This event is in the "Teens" group.

Coding with Digital Art

9:00am - 10:30am
East Columbia Branch
Closed
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Event Details:

Learn a new fun way to code and create awesome graphics.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Drones & Quadrotors

9:00am - 10:30am
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Event Details:

Engineer a drone show for the HiTech Carnival!  No experience necessary. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Technology of Fashion

9:00am - 10:30am
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

3D Modeling & Printing

11:00am - 12:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Event Details:

Learn how to use Blender, an open-source, 3D design program. Create virtual spaces that, when rendered properly, give the illusion of photographic representation.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Carnival: Arcade

11:00am - 12:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Event Details:

Through collaboration, work on the Carnival Arcade. Engineer the arcade game that will be used for the Carnival. This arcade will be built and designed by students. Students will learn the basics of collaborative game design.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Origami Engineering

11:00am - 12:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Teen Study Room (East Columbia)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Science Meets Art

11:00am - 12:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Free Summer Meals Program

11:30am - 2:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Children, Teens
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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Electrical Engineering

1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

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?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Intro to Robotics

1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Begin to program in a fun and creative way!  Intro to Robotics shows how to program in an artistic and fun way- great for students just learning about programming and interested in making robots move. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins.

Create different structures with various types of blocks that stimulate and encourage children to explore and investigate.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Carnival: Ten80

3:00pm - 4:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Drones & Quadrotors

3:00pm - 4:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Teen Study Room (East Columbia)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Engineer a drone show for the HiTech Carnival!  No experience necessary. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Weird Science

3:00pm - 4:30pm
East Columbia Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore in fun and exciting chemistry experiments using basic household chemicals. Engineer an assortment of mind-blowing matter to take home and spook your friends and family. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Cuentos en Pijamas (all ages/todas las edades) TK

6:30pm - 7:00pm
East Columbia Branch
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Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children, Everyone
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Families; 30 minutes.

Bilingual stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome.

Cuentos bilingües y música antes de ir a dormir. Pijamas, ositos de peluche y cobijas son bienvenidos.