Event List

Design and build a champion mousetrap car! Explore physics and engineering concepts such as torque, energy, and inertia to maximize speed and distance -- all the way to the finish ...

How does data travel through the Internet? What's the relationship between bandwidth and speed? How do wired and wireless network connections work? Explore these topics as you diss...

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. Take ...

Come and learn how to program a robotic arm! You won't just program the arm to move and carry out simple tasks, but you will also program generative AI, enabling the robotic arm to...

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...

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-...

Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore fun and exciting chemistry experiments using basic household chemicals. Engineer an assortment of mind-blowing matter to tak...

Ages 11-18  | Walk-in, no registration needed, but feel free to register for a reminder. THIS SESSION is an extended Super Summer Edition, drop in for 30 minutes, or s...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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

Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego.

Ages 6-24 months with adult. Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive,...

Master Gardeners provide direct assistance to home gardeners by hosting Ask A Master Gardener plant clinics from April through September. At the Ask A Master Gardener clinics, Mast...

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required.   

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...

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...

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

Learn about Vermiculture and why its one of the best ways to make quality compost for your garden. Turn kitchen scraps, paper products, and more into food for your plants! Students...

Ages 8 & up, teens & adults welcome! 60 min. Registration required to reserve an ukulele for class use. Bring your ukulele, tuner, and desire to play!  Learn the b...

Come play some old school board games, try out some of our new video games, have an Uno tournament, etc - the possibilities are endless at Teen Game Day! Middle and high school ...

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and br...

Dive into underwater robotics.   This summer stop by and participate in the 3 week Seaperch submersibles and marine science classes. SeaPerch is a remotely operated vehic...

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min.  Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and liste...