This event is in the "Adults" group. World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia (in person) Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Age Group: Adults Event Details: In collaboration with the Columbia Association, the World Language Cafe is now expanded to Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch Library. It will be held simultaneously... Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 25 2024 Tue World Languages Cafe @ East Columbia (in person) 7:00pm - 8:45pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Required Event Details: In collaboration with the Columbia Association, the World Language Cafe is now expanded to Howard County Library System East Columbia Branch Library.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Character Design Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am 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 the process behind designing your own characters and using illustration software. Create the look of your character, its costumes, and props, and give it a unique pers... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Character Design 9:00am - 10:00am East Columbia Branch 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 the process behind designing your own characters and using illustration software. Create the look of your character, its costumes, and props, and give it a unique personality! Registration required. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Robotics Challenge Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: 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 "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Robotics Challenge 9:00am - 10:00am East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: 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 "Teens" group. SAT Math Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am ECO Studio B (Lab) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score! Relieve test anxiety by taking practice tests in a low-risk environment and gain full comprehension of what to expect on test day... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed SAT Math 9:00am - 10:00am East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio B (Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score! Relieve test anxiety by taking practice tests in a low-risk environment and gain full comprehension of what to expect on test day.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Sea Perch Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: 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 "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Sea Perch 10:00am - 11:30am East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: 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 "Teens" group. Sports Science Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am Walter Dean Myers Homework Room 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... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Sports Science 10:00am - 11:30am East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room 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 "Teens" group. Weird Science Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am 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... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Weird Science 10:00am - 11:30am East Columbia Branch 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 "Children" group. 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Belmont Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Age Group: Children 3, 2, FUN: 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... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 3, 2, FUN 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 listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Children" group. Time For Us: Celebrating Pride (18 months-3 years with adult) TK Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Age Group: Children Event Details: TIME FOR US Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhym... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Time For Us: Celebrating Pride (18 months-3 years with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Event Details: TIME FOR US Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.
This event is in the "Children" group. Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B at East Columbia Branch Age Group: Children PLAY PARTNERS: Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical acti... Event Details: Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:30am - 11:00am East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B Age Group: Children PLAY PARTNERS Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. Event Details: Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Summer Reading Adventures, (All Ages) TK Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch Age Group: Children, Everyone Event Details: Summer-themed stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Summer Reading Adventures, (All Ages) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Event Details: Summer-themed stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together.
This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Driver Safety and New Vehicle Technologies Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:45am - 12:15pm Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens, Adults Event Details: This class will keep you up to date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car. Mr. Peter Surana of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Driver Safety and New Vehicle Technologies 10:45am - 12:15pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: This class will keep you up to date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car.
This event is in the "Children" group. Craft Pop-up Shop, Jr. [ages 3-5 w/adult] Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Age Group: Children Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in. Pop-in and make a fun craft! This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Craft Pop-up Shop, Jr. [ages 3-5 w/adult] 11:00am - 12:00pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in. Pop-in and make a fun craft!
This event is in the "Children" group. 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am Belmont Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Age Group: Children 3, 2, FUN: 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... This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 3, 2, FUN 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 listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Anatomy I Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm ECO Studio B (Lab) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Prerequisite: HistologyDiscover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about three body systems that hold us together and help us function. We’ll cover the integumentary, sk... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Anatomy I 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio B (Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Prerequisite: HistologyDiscover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about three body systems that hold us together and help us function. We’ll cover the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Photography Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Photography 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera and learn numerous picture-taking techniques.
This event is in the "Teens" group. The Art of CSS Wednesday, June 26, 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: Did you know you can use coding to create art? Learn to use HTML and CSS to create different images and even animations! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTec... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed The Art of CSS 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Did you know you can use coding to create art? Learn to use HTML and CSS to create different images and even animations! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Dive into Geology! Wednesday, June 26, 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: Have you ever wondered what kinds of rocks make up our planet? Are you interested in learning about beautiful gems and minerals or fascinating fossils? Join us for a look into the ... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Dive into Geology! 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch 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 wondered what kinds of rocks make up our planet? Are you interested in learning about beautiful gems and minerals or fascinating fossils? Join us for a look into the Earth’s most amazing geological artifacts!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Electrical Engineering Wednesday, June 26, 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: 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... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Electrical Engineering 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework 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. JAVA Wednesday, June 26, 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: Discover the basics of Java, a class-based, object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions, using classes and objects, conditionals, and loops. Cr... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed JAVA 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Discover the basics of Java, a class-based, object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions, using classes and objects, conditionals, and loops.
This event is in the "Children" group. All Together Now (All ages) TK Wednesday, June 26, 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. This event is in the "Children" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed All Together Now (All ages) TK 1:30pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch 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, June 26, 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. Jun 26 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 "Teens" group. Aerodynamics & Aeronautics Wednesday, June 26, 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: Have fun learning about the difference between aeronautics and aerodynamics. Learn basic engineering principles applied to both in a fun way. See how they apply to everyday life an... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Aerodynamics & Aeronautics 2:30pm - 4:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Have fun learning about the difference between aeronautics and aerodynamics. Learn basic engineering principles applied to both in a fun way. See how they apply to everyday life and make your invention take flight!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Design for Laser Cutting & Engraving Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm ECO Studio A (Classroom) at East Columbia Branch Program Type: 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 Glenwood Makerspace! Registr... Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jun 26 2024 Wed Design for Laser Cutting & Engraving 2:30pm - 4:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: 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 Glenwood Makerspace! Registration required. Grades 6-12.
