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.
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
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. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
Allow 20 min.
Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.
3, 2, FUN
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
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.
PLAY PARTNERS
Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.
A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature.
Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages 6+. I hour. TK, ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Calling all LEGO® engineers! Join us for a drop-in hour of free-building or try your hand at a building challenge.
3, 2, FUN
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Families; 45 min. Ticket Required.
Use the famous illustrator,Eric Carle's technique to make collage artwork that looks like it came right out of The Very Hungry Caterpillar!
Ticket required.
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.
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? Why do some toys need AAA batteries to operate while other toys n
Did you know that in 1992, Mae Jemison made history as the first Black female astronaut? She is also an engineer, a physician, a professor, and an entrepreneur!  Join us to learn about the diverse scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathemat
Artist Did What?
ALL TOGETHER NOW
All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
JUST FOR ME
Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required
Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Ages 5-10; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Play Bingo featuring book characters and win a book to keep!
Are you a Supa Buddy? Join other "Dog Man" book fans for a paws-itively good time with games, activities, and crafts!
Tickets available at the children's desk 15 min before class.
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.
A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature.
Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Have you ever wondered what goes on during a crime scene investigation? Join us to learn the techniques forensic scientists use to crack a case. Learn about fingerprinting, footprinting, and hair, saliva, and DNA analysis. Registration required.
Dive into the world of video special effects! Students will create their own reality using the technique of compositing. They will record and edit their own video and learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic.
Ages 6-10, 45 minutes. TK, ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Explore Physics in a new light! Discover various principles and laws of Physics and test your knowledge through a variety of challenges and experiments. Register once for all four sessions, Monday - Thursday.
Ages 7 and up with adult. 60 min. Ticket required.
Let's jam with the ukulele! Bring your own or borrow one of ours. Other simple instruments will be provided if you just want to play them and sing along.
Air Dry Clay is a medium that can be safely enjoyed by artists of all ages. This class invites families to get creative together and enjoy a fun afternoon of sculpting.
Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
5-11 years ; 60 min. Ticket Required.
Who can build the tallest tower, catapult their egg the farthest, or send an egg down a zip line the fastest? Work together to complete these fun STEM challenges with plastic eggs.
Attention teens interested in babysitting! Earn a babysitting certificate from the University of Maryland Extension Program.
Ages 11-18 | *Registration required, walk-in students welcome if space allows (*Only register for the first class on Monday 3/
On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK)
Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers.
The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten.
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Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys.
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Learn about community resources.
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Use our free Wi-Fi.
More information: hclibrary.org/ork
¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario!
Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores.
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Pida prestado libros y otros artÃculos.
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Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes.
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Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios.
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Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito.
Más información: hclibrary.org/ork
Wednesdays 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Jan 10 & 24, Feb 14 & 28, Mar 13 & 27
Deep Run Mobile Park
6551 Old Waterloo Rd. Elkridge, MD 21075
Includes access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create videos. Registration is not required, and walk-ins are welcome. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Registration is not required, and walk-
Do you watch The Big Bang Theory, but want to know more about the Big Bang? Study the origin and development of the universe, and learn how to identify stars, constellations, and planets in the night sky. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
Learn about the processes and techniques involved in creating paper roller coasters. Engineer a roller coaster for the HiTech Carnival!
Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families)
All ages. Allow 30 min.
Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!
Bring the family to enjoy a night at the movies featuring, Trolls Band Together. Rated PG. 92 minutes.
A rain barrel can help reduce stormwater pollution and conserve treated tap water. Once installed, rain barrels collect and store runoff from roof downspouts.
Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!
Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays)
Welcome science fiction & fantasy enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!
Discuss a wide-array of SFF movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays)
Love to read romance novels? Do you need an escape from reality? Join the Romance Reads Book Discussion!
Interested in 3D printing? Building your own 3D printer at home?
Detoxification has a variety of meanings. Products and diets are promoted to cleanse common and uncommon toxins but what is really necessary and when is the best time to use them?
Prerequisite: Korean for Beginners. Registration required. Ages 18+.
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