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Octopus's Garden [ages 7-10] TK

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  60 min.  Ticket required. Explore the world of this incredible predatory mollusk and member of the cephalopod class.  Apply what you've learned to cre

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 7-10.  60 min.  Ticket required. Explore the world of this incredible predatory mollusk and member of the cephalopod class.  Apply what you've learned to create a special Octopus's Garden in the Enchanted Garden. Tickets wil...

Magic Tree House STEAM Stations (6-11 years) RG

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-11; 60 min. Registration required.  Do you love to read the Magic Tree House series? Join us for hands-on STEAM challenges related to some of your favorite books!

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 6-11; 60 min. Registration required.  Do you love to read the Magic Tree House series? Join us for hands-on STEAM challenges related to some of your favorite books! This class is part of our Summer Reading Adventures series! Clic...

Batteries: Getting a Charge Out of Chemistry [ages 7 & up] RG

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Avalon Room at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
,
Event Details:

Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). 60 min.  Registration required. Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for hands-on activit

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Avalon Room
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). 60 min.  Registration required. Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for hands-on activities exploring the chemistry of batteries and electricity.   ...

Potato Chip Science (7-11 years) RG

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Registration required.  How greasy are your chips? What are chip bags filled with? Is there such a thing as potato power? Can you create with a potato? B

Required
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 7-11; 60 min. Registration required.  How greasy are your chips? What are chip bags filled with? Is there such a thing as potato power? Can you create with a potato? Be a food scientist and investigate every'one's favorite snack. Enjoy a...

STEM Fun: Code & Go Robot Mouse (ages 6-9) TK

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Seahorse Children's Classroom at Elkridge Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required. Explore the science of coding and programming with Colby, the programmable mouse.

Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required. Explore the science of coding and programming with Colby, the programmable mouse. ...

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
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

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. *Tuesdays throughout the summer.   This ...

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, July 2, 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

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. *Tuesdays throughout the summer. ...

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

Tuesday, July 2, 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

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 class is p...

STEAM Team [ages 7-10] RG

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Registration required.  Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class se

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Registration required.  Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class separately. Registration for this class begins Wednesday, June 26 @ 1...

STEAM Team [ages 7-10] RG

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Registration required.  Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class se

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Registration required.  Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class separately. Registration for this class begins Thursday, June 27 @ 10...

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

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. ...

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
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

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. *Tuesdays throughout the summer.   This ...

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Tuesday, July 9, 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

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. *Tuesdays throughout the summer. ...

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

Tuesday, July 9, 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

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 class is p...

STEAM Team [ages 7-10] RG

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Registration required.  Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class se

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Registration required.  Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class separately. Registration for this class begins Wednesday, July 3 @ 10...

STEAM Team [ages 7-10] RG

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Registration required.  Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class se

Required
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 7-10.  45 min.  Registration required.  Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class separately. Registration for this class begins FRIDAY, July 5 @ 10a. ...

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Wednesday, July 10, 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

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. ...

Cave Science (8-11 years) TK

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Albert Einstein Classroom at Savage Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Ticket required.  Become a Junior Ranger - Speleologist; complete the requirements for a National Park Service badge! Tickets will be available at the

Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Ticket required.  Become a Junior Ranger - Speleologist; complete the requirements for a National Park Service badge! Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This class is part of our...

Craft Pop-Up Shop [ages 4 & up]

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Miller Children's Classroom at Miller Branch
Program Type:
Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.  Pop-in and make a craft!  

Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Miller Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 4 and up.  Allow 15 minutes.  Drop in.  Pop-in and make a craft!   ...

Introduction to 3D Printing Using MakerBot

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use 3D printing to create designs for fabrication on the Makerspace Makerbot Method x3D printer. This session also discusses options for locating existing designs or c

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Learn how to use 3D printing to create designs for fabrication on the Makerspace Makerbot Method x3D printer. This session also discusses options for locating existing designs or creating original ones, how to import, setup and start up a 3D printing...
Magformers castle

Magformers® Mania (ages 5-7, TK)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Children's Classroom at Central Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 5-7. 45 minutes. TK, Ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.  Boost your engineering skills by building with Magformers®.  

Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 5-7. 45 minutes. TK, Ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.  Boost your engineering skills by building with Magformers®.   ...

Gear Up for a Road Trip - Infusible Ink Car Coasters with the Cricut (ages 11+)

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Studio B at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Summer travels finding you on a road trip?  Gear up with car coasters to keep you on track. Using the Cricut machine, customize your coasters with fun designs and create one-o

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio B
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Summer travels finding you on a road trip?  Gear up with car coasters to keep you on track. Using the Cricut machine, customize your coasters with fun designs and create one-of-a-kind craft.  All materials provided. Registration Required.&n...

Drop In Laser Cut Make & Take

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Makerspace at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

Want to see the laser cutter in action? Drop in to the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace anytime between 3pm  and  5pm to use the laser to cut an acrylic bookmark from the des

Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM
Event Details:
Want to see the laser cutter in action? Drop in to the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace anytime between 3pm  and  5pm to use the laser to cut an acrylic bookmark from the design catalog.  Chat with a Makerspace instructor and get all your ...

Intro to Smartphone Photography- OATS class

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Studio A at Glenwood Branch
Program Type:
Tech Skills or STEAM
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Interested in learning more about your smartphone camera? Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone's camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to picture

Required
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Studio A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Interested in learning more about your smartphone camera? Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone's camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to pictures, and using your camera's timer! We'll also go over some basic tips f...