This event is in the "Teens" group. Perspective Drawing Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Learn about one, two, and three-point perspective and create illustrations using newfound knowledge. By learning perspective drawing techniques in Sketchbook Pro, students will be ... Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Perspective Drawing 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Closed 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: Learn about one, two, and three-point perspective and create illustrations using newfound knowledge. By learning perspective drawing techniques in Sketchbook Pro, students will be able to create illustrations with dynamic angles and views.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Science of Art Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Science of Art 1:00pm - 2:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: 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! Students will create acrylic-pour
This event is in the "Teens" group. Sports Science Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage 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 requir... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Sports Science 1:00pm - 2:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Zoology Wednesday, July 3, 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: This course will cover an overview of the topics in zoology, including cell biology, taxonomy, major vertebrate groups, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Activities rel... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Zoology 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio B (Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: This course will cover an overview of the topics in zoology, including cell biology, taxonomy, major vertebrate groups, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Activities related to the course material will be completed each day.
This event is in the "Children" group. Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK Wednesday, July 3, 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... This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK 1:30pm - 2:00pm Elkridge Branch 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. Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK Wednesday, July 3, 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... This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK 2:00pm - 2:45pm Central Branch 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. On the Road to Kindergarten at Howard Crossing Apartments Homes (ORK) Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm ORK at Mobile Branch Program Type: Community Events, Early Learning Age Group: Children On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK): Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. ... Event Details: 1st Wednesday of the month; 2 - 3:30 pm Jul 3, Aug 7 Howard Crossing Apartment Homes 8732 Town and County Blvd. Ellicott City, MD 21043 At the leasing office or at the ... This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed On the Road to Kindergarten at Howard Crossing Apartments Homes (ORK) 2:00pm - 3:30pm Mobile Branch Library Branch: Mobile Branch Room: ORK Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Events, Early Learning On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK) Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. Learn about community resources. Use our free Wi-Fi. More information: hclibrary.org/ork ¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. Más información: hclibrary.org/ork Event Details: 1st Wednesday of the month; 2 - 3:30 pm Jul 3, Aug 7 Howard Crossing Apartment Homes 8732 Town and County Blvd. Ellicott City, MD 21043 At the leasing office or at the grill area and park when weather permits.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Applied Manufacturing Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm DaVinci Room at Savage Branch Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Applied Manufacturing 2:30pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Required
This event is in the "Teens" group. Arduino Wednesday, July 3, 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: Dive into the Arduino philosophy of learning through tinkering, problem solving, and rapid prototyping. After brief introductions to simple programming and basic electronics, pursu... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Arduino 2:30pm - 4:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Dive into the Arduino philosophy of learning through tinkering, problem solving, and rapid prototyping.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Design for Laser Cutting & Engraving Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, 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 in the East Columbia Makerspace! Re... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Design for Laser Cutting & Engraving 2:30pm - 4:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, 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 in the East Columbia Makerspace! Registration required. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Global Change Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Carl Sagan Conference Room at Savage Branch Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This class is being held M - Th & F (closed 7/4), register once for all sessions. Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Global Change 2:30pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This class is being held M - Th & F (closed 7/4), register once for all sessions.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Hovercraft Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: If it's not a boat, plane, or car, then what is it? It's a hovercraft! Learn about how these vehicles defy gravity as you collaborate with other students to build a life-size, func... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Hovercraft 2:30pm - 4:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: If it's not a boat, plane, or car, then what is it? It's a hovercraft! Learn about how these vehicles defy gravity as you collaborate with other students to build a life-size, functional hovercraft. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Networking & Security Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: 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... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Networking & Security 2:30pm - 4:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: How does data travel through the Internet? What's the relationship between bandwidth and speed? How do wired and wireless network connections work?
This event is in the "Teens" group. Origami Engineering Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: 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 ... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Origami Engineering 2:30pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Robotic Arm Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: 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... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Robotic Arm 2:30pm - 4:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: 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 grow smarter with each movement it makes. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Rube Goldberg Challenge Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Rube Goldberg Challenge 2:30pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open 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 3, 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: 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 This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Science of Art 2:30pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: 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 "Teens" group. Weird Science Wednesday, July 3, 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: 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... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Weird Science 2:30pm - 4:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio B (Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: 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 take home and spook your friends and family.
This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Compost Demonstration (In-Person) Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Enchanted Garden at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults, Everyone Event Details: Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, a... This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Compost Demonstration (In-Person) 4:00pm - 6:00pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Enchanted Garden Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.
This event is in the "Children" group. Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Children Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min. Registration required. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes ... Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG 6:30pm - 7:00pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Required Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min. Registration required. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Everyone Event Details: All ages. Allow 30 min. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family! ... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages. Allow 30 min. Are you ready to level up your gaming skills and have some fun? Stop by and play different video games that are fun for the whole family!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Bee City Presents: Howard County Butterfly Status Based on an Extensive 10-year Butterfly Survey Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Patapsco Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Gardening & Nature Age Group: Adults Event Details: Howard County Bee City presents a talk by Kevin Heffernan who will go over the status of butterflies in the county based on the results of the ten year survey and the pioneeri... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Bee City Presents: Howard County Butterfly Status Based on an Extensive 10-year Butterfly Survey 7:00pm - 8:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Required Event Details: Howard County Bee City presents a talk by Kevin Heffernan who will go over the status of butterflies in the county based on the results of the ten year survey and the pioneering work of Dick Smith.
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Class Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 7- 8 pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:00pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 7- 8 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group. Advanced Anime Association Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm DaVinci Room at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Adults Event Details: Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded peop... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Advanced Anime Association 7:00pm - 8:15pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Required Event Details: Because anime & manga aren’t just for kids… join us at the Advanced Anime Association. A safe space to geek out about anime, manga, and all things related with like-minded people who are of a similar advanced age.