Algebra 1 – Part B (Two-variable statistics, Linear and Exponential Functions) (Online)

10:00am - 10:45am
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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What makes a function a function? Come join us to review two-variable statistics, as well as linear and exponential functions. From two-way tables to scatter plots, we’ll learn more about how we can organize and interpret large sets of data. We’ll al...

Pixlr (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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What does it take to create dynamic images? Learn to use layers, layer effects, filters, and other tools needed to create an interesting image in Pixlr, a web-based program. Taught by a HiTech Instructor. Register once for all ...

Science of Art (In-Person)

10:00am - 10:45am
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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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! Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all five sessions, Mon - Fri. Re...

American English Pronunciation

10:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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This class is 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 unique American rhythms. ...

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

10:30am - 11:30am
Elkridge Branch
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Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Children's Patio
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required. Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at ...

Preschool Parade LIVE! (online)

11:00am - 11:30am
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Merriweather Online Classroom
Age Group: Children, Everyone
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PRESCHOOL PARADE LIVE!

Ages 2-5.  5-20 min.   Develop school-readiness skills through language & literacy, songs, fingerplays and rhymes.

Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.

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Please download attachment for songs and book resources. ...

Feeding Your Toddler to Tween (Online)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Adult Online Classroom
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Knowing what and how much to feed your kids can sometimes be challenging. Join us to learn tips and tricks to make mealtimes fun and just a little bit easier.  We'll even cover ways to get kids more involved in the kitchen and interested in...

MathPlosion Geometry – Part B (Triangles) (Online)

11:30am - 12:15pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Have you ever performed a bisection? Maybe you just imagined the owl pellets from elementary school (but that would be a dissection). If you would like to review how to construct bisectors then Geometry – Part B is the course for you! ...

SAT Math Prep (In-Person)

11:30am - 12:15pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score!  Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT and acquire test taking skills that will last a lifetime! Get expert advice from a HiTech instructor. Graphing calculators recommende...

Wonders of Chemical Reactions 1 (In-Person)

11:30am - 12:15pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment with this HiTech class! Conduct experiments that range from the physical and chemical properties of matter, to Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry, and even Acid-Base Chemistry.  Re...

MathPlosion Algebra 2 – Part B (Radical, Rational, Exponential, and Logarithmic Functions) (Online)

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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You may be rad at solving radicals but it’s only rational to join us anyways! Why? We will be reviewing radical, rational, exponential AND logarithmic functions in just 4 classes! Gain more experience with solving these types of functions i...

Music Technology (In-Person)

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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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. Taught by a HiTech instru...

Periodic Build (Online)

1:00pm - 1:45pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
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Learn about the elements as you arrange the periodic table; name compounds and balance equations; and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri. Registratio...

Mission Accomplished LIVE! Ages: 5-10 (Online)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Childrens Online Classroom
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
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Ages 5-10. 45 min. Registration required. Mission Accomplished LIVE! Special Tail-wagging Edition Is your child participating in the library's Summer Reading? Celebrate your summer reading accomplishment with us!  Feel free to intr...

Intermediate Electrical Engineering (Online)

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Lights On, Lights Off, Lights Flashing! Ever wonder happens behind the scenes when you change the settings on LED lights? With just the press of a button, you can change the colors and even cause the lights to flash. Discover the math and science pri...

SketchUp (In-Person)

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Savage Branch
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Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Learn how to use the tools and materials in the web-based 3D program SketchUp to design interesting buildings and furniture. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all five sessions, Mon - Fri.  This is an IN-PERSON class at th...

Vector Art (Online)

2:30pm - 3:15pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
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Get hands-on experience working in Vectr (vectr.com), a web-based computer illustration application!  Gain an understanding of vector illustrations and how they are used in digital media in this HiTech class. Create your own emoji icon usin...

Teen Advisory Board (online)

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Teen Online Classroom
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
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Event Details:
Ages 11-18, 60 min. Develop and plan library events for teens and the wider community while working with HCLS instructors on projects you create.  Service hours may be available.   Please register with an email address to receive...

Fun With Spanish @ Oakland Mills Online Primary tabs

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language
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Have you, your child, or the whole family always wanted to learn Spanish? Well NOW is the perfect time!!! Join Adriana, Children's Instructor from the East Columbia Branch of the Howard County Library System, while having fun reviewing Spanish voc...

Teen Trivia! (online)

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
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For Teens. Play HCLS trivia through Kahoot! Categories and questions designed for ages 13-17. The game starts at 4:30 pm. You will receive the Kahoot! link in an email by 4 pm. Every second Wednesday will be a LIVE! Kahoot on Zoom.  Plea...

In Other Worlds (Online) - Movie Edition

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Zoom Workshop
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs,
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Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers! Discuss a wide-array of SciFi movies (2nd Wednesdays) and books (4th Wednesdays) Aug 11th: "Colossal" (on Kanopy) Sep 8th: "Brand New Testament"  (on Kanopy) Please register with...

ESL Levels 1, 2 or 3 - Adult (Online)

7:00pm - 9:00pm
Online Branch
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Library Branch: Online Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Culture & Language
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This is a class for adult English language learners.  Improve your English language skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.  It is suitable for language learners in low beginning to low intermediate levels.  The class ...