Branch
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
Event Details:
Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (quarterly on 2nd Wednesdays) and books (monthly on 4th Wednesdays)
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