Using the iPad Pro and animation apps, learn how to create your own 2D animations. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri.

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. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

Everyone on board - it’s your one-stop trip to higher level math! In this course, we’ll review one-variable statistics and linear equations, inequalities, and systems.

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 about the fashion industry from concept to delivery, the role of science, and how to use technology to create selected outfits and original fashion design ideas. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions Mon-Fri.

Registration required.

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment!

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Stories, songs, and activities.

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the start of class.

All ages; 30 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Listen to a story, develop observation skills while exploring nature, and participate in an activity you can also do at home.

Come with us on a Summer Reading Adventure! Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together.

Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

PAPER AIRPLANE 

Ages 8-10; 45 min. Ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class. 

In these dynamic fun filled classes, students will learn to set up a budget, evaluate needs vs. wants, and explore healthy vs unhealthy credit card usage.

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. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Everyone on board - it’s your one-stop trip to higher level math! In this course, we’ll review one-variable statistics and linear equations, inequalities, and systems.

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in music production in the digital realm.

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.

Science rules both inside and outdoors! Join us for some awesome, messy, and WEIRD fun in the sun. We will perform fun chemical experiments and explore the principles of science! Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Interested in coding? Interested in design? Want to build a robot? Then FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) might just be the perfect competition for you!

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!

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.

Ages 6-10.  45 min.  Ticketed. 

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Ages 18-35 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Stories, songs, and activities.

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the start of class.

FREE summer meals sponsored and served by HCPSS

Children must be present to receive free meals. 

All summer meals must be consumed onsite

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Include access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Character designers work in video games, movies, TV, animation, and even comic books and graphic novels! Design and develop your own characters by using technology to create "model sheets" which consist of costumes, facial expressio

Collaborate in self-directed teams to create an animation. Sculpt characters, storyboard, design sets, and photograph stills.

Learn how to create simple art programs using Java code. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Registration Required.

Are you taking Physics this fall?  Review math and physical science skills and get a preview of what is to come in Physics. Graphing calculators and familiarity with Algebra 1 concepts recommended. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Learn about the elements in the periodic table as you arrange the periodic table; name compounds and balance equations; and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

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.

This course will cover an overview of the topics in zoology, including cell biology, taxonomy, major vertebrate groups, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology.

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

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

Age 13 and up | Registration required; only register for June 26th for the 3-day series.

45 minutes, All Ages. TK. Free tickets are available 15 minutes before class. 

All ages. Drop in. Allow 30 minutes.

Join us on the patio to paint your own masterpiece using tempera paint! Wear clothes you aren’t afraid to get messy!

Slither over to the Central Branch for fun, games and reptiles! Adventure and excitement for all ages! Try a variety of painting activities and participate in a branch wide scavenger hunt!

Drop in and decorate a paper reptile scale with Tempera Paint to be attached to the outline of a reptile on foam board.

Step up and spin the HCLS Prize Wheel to win a free prizes and giveaways! 

All ages. Drop in. Allow 20 minutes.

Try your hand in an indoor and outdoor scavenger hunt. Hunt for creatures big and small native to Maryland in the children's section.

Reptile Wrap-Up. This program will not be done if temperatures outside are less than 60 degrees. 

45 minutes, All Ages. TK. Free tickets are available 15 minutes before class. 

Ages 10 & up. Registration required.

Experiment with watercolors and try your hand at a new paint medium. Try a suggested design or create your own. All experience levels welcome!

Like to build and problem solve? Accept the Engineering Build Challenge: Roller Coaster Edition.

Jump into a monthly, all-teen book club where you can read all types of genres, explore the key elements that make up a book, and make some friends while you’re at it.

La Oficina de Protección al Consumidor del Condado de Howard proveerá de una sesión informativa sobre las estafas más comunes que afectan a consumidores, enfocado en los consumidores de habla hispana del condado de Howar

ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen!

You've been challenged! Engineer a mini golf hole and putter using cardboard, recyclables, and your imagination. Join us for an information session on Wednesday, June 28th, 7:00pm-7:30pm.

Ages 8-12; 45 minutes.

Join us for hands-on learning experiences that allow us to investigate our world. 

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the new Romantic Reads Book Discussion!

Ready to learn how to save a life? Learn the basics of CPR from the Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services. This FREE non-certification class covers CPR for adult victims, choking relief, and how to use an AED.

Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or would you like to give sewing a try without purchasing a machine? Or maybe it’s been a while you just need a refresher? In this class you will learn the basics of using a sewing machine.

The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed

Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group.

Wednesdays, 7:45 - 8:45 pm

June 28, 2023    8 - 9pm ET

Acclaimed author and Deaf Rights activist Sara Novic discusses her novel True Biz in a special conversation with Dr. Julie Rems-Smario.