This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Science of Art 1:00pm - 2:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Sports Science 1:00pm - 2:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Zoology 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK 1:30pm - 2:00pm Elkridge Branch 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK 2:00pm - 2:45pm Central Branch 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed On the Road to Kindergarten at Howard Crossing Apartments Homes (ORK) 2:00pm - 3:30pm Mobile Branch 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Applied Manufacturing 2:30pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration 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 Registration Required Event Details: Needs Description
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Arduino 2:30pm - 4:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Registration 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 Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the Arduino philosophy of learning through tinkering, problem solving, and rapid prototyping.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Design for Laser Cutting & Engraving 2:30pm - 4:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Global Change 2:30pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Hovercraft 2:30pm - 4:00pm Elkridge Branch Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed Hovercraft 2:30pm - 4:00pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Networking & Security 2:30pm - 4:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Origami Engineering 2:30pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Robotic Arm 2:30pm - 4:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Rube Goldberg Challenge 2:30pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Science of Art 2:30pm - 4:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Weird Science 2:30pm - 4:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Compost Demonstration (In-Person) 4:00pm - 6:00pm Miller Branch 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG 6:30pm - 7:00pm Miller Branch Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Family Fun at Your Library: Video Game Night (Families) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Elkridge Branch 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. 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 Registration 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 Registration 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:00pm Miller Branch 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. Jul 3 2024 Wed Advanced Anime Association 7:00pm - 8:15pm Savage Branch Open Registration 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 Registration 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:45pm Elkridge Branch Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jul 3 2024 Wed English Conversation Class 7:00pm - 8:45pm Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration 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