Students will get hands on experience working in the online application vectr.com. They will gain an understanding of vector illustrations and how they are used in digital media.

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!! Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Explore the fundamentals of coding and art by using Java code. Create your own generative art pieces through coding on the software Processing. 

Taught by HiTech instructors.

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.

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.

Learn about one, two, and three-point perspective and create illustrations using their newfound knowledge.

Do you enjoy science class? Do you enjoy hands-on activities? Explore how you can create various kinds of “weird” substances in this class.

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!

This course will cover an overview of the topics in zoology, including cell biology, taxonomy, major vertebrate groups, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Activities related to the course material will be completed each day.

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.

This is an in-person class designed for English language learners. Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as u

This is a class for English language learners.

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

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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.

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.

Stories, songs and play time.

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

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Have fun learning about the difference between aeronautics and aerodynamics. Learn basic engineering principles applied to both in a fun way. See how they apply to everyday life and make your invention take flight.

Students with learn about design and engineering by building prototypes for a large-scale K’nex Roller Coaster, which will be featured at the Carnival! 

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

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.

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.

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!

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

Want to learn how to use the library’s e-book resources? We will show you how to use Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla with a Q&A time. Bring your device and we will get you started using our e-book resources 

One of the most important battles of the Civil War, the Battle of Gettysburg occurred over three hot summer days - July 1 to July 3, 1863.  It happened in a small market town, beginning as a skirmish but by its end involved 160,000 Americans.  Joi

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

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

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

FREE summer meals sponsored and served by HCPSS

Children must be present to receive free meals. 

All summer meals must be consumed onsite

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.

Create the coolest Chemistry experience for the HiTech Carnival! No experience necessary. This course will cover a review of basic chemistry concepts and will guide students to build and design chemistry-related carnival games.

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?

Work in engineering design teams to create electronic prototype cardboard Rovers. Test materials for the effects of friction. Build a battery and measure its output. Build an electromagnet and measure its attractive capabilities.

Students will split into teams to design and construct their own hovercrafts. They will be introduced to physics and the engineering design process, and will compete in a hovercraft race. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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

Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light.

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 HiTech instructors.

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.

For children who are ready for an independent class as they prepare to start school. This class introduces early learning skills such as listening, pre-reading, math, movement, and music.

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

Read a book about origami and construct an origami animal. 

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ages 6-9; 30 min. Ticket required.

Únete a un tiempo Lectura en Español nivel Basico y diviértete con actividades relacionadas con el libro de la semana.

Learn to make three different kinds of paper boxes to store your treasures.  Ages 14+

Welcome, brave adventurers! Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey into the realms of Dungeons & Dragons 5E?

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Free tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

Read a book about origami and construct an origami animal. 

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.

Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience.  We have both American and Asian sets available!

2nd & 4th Tuesdays @ 6:30 pm

July 11 and 25

August 8 and 22

This is an in-person class for beginning adult English language learners. It meets weekly in HCLS Central Branch. If you're new to this program, you'll receive an email invitation to take a placement test to determine your level.

Ages 6-9 with an adult; 30 mins.

Learn about the works of famous artists and create your own unique interpretation of their art. 

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles.

2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm

Join for a discussion of the following title:

Share Your Vision: Strategic Plan Listening and Engagement Session

At Howard County Library System, we invite your input and ideas to shape our next Strategic Plan that will guide our future.

These classes are designed for adult English language learners who are in high intermediate and advanced levels. Classes meet virtually twice a week on Tue. & Thur., 7-9PM.