Ages 8-14.Join 4-H instructors for a variety of STEM experiments. Learn how to use computer science to create games solve problems and engage with interesting topics.

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

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Sep 21 & Oct 5: Farm-City

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Farm-City: Sep 21 & 28 Oct 5

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

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Sep 28 & Oct 5: Farm-City Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.

Make cool crafts and new friends. Beginners and advanced crafters welcome.

Ages 13-19. Registration required. Take a practice ACT test with C2 Educational Centers. Return for your results discuss test taking strategies test options and the college admissions timeline.

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

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

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Farm-City: Sep 21 & 28 Oct 5

Work together to create a mural. Develop hand-eye coordination skills while creating fall decor for Elkridge Branch. Sept 7: Fall Foliage Oct 5: Pumpkins Nov 2: Giving Thanks Ages 2-5; 45 min. Register for each class separately.

Learn about bats and create a bat box. Ages 9-12.

Are you a high school student in need of service learning hours? Complete service learning projects at HCLS by serving a variety of community organizations.

Book discussion Saturdays; 1 - 2:30 pm. Sep 7: <i>Whiskey & Ribbons</i> by Leesa Cross-Smith Oct 5: <i>Small Country</i> by Gael Faye Nov 2: <i>The Parking Lot Attendant</i> by Nafkote Tamirat

Ages 14-18. Registration required parents welcome. Are you ready for college life? Still figuring out your career of choice? Join published author and college expert Valarie Austin for an informative talk about getting ready for your future.

Bring your ukulele tuner and desire to play! Beginners welcome. Ages 8 & up.

Ages 7 & Up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult) Explore the properties and uses of metals with a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society. Participate in hands-on experiments.

Learn about eligibility requirements career opportunities benefits of serving and resources available to help you navigate and prepare for their years of service.

Learn about bats and create a bat box. Ages 9-12.

Learn about STEM concepts through hands-on activities crafts challenges and experiments. Each class features a new STEM topic! Ages 9-12.

Assigned a National History Day project? Learn tips and tools from HCLS Research Specialists meet history day judges and learn strategies to locate sources. Ages 11-17 with parent.

Do you need help with your History Day project? Drop in to speak with an HCLS Research Specialist to get assistance with developing a History Day topic finding appropriate resources or reviewing your finished project.

Recommend books music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors.