This event is in the "Children" group. Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Age Group: Children Event Details: For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 60 minutes. Registration required. Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG 2:00pm - 3:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Required Event Details: For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 60 minutes. Registration required. Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Carnival Engineering: Quality Control Wednesday, July 31, 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 31 2024 Wed 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. Weather Balloon Wednesday, July 31, 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: Ever wonder how meteorologists predict storms and detect weather patterns? Launch a weather balloon to collect high-altitude video footage and weather data. Registration require... Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Weather Balloon 2:30pm - 4:00pm 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: Ever wonder how meteorologists predict storms and detect weather patterns? Launch a weather balloon to collect high-altitude video footage and weather data. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Harry Potter Jeopardy (ages 10-13) Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm Maxine White Warfield Room at Central Branch Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Ages 10-13. Registration required. Celebrate Harry’s birthday as you compete in a Jeopardy game to see who knows the Harry Potter wizarding world the best. Test your knowledge o... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Harry Potter Jeopardy (ages 10-13) 3:00pm - 4:30pm Central Branch Open Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Required Event Details: Ages 10-13. Registration required.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Portrait Painting using Water Mixable Oil Paint w/ J. Scott Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:15pm Studio A at Glenwood Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Age Group: Adults Event Details: This painting class will teach participants about portraiture and how to work in oil paint. Participants will learn techniques on enlarging using a grid, composition, replicating l... Closed Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Portrait Painting using Water Mixable Oil Paint w/ J. Scott 6:00pm - 8:15pm Glenwood Branch Closed Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Studio A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music Required Event Details: This painting class will teach participants about portraiture and how to work in oil paint. Participants will learn techniques on enlarging using a grid, composition, replicating light, under painting, brush selection, and more.
This event is in the "Children" group. Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch Age Group: Children Event Details: For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 60 minutes. Registration required. Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends... Open Required This event is in the "Children" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed Kindergarten Here We Come! (children entering Kindergarten with adult) RG 6:30pm - 7:30pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Required Event Details: For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 60 minutes. Registration required. Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) Wednesday, July 31, 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 31 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. English Conversation Class Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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 - 8:30 pm This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:30pm 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 - 8:30 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group. English Conversation Class Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm Grist Mill Conference Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Age Group: Adults Event Details: The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation s... Open Required This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 31 2024 Wed English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:45pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Required Event Details: The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed
This event is in the "Teens" group. A/V Lab Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am 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 required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instru... This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu A/V Lab 9:00am - 10:00am Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Join us for access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Engines & Mechanical Engineering Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Explore the intricacies and design processes of model LEGO car engines using a mechanical engineering mindset. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instruct... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Engines & Mechanical Engineering 9:00am - 10:00am Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Explore the intricacies and design processes of model LEGO car engines using a mechanical engineering mindset. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all sessions.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Geology Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Have you ever wondered what kinds of arrocks make up our planet? Are you interested in learning about beautiful gems and minerals or fascinating fossils? Join us for a look into th... This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Geology 9:00am - 10:00am 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: Have you ever wondered what kinds of arrocks 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. Sports Science Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am Walter Dean Myers Homework Room at East Columbia Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Explore the fascinating world of sports through a scientific lens. From the physics of deflategate and the ideal gas law to understanding the mechanics behind bending it like Beckh... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Sports Science 9:00am - 10:00am 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: Explore the fascinating world of sports through a scientific lens.
This event is in the "Teens" group. STEM Leadership: Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, & AI Thursday, August 1, 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: Visualize your future in a STEM career! During the first week, develop education goals, and plan for college and beyond. Explore your individual aptitudes and strengths and how the... Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu STEM Leadership: Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, & AI 9:00am - 10:00am 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: Visualize your future in a STEM career! During the first week, develop education goals, and plan for college and beyond.
This event is in the "Children" group. Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months) Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am Abacus Classroom at Savage Branch Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Age Group: Children Event Details: Allow 20 min. Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others. This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months) 10:00am - 11:00am Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Abacus Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Allow 20 min. Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aerodynamics & Aeronautics Thursday, August 1, 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: 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... Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Aerodynamics & Aeronautics 10:00am - 11:30am 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: 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. Carnival Engineering: Water Mister Thursday, August 1, 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: Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech ... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Carnival Engineering: Water Mister 10:00am - 11:30am 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: Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Carnival Games Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am DIY Design Studio at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Engineer Carnival Games for the HiTech Carnival! Use your creativity and engineering skills to design and build games such as Ring Toss, Spin the Wheel, and Plinko--or come u... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Carnival Games 10:00am - 11:30am Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Engineer Carnival Games for the HiTech Carnival! Use your creativity and engineering skills to design and build games such as Ring Toss, Spin the Wheel, and Plinko--or come up with your own idea!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Civil Engineering Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: How did engineers build the Hoover Dam, Eiffel Tower, and Chesapeake Bay Bridge? Explore the principles of engineering used to build the largest structures in the world! Registr... This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Civil Engineering 10:00am - 11:30am 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: How did engineers build the Hoover Dam, Eiffel Tower, and Chesapeake Bay Bridge? Explore the principles of engineering used to build the largest structures in the world! Registration required. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Dive into Biology Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am Carl Sagan Conference Room at Savage Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis? Come expl... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Dive into Biology 10:00am - 11:30am Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?
This event is in the "Teens" group. Exploring Computer Language through Humanoid Robots Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am Elkridge Studio at Elkridge 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... Cancelled Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Cancelled Exploring Computer Language through Humanoid Robots 10:00am - 11:30am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM 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. Neuroscience Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am Hockley Room at Elkridge Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: What are neurons and how do they communicate? How does the brain comprehend light, sound, taste, touch, and smell? Why can concussions be so dangerous? Join us in Neuroscience to e... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Neuroscience 10:00am - 11:30am Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: What are neurons and how do they communicate? How does the brain comprehend light, sound, taste, touch, and smell? Why can concussions be so dangerous? Join us in Neuroscience to explore what’s in your noggin!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Paleontology Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am DaVinci Room at Savage Branch Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Age Group: Teens Event Details: This course is an introduction to paleontology. Learn about a variety of fascinating fossils, how they are formed, and how they inform us about the Earth’s past. Registrat... Open Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Paleontology 10:00am - 11:30am Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Required Event Details: This course is an introduction to paleontology. Learn about a variety of fascinating fossils, how they are formed, and how they inform us about the Earth’s past. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Photography Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am Savage AV Studio at Savage Branch Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, 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 ... Closed Required This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Photography 10:00am - 11:30am Savage Branch Closed Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, 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.
