On your mark get set...walk! All you have to do is lace-up your sneakers and come walk with us. Walkers of all ages and abilities meet at the Enchanted Garden for a 30-minute walk around the campus weather permitting.

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

Learn about living organisms and the study of life. Participate in various activities and conduct experiments ranging from cells DNA proteins carbohydrates and lipids. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri. Registration required.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in space? Join us to see what astronauts and a variety of other species traveling to (or born on) the International Space Station (ISS) need to do to adapt in this unique environment.

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

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.

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!

Bring your problem-solving skills and prepare to compete in a variety of challenges that will take your understanding of robotics to the next level with LEGO Mindstorms programming. No previous knowledge required.

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score! Relieve test anxiety by taking practice tests in a low-risk environment and gain full comprehension of what to expect on test day.

CYBERSECURITY

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

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

Explore simple science concepts inspired by children's literature. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Stories activities and a craft to enjoy with your child. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 3-5; 30 min.

Stories songs and activities. Ages 18-36 months with adult. Ticket required.

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

Calling all trivia aficionados! Join us for questions conversation and good times. Prepare to be challenged with five rounds of ten questions on a broad variety of topics. Compete alone or in teams. Light refreshments.

LEGOÆ MegaÆ MagnaÆ and other blocks with space to build. Ages 2-10; 60 min. Ticket required.

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

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

Explore simple science concepts inspired by children's literature. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Are you taking Algebra 2 this fall? Review Algebra skills and get a preview. Graphing calculators recommended. Registrants must have already taken and passed Algebra 1 in school. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri.

Analyze and deconstruct computers to find out what is really behind the pretty screen. Explore the inner workings of a computer. Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri. Registration required. Grades 6-8 only.

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?

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

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

Are you taking Calculus this fall? Review Algebra and Trigonometry skills and get a preview of what is to come in Calculus. Graphing calculators recommended. Registrants must have already taken and passed Algebra 2 in school.

Pre-requisite: Music Technology or must be familiar with Garage Band or Logic Pro X software. Apply the skills of an Audio Engineer in music production in the digital realm.

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!

Prerequisite: Must have attended all sessions of The Wonders of Chemical Reactions 2 in order to qualify for class. Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment!

Book discussion 2nd Tuesdays; 12:30 - 1:30 pm. Jun 11: <i>Before We Were Yours</i> by Lisa Wingate Jul 9: <i>Little Fires Everywhere</i> by Celeste Ng Aug 13: Reader's Choice

Free walk-in blood pressure screening and monitoring offered by Howard County General Hospital: A Member of Johns Hopkins Medicine. 2nd Tuesdays.

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. Learn about fingerprinting foot printing and hair saliva and DNA analysis.

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.

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!

If you are taking graphic design classes in the fall get a head start by learning or improving digital design skills.

Discover the basics of Java a class-based object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions using classes and objects conditionals and loops. Create programming projects each day based on the topics covered.

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.

Bring your problem-solving skills and prepare to compete in a variety of challenges that will take your understanding of robotics to the next level with LEGO Mindstorms programming. No previous knowledge required.

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.

Read children's picture books that have won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for illustration. Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

LEGOÆ MegaÆ MagnaÆ and other blocks with space to build. Ages 2-10; 60 min. Ticket required.

Do you have a pressure cooker? Have you heard about the Instant Pot but want to learn more? Learn how to make the most of this appliance. Presented by University of Maryland Extension.

Read children's picture books that have won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for illustration. Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

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.

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.

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.

How did they build the Hoover Dam Eiffel Tower and Chesapeake Bay Bridge? Explore the principles of engineering in building the largest structures in the world! Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri. Registration required.

Learn about the ìcircle of lifeî and how each species has a specific role in their environment while they compete for food space and mates. Study invasive species natural selection and the amazing process of pollination.

Discover the basics of Java a class-based object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions using classes and objects conditionals and loops. Create programming projects each day based on the topics covered.

Prerequisite: Recommend taking Wonders of Chemical Reactions 1 ñ 3 Periodic Build or familiar with General Chemistry concepts. Study the structure and properties reactions of organic compounds and organic materials.

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.

Ages 11-17. Recommend books music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Service hours and refreshments available.

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

Get to know some rocket science stars such as Albert Einstein Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Katherine Johnson then build and launch a bottle rocket. Ages 6-10. Ticket required.

LEGOÆ MegaÆ MagnaÆ and other blocks with space to build. Ages 2-10; 60 min. Ticket required.

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

Book discussion 2nd Tuesdays; 7 - 8 pm.

Exercise your brain. Assemble jigsaw puzzles to build visual-perceptual skills encourage problem-solving skills and develop hand-eye coordination. All ages. Allow 30 min.

Bring your knitting embroidery cross stitch or other needlework projects. Exchange ideas tips and a few laughs.