Week Calendar

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score!  Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT and acquire test taking skills that will last a lifetime! Get expert advice from a HiTech instructor.

Explore chemistry in this HiTech class! Discover chemistry topics that range from the physical and chemical properties of matter, to Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry, and even Acid-Base Chemistry. Registration required.

Learn to code using the computing language Python from one of our HiTech instructors! No experience necessary. Middle & High School. Register once for all four sessions, Monday - Thursday.

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score!  Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT and acquire test taking skills that will last a lifetime! Get expert advice from a HiTech instructor.

Explore chemistry in this HiTech class! Discover chemistry topics that range from the physical and chemical properties of matter, to Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry, and even Acid-Base Chemistry. Registration required.

Learn to code using the computing language Python from one of our HiTech instructors! No experience necessary. Middle & High School. Register once for all four sessions, Monday - Thursday.

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score!  Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT and acquire test taking skills that will last a lifetime! Get expert advice from a HiTech instructor.

Explore chemistry in this HiTech class! Discover chemistry topics that range from the physical and chemical properties of matter, to Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry, and even Acid-Base Chemistry. Registration required.

Learn to code using the computing language Python from one of our HiTech instructors! No experience necessary. Middle & High School. Register once for all four sessions, Monday - Thursday.

Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score!  Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT and acquire test taking skills that will last a lifetime! Get expert advice from a HiTech instructor.

Explore chemistry in this HiTech class! Discover chemistry topics that range from the physical and chemical properties of matter, to Thermodynamics and Thermochemistry, and even Acid-Base Chemistry. Registration required.

Learn to code using the computing language Python from one of our HiTech instructors! No experience necessary. Middle & High School. Register once for all four sessions, Monday - Thursday.

Discover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about three body systems that allow us function in this HiTech class. Body systems to be discussed include: Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular. Registration required.

Explore space in this HiTech class! Learn about our Solar System, the life and death of stars, black holes, and forces found in our Universe. Study the origin and development of the Universe and learn how scientists make new discoveries.

Go beyond the basics of Java programming in this HiTech class! Learn Java iteration (while loops), compound ‘if' statements and introduction to object oriented concepts while coding your Jeroo to escape a maze.

Discover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about three body systems that allow us function in this HiTech class. Body systems to be discussed include: Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular. Registration required.

Explore space in this HiTech class! Learn about our Solar System, the life and death of stars, black holes, and forces found in our Universe. Study the origin and development of the Universe and learn how scientists make new discoveries.

Go beyond the basics of Java programming in this HiTech class! Learn Java iteration (while loops), compound ‘if' statements and introduction to object oriented concepts while coding your Jeroo to escape a maze.

Discover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about three body systems that allow us function in this HiTech class. Body systems to be discussed include: Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular. Registration required.

Explore space in this HiTech class! Learn about our Solar System, the life and death of stars, black holes, and forces found in our Universe. Study the origin and development of the Universe and learn how scientists make new discoveries.

Go beyond the basics of Java programming in this HiTech class! Learn Java iteration (while loops), compound ‘if' statements and introduction to object oriented concepts while coding your Jeroo to escape a maze.

Discover the gross anatomy of the human body and learn about three body systems that allow us function in this HiTech class. Body systems to be discussed include: Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular. Registration required.

Explore space in this HiTech class! Learn about our Solar System, the life and death of stars, black holes, and forces found in our Universe. Study the origin and development of the Universe and learn how scientists make new discoveries.

Go beyond the basics of Java programming in this HiTech class! Learn Java iteration (while loops), compound ‘if' statements and introduction to object oriented concepts while coding your Jeroo to escape a maze.

If you miss this class, past classes are posted on the Howard County Library System YouTube channel Playlists [use link:  

If you miss this class, past classes are posted on the Howard County Library System YouTube channel Playlists [use link:  

Play trivia through email! Categories and fun for everyone. Please email HCLS.trivia@hclibrary.org for the trivia round and other details.

Welcome all elementary students 6-12 years old!  Join Miss Chris from the East Columbia Branch as she shares some sizzling series books!

This class is offered through the community organization Oakland Mills Online.

Do you have a technology issue and need help figuring it out? Trying to get eBooks to work on your phone to no avail? Can't get that Gale Course to work? Ask an HCLS Instructor & Research Specialist about your library related tech woes.

Missing out on book suggestions from HCLS staff? Join us virtually every 2nd and 4th Friday at 11:00 am to listen to HCLS instructors talk about their favorite books.

Receive fun and interactive activities that challenge thinking and help you stay mentally active through email. Email hcls.brainfitness@hclibrary.org to receive activities and instructions.

Dive into the Arduino philosophy of learning and create circuits using an Arduino simulator in this HiTech class! No programming experience necessary.

The brain is a powerful yet mysterious organ that is waiting to tell you its secrets. Come explore how this machine controls your senses, memories, and sleep in this HiTech class! Registration required.

Dive into the Arduino philosophy of learning and create circuits using an Arduino simulator in this HiTech class! No programming experience necessary.

The brain is a powerful yet mysterious organ that is waiting to tell you its secrets. Come explore how this machine controls your senses, memories, and sleep in this HiTech class! Registration required.

Dive into the Arduino philosophy of learning and create circuits using an Arduino simulator in this HiTech class! No programming experience necessary.

The brain is a powerful yet mysterious organ that is waiting to tell you its secrets. Come explore how this machine controls your senses, memories, and sleep in this HiTech class! Registration required.

Participants are introduced to the decision to buy or not buy a home; financial readiness; the importance of the credit report and score; introduction to loan options and lender guidelines, and available resources. Duration: 1 hour

Dive into the Arduino philosophy of learning and create circuits using an Arduino simulator in this HiTech class! No programming experience necessary.

The brain is a powerful yet mysterious organ that is waiting to tell you its secrets. Come explore how this machine controls your senses, memories, and sleep in this HiTech class! Registration required.

How do films shape and connect us?
Watch the film prior to the actual discussion dates by signing up for a free Kanopy account through HCLS.

Aug  03  Keep the Change

Ages 11-18 & Adults; 90 min.

Join Miss Chris from the East Columbia Branch for stories, songs and rhymes.
Ages 2-6

This class is offered through the community organization Oakland Mills Online.

Learn a brief history of origami, and then students will learn to fold a classic origami model with help from an HCLS instructor. Supplies needed: square paper and a smile!

Calling all Lego™ fans! Each week watch a brief video to receive new challenges. Then create and engineer your designs with LEGO™ blocks.  Register with an email address to receive a link to join the online class.

For Teens. Play HCLS trivia through Kahoot! Categories and questions designed for ages 13-17. Email HCLS.teentrivia@hclibrary.org to receive a link and instructions.

In October 1971, James Rouse, visionary and developer of the planned community of Columbia Maryland, composed a memorandum to all staff members of the Rouse Company.

Virtual book discussion. 1st Mondays; 7 - 8 pm.

Aug 3: Reader's Choice: Read any book that deals with race relations in America or discrimination in any part of the world.

July 6: "The Affair at Styles" by Agatha Christie **Register with an email address to receive a link to join the online class. *Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation.

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

*Registration for this class series has closed*

This class will meet virtually beginning June 15th.

Ages 5-10. Registration required. 20 - 30 minutes.

Boredom Busters

MAYDAY 1971 is the ultimately inspiring story of a season when our democracy faced grave danger, and survived.

Participants are introduced to the importance of the credit report an on how to understand and read the credit report; the importance of disputing inaccuracies; how a healthy credit report is important in finding, sustaining and maintaining afford

Go beyond the basics of Python programming with this instructor-led HiTech online course! Meet weekly for 1.5 hours to learn about dictionaries, tuples, regular expressions, objects, accessing web services, databases and more.

Ages 11-18; 15 min.

Welcome sci-fi enthusiasts and other intrepid readers!

Meet weekly to discuss recommendations for sci-fi books shows and movies.

Play HCLS trivia through Kahoot! Categories and questions designed for ages 18+. Please email HCLS.trivia@hclibrary.org for the link and other details.