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

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.

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 Amazon Echo.

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.

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

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!

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.

Have you ever thought to yourself  "I wish I could explore this level on my own terms"?

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

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.

Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

Learn about infectious diseases how they a spread and how scientists work to find and stop their spread using medical technology.

Dive into the world of video special effects! Students will create their own realty using the technique of compositing. They will record and edit their own video and learn the history and science behind the film industryís own movie magic.

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

Have you ever thought to yourself  "I wish I could explore this level on my own terms"?

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

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

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

Weekly branch leadership meeting

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.

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

Engineer an arcade gaming cabinet for the HiTech Carnival! Build a classic video game cabinet with a Raspberry Pi and arcade cabinet components. The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday August 10.

Learn about Nobel Prize winning scientist Marie Curie her discovery of two chemical elements and the importance of radiation in medical treatments and pathology.

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

From photos to movie posters what does it take to create print advertisements for Hollywood movies? Focus on the Adobe Photoshop tools needed to create a movie poster. Learn to use layers layer effects and filters.

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

Prerequisite: Must have attended all sessions of The Wonders of Chemical Reactions 1 in order to qualify for class. Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment!

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.

Discover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about three body systems that allow us function. Body systems to be discussed include: Integumentary Skeletal and Muscular. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri.

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

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.

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a crime scene investigation? Now you can by learning the techniques forensic scientists use to crack a case.

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

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. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

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

Brighten up your living space with a beautiful bouquet. Learn tips for floral arranging and create a bouquet with flowers from the Enchanted Garden. Materials provided. Ages 10-14. Registration and signed release form required.

Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome to this informal judgment-free learning environment.

HCLS Project Literacy mentoring program

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

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

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

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

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

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