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.

Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm.

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-6; 30 min.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. 

Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.

Spring themed stories, songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together.

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

Recommended for Ages 10+. Drop-in class, no registration required. 

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Ages 6-8, 45 minutes. RG.

A partial solar eclipse will happen in Columbia on April 8, 2024! Learn more about the sun and what happens when the moon blocks the light from the sun by creating a pinhole projector!

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.

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.

All ages. (Children under 8 with adult.)  Allow 30 min. Ho. Co. schools closed.

Drop in for some board game fun!  Games will be available for all ages.

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Join a group and use your creativity and STEM skills to design the best structure in only an hour! Create your designs using only straws and connectors!

Ages 11-18  | Walk-in, no registration needed, but feel free to register for reminders.

Attention teens interested in babysitting! Earn a babysitting certificate from the University of Maryland Extension Program.

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!

Read and discuss alongside fellow teen bookworms! This month’s title is Deep and Dark and Dangerous by Mary Downing Hahn. Pick up a copy at the Glenwood Branch customer service desk, or online via Libby. 

Ages 11-13. Registration required.

Families; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Explore and engage in various STEM activities through self-guided stations.

During this class participants will have the opportunity to create an original linocut. They'll learn carving techniques for printmaking, how to color separate their artwork, and how to hand press their own prints.

ENCORE CINEMA at Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch & 50+ Center presents "see-again" worthy DVD movies on a large screen!  Doors open at 6:15pm.

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

Answer the call of the wild! Join a knowledgeable Park Ranger in an exciting exploration of the outdoor opportunities and natural beauty of Howard County Parks.

Join us for a lively discussion of all things murderous, mysterious, and mischievous.  Sometimes it's fiction, sometimes non-fiction, but always interesting!

Discuss LGBTQ-related books and make new friends in a queer- & trans-affirming group setting. All identities and all ages (18+) are welcome.