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Closer Look: Infectious Diseases

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about infectious diseases, how they spread, and how scientists work to find and stop their spread using medical technology. Discover the jobs that doctors, epidemiologists, m...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn about infectious diseases, how they spread, and how scientists work to find and stop their spread using medical technology.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Electrical Engineering

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
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? Why do som...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
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.

Illustrate with Procreate

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?”  Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procr...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?”  Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Infectious Diseases

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about infectious diseases, how they spread, and how scientists work to find and stop their spread using medical technology. Discover the jobs that doctors, epidemiologists, m...

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn about infectious diseases, how they spread, and how scientists work to find and stop their spread using medical technology.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Music Technology 1

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

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 o...

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:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Periodic Build

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn about the elements as you arrange the periodic table, name compounds, balance equations, and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Registration requi...

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

Learn about the elements as you arrange the periodic table, name compounds, balance equations, and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Rube Goldberg Challenge

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let the Games begin! Take on engineering challenges of old with Rube Goldberg Challenges. In every class, we'll take on a new challenge while reinforcing core engineering principle...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Let the Games begin! Take on engineering challenges of old with Rube Goldberg Challenges. In every class, we'll take on a new challenge while reinforcing core engineering principles.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Science of Art

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
ECO Studio B (Lab) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
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! Students will create acrylic-...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
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.

HCPSS Summer Food Site - East Columbia

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
East Columbia Other Location at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

To continue meeting the growing need to feed hungry children and families and fill the nutritional gap over the summer months, the Howard County Public School System -HCPSS- contin...

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: East Columbia Other Location
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

To continue meeting the growing need to feed hungry children and families and fill the nutritional gap over the summer months, the Howard County Public School System -HCPSS- continues its free summer meal program

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Illustrator

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn how to create digital designs using Adobe Illustrator! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This class is being held Mon - Fri, registe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn how to create digital designs using Adobe Illustrator!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

National Gallery of Art: American Stories (Online)

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online Classes & Events at Online Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class is a part of the Museum@The Library series. American Stories American art can tell complex stories about evolving national identities in the United States...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online Branch
Room: Online Classes & Events
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Culture & Language, History & Genealogy
Required
Event Details:

This class is a part of the Museum@The Library series.

American Stories

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sewing Class

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn to Sew: Sewing Machine Skills for Teens Have you always wanted to learn to sew? Or love to upcycle and want to take it to the next level? In this class you will learn the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn to Sew: Sewing Machine Skills for Teens

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Sports Science

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
ECO Studio B (Lab) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Deflategate and the ideal gas law? Bend it like Beckham? What is a knuckle ball? Learn about the physics behind your favorite sports with hands-on experiments. Registration requ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Deflategate and the ideal gas law? Bend it like Beckham? What is a knuckle ball? Learn about the physics behind your favorite sports with hands-on experiments.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This event is in the "Children" group.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
ALL TOGETHER NOW:

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and ac...

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM

ALL TOGETHER NOW

All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

 

Event Details:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!
Age Group:
Children
JUST FOR ME:

Ages 3-5; 30 min.  Ticket required Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories.&n...

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!

JUST FOR ME

Ages 3-5; 30 min.  Ticket required

Preschoolers go to class on their own.  They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories.  They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. 
 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

National Teddy Bear Picnic Day (4 years and older with adult) TK

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your favorite teddy bear or other stuffed friend to the library to celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day.  Read a story, participate in a pretend picnic, and make a c...

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning
Event Details:

Bring your favorite teddy bear or other stuffed friend to the library to celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day.  Read a story, participate in a pretend picnic, and make a craft to take home.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.  Ticket required. Free tickets will be a...

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Cave Science (8-11 years) TK

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Ticket required.  Become a Junior Ranger - Speleologist; complete the requirements for a National Park Service badge! Tickets will be available at the...

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Ticket required. 

Become a Junior Ranger - Speleologist; complete the requirements for a National Park Service badge!

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

A/V Lab

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. Registration preferred. Grades 6-12.  Taught by a HiTech instr...

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

Join us for access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies.

Registration preferred. Grades 6-12. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Adventures in Neuroscience

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

This course will explore the broad field of neuroscience by investigating its history and the important discoveries that have shaped present-day research. Topics will include anato...

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

This course will explore the broad field of neuroscience by investigating its history and the important discoveries that have shaped present-day research.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Carnival Engineering: Pinball

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival!  Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score! Registration requ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival!  Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score!

Registration required. Grades 6-12. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Design for Laser Cutting & Engraving

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Using a variety of software and techniques, design your own keepsakes that you can print using the Glowforge™ laser cutter and engraver!  Registration required. Grades 6-12...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Using a variety of software and techniques, design your own keepsakes that you can print using the Glowforge™ laser cutter and engraver! 

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Exploring Computing Language Through Humanoid Robots

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn the structure and design of artificial intelligence. Explore the concepts needed to program a human-to-robot interactive conversation and investigate recent technological adv...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Learn the structure and design of artificial intelligence. Explore the concepts needed to program a human-to-robot interactive conversation and investigate recent technological advances like the Amazon Echo

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Global Change

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
ECO Studio B (Lab) at East Columbia Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Focus on the science and modeling of long-term shifts of our world’s temperatures and weather patterns. Create a hands-on project class that attempts to create small global changes...

Open
Required
Library Branch: East Columbia Branch
Room: ECO Studio B (Lab)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Required
Event Details:

Focus on the science and modeling of long-term shifts of our world’s temperatures and weather patterns. Create a hands-on project class that attempts to create small global changes and identify changes they want to see.