This event is in the "Adults" group. eReader Lab Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Ellicott Room at Miller Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Adults Event Details: Want to learn how to use the library’s e-book resources? We will show you how to use Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla with a Q&A time. Bring your device and we will get you star... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue eReader Lab 11:00am - 12:00pm Miller Branch Open Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Want to learn how to use the library’s e-book resources? We will show you how to use Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla with a Q&A time. Bring your device and we will get you started using our e-book resources
This event is in the "Children" group. Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:15am - 11:45am Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading co... This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.
This event is in the "Children" group. 3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch Program Type: Early Learning 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... Event Details: This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue 3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK 11:30am - 12:00pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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. Event Details:
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 Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. Welcome home, baby! Hatchlings: New Baby and Me is an interactive four-week early ... Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Hatchlings: New Baby and Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG 12:00pm - 12:45pm Savage Branch Closed Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults Program Type: Required Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Character Design Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Savage Studio (Classroom) at Savage 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... Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Character Design 12:00pm - 1:00pm Savage Branch Closed Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) 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. Computational Thinking & Design Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Carl Sagan Conference Room at Savage Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Computational thinking and design is a dynamic course that introduces students to the fundamental concepts of computational thinking and design thinking through a blend of interact... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Computational Thinking & Design 12:00pm - 1:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Computational thinking and design is a dynamic course that introduces students to the fundamental concepts of computational thinking and design thinking through a blend of interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and collaborative activities.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Exploring Computer Language through Humanoid Robots Tuesday, July 30, 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 wondered about the basics behind how humans tell computers what to do? Do you like awesome robots? If your answer was yes to one or both of those questions, this is t... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Exploring Computer Language through Humanoid Robots 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Open 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 wondered about the basics behind how humans tell computers what to do? Do you like awesome robots? If your answer was yes to one or both of those questions, this is the class for you!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Interior Design with Planner 5D Tuesday, July 30, 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: Students will create their own spaces using Planner 5D, a web-based program. They will learn about creating mood boards, design concepts, and using Planner 5D to bring their ... Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Interior Design with Planner 5D 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Closed Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio B (Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Students will create their own spaces using Planner 5D, a web-based program. They will learn about creating mood boards, design concepts, and using Planner 5D to bring their ideas to life!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Photoshop Tuesday, July 30, 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: What does it take to create print and digital advertisements? Use Adobe Photoshop tools needed to create digital compositions. Learn to use layers, layer effects, and filters. R... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Photoshop 12:00pm - 1:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: What does it take to create print and digital advertisements? Use Adobe Photoshop tools needed to create digital compositions. Learn to use layers, layer effects, and filters. Registration preferred. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Robotic Arm Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a robot that uses artificial intelligence to accomplish various functions. While learning the basics of the integration of art... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Robotic Arm 12:00pm - 1:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a robot that uses artificial intelligence to accomplish various functions.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Rocketry Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Elkridge Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Come and design your own rocket that soars well beyond the roof of the library. Learn about how engineers generate and manipulate forces that propel projectiles thousands of feet i... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Rocketry 12:00pm - 1:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Come and design your own rocket that soars well beyond the roof of the library. Learn about how engineers generate and manipulate forces that propel projectiles thousands of feet into the air. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Design for Laser Cutting & Engraving Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: 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... Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Design for Laser Cutting & Engraving 12:30pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Closed Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. HCPSS Summer Food Site - East Columbia Tuesday, July 30, 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... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue HCPSS Summer Food Site - East Columbia 12:30pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch 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. 3D Design Tuesday, July 30, 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 use TinkerCAD, the basics of 3D Modeling and 3D printing. Use 3D printing pens to create your designed 3D model. Registration required. Grades 6-12. ... Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue 3D Design 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Closed 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 use TinkerCAD, the basics of 3D Modeling and 3D printing. Use 3D printing pens to create your designed 3D model. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Arduino Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: In this class, students will learn about circuits and C++ programming. They will complete tasks in which they will be required to wire a breadboard and program an Arduino mic... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Arduino 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: In this class, students will learn about circuits and C++ programming. They will complete tasks in which they will be required to wire a breadboard and program an Arduino microcomputer.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Minecraft Madness Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm CEN Studio at Central Branch Age Group: Teens Cancelled This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Cancelled Minecraft Madness 1:00pm - 2:00pm Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group. Physics Olympics Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm DaVinci Room at Savage Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Explore physics in a new light! Discover various principles and laws of physics and test your knowledge through a variety of challenges and experiments. Registration required. G... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Physics Olympics 1:00pm - 2:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Explore physics in a new light! Discover various principles and laws of physics and test your knowledge through a variety of challenges and experiments. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group) Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Studio A at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join a lively, literary conversation in person! Jun 18 (special date): Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger Jul 30: Hello, Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Au... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Reading Cafe (Book Discussion Group) 1:00pm - 2:00pm Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: Join a lively, literary conversation in person! Jun 18 (special date): Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging by Sebastian Junger Jul 30: Hello, Beautiful by Ann Napolitano Aug 27: Varina by Charles Frazier
This event is in the "Teens" group. Zoology Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, 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... This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Zoology 1:00pm - 2:00pm Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM 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. All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Children ALL BY MYSELF: Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stori... This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK 2:00pm - 2:30pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning ALL BY MYSELF Ages 4-6; 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 are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
This event is in the "Children" group. Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Children Event Details: Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion p... This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK 2:00pm - 2:45pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required. Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize. *Tuesdays throughout the summer.
This event is in the "Children" group. Kindergarten Here We Come, (children entering Kindergarten with an adult), RG Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Pindell Room at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Early Learning Age Group: Children KINDERGARTEN, HERE WE COME!: For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. Th... Closed Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Kindergarten Here We Come, (children entering Kindergarten with an adult), RG 2:00pm - 3:00pm Glenwood Branch Closed Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Required KINDERGARTEN, HERE WE COME! For children entering Kindergarten in the fall. 45-60 mins. Registration required. Children entering kindergarten in the fall will have fun with stories and activities. They even get to board a real school bus! This class is cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Carnival Engineering: Quality Control Tuesday, July 30, 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: Help us prepare for the HiTech Carnival! In this class, assemble and test your fellow students' structures and gadgets to make sure they are carnival-ready. Registration r... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue Carnival Engineering: Quality Control 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: Help us prepare for the HiTech Carnival! In this class, assemble and test your fellow students' structures and gadgets to make sure they are carnival-ready. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens" group. VaccumForm Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Marvin Thomas Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Explore the world of engineering, marketing, and packaging, individually and in teams, while getting to use a true vacuum form machine. You will be challenged each day to use all S... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 30 2024 Tue VaccumForm 2:30pm - 4:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Explore the world of engineering, marketing, and packaging, individually and in teams, while getting to use a true vacuum form machine.
