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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Video Gaming & Chill

Wednesday, May 15, 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 "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club (In-person)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Tech Lab (MIL) at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are capping the number of players at maximum of 15 and it is first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before game time. ...

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Tech Lab (MIL)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Event Details:
Due to increased popularity of D&D Club, we are capping the number of players at maximum of 15 and it is first come, first served. Doors open 15 minutes before game time.
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 15, 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.

Climate Action Poster Design

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join the Community Ecology Institute's team as we use acrylic paint and reusable homemade gel plates to make Climate Action posters. Using gel plates, known as monoprinting, c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Gardening & Nature
Required
Event Details:

Join the Community Ecology Institute's team as we use acrylic paint and reusable homemade gel plates to make Climate Action posters.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Wellness Wednesday: Air Plant Terrariums

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let your creativity flow in our relaxing space to create your very own Air Plant Terrarium! Hang out with friends or make some new friends while using a wide range of fun supplies ...

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Gardening & Nature, Health & Wellness
Required
Event Details:

Let your creativity flow in our relaxing space to create your very own Air Plant Terrarium! Hang out with friends or make some new friends while using a wide range of fun supplies to personalize your Air Plant Terrarium.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Space

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Studio A 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 A
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

Thursday, May 16, 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.

AV Lab

Thursday, May 16, 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. 

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

May Trivia Challenge: Celebrating Flowers, Mothers, and Fun Facts!

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ellicott Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an exhilarating May Trivia Challenge, where we celebrate the beauty of flowers, the nurturing spirit of mothers, and a plethora of fun facts from various categories! Wh...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an exhilarating May Trivia Challenge, where we celebrate the beauty of flowers, the nurturing spirit of mothers, and a plethora of fun facts from various categories!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Learn Astronomy: Trivia Party!

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
, Teens
Event Details:

Flex your astronomy knowledge for a chance to earn prizes! Ages 11+ to participate. Parents and younger siblings welcome to attend to cheer on your student.  

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

Flex your astronomy knowledge for a chance to earn prizes! Ages 11+ to participate. Parents and younger siblings welcome to attend to cheer on your student.  

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

Compost Demonstration

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Savage) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents. In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners.

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Lobby (Savage)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Master Gardeners discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis. Free bins provided to Howard County residents.

In partnership with the Howard County Master Gardeners.

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

Compost Demonstration

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lobby (Elkridge) at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature
Age Group:
, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Master Gardeners and Recycling Coordinators discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis, teaching about: Composting kitchen scraps and yard trimmings in your backya...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Lobby (Elkridge)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Nature
Event Details:

Master Gardeners and Recycling Coordinators discuss and demonstrate composting on a drop-in basis, teaching about:

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

Chemistry in the Library: Get a Charge out of Chemistry (Ages 7+, ages 7-8 must be w/ an adult) RG

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 7+ and grade 2-12. 7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society and participate in hands-on ...

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Ages 7+ and grade 2-12. 7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

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

Tabletop Gaming Time

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
DaVinci Room at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of dice-rolling, card-slapping, and strategic thinking as we host a tabletop gaming extravaganza at the Savage Branch! This is the time to create your firs...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace
Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of dice-rolling, card-slapping, and strategic thinking as we host a tabletop gaming extravaganza at the Savage Branch!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Training

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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 Space

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, 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, 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 20, 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 20, 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 "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Glenwood D&D Club (Ages 12+)

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+. ...

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

Join us for a casual D&D game, open to all experience levels, beginners welcome! Missed the first meeting? No problem--this D&D club is designed for flexibility! Ages 12+.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteer Training

Monday, May 20, 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 Space

Tuesday, May 21, 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.