Week Calendar

Walking is a great way to get some activity into your routine.  Lets get up and walk together. Come and walk around East Columbia Library. Please wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle.

Using the iPad Pro and animation apps, learn how to create your own 2D animations. Taught by HiTech Instructors.

Animation will only take place from July 31 - August 3.

Scientists use lots of different telescopes to peer into the vastness of space. What have they found? From powerful supernovas and quasars to massive black holes and huge nebulas, the universe is full of extreme and strange objects.

Using engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Taught by HiTech instructors.

This class will only take place from July 31 - August 3.

Explore the wonders of film and television! In this course students will learn how to create their own show or movie from start to finish using worldbuilding, character outlining, and thematic structures to build their story.

Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered "How did they do that?" Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Engineer a roller coaster for the HiTech Carnival! Using paper, tape, and other materials you could find in your home, students will build a scale model of a roller coaster! Taught by HiTech Instructors.

Ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level? Create fire, lightning, and fireworks from scratch. Use filters, blending modes, and actions to integrate your creations into existing background images and enhance your final products.

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.

Do you enjoy science class? Do you enjoy hands-on activities? Explore how you can create various kinds of “weird” substances in this class.

Using the iPad Pro and animation apps, learn how to create your own 2D animations. Taught by HiTech Instructors.

Animation will only take place from July 31 - August 3.

Scientists use lots of different telescopes to peer into the vastness of space. What have they found? From powerful supernovas and quasars to massive black holes and huge nebulas, the universe is full of extreme and strange objects.

Using engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Taught by HiTech instructors.

This class will only take place from July 31 - August 3.

Explore the wonders of film and television! In this course students will learn how to create their own show or movie from start to finish using worldbuilding, character outlining, and thematic structures to build their story.

Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered "How did they do that?" Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Engineer a roller coaster for the HiTech Carnival! Using paper, tape, and other materials you could find in your home, students will build a scale model of a roller coaster! Taught by HiTech Instructors.

Ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level? Create fire, lightning, and fireworks from scratch. Use filters, blending modes, and actions to integrate your creations into existing background images and enhance your final products.

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.

Do you enjoy science class? Do you enjoy hands-on activities? Explore how you can create various kinds of “weird” substances in this class.

Using the iPad Pro and animation apps, learn how to create your own 2D animations. Taught by HiTech Instructors.

Animation will only take place from July 31 - August 3.

Scientists use lots of different telescopes to peer into the vastness of space. What have they found? From powerful supernovas and quasars to massive black holes and huge nebulas, the universe is full of extreme and strange objects.

Using engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Taught by HiTech instructors.

This class will only take place from July 31 - August 3.

Explore the wonders of film and television! In this course students will learn how to create their own show or movie from start to finish using worldbuilding, character outlining, and thematic structures to build their story.

Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered "How did they do that?" Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Engineer a roller coaster for the HiTech Carnival! Using paper, tape, and other materials you could find in your home, students will build a scale model of a roller coaster! Taught by HiTech Instructors.

Ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level? Create fire, lightning, and fireworks from scratch. Use filters, blending modes, and actions to integrate your creations into existing background images and enhance your final products.

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.

Do you enjoy science class? Do you enjoy hands-on activities? Explore how you can create various kinds of “weird” substances in this class.

Using the iPad Pro and animation apps, learn how to create your own 2D animations. Taught by HiTech Instructors.

Animation will only take place from July 31 - August 3.

Scientists use lots of different telescopes to peer into the vastness of space. What have they found? From powerful supernovas and quasars to massive black holes and huge nebulas, the universe is full of extreme and strange objects.

Using engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Taught by HiTech instructors.

This class will only take place from July 31 - August 3.

Explore the wonders of film and television! In this course students will learn how to create their own show or movie from start to finish using worldbuilding, character outlining, and thematic structures to build their story.

Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered "How did they do that?" Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Engineer a roller coaster for the HiTech Carnival! Using paper, tape, and other materials you could find in your home, students will build a scale model of a roller coaster! Taught by HiTech Instructors.

Ready to take your Photoshop skills to the next level? Create fire, lightning, and fireworks from scratch. Use filters, blending modes, and actions to integrate your creations into existing background images and enhance your final products.

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.

Do you enjoy science class? Do you enjoy hands-on activities? Explore how you can create various kinds of “weird” substances in this class.

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 is an in-person class designed for adult English language learners. Students read one short story each week and discuss it in class.

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

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

Description: Students will learn how to use Ai to create a story for a children's book. Students will learn how to use illustration tools for the book. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Grades 9 - 12 only.

Learn about how physics works in different carnival activities such as vending machines, a gumball rollercoaster, and even a claw machine! Taught by HiTech instructors.

Learn about how physics works in different carnival activities such as vending machines, a gumball rollercoaster, and even a claw machine! Taught by HiTech instructors.

Learn about the many causes and solutions to air, water, and land pollution. Students develop their own project to benefit environmental health. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

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.

Sound effects are an integral part of video and animation. After learning about the history of sound effects and the basic physics of sound, we will create sound effect objects for telling stories in motion picture formats.

 This course will cover the basics of how to conduct scientific research, including writing and testing a hypothesis, analyzing results, and reading scientific papers.

Allow 20 min.

Play with our toys, read a board book, enjoy music, and visit with others.

This is an in-person class 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 u

This is a class for English language learners.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

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

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

TIME FOR US

Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min.

Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Come with us on a Summer Reading Adventure! Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together.

Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 18 mos - 3 years with adult; 20 - 30 minutes.

Stories, songs and play time.

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

Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45-60 minutes. Registration required, one per household. 

Description: Students will learn how to use Ai to create a story for a children's book. Students will learn how to use illustration tools for the book. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Grades 9 - 12 only.

Learn about how physics works in different carnival activities such as vending machines, a gumball rollercoaster, and even a claw machine! Taught by HiTech instructors.

Learn about how physics works in different carnival activities such as vending machines, a gumball rollercoaster, and even a claw machine! Taught by HiTech instructors.

Learn about the many causes and solutions to air, water, and land pollution. Students develop their own project to benefit environmental health. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

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.

Sound effects are an integral part of video and animation. After learning about the history of sound effects and the basic physics of sound, we will create sound effect objects for telling stories in motion picture formats.

 This course will cover the basics of how to conduct scientific research, including writing and testing a hypothesis, analyzing results, and reading scientific papers.

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 an in-person, drop-in class for adult English language learners.  Practice English conversational skills and discuss topics ranging from small talk and common interests to life, work and current events.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

All ages; 30 minutes. Ticket required. Free 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.

Come with us on a Summer Reading Adventure! Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together.

Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Families.  Allow 20 min.

Chill out with some fun color-by-number and dot-to-dot coloring sheets!

Description: Students will learn how to use Ai to create a story for a children's book. Students will learn how to use illustration tools for the book. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Grades 9 - 12 only.

Learn about how physics works in different carnival activities such as vending machines, a gumball rollercoaster, and even a claw machine! Taught by HiTech instructors.

Learn about how physics works in different carnival activities such as vending machines, a gumball rollercoaster, and even a claw machine! Taught by HiTech instructors.

Learn about the many causes and solutions to air, water, and land pollution. Students develop their own project to benefit environmental health. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

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.

Sound effects are an integral part of video and animation. After learning about the history of sound effects and the basic physics of sound, we will create sound effect objects for telling stories in motion picture formats.

 This course will cover the basics of how to conduct scientific research, including writing and testing a hypothesis, analyzing results, and reading scientific papers.

This is an in-person class for English language learners.

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 virtual 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.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

Ticket required.  Tickets will be available at the children's desk 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.

Description: Students will learn how to use Ai to create a story for a children's book. Students will learn how to use illustration tools for the book. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Grades 9 - 12 only.

Learn about how physics works in different carnival activities such as vending machines, a gumball rollercoaster, and even a claw machine! Taught by HiTech instructors.

Learn about how physics works in different carnival activities such as vending machines, a gumball rollercoaster, and even a claw machine! Taught by HiTech instructors.

Learn about the many causes and solutions to air, water, and land pollution. Students develop their own project to benefit environmental health. Taught by a HiTech Instructor.

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.

Sound effects are an integral part of video and animation. After learning about the history of sound effects and the basic physics of sound, we will create sound effect objects for telling stories in motion picture formats.

 This course will cover the basics of how to conduct scientific research, including writing and testing a hypothesis, analyzing results, and reading scientific papers.

Bring a book, take a book- or two or three! Bring your books in good condition to the Elkridge Branch on August 4 to swap for a new-to-you adventure in Summer Reading.

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

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ticket required.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Prepare for your PSAT Test with a mock test day experience from C2 Education.

Results session to take place on 8/9 6-7- pm.

Registration required.

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

Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!

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.

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

Join the fun as we create, discover, and explore the world around us! We will do activities together to earn your Summer Reading completion prize.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

Ages 6-10. 45 minutes.Ticketed. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class

Travel with Jack and Annie to the 1893 World's Fair to meet great inventors and scientists then try an engineering challenge. 

All ages; 30 min.

Come experience the joys of music and movement. 

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.

Limited Attendance. Ticket required.

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

Allow 30 minutes; All ages.

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

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

H³ is an interactive community event that will encourage adults and kids to share skills and learn together. The event will feature HiTech student booths, hands-on activities, and how-to demonstrations from the community and HCLS.

Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.

FREE summer meals sponsored and served by HCPSS

Children must be present to receive free meals. 

All summer meals must be consumed onsite

FREE summer meals sponsored and served by HCPSS

Children must be present to receive free meals. 

All summer meals must be consumed onsite

FREE summer meals sponsored and served by HCPSS

Children must be present to receive free meals. 

All summer meals must be consumed onsite

FREE summer meals sponsored and served by HCPSS

Children must be present to receive free meals. 

All summer meals must be consumed onsite

FREE summer meals sponsored and served by HCPSS

Children must be present to receive free meals. 

All summer meals must be consumed onsite

This course will explore the broad field of neuroscience by investigating its history and the important discoveries that have shaped present-day research.

Scientists use lots of different telescopes to peer into the vastness of space. What have they found? From powerful supernovas and quasars to massive black holes and huge nebulas, the universe is full of extreme and strange objects.

 Character designers work in video games, movies, TV, animation, and even comic books and graphic novels! Design and develop your own characters by using technology to create "model sheets" which consist of costumes, facial exp

Slide to the left... Slide to the right... Criss-cross!  If you think this course is about dancing, you’re close. Join us to review how to make shapes dance around the coordinate plane with transformations.

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.

Learn about the elements in the periodic table as you arrange the periodic table; name compounds and balance equations; and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

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.

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.