This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Python 10:00am - 11:30am Savage Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Python 10:00am - 11:30am Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the basics of programming in Python! Create games, interactive programs, and anything else you want. Absolutely no experience required -- you'll learn how to program a basic game in the first class!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Ten80 10:00am - 11:30am East Columbia Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Ten80 10:00am - 11:30am East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Compete in the ultimate racing challenge! Working in teams, learn how mechanical systems operate by using a 1:10 scale electric radio-controlled car that can be set up in 4 million ways. Teams race their engines at the HiTech Carnival!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Pins and Needle Arts 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Pins and Needle Arts 10:00am - 12:00pm Central Branch Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. This is a hybrid event, so if you would like to attend remotely via Zoom, contact pinsneedlearts@hclibrary.org.
This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am - 10:45am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages; 30 min. Come experience the joys of music and movement.
This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 10:15am - 10:45am Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 10:15am - 10:45am Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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 "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Play Partners (Ages 0- 23 Months) TK 10:30am - 11:00am Glenwood Branch Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children 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. Event Details: Ticket required. Tickets will be given out 15 minutes prior to class.
This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Savage Branch Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Move and Groove (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am - 11:45am Elkridge Branch Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: All ages; 30 min. Come experience the joys of music and movement.
This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 11:30am - 12:00pm Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 11:30am - 12:00pm Miller Branch Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 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 "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Character Design 12:00pm - 1:00pm Savage Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Character Design 12:00pm - 1:00pm Savage Branch Closed Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the process behind designing your own characters and using illustration software. Create the look of your character, its costumes, and props, and give it a unique personality! Registration required. Grades 6-12.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Computational Thinking & Design 12:00pm - 1:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Computational Thinking & Design 12:00pm - 1:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Carl Sagan Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Computational thinking and design is a dynamic course that introduces students to the fundamental concepts of computational thinking and design thinking through a blend of interactive lessons, hands-on projects, and collaborative activities.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Exploring Computer Language through Humanoid Robots 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Exploring Computer Language through Humanoid Robots 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required 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. Aug 1 2024 Thu Interior Design with Planner 5D 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Interior Design with Planner 5D 12:00pm - 1:00pm East Columbia Branch Closed Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio B (Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Photoshop 12:00pm - 1:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Photoshop 12:00pm - 1:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Robotic Arm 12:00pm - 1:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Robotic Arm 12:00pm - 1:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Students will have the opportunity to experiment with a robot that uses artificial intelligence to accomplish various functions.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Rocketry 12:00pm - 1:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Rocketry 12:00pm - 1:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Design for Laser Cutting & Engraving 12:30pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Design for Laser Cutting & Engraving 12:30pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Closed Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Walter Dean Myers Homework Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM 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 "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu HCPSS Summer Food Site - East Columbia 12:30pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu HCPSS Summer Food Site - East Columbia 12:30pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: East Columbia Other Location Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: 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
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu 3D Design 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Closed Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu 3D Design 1:00pm - 2:00pm East Columbia Branch Closed Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Arduino 1:00pm - 2:00pm Elkridge Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Arduino 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: 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Physics Olympics 1:00pm - 2:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Physics Olympics 1:00pm - 2:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or 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. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Zoology 1:00pm - 2:00pm Savage Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Zoology 1:00pm - 2:00pm Savage Branch Open Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, 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 "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu Carnival Engineering: Quality Control 2:30pm - 4:00pm East Columbia Branch Open Registration This event is in the "Teens" group. Aug 1 2024 Thu 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 Registration 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.