Learn how to design the playing area of a pinball machine.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

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.

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.

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in music production in the digital realm. Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups, and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations. 

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

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Discover how to create illustrations through Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator while learning the similarities and differences between the two applications.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person.

This is a class for English language learners.

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

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Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Ticket required.

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
 

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

If you’re looking to improve your computer skills, then visit our computer skills open lab! Boost your technical knowledge by getting hands-on assistance with topics such as:  

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

Dive into Science, Technology, Art and Math and explore the Oceans of Possibilities within our world. New topics each week.

Engineer an arcade game for the Carnival using a variety of methods and techniques. Students will learn the basics of collaborative game design.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all four sessions, Mon-Fri.

Create a stellar Science game or experience for the HiTech Carnival!  No experience necessary. 

Engineer a drone show for the HiTech Carnival!  Program a squadron of drones using block coding to perform a coordinated flight presentation at the Carnival!  With colored kite tails attached and synchronized music, we are going to wow t

Learn the different types of human tissues, use a microscope to view slides, and determine the function and location of each tissue type.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

If it's not a boat, plane, or car, then what is it? It's a hovercraft! Learn the secrets behind how these floating vehicles defy gravity while you collaborate with a small team of students tasked with building a life-sized hovercraft.

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.

Apply the skills of an Audio Engineer in music production in the digital realm.  Produce your own creations in the HiTech sound booth and music studio.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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!

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment! Conduct experiments that range from the physical and chemical properties of matter, to Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry, and even Acid-Base Chemistry

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
 

The Howard County Public School System is pleased to announce its participation in the 2022 Summer Food Service Program. Summer meals will be provided to all children ages 18 years and under without charge.

Join us for an in person discussion of The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz on Thursday, July 21, 2022, 12 pm at the Central Branch.

Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the carnival!  Build this classic carnival game from scratch and compete against others. Highest score wins! 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Create the coolest Chemistry experience for the HiTech Carnival!  No experience necessary.  The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th.

Engineer a classic carnival strong man game. Bring your best ideas to create a strong man test machine. Learn how strong you are, how machines measure strength, and how to make things.

Explore the science behind cooking and food preservation in this HiTech class!

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?

The brain is a powerful yet mysterious organ that is waiting to tell you its secrets. Come explore how this machine controls your senses, memories, and sleep.

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.

All ages, 15-20 minutes. Ticketed. Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

Visit the "other side" of the book drop in this behind-the-scenes tour.

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket required.

Dive into Science, Technology, Art and Math and explore the Oceans of Possibilities within our world. New topics each week.

Join a group of robotics team members from FTC team #20123 Cryptic to learn the fundamentals of Computer-Aided Design (CAD) using the cloud-based software Onshape!

All ages, 15-20 minutes. Ticketed. Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

Visit the "other side" of the book drop in this behind-the-scenes tour.

Join Claire and Ronan, two young podcast hosts and producers, in the fourth installment of their five-part podcast series.

Meet up with other high school book lovers to discuss and dissect what you are reading over the summer in an outdoor setting.  Please bring a copy of your book(s) to the meetup as well as a summary, a reaction piece, a poem, a song, a piece o

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Work in teams using STEM skills to build a structure capable of surviving an earthquake.

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. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Create the best Biology Game or experiment for the HiTech Carnival!  No experience necessary.  The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th.

Engineer a classic carnival strong man game. Bring your best ideas to create a strong man test machine. Learn how strong you are, how machines measure strength, and how to make things.

Learn the basic skills in Adobe InDesign, students will learn the how to navigate InDesign's workspace and the tools that allow us to add images and text, create for print and the web, and more.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Have you ever wanted to restore a photograph or make your own digital art?  Get an introduction to Photoshop and learn how to start new projects, use layers, and explore the many tools used to make your projects happen! 

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.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Process and creatively respond to the Brave Stories Exhibit in a series of art workshops, each using a different material, with facilitators from Notre Dame of Maryland University's Art Therapy Department.

Attend one or multiple workshop

Adventurers Wanted! Treasure, lore, and knowledge await. Join a campaign to unlock the secrets within Candlekeep's ancient tomes. Each manuscript transports readers to a story of danger, magic, and mystery.

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events. This is an in-person class that meets in the Tapestry Room

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

10 teams of 1-2 students will compete to build the best LEGO structure for bragging rights and a prize (prize tba).  AGES 9-17

Are you ready to flex your trivia muscles this summer? Bring friends and family for a night full of fun competition, laughter and prizes.

This is a class for adult English language learners.