Week Calendar

Learn how to use Blender, an open-source, 3D design program. Create virtual spaces that, when rendered properly, give the illusion of photographic representation.

Have fun learning about the difference between aeronautics and aerodynamics. Learn basic engineering principles applied to both in a fun way.   See how they apply to everyday life and make your invention take flight.

Learn the mechanics and engineer a pinball game for the HiTech Carnival and build functional a table-top pinball machine. The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th.

Learn a new fun way to code and create awesome graphics.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

Learn to draw or sketch on a tablet using the latest technologies just like the professionals. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Begin to program in a fun and creative way!  Intro to Robotics shows how to program in an artistic and fun way- great for students just learning about programming and interested in making robots move. 

Solve different types of mind-bending problems and puzzles that require logic and critical thinking, then participate in a mini-math competition!  

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Apply the skills of an Audio Engineer in music production in the digital realm.  Produce your own creations in the HiTech sound booth and music studio.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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!

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Science has never been cooler or smoother. Explore the digestive tract and the science behind actual smoothies. Permission slip will be emailed to registrants and required for participation.

Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Learn how to use Blender, an open-source, 3D design program. Create virtual spaces that, when rendered properly, give the illusion of photographic representation.

Have fun learning about the difference between aeronautics and aerodynamics. Learn basic engineering principles applied to both in a fun way.   See how they apply to everyday life and make your invention take flight.

Learn the mechanics and engineer a pinball game for the HiTech Carnival and build functional a table-top pinball machine. The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th.

Learn a new fun way to code and create awesome graphics.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

Learn to draw or sketch on a tablet using the latest technologies just like the professionals. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Begin to program in a fun and creative way!  Intro to Robotics shows how to program in an artistic and fun way- great for students just learning about programming and interested in making robots move. 

Solve different types of mind-bending problems and puzzles that require logic and critical thinking, then participate in a mini-math competition!  

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Apply the skills of an Audio Engineer in music production in the digital realm.  Produce your own creations in the HiTech sound booth and music studio.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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!

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Science has never been cooler or smoother. Explore the digestive tract and the science behind actual smoothies. Permission slip will be emailed to registrants and required for participation.

Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Learn how to use Blender, an open-source, 3D design program. Create virtual spaces that, when rendered properly, give the illusion of photographic representation.

Have fun learning about the difference between aeronautics and aerodynamics. Learn basic engineering principles applied to both in a fun way.   See how they apply to everyday life and make your invention take flight.

Learn the mechanics and engineer a pinball game for the HiTech Carnival and build functional a table-top pinball machine. The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th.

Learn a new fun way to code and create awesome graphics.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

Learn to draw or sketch on a tablet using the latest technologies just like the professionals. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Begin to program in a fun and creative way!  Intro to Robotics shows how to program in an artistic and fun way- great for students just learning about programming and interested in making robots move. 

Solve different types of mind-bending problems and puzzles that require logic and critical thinking, then participate in a mini-math competition!  

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Apply the skills of an Audio Engineer in music production in the digital realm.  Produce your own creations in the HiTech sound booth and music studio.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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!

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Science has never been cooler or smoother. Explore the digestive tract and the science behind actual smoothies. Permission slip will be emailed to registrants and required for participation.

Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Learn how to use Blender, an open-source, 3D design program. Create virtual spaces that, when rendered properly, give the illusion of photographic representation.

Have fun learning about the difference between aeronautics and aerodynamics. Learn basic engineering principles applied to both in a fun way.   See how they apply to everyday life and make your invention take flight.

Learn the mechanics and engineer a pinball game for the HiTech Carnival and build functional a table-top pinball machine. The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th.

Learn a new fun way to code and create awesome graphics.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

Learn to draw or sketch on a tablet using the latest technologies just like the professionals. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Begin to program in a fun and creative way!  Intro to Robotics shows how to program in an artistic and fun way- great for students just learning about programming and interested in making robots move. 

Solve different types of mind-bending problems and puzzles that require logic and critical thinking, then participate in a mini-math competition!  

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Apply the skills of an Audio Engineer in music production in the digital realm.  Produce your own creations in the HiTech sound booth and music studio.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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!

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Science has never been cooler or smoother. Explore the digestive tract and the science behind actual smoothies. Permission slip will be emailed to registrants and required for participation.

Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

Learn how to use Blender, an open-source, 3D design program. Create virtual spaces that, when rendered properly, give the illusion of photographic representation.

Have fun learning about the difference between aeronautics and aerodynamics. Learn basic engineering principles applied to both in a fun way.   See how they apply to everyday life and make your invention take flight.

Learn a new fun way to code and create awesome graphics.

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between you and a microorganism? Were you ever curious about the difference between cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

Learn to draw or sketch on a tablet using the latest technologies just like the professionals. 

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions, Mon-Fri.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Solve different types of mind-bending problems and puzzles that require logic and critical thinking, then participate in a mini-math competition!  

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Apply the skills of an Audio Engineer in music production in the digital realm.  Produce your own creations in the HiTech sound booth and music studio.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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!

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Don’t miss the fun at Howard County Library System’s free STEAM Carnival. Play carnival games like skeeball, catapult, pinball, ring toss, and Ten80 cars.

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.  If you're new to this class, you'll receive an email invit

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

Ages 2-5 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.

Work side by side with the gardener and help our Enchanted Garden grow. Learn the joys of gardening and help us with basic garden tasks.  Dress for outdoor activity.

This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as unique American rhythms. 

If you’re looking to improve your computer skills, then visit our computer skills open lab! Boost your technical knowledge by getting hands-on assistance with topics such as:  

This is a class for English language learners.

The Community Athletic Program, or CAP, consists of a traveling trailer filled with sports gear, games and video game equipment and staffed by school resource officers.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
 

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. 

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

Class for New Mom's Support Group, for Well & Wise partnership with Howard County General Hospital.

Adults, 90 minutes, registration required

This class is designed for English language learners. Improve your spoken English as we focus on listening and speaking skills with an emphasis on everyday pronunciation, intonation, and stress, as well as unique American rhythms.

This is a class for adult English language learners.  Practice conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.

All ages; 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Listen to a story, develop observation skills while exploring nature, and participate in an activity you can also do at home.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Join other adults who knit, crochet, embroider, and sew, in an open forum for creating, conversing, sharing, and learning. Space is limited, so please register in advance to attend in person.

This is a class for English language learners.

This class is designed for adult English language learners. Practice speaking skills in a supportive environment. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

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.

Ticket required.

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
 

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.

This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Learn English in a supportive environment to improve your reading, writing, speaking, listening and pronunciation skills.

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
 

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 2-5 with adult. 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

This class is designed for adult English language learners.  Parents of children aged ten and younger will gain a better understanding of informal spoken English and increase their knowledge of English vocabulary, especially as

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 6-36 months. Ticket required.  Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Play with toys, meet new friends, enjoy music, and develop cognitive, motor and social skills.

Ask Maryland Master Gardeners questions and receive useful tips and practical advice.

Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. 

Learn the basics of composting. Composting reduces pressure on our landfills and recycles organic waste material into helpful soil supplements for gardens, container plants, and lawns.

Attention high school students! Come join the C2 Testing Company to take a practice SAT test on August 6 and return on August 13 at noon for your scores (parents/guardians welcome at scoreback session).

Registration required.

Learn how to use Blender, an open-source, 3D design program. Create virtual spaces that, when rendered properly, give the illusion of photographic representation.

Create a stellar Science game or experience for the HiTech Carnival! No experience necessary. The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th.

In this class, students will learn about Drones, how they fly, and how to race them.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five  sessions,

Engineer a life size Skee Ball Game for the carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch and compete against others. Highest score wins! Taught by a HiTech instructor.

 Begin to program in a fun and creative way! Intro to Robotics shows how to program in an artistic and fun way- great for students just learning about programming and interested in making robots move.

The brain is a powerful yet mysterious organ that is waiting to tell you its secrets.

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.

From photos to movie posters, what does it take to create print advertisements for Hollywood movies?

Focus on the Adobe Photoshop tools needed to create a movie poster.

Learn to use layers, layer effects, and filters.

Deflategate and the ideal gas law? Bend it like Beckham? What is a knuckle ball? Learn about the physics behind your favorite sports with hands-on experiments

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five sessions,

Learn about the fashion industry from concept to delivery, the role of science, and how to use technology to create selected outfits and original fashion design ideas.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.

For children entering Kindergarten this fall, 30-45 minutes, registration required.

Stories and activities to help mark that all important first day. Cosponsored by Friends & Foundation of HCLS.

Learn how to use Blender, an open-source, 3D design program. Create virtual spaces that, when rendered properly, give the illusion of photographic representation.

Create a stellar Science game or experience for the HiTech Carnival! No experience necessary. The HiTech Carnival happens at the East Columbia Branch on Saturday, August 6th.

In this class, students will learn about Drones, how they fly, and how to race them.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Register once for all five  sessions,

Engineer a life size Skee Ball Game for the carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch and compete against others. Highest score wins! Taught by a HiTech instructor.