Week Calendar

Children will enjoy enhancing early math and critical thinking skills through a variety of activities. Children ages 2-6.

Paint your own masterpiece while sipping sparkling non-alcoholic beverages guided by an HCLS Instructor. Supplies provided. Ages 12+.

Discover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about two body systems that allow us function. Body systems to be discussed include: Cardiovascular and Respiratory. Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in space? Join us to see what astronauts and a variety of other species traveling to (or born on) the International Space Station (ISS) need to do to adapt in this unique environment.

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in music production in the digital realm. Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations.

Bring your problem-solving skills and prepare to compete in a variety of challenges that will take your understanding of robotics to the next level with LEGO Mindstorms programming. No previous knowledge required. Register once for all four days.

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.

Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.

Tales tunes and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day including boarding a real school bus. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.

Start off the week with a film and activity. Movie lengths vary. Ages 10-18. Ticket required.

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months; allow 20 min.

Discover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about two body systems that allow us function. Body systems to be discussed include: Cardiovascular and Respiratory. Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in space? Join us to see what astronauts and a variety of other species traveling to (or born on) the International Space Station (ISS) need to do to adapt in this unique environment.

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in music production in the digital realm. Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations.

Bring your problem-solving skills and prepare to compete in a variety of challenges that will take your understanding of robotics to the next level with LEGO Mindstorms programming. No previous knowledge required. Register once for all four days.

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.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 4-6. 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Explore simple science concepts inspired by children's literature. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 3-5; 30 min.

Stories songs and activities. Ages 18-36 months with adult. Ticket required.

Need a quick refresher on downloading HCLS eBooks to your device? Drop in with your eReader or just your questions.

Discover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about two body systems that allow us function. Body systems to be discussed include: Cardiovascular and Respiratory. Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in space? Join us to see what astronauts and a variety of other species traveling to (or born on) the International Space Station (ISS) need to do to adapt in this unique environment.

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in music production in the digital realm. Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations.

Bring your problem-solving skills and prepare to compete in a variety of challenges that will take your understanding of robotics to the next level with LEGO Mindstorms programming. No previous knowledge required. Register once for all four days.

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.

Adults are you looking for a creative outlet and a chance to meet new people? Join us for coloring and camaraderie as we explore the adult coloring craze. Bring materials or use those provided. All skill levels welcome. 1st Wednesdays.

Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Gerald has a delicious dilemma. Can he solve it? Enjoy stories activities and a frosty refreshment. Ages 3-7 with adult. <i>If you would like a reminder for this class please provide an email address.</i>

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45- 60 min. Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day including boarding a real school bus.

Work on your crochet knitting embroidery and hand-quilting projects as you meet like-minded friends. Please bring supplies.

Improve your ability to communicate and interact in English in a fun and casual setting.

Discover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about two body systems that allow us function. Body systems to be discussed include: Cardiovascular and Respiratory. Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in space? Join us to see what astronauts and a variety of other species traveling to (or born on) the International Space Station (ISS) need to do to adapt in this unique environment.

Learn the skills of an audio engineer in music production in the digital realm. Gain hands-on experience with DAWs and microphone setups and dive into the music editing software of Logic Pro X to produce your own creations.

Bring your problem-solving skills and prepare to compete in a variety of challenges that will take your understanding of robotics to the next level with LEGO Mindstorms programming. No previous knowledge required. Register once for all four days.

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.

Bring projects you'd love to finish! Thursdays; 10 am - 12 pm.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Tales tunes and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Express yourself with crayons markers and colored pencils. Relax and engage the creative areas of your brain while improving fine motor skills increasing color awareness and developing hand-eye coordination. All ages. Allow 30 min.

Learn how to create decipher and crack codes in this interactive introduction to cryptanalysis. Presented by the National Cryptologic Museum. Ages 11-18.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Play with toys and new friends read a board book and enjoy music developing cognitive motor and social skills. Ages infant-23 months. Allow 20 min.

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.

Discuss gardening questions. Saturdays; 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. No sessions June 1 and holiday weekends. In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.

Registration Required. Ages 18+. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome.

Can you navigate as well as a sea turtle? After reading <i>Follow the Moon Home</i> by Philippe Cousteau discover the amazing scientific relationship between sea turtles the moon and the sea. Ages 6 & up with adult.

Need help accessing eBooks eAudiobooks or streaming content on your laptop phone or tablet? Drop in with your technology related questions.

Need help navigating Google Drive? Have an email related question or are you curious about new apps? Drop in with your everyday technology questions and our volunteers can assist you in finding the answers.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Tales tunes and tons of fun! Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day including boarding a real school bus. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 4-6. 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Explore simple science concepts inspired by children's literature. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Do you have what it takes to escape our fun-themed team-based escape room within 60 minutes? Ages 11-13. Registration required for each session space limited.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day including boarding a real school bus. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS and Howard County Public School System.

Need help navigating Google Drive? Have an email related question or are you curious about new apps? Drop in with your everyday technology questions and our volunteers can assist you in finding the answers.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Learn essential baby sign language and ASL for families through stories and activities. Ages infant-3 years with adult; 30 - 45 min.

A story and craft to enjoy with your child. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

The 6-week workshop addresses how to manage chronic diseases for people who live with or are at risk for developing conditions such as heart disease diabetes cancer obesity depression chronic pain arthritis lung disease and any other health

Howard County Library System is proud to announce that local artist Laura Wolf is our 2019 Artist in Residence.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories baby games musical activities and play time. Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.

Learn about Gustav Holst and move to excerpts of his classical masterpiece <i>The Planets</i>. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.

Paint your own masterpiece while sipping sparkling non-alcoholic beverages guided by an HCLS Instructor. Supplies provided. Ages 12+.

Need help navigating Google Drive? Have an email related question or are you curious about new apps? Drop in with your everyday technology questions and our volunteers can assist you in finding the answers.

Howard County Library System is proud to announce that local artist Laura Wolf is our 2019 Artist in Residence.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.

Stories songs and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min.

Learn essential baby sign language and ASL for families through stories and activities. Ages infant-3 years with adult; 30 - 45 min.

Are you taking Algebra 2 this fall? Review Algebra skills and get a preview. Graphing calculators recommended. Registrants must have already taken and passed Algebra 1 in school. Register once for all four days. Registration required.

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?

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free lunch & non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

Learn about living organisms and the study of life. Participate in various activities and conduct experiments ranging from cells DNA proteins carbohydrates and lipids. Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Discover the world of post-production! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X. Register once for all four days.

Interested in learning how you become what you eat? Explore the digestive and urinary systems and learn about the biochemical processes that simultaneously alters that hamburger you ate into usable bio-energy and waste.

Are you taking Algebra 2 this fall? Review Algebra skills and get a preview. Graphing calculators recommended. Registrants must have already taken and passed Algebra 1 in school. Register once for all four days. Registration required.

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?

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free lunch & non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

Learn about living organisms and the study of life. Participate in various activities and conduct experiments ranging from cells DNA proteins carbohydrates and lipids. Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Discover the world of post-production! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X. Register once for all four days.

Interested in learning how you become what you eat? Explore the digestive and urinary systems and learn about the biochemical processes that simultaneously alters that hamburger you ate into usable bio-energy and waste.

Are you taking Algebra 2 this fall? Review Algebra skills and get a preview. Graphing calculators recommended. Registrants must have already taken and passed Algebra 1 in school. Register once for all four days. Registration required.

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?

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free lunch & non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

Learn about living organisms and the study of life. Participate in various activities and conduct experiments ranging from cells DNA proteins carbohydrates and lipids. Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Discover the world of post-production! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X. Register once for all four days.

Interested in learning how you become what you eat? Explore the digestive and urinary systems and learn about the biochemical processes that simultaneously alters that hamburger you ate into usable bio-energy and waste.

Bring lunch to enjoy outside while listening to stories and songs. Outside play includes sidewalk chalk and bubbles. All ages. Allow 30 min. Weather permitting.

Are you taking Algebra 2 this fall? Review Algebra skills and get a preview. Graphing calculators recommended. Registrants must have already taken and passed Algebra 1 in school. Register once for all four days. Registration required.

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?

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free lunch & non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

Learn about living organisms and the study of life. Participate in various activities and conduct experiments ranging from cells DNA proteins carbohydrates and lipids. Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Discover the world of post-production! Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X. Register once for all four days.

Interested in learning how you become what you eat? Explore the digestive and urinary systems and learn about the biochemical processes that simultaneously alters that hamburger you ate into usable bio-energy and waste.

Youth ages 18 years and younger. Free lunch & non-perishable afternoon snacks. Must be present to receive.

For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills. Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required.

Ages 3-6; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression listening comprehension and early reading skills.

Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations. Ages 2-5 with adult; allow 30 minutes. Ticket required.

Weekly branch leadership meeting

Solve different types of mind-bending problems and puzzles that require logic and critical thinking then participate in a mini-math competition! Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

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.

Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera and learn numerous picture-taking techniques.

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Prerequisite: Must have attended all sessions of The Wonders of Chemical Reactions 1 in order to qualify for class. Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment!

Solve different types of mind-bending problems and puzzles that require logic and critical thinking then participate in a mini-math competition! Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

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.

Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera and learn numerous picture-taking techniques.

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Prerequisite: Must have attended all sessions of The Wonders of Chemical Reactions 1 in order to qualify for class. Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment!

Enjoy alien stories outer space inspired activities and an out of this world craft! Ages 4-6; 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Do you have what it takes to escape our fun-themed team-based escape room within 60 minutes? Ages 11-13. Registration required for each session space limited.

Solve different types of mind-bending problems and puzzles that require logic and critical thinking then participate in a mini-math competition! Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

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.

Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera and learn numerous picture-taking techniques.

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Prerequisite: Must have attended all sessions of The Wonders of Chemical Reactions 1 in order to qualify for class. Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment!

Ages 11-17. Recommend books music and movies; develop and plan events for teens; and work with HCLS instructors on projects you create. Refreshments. Allow 30 minutes.

Solve different types of mind-bending problems and puzzles that require logic and critical thinking then participate in a mini-math competition! Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

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.

Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera and learn numerous picture-taking techniques.

Learn the basic fundamentals of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Register once for all four days. Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Prerequisite: Must have attended all sessions of The Wonders of Chemical Reactions 1 in order to qualify for class. Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment!

Create a special item for your garden. Jun 1: Make a terrarium Jul 13: Create a butterfly home Aug 10: Paint a pot for fall Ages 6-9; 45 min. Register for each class separately.

Take a practice PSAT exam with The Princeton Review on Aug 10. Return for your personalized score report results on Aug 27. During the review session they explain the score reports and offer helpful test taking strategies.

Participate in HCLS' 2019 Community Collaborative Art Project by creating a bird window cling! Together the birds will form a "flock" that decorates the branch windows.

Read children's picture books that have won the prestigious Caldecott Medal for illustration. Ages 3-5 with adult. Ticket required.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall; 45- 60 min. Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day including boarding a real school bus.

Plan and direct a movie! Learn stop motion basics then work in groups to create a stop motion animation. Attend both days: Aug 6 & 7. Ages 11-15. Register once for both sessions.