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Awesome Astronomy: Strange Objects in Space

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Belmont Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let's explore the universe's weirdest objects! From supermassive black holes to quasars and captured planets, our investigations will reveal the strange, awesome, and powerful bodi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Belmont Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Let's explore the universe's weirdest objects! From supermassive black holes to quasars and captured planets, our investigations will reveal the strange, awesome, and powerful bodies that roam through outer space.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Video Gaming & Chill

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:15pm - 6:15pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out som...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Culture & Language
Event Details:

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5!

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

Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn - 6 months with adult) RG

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household.  Welcome home, baby! Hatchlings: New Baby and Me is an interactive four-week ear...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults
Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group.

3D Printing with Pens

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

AV Lab

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor. No registration required. Grades 6-12. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Action Board Meeting

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Have ideas for future teen classes and events? Want to help with our teen collections by making suggestions and being a beta reader? Want to hang with other cool library teens and ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events
Required
Event Details:

Have ideas for future teen classes and events? Want to help with our teen collections by making suggestions and being a beta reader? Want to hang with other cool library teens and earn service hours?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Watercolor Wonders (ages 11 - 15) RG

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Registration Required. Ages 11 - 15 Dive into the vibrant world of watercolors here at the library! Whether you’re a budding artist or just looking to try something new, this dr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Required
Event Details:

Registration Required. Ages 11 - 15

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

World Languages Cafe

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm. Est...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch hosts a monthly World Languages Café, on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.

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

TEEN Crochet Circle

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 11-18 | Walk-in, no registration needed, but feel free to register for reminders. THIS SESSION: An advanced crochet artist from HCLS' Pins and Needles club will join our ci...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace
Event Details:

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

THIS SESSION: An advanced crochet artist from HCLS' Pins and Needles club will join our circle to offer tips and share some past projects.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Friday Coding Club

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Atten...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rainbow Challah: Celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Fun, community service, & delicious food all at once! Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month and give back to the community. Make (to donate to a local shelter) rainbow chall...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion
Required
Event Details:

Fun, community service, & delicious food all at once! Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month and give back to the community.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Action Board (TAB)

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Take action! Help design, plan, and implement projects and events to benefit your community by collaborating with other TAB members and with support of library staff.  Service...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Take action! Help design, plan, and implement projects and events to benefit your community by collaborating with other TAB members and with support of library staff.  Service hours available.

Drop-in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) Meeting (ages 11-17)

Saturday, May 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 17. Registration required. Are you looking for a way to make a difference in your community, share your ideas, and have fun at the same time? If so, you might be inter...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Required
Event Details:

Ages 11 - 17. Registration required.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks pro...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks provided while supplies last.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Meetup

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Game On!

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 11-17. Drop-in. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Whether you're a casual gamer or a hardcore fan, you'll find something to enjoy at this even...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:

Ages 11-17. Drop-in.

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

Lego Engineering Challenge (ages 9-12) RG

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 9-12. Registration required. Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Training

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
College & Trade Schools
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Do you love the Elkridge community? Enjoy working with children? Need Student Service Learning Hours or want a Leadership Recommendation for your college application? Then become a...

Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: College & Trade Schools
Required
Event Details:

Do you love the Elkridge community? Enjoy working with children? Need Student Service Learning Hours or want a Leadership Recommendation for your college application?

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Live: Savage Carnival!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
DaVinci Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Attend Teen Live! at Savage for a teen takeover of the branch and enjoy these free activities and more: Free pizza and snacks DJ with dancing Arcade basketball, Jumbo Gam...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Attend Teen Live! at Savage for a teen takeover of the branch and enjoy these free activities and more:

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CEN Studio at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Do you struggle with math homework or tests? Do you want to improve your math skills and confidence? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect class for you! "Tutoring Tuesdays...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: CEN Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Do you struggle with math homework or tests? Do you want to improve your math skills and confidence? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect class for you!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Video Gaming & Chill

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out som...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Elkridge Studio
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Challenge your friends -  and make new ones - to a round of Mario Kart or Smash Bros. Settle which of your favorite NBA players is truly the GOAT in NBA2k-24. Or check out some of our other great titles for Nintendo Switch and PS5!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Tinkering Tuesdays: Introduction to 3D Printing

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Imagine, design, and create. Teen specific beginner class for 3D printing. Meet Athena & Metis our Glenwood Makerspace Makerbot 3D printers, learn the basic parts of our 3D pri...

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Imagine, design, and create. Teen specific beginner class for 3D printing.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks pro...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

After school supervised safe-space for middle and high school students. Socialize with peers, do homework, or enjoy optional games, crafts, and other activities. Healthy snacks provided while supplies last.

Drop in.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

The Meetup

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

A  hang out for teens to connect, play games and create.