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This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Origami Engineering

10:00am - 11:00am
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, STEM / 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. They will take a close look at tessellating polygons and how, with the art ...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

SAT Math Prep

10:00am - 11:00am
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score! Relieve test anxiety by taking practice tests in a low-risk environment and gain full comprehension of what to expect on test day. Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT ...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Wonders of Chemical Reactions 1

10:00am - 11:00am
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment! Conduct experiments that range from the physical and chemical properties of matter to Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry, and even Acid-Base Chemistry.  Registration required. Grades 6-12. &nb...
This event is in the "Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)" group.

Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.  Free tickets will be available at the children'...
This event is in the "Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

10:15am - 10:45am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)" group.
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Albert Einstein Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness), STEM / STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required. Nature Treasure Hunt Explore spring science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. ...
This event is in the "Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)" group.
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Hockley Room
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Art & Music, Fun & Games!, Language
Event Details:
Ages 0-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. ...
This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness), STEM / STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 3 & up with adult.  Allow 30-45 minutes. Ticket required. Explore stations with activities that stimulate and encourage children to explore and investigate. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class....
This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group.

Family Movie Matinee, 11AM, TK

11:00am - 12:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:
Swing Into Spring with Curious George, Family Movie Matinee, Rated G ...
This event is in the "Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)" group.

Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)
Event Details:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.  Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities.  Free tickets will be available at the childre...
This event is in the "Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)" group.

Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK

11:15am - 11:45am
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness)

PLAY PARTNERS

Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime. 

Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Civil Engineering

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
How did they build the Hoover Dam, Eiffel Tower, and Chesapeake Bay Bridge? Explore the principles of engineering in building the largest structures in the world!! Taught by a HiTech Instructor.   ...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Electrical Engineering

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Studio (Classroom)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Lights On, Lights Off!  Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes when you flip a light switch on the wall or press the ON button of a battery-powered fan in the summer?  Why do some toys need AAA batteries to operate while other toys need...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

STEM Heroes

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Did you know that in 1992, Mae Jemison made history as the first Black female astronaut? She is also an engineer, a physician, a professor, and an entrepreneur!  Join us to learn about the diverse scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematici...
This event is in the "Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)" group.

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

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenwood Branch
Library Branch: Glenwood Branch
Room: Pindell Room
Age Group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Event Details:
Ages 3- 5 with adult. 30 min Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class. ...
This event is in the "Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)" group.

Catapults Fun (8-10) TK

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Elkridge Branch
Library Branch: Elkridge Branch
Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 8-11. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Students will learn about catapults and how they work in the fun Engineering class. Learn the science behind catapults before designing, building, and testing your own catapult made from popsicle sticks...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Forensic Science: Biology

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab)
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Have you ever wondered what goes on during a crime scene investigation? Join us to learn the techniques forensic scientists use to crack a case. Learn about fingerprinting, footprinting, and hair, saliva, and DNA analysis. Registration required. Grad...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Movie Magic: Chroma Key

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Dive into the world of video special effects! Students will create their own reality using the technique of compositing. They will record and edit their own video and learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic. Learn abo...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Physics Olympics

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: DaVinci Room
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration 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. Register once for all four sessions, Monday - Thursday. ...
This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group.
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Patapsco/Avalon Rooms
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Start Ready (Kindergarten Readiness), STEM / STEAM
Event Details:
Ages 3 & up with adult.  Allow 30-45 minutes. Ticket required. Explore stations with activities that stimulate and encourage children to explore and investigate. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class....
This event is in the "All Ages / Families" group.

Spring Break Movie Afternoon (Families, TK)

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Branch
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Central Children's Classroom
Age Group: All Ages / Families
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:
Bring the family to enjoy an afternoon at the movies featuring, Toy Story. Rated G. 81 minutes. Woody, a cowboy doll belonging to Andy is worried about the arrival of a new toy, Buzz Lightyear, a space action figure. When Andy's parents move, the ...
This event is in the "Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.

Beginning Modular Robotics (ages 10-12)

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Branch
Room: Maxine White Warfield Room
Age Group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School)
Program Type: STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
  Ages 9-12. Registration required. Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners.     ...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Teen Career Building Workshop Series

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Miller Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Miller Branch
Room: Ellicott Room
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Business & Finance, College & Career
Registration Required
Event Details:
Ages 11-18  |  *Registration required, walk-in students welcome if space allows.  (*Registering for this class, registers you for the 3 class series) Discover pathways to future success!  Explore career planning, resu...
This event is in the "Ages 11-13 (Middle School)" group.
This event is in the "Ages 14 - 18 (High School)" group.

Audio Video Technology Workshop

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Savage Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Savage Branch
Room: Savage AV Studio
Age Group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program Type: Art & Music, STEM / STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:
Includes access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create videos.  Registration is not required, and walk-ins are welcome. Taught by a HiTech instructor.  Registration is not required, and walk-ins...