Upcoming Events

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!

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! 

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. 

Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a robot that uses artificial intelligence to accomplish various functions.

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.

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.

You don't need a green thumb to understand the science, engineering, and math behind growing a garden. In this hands-on, project-based class, you will create your own garden and plant things that you can eat!

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

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.

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.   

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 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.

Ages 4-10.  30 min.  Ticket required.

In celebration of the Summer Olympics, try exercising your brain and your muscles.  Work cooperatively to solve memory puzzles and get a workout with the parachute.

Engineering is for everyone! Join us to explore a variety of building games at Central!

Drop in for hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages.

All Ages/Families, allow 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Great family fun playing board games with family and friends. 

Tickets available at the desk 15 minutes prior to class. 

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.

Dive into underwater robotics.  This summer stop by and participate in the 3-week Seaperch submersibles and marine science classes. SeaPerch is a remotely operated vehicle built by students to accomplish underwater competitions.

Explore the world of engineering, marketing, and packaging, individually and in teams, while getting to use a true vacuum form machine.

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.

Ages 4-10.  30 min.  Ticket required.

In celebration of the Summer Olympics, try exercising your brain and your muscles.  Work cooperatively to solve memory puzzles and get a workout with the parachute.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.

Geared toward high school juniors, and the grownups who love them, but all are welcome.  |  Must register for Zoom link