Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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All Day	This event is in the "Everyone" group Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer All Day Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer All Day Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer All Day Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer All Day Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer All Day Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer All Day Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.	This event is in the "Everyone" group Exhibit: Hidden Voices- Mary Cardwell Dawson: The Legacy of an Opera Pioneer All Day Everyone Central Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Equity Resource Center - Exhibit & Event Space Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events, History & Genealogy, Parents & Educators, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: During June and July, drop by the Equity Resource Center and Collection (ERCC) on the second floor of the Central Branch and experience this fascinating, multi-media exhibit.
10 am		This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Pinball 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival! Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score! Registration required. Grades 6-12. This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Skeeball 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score of your game. Highest score wins! This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Games 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer Carnival Games for the HiTech Carnival! Use your creativity and engineering skills to design and build games such as Ring Toss, Spin the Wheel, and Plinko--or come up with your own idea! This event is in the "Teens" group Catapult 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Be catapulted into the adventure of solving mechanical problems with a catapult! Learn not just basic engineering, but also mechanical engineering techniques. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Character Design 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Interior Design with Planner 5D 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Java 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Discover the basics of Java, a class-based, object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions, using classes and objects, conditionals, and loops. This event is in the "Teens" group Movie Magic: Cosmetics 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic. This event is in the "Teens" group Weird Science 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore fun and exciting chemistry experiments using basic household chemicals. Engineer an assortment of mind-blowing matter to take home and spook your friends and family. This event is in the "Teens" group Zoology 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 "Children" group 3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom 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. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners: Storytelling Math (3-5 years with adult) TK 10:15am–11:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. Make meaningful math connections through stories and activities. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners STEM Learning Stations (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins. Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations and sensory play.	This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Pinball 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival! Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score! Registration required. Grades 6-12. This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Skeeball 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score of your game. Highest score wins! This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Games 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer Carnival Games for the HiTech Carnival! Use your creativity and engineering skills to design and build games such as Ring Toss, Spin the Wheel, and Plinko--or come up with your own idea! This event is in the "Teens" group Catapult 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Be catapulted into the adventure of solving mechanical problems with a catapult! Learn not just basic engineering, but also mechanical engineering techniques. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Character Design 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Interior Design with Planner 5D 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Java 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Discover the basics of Java, a class-based, object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions, using classes and objects, conditionals, and loops. This event is in the "Teens" group Movie Magic: Cosmetics 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic. This event is in the "Teens" group Weird Science 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore fun and exciting chemistry experiments using basic household chemicals. Engineer an assortment of mind-blowing matter to take home and spook your friends and family. This event is in the "Teens" group Zoology 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 "Children" group 3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 3, 2, FUN Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein 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 Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (All ages with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Event Details: ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. All ages with adult; 30 minutes. Ticket required. Stories, songs and play time. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now- Summer Reading Adventures, (All Ages) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department	This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Pinball 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival! Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score! Registration required. Grades 6-12. This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Skeeball 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score of your game. Highest score wins! This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Games 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer Carnival Games for the HiTech Carnival! Use your creativity and engineering skills to design and build games such as Ring Toss, Spin the Wheel, and Plinko--or come up with your own idea! This event is in the "Teens" group Catapult 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Be catapulted into the adventure of solving mechanical problems with a catapult! Learn not just basic engineering, but also mechanical engineering techniques. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Character Design 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Interior Design with Planner 5D 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Java 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Discover the basics of Java, a class-based, object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions, using classes and objects, conditionals, and loops. This event is in the "Teens" group Movie Magic: Cosmetics 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic. This event is in the "Teens" group Weird Science 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore fun and exciting chemistry experiments using basic household chemicals. Engineer an assortment of mind-blowing matter to take home and spook your friends and family. This event is in the "Teens" group Zoology 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 "Children" group 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 3, 2, FUN Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Time For Us (18 months-3 years with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: TIME FOR US Ages 18 months-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Develop early learning skills through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning TIME FOR US Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Team [grades 3-5] RG 10:15am–11:00am Children Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required. Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class separately. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Event Details: 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. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group Baby's Play Date (infant-23 months) 10:00am–11:00am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Abacus Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning Event Details: Allow 20 min. Play with our toys, read a board book, and visit with others. This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Pinball 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival! Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score! Registration required. Grades 6-12. This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Skeeball 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score of your game. Highest score wins! This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Games 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer Carnival Games for the HiTech Carnival! Use your creativity and engineering skills to design and build games such as Ring Toss, Spin the Wheel, and Plinko--or come up with your own idea! This event is in the "Teens" group Catapult 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Be catapulted into the adventure of solving mechanical problems with a catapult! Learn not just basic engineering, but also mechanical engineering techniques. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Character Design 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Interior Design with Planner 5D 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Java 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Discover the basics of Java, a class-based, object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions, using classes and objects, conditionals, and loops. This event is in the "Teens" group Movie Magic: Cosmetics 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic. This event is in the "Teens" group Weird Science 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore fun and exciting chemistry experiments using basic household chemicals. Engineer an assortment of mind-blowing matter to take home and spook your friends and family. This event is in the "Teens" group Zoology 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 "Adults" group Beyond Words at the Central Branch 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: The theme for this month is: Summer Fun! This event is in the "Adults" group Pins and Needles 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Looking for dedicated time to work on projects? Bring stitching you'd like to finish, connect with others, and share ideas and tips. Drop in anytime between 10 am and 12 pm. This event is in the "Children" group Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required. This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music PICTURE BOOK PARADE Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now- Summer Reading Adventures, (All Ages) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department 10:30am–4:00pm Teens, Adults East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness Event Details: Meet with a Certified Peer Recovery Specialist from Howard County Health Department	This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Pinball 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival! Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score! Registration required. Grades 6-12. This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Skeeball 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score of your game. Highest score wins! This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Games 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Engineer Carnival Games for the HiTech Carnival! Use your creativity and engineering skills to design and build games such as Ring Toss, Spin the Wheel, and Plinko--or come up with your own idea! This event is in the "Teens" group Catapult 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Be catapulted into the adventure of solving mechanical problems with a catapult! Learn not just basic engineering, but also mechanical engineering techniques. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Character Design 10:00am–11:30am Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Interior Design with Planner 5D 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Java 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Discover the basics of Java, a class-based, object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions, using classes and objects, conditionals, and loops. This event is in the "Teens" group Movie Magic: Cosmetics 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the world of special effects, through the view of a Makeup Artist! Students will learn the history and science behind the film industry’s own movie magic. This event is in the "Teens" group Weird Science 10:00am–11:30am Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Have you ever wanted to become a mad scientist? Explore fun and exciting chemistry experiments using basic household chemicals. Engineer an assortment of mind-blowing matter to take home and spook your friends and family. This event is in the "Teens" group Zoology 10:00am–11:30am Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 "Adults" group English Conversation Class-Adult (In-Person) 10:00am–12:00pm Adults Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Tapestry Classroom (Project Literacy) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes Registration Required Event Details: This is an in-person class for intermediate and advanced adult English Language Learners. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now [all ages] TK 10:15am–10:45am Children, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Early Learning ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Parade with Craft (2-5 years with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning Event Details: PICTURE BOOK PARADE Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (Ages 0-23 Months), TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room 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 This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (All Ages) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Event Details: ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (families) TK 10:15am–10:45am Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now, Summer Reading Adventures, Everyone, TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Cuentos en Español y Tiempo de Juego (edades 0-5 con adulto) TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language, Early Learning Event Details: Edades 0-5 años con adulto. 30 minutos. Se requiere un tiquete gratis disponible en el escritorio del área infantil. Únase a nosotros para cuentos, canciones y rimas en español. Seguido de un tiempo de juego. This event is in the "Children" group Toddler Time [ages 6-24 months with adult] TK 10:30am–11:00am Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning Event Details: Ages 6-24 months with adult. 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Ask A Master Gardener 10:30am–12:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Compost Demonstration (In-Person) 10:30am–12:30pm Adults, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Enchanted Garden Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Teens" group Digital SAT Practice Test 10:30am–12:30pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools Registration Required Event Details: Take a practice Digital SAT at the library, run by C2 Education of Ellicott City. Test will begin promptly at 10:30, so please arrive on time!
11 am		This event is in the "Children" group Sensory Friendly Stories [ages 3-5 w/adult] RG 11:00am–11:30am Children Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Ages 3-5 with adult. 30 min. Registration required. Children of all abilities and their caregivers welcome at this supportive, judgment-free class that includes stories, music, and movement in a small group. This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2 Fun! (Ages 2-3 w/ Adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Free ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom 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.	This event is in the "Children" group Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Children" group 3, 2, Fun! [ages 2-3 with adult] TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning 3, 2, FUN Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group Toy Time - Try It! (Ages 3 & 4) TK 11:00am–12:00pm Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning, Parents & Educators Event Details: Toy Time - Try It! Experience speed playing with your preschooler. Rotate through toy stations to enjoy a variety of fun ways to learn. This event is in the "Children" group 3 2 Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music 3, 2, FUN Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers get ready for school by doing things like talking, singing songs and rhymes, doing finger plays, and listening to stories. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Time for Us [ages 18-35 months w/adult] TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning TIME FOR US Ages 18-35 months with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Toddlers gain coordination and control when using small and large muscles through stories, music, movement, fingerplays, rhyme, and playtime activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Children" group Picture Book Parade (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music PICTURE BOOK PARADE Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Children build language, literacy, and social skills by singing, talking, listening, reading, and learning to get along with others through tales, tunes, and fun activities. This event is in the "Children" group Just For Me (3-6 years) TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: JUST FOR ME Ages 3-6; 30 min. Limited Attendance. Ticket (name tag) required. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners [infant-23 months with adult] TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 Brain Builders: Finger Painting Fun! (Age 24-36 mo w/adult) TK 11:00am–11:30am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Did you know that finger painting with young children is fun and develops their fine motor skills necessary for writing? Exposure to the arts enhances creativity and helps build self expression through sensory play and experimentation. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK 11:00am–11:30am Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes. Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now [all ages] TK 11:30am–12:00pm Children, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Early Learning ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Using Citizen Science to Guide Your Gardening Practices 11:00am–12:00pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Gardening & Nature Registration Required Event Details: Do you love butterflies? Learn from Master Gardeners use the data from Citizen Science projects to increase the pollinators and beneficial insects in your yard. We’ll talk about gardening for birds and frogs too. This event is in the "Everyone" group Summer Reading: Celebrate Libraries! 11:00am–1:00pm Everyone Savage Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Join us to celebrate 85 years of Howard County Library System and all things summer reading with activities for all ages! Sponsored in part by Friends and Foundation of HCLS. Events and Activities This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group All Together Now (all ages with adult) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Hockley Room Age Group: Children, Everyone ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (All Ages) TK 11:15am–11:45am Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Event Details: ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
12 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing with Pens 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Basics of Programming: Hands-on Lab with Artie 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that programming is a key component in many technologies used today? Robotics and automation are two of the areas that are at the forefront of technologies that require programming knowledge. This event is in the "Teens" group CyberSecurity & the World 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Students will learn about protecting their information, recognizing fishing scams, navigating social media and different types of cyber attacks. This event is in the "Teens" group Hydroponics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Want to know how to garden without soil? Learn about the structure of plants and explore various hydroponics technologies to grow food using less space and less water. This class is Monday - Wednesday. This event is in the "Teens" group Illustrator 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create digital designs using Adobe Illustrator! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions. This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to Genetics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get an introduction to the basics of Mendelian Genetics! We’ll explore topics such as inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s important experiments. This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to Genetics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get an introduction to the basics of Mendelian Genetics! We’ll explore topics such as inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s important experiments. This event is in the "Teens" group Rocketry 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Science of Art 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art! This event is in the "Teens" group Science of Colors & Tie-Dye 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore the use of color and tie-dye techniques in this fun class. Students will tie-dye drawstrings bags, pencil cases, and fabric that will be part of a larger project for the Carnival. Registration required. Grades 6-12. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Meal Program 12:30pm–2:00pm Children, Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: HCPSS 2025 Summer Lunch Meal Program provided by Howard County Public School.	This event is in the "Children" group Hatchlings: New Baby & Me (Newborn-6 months with adult) RG 12:00pm–12:45pm Children Savage Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Waitlist Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Registration Required Event Details: Infants birth-6 months with adult. 45 minutes. Registration required, one per household. This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing with Pens 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Basics of Programming: Hands-on Lab with Artie 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that programming is a key component in many technologies used today? Robotics and automation are two of the areas that are at the forefront of technologies that require programming knowledge. This event is in the "Teens" group CyberSecurity & the World 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Students will learn about protecting their information, recognizing fishing scams, navigating social media and different types of cyber attacks. This event is in the "Teens" group Hydroponics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Want to know how to garden without soil? Learn about the structure of plants and explore various hydroponics technologies to grow food using less space and less water. This class is Monday - Wednesday. This event is in the "Teens" group Illustrator 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create digital designs using Adobe Illustrator! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions. This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to Genetics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get an introduction to the basics of Mendelian Genetics! We’ll explore topics such as inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s important experiments. This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to Genetics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get an introduction to the basics of Mendelian Genetics! We’ll explore topics such as inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s important experiments. This event is in the "Teens" group Rocketry 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Science of Art 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art! This event is in the "Teens" group Science of Colors & Tie-Dye 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore the use of color and tie-dye techniques in this fun class. Students will tie-dye drawstrings bags, pencil cases, and fabric that will be part of a larger project for the Carnival. Registration required. Grades 6-12. This event is in the "Children" group ORK in the Community (Summer Food Sites) 12:30pm–2:00pm Children Mobile Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Branch Room: ORK Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Events Event Details: On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK) Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. Learn about community resources. Use our free Wi-Fi. More information: hclibrary.org/ork ¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. Más información: hclibrary.org/ork We hope to see you at Bollman Bridge Elementary School (8200 Savage Guilford Rd, Savage, MD 20763) from 12:30-2:00pm in the bus loop. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Meal Program 12:30pm–2:00pm Children, Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: HCPSS 2025 Summer Lunch Meal Program provided by Howard County Public School.	This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing with Pens 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Basics of Programming: Hands-on Lab with Artie 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that programming is a key component in many technologies used today? Robotics and automation are two of the areas that are at the forefront of technologies that require programming knowledge. This event is in the "Teens" group CyberSecurity & the World 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Students will learn about protecting their information, recognizing fishing scams, navigating social media and different types of cyber attacks. This event is in the "Teens" group Hydroponics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Want to know how to garden without soil? Learn about the structure of plants and explore various hydroponics technologies to grow food using less space and less water. This class is Monday - Wednesday. This event is in the "Teens" group Illustrator 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create digital designs using Adobe Illustrator! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions. This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to Genetics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get an introduction to the basics of Mendelian Genetics! We’ll explore topics such as inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s important experiments. This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to Genetics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get an introduction to the basics of Mendelian Genetics! We’ll explore topics such as inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s important experiments. This event is in the "Teens" group Rocketry 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Science of Art 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art! This event is in the "Teens" group Science of Colors & Tie-Dye 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore the use of color and tie-dye techniques in this fun class. Students will tie-dye drawstrings bags, pencil cases, and fabric that will be part of a larger project for the Carnival. Registration required. Grades 6-12. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Meal Program 12:30pm–2:00pm Children, Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: HCPSS 2025 Summer Lunch Meal Program provided by Howard County Public School.	This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing with Pens 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Basics of Programming: Hands-on Lab with Artie 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that programming is a key component in many technologies used today? Robotics and automation are two of the areas that are at the forefront of technologies that require programming knowledge. This event is in the "Teens" group CyberSecurity & the World 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Students will learn about protecting their information, recognizing fishing scams, navigating social media and different types of cyber attacks. This event is in the "Adults" group German Conversation Club (In-Person) 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Off Site Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Improve your German in a fun and relaxed setting! Join us for casual conversation and language practice—open to all levels. Meeting Times: This event is in the "Teens" group Illustrator 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create digital designs using Adobe Illustrator! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions. This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to Genetics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get an introduction to the basics of Mendelian Genetics! We’ll explore topics such as inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s important experiments. This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to Genetics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get an introduction to the basics of Mendelian Genetics! We’ll explore topics such as inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s important experiments. This event is in the "Teens" group Rocketry 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Science of Art 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art! This event is in the "Teens" group Science of Colors & Tie-Dye 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore the use of color and tie-dye techniques in this fun class. Students will tie-dye drawstrings bags, pencil cases, and fabric that will be part of a larger project for the Carnival. Registration required. Grades 6-12. This event is in the "Children" group ORK in the Community (Summer Food Sites) 12:30pm–2:00pm Children Mobile Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Branch Room: ORK Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Events Event Details: On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK) Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. Learn about community resources. Use our free Wi-Fi. More information: hclibrary.org/ork ¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. Más información: hclibrary.org/ork We hope to see you at Ducketts Lane Elementary School (6501 Ducketts Ln, Elkridge, MD 21075) from 12:30-2:00pm in the bus loop. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Meal Program 12:30pm–2:00pm Children, Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: HCPSS 2025 Summer Lunch Meal Program provided by Howard County Public School.	This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing with Pens 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Basics of Programming: Hands-on Lab with Artie 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Did you know that programming is a key component in many technologies used today? Robotics and automation are two of the areas that are at the forefront of technologies that require programming knowledge. This event is in the "Teens" group CyberSecurity & the World 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Students will learn about protecting their information, recognizing fishing scams, navigating social media and different types of cyber attacks. This event is in the "Teens" group Illustrator 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to create digital designs using Adobe Illustrator! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions. This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to Genetics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get an introduction to the basics of Mendelian Genetics! We’ll explore topics such as inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s important experiments. This event is in the "Teens" group Intro to Genetics 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Get an introduction to the basics of Mendelian Genetics! We’ll explore topics such as inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s important experiments. This event is in the "Teens" group Rocketry 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, 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 Science of Art 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art! This event is in the "Teens" group Science of Colors & Tie-Dye 12:00pm–1:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore the use of color and tie-dye techniques in this fun class. Students will tie-dye drawstrings bags, pencil cases, and fabric that will be part of a larger project for the Carnival. Registration required. Grades 6-12. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Summer Meal Program 12:30pm–2:00pm Children, Teens Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Branch Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: HCPSS 2025 Summer Lunch Meal Program provided by Howard County Public School.
1 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Chemistry 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This course will cover a review of basic chemistry concepts and will guide students to build and design chemistry-related carnival games. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Exploring Computing Language through Humanoid Robots & the ROBOTIC DOG! 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the structure and design of artificial intelligence. Explore the concepts needed to program a human-to-robot interactive conversation and investigate recent technological advances, including our robotic dog! This event is in the "Teens" group Games of Probability & Chance 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Are you taking pre-algebra or algebra 1 and need to learn about probability? Do it the fun way and get a head start with this probability and statistics class! This event is in the "Teens" group Periodic Challenge 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the elements as you arrange the periodic table, name compounds, balance equations, and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Perspective Drawing 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about one, two, and three-point perspective and create illustrations using newfound knowledge. By learning perspective drawing techniques in Sketchbook Pro, students will be able to create illustrations with dynamic angles and views. This event is in the "Teens" group Sound Effects 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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 event is in the "Teens" group Sports Science 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.	This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Chemistry 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This course will cover a review of basic chemistry concepts and will guide students to build and design chemistry-related carnival games. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Exploring Computing Language through Humanoid Robots & the ROBOTIC DOG! 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the structure and design of artificial intelligence. Explore the concepts needed to program a human-to-robot interactive conversation and investigate recent technological advances, including our robotic dog! This event is in the "Teens" group Games of Probability & Chance 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Are you taking pre-algebra or algebra 1 and need to learn about probability? Do it the fun way and get a head start with this probability and statistics class! This event is in the "Teens" group Periodic Challenge 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the elements as you arrange the periodic table, name compounds, balance equations, and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Perspective Drawing 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about one, two, and three-point perspective and create illustrations using newfound knowledge. By learning perspective drawing techniques in Sketchbook Pro, students will be able to create illustrations with dynamic angles and views. This event is in the "Teens" group Sound Effects 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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 event is in the "Teens" group Sports Science 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.	This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Chemistry 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This course will cover a review of basic chemistry concepts and will guide students to build and design chemistry-related carnival games. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Exploring Computing Language through Humanoid Robots & the ROBOTIC DOG! 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the structure and design of artificial intelligence. Explore the concepts needed to program a human-to-robot interactive conversation and investigate recent technological advances, including our robotic dog! This event is in the "Teens" group Games of Probability & Chance 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Are you taking pre-algebra or algebra 1 and need to learn about probability? Do it the fun way and get a head start with this probability and statistics class! This event is in the "Teens" group Periodic Challenge 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the elements as you arrange the periodic table, name compounds, balance equations, and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Perspective Drawing 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about one, two, and three-point perspective and create illustrations using newfound knowledge. By learning perspective drawing techniques in Sketchbook Pro, students will be able to create illustrations with dynamic angles and views. This event is in the "Teens" group Sound Effects 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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 event is in the "Teens" group Sports Science 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Children" group Just for Me (ages 3-5) TK 1:30pm–2:00pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! JUST FOR ME Ages 3-5; 30 min. Ticket required Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (infant-23 months with adult) TK 1:30pm–2:00pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Event Details: 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. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.	This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Chemistry 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This course will cover a review of basic chemistry concepts and will guide students to build and design chemistry-related carnival games. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Exploring Computing Language through Humanoid Robots & the ROBOTIC DOG! 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the structure and design of artificial intelligence. Explore the concepts needed to program a human-to-robot interactive conversation and investigate recent technological advances, including our robotic dog! This event is in the "Teens" group Games of Probability & Chance 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Are you taking pre-algebra or algebra 1 and need to learn about probability? Do it the fun way and get a head start with this probability and statistics class! This event is in the "Teens" group Periodic Challenge 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the elements as you arrange the periodic table, name compounds, balance equations, and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Perspective Drawing 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about one, two, and three-point perspective and create illustrations using newfound knowledge. By learning perspective drawing techniques in Sketchbook Pro, students will be able to create illustrations with dynamic angles and views. This event is in the "Teens" group Sports Science 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.	This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Chemistry 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This course will cover a review of basic chemistry concepts and will guide students to build and design chemistry-related carnival games. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Exploring Computing Language through Humanoid Robots & the ROBOTIC DOG! 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn the structure and design of artificial intelligence. Explore the concepts needed to program a human-to-robot interactive conversation and investigate recent technological advances, including our robotic dog! This event is in the "Teens" group Games of Probability & Chance 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Are you taking pre-algebra or algebra 1 and need to learn about probability? Do it the fun way and get a head start with this probability and statistics class! This event is in the "Teens" group Periodic Challenge 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about the elements as you arrange the periodic table, name compounds, balance equations, and discuss orbitals, electron configuration, and VSPER Theory. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Perspective Drawing 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Learn about one, two, and three-point perspective and create illustrations using newfound knowledge. By learning perspective drawing techniques in Sketchbook Pro, students will be able to create illustrations with dynamic angles and views. This event is in the "Teens" group Sound Effects 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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 event is in the "Teens" group Sports Science 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.	This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pets on Wheels 1:00pm–2:00pm Adults, Everyone East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: Marvin Thomas Room Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: Therapy dog(s) from Pets on Wheels will be at the East Columbia Branch for friendly visits with customers. Drop in - no registration required.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now- Summer Reading Adventures, (All Ages) TK 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Character Modeling 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore 3D Character Modeling through developing characters, animation, and game development. This is a two week class. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing & Design 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the world of 3D printing during HiTech Summer! Meet our Prusa MK4S, learn how to create your own 3D models, and work together with other teens to experiment with different printing materials. This event is in the "Teens" group A/V Lab 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. Registration preferred. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Water Misters 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all sessions. This event is in the "Teens" group Chemical Engineering 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the exciting world of chemical engineering through real-world challenges! This event is in the "Teens" group Electrical Engineering 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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? This event is in the "Teens" group Marine Biology 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: The students will do a deep dive into some of the marine environments they see often but know little about. This event is in the "Teens" group Photography 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Teens" group Rube Goldberg Challenge 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Let the Games begin! Take on engineering challenges of old with Rube Goldberg Challenges. In every class, we'll take on a new challenge while reinforcing core engineering principles. This event is in the "Teens" group Sea Perch 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into underwater robotics. This summer stop by and participate in the 2-week Seaperch submersibles and marine science classes. Sea Perch is a remotely operated vehicle built by students to accomplish underwater competitions. This event is in the "Teens" group Sports Science 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.	This event is in the "Children" group Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-10; 45 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. Tuesdays throughout the summer. This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Character Modeling 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required* This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore 3D Character Modeling through developing characters, animation, and game development. This is a two week class. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing & Design 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the world of 3D printing during HiTech Summer! Meet our Prusa MK4S, learn how to create your own 3D models, and work together with other teens to experiment with different printing materials. This event is in the "Teens" group A/V Lab 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. Registration preferred. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Water Misters 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all sessions. This event is in the "Teens" group Chemical Engineering 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the exciting world of chemical engineering through real-world challenges! This event is in the "Teens" group Electrical Engineering 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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? This event is in the "Teens" group Marine Biology 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: The students will do a deep dive into some of the marine environments they see often but know little about. This event is in the "Teens" group Photography 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Teens" group Rube Goldberg Challenge 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Let the Games begin! Take on engineering challenges of old with Rube Goldberg Challenges. In every class, we'll take on a new challenge while reinforcing core engineering principles. This event is in the "Teens" group Sea Perch 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into underwater robotics. This summer stop by and participate in the 2-week Seaperch submersibles and marine science classes. Sea Perch is a remotely operated vehicle built by students to accomplish underwater competitions. This event is in the "Teens" group Sports Science 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.	This event is in the "Children" group All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning ALL BY MYSELF Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required. This event is in the "Adults" group Princeton Art Museum: Watercolors and Pastels 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Merriweather Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Author & Literary Events, Community Events, History & Genealogy Registration Required Event Details: This class is a part of the HCLS' Museum@The Library series. Watercolors and Pastels This event is in the "Children" group Toy Time - Try It! (Ages 3 & 4) TK 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning, Parents & Educators Event Details: Experience speed playing with your preschooler. Rotate through toy stations to enjoy a variety of fun ways to learn. This event is in the "Children" group All Together Now (families) TK 2:30pm–3:00pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning ALL TOGETHER NOW All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Character Modeling 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore 3D Character Modeling through developing characters, animation, and game development. This is a two week class. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing & Design 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the world of 3D printing during HiTech Summer! Meet our Prusa MK4S, learn how to create your own 3D models, and work together with other teens to experiment with different printing materials. This event is in the "Teens" group A/V Lab 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. Registration preferred. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Water Misters 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all sessions. This event is in the "Teens" group Chemical Engineering 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the exciting world of chemical engineering through real-world challenges! This event is in the "Teens" group Electrical Engineering 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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? This event is in the "Teens" group Marine Biology 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: The students will do a deep dive into some of the marine environments they see often but know little about. This event is in the "Teens" group Photography 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Teens" group Rube Goldberg Challenge 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Let the Games begin! Take on engineering challenges of old with Rube Goldberg Challenges. In every class, we'll take on a new challenge while reinforcing core engineering principles. This event is in the "Teens" group Sea Perch 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into underwater robotics. This summer stop by and participate in the 2-week Seaperch submersibles and marine science classes. Sea Perch is a remotely operated vehicle built by students to accomplish underwater competitions. This event is in the "Teens" group Sports Science 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.	This event is in the "Children" group Creativity Club [grades 4th-5th] TK 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: 4th-5th grade; 30-45 mins. Ticket required. This event is in the "Children" group National Teddy Bear Picnic Day (4 years +) TK 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Glenwood Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Glenwood Branch Room: Pindell Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Early Learning Event Details: Bring your favorite teddy bear or other stuffed friend to the library to celebrate National Teddy Bear Picnic Day. Read a story, participate in a pretend picnic, and make a craft to take home. This event is in the "Children" group Earthquake Science (8-10 yrs) TK 2:00pm–2:45pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 6-10. 45 minutes. Ticket Required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Beginning Modular Robotics (ages 9 - 11) 2:00pm–3:00pm Children, Teens Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 9 - 11. Registration required. Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners. This event is in the "Adults" group What's On Your Shelf? Fiction and Nonfiction Book Chat 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: Share fiction and/or nonfiction titles that are on your bookshelf and we will share titles from our shelves. If you don't have a title to share, find inspiration in what others recommend and start building your reading list. This event is in the "Adults" group Bingo Social 2:00pm–4:00pm Adults Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: B-I-N-G-O! Get sociable and win prizes. Compete and converse with other bingo fans. This event is in the "Children" group Make it Take It (Ages 7-12) TK 2:30pm–3:30pm Children East Columbia Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Children's Classroom (Lucille Clifton Rooms A/B) Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Ages 7-12 allow 30 minutes. Ticket required. Paint! Create! Have fun painting wind chimes and friendship rocks. Tickets available 15 minutes prior to class. This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Character Modeling 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore 3D Character Modeling through developing characters, animation, and game development. This is a two week class. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing & Design 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the world of 3D printing during HiTech Summer! Meet our Prusa MK4S, learn how to create your own 3D models, and work together with other teens to experiment with different printing materials. This event is in the "Teens" group A/V Lab 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. Registration preferred. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Water Misters 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all sessions. This event is in the "Teens" group Chemical Engineering 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the exciting world of chemical engineering through real-world challenges! This event is in the "Teens" group Electrical Engineering 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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? This event is in the "Teens" group Marine Biology 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: The students will do a deep dive into some of the marine environments they see often but know little about. This event is in the "Teens" group Rube Goldberg Challenge 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Let the Games begin! Take on engineering challenges of old with Rube Goldberg Challenges. In every class, we'll take on a new challenge while reinforcing core engineering principles. This event is in the "Teens" group Sea Perch 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into underwater robotics. This summer stop by and participate in the 2-week Seaperch submersibles and marine science classes. Sea Perch is a remotely operated vehicle built by students to accomplish underwater competitions. This event is in the "Teens" group Sports Science 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.	This event is in the "Children" group Songs, Sounds, Summer (3-7 years) TK 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Ages 3-7 years; 60 min. Ticket required. Explore music as well as the science of sound as we move while practicing rhyming poems and songs that teach rhythm and reading. Tickets available 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Character Modeling 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Explore 3D Character Modeling through developing characters, animation, and game development. This is a two week class. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group 3D Printing & Design 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the world of 3D printing during HiTech Summer! Meet our Prusa MK4S, learn how to create your own 3D models, and work together with other teens to experiment with different printing materials. This event is in the "Teens" group A/V Lab 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Art, Movies & Music, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix music or create movies. Registration preferred. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. This event is in the "Teens" group Carnival Engineering: Water Misters 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch! Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register once for all sessions. This event is in the "Teens" group Chemical Engineering 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio F Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into the exciting world of chemical engineering through real-world challenges! This event is in the "Teens" group Electrical Engineering 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Science Studio (Carver Lab) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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? This event is in the "Teens" group Marine Biology 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: The students will do a deep dive into some of the marine environments they see often but know little about. This event is in the "Teens" group Photography 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Teens" group Rube Goldberg Challenge 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio E Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Let the Games begin! Take on engineering challenges of old with Rube Goldberg Challenges. In every class, we'll take on a new challenge while reinforcing core engineering principles. This event is in the "Teens" group Sea Perch 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Dive into underwater robotics. This summer stop by and participate in the 2-week Seaperch submersibles and marine science classes. Sea Perch is a remotely operated vehicle built by students to accomplish underwater competitions. This event is in the "Teens" group Sports Science 2:30pm–4:00pm Teens East Columbia Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: East Columbia Branch Room: ECO Studio A (Teen Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: HiTech Classes & Events, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.	This event is in the "Children" group Juguemos Con Letras (Ages 6-12) TK 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Culture & Language Event Details: Ages 6-12; 30 min. Ticket required. Únase a un tiempo de diversión jugando Scrabble y juegos de Lapiz y Papel en Español. This event is in the "Children" group Let's Draw...Summer Fun! [3rd-5th grade] TK 2:00pm–2:30pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Event Details: 3rd-5th grade. 30-45 min. Ticket required. This event is in the "Teens" group Digital SAT Practice Test (grades 9-12) 2:30pm–5:30pm Teens Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Career, Business & Finance, College & Trade Schools Registration Required Event Details: Grades 9-12. Registration required.
3 pm				This event is in the "Children" group Magformers® Mania & Rigamajig Junior Build (Ages 5-7) TK 3:00pm–3:45pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: Boost your engineering skills by building with Magformers® and Rigamajig Junior. Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets. This event is in the "Children" group All By Myself [ages 4-6] TK 3:30pm–4:00pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning ALL BY MYSELF Ages 4-6; 30 min. Ticket required. Preschoolers go to class on their own. They will learn to follow rules and routines, understand feelings, and talk about stories. They may also learn about shapes and numbers, use scissors, draw and write, make guesses about what is going to happen, learn about the world, and be creative. Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled 3D Printing for Teens (ages 14-18) 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 14-18. 90 minutes. RG: Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Beginning Modular Robotics (ages 10 - 13) 3:30pm–4:30pm Children, Teens Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Maxine White Warfield Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 10 - 13. Registration required. Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a challenge! Perfect for beginners. This event is in the "Children" group ORK in the Community 3:30pm–4:30pm Children Mobile Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mobile Branch Room: ORK Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Events Event Details: On the Road to Kindergarten (ORK) Children, infants to age 5, with parents & caregivers. The library is coming to your neighborhood. It’s free! Help prepare your young children for kindergarten. Borrow books and other items like activity kits and toys. Learn about community resources. Use our free Wi-Fi. More information: hclibrary.org/ork ¡La biblioteca llega a su vecindario! Niños, bebés hasta los 5 años con padres y cuidadores. Pida prestado libros y otros artículos. Pida prestado kits de actividades y juguetes. Obtenga más información sobre los recursos comunitarios. Utilice nuestro wi-fi gratuito. Más información: hclibrary.org/ork We hope to see you at Deep Run Park (6551 Deep Run Pkwy, Elkridge, MD 21075) from 4:00-5:00pm, near the playground & pool!
4 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Films That Connect Us (Online) 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: How do films shape and connect us? Join our film discussion series. Please watch monthly films prior to their actual discussion dates Jun 2: Close to Vermeer			This event is in the "Adults" group German Conversation Club (Online) 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Practice Your German in a Friendly, Relaxed Setting! Looking to boost your German conversation skills? Join us for a fun and informal language practice session!	This event is in the "Children" group Explore Our National Parks (7-11 years) RG 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Culture & Language, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 7-11 years; 60 min. Registration required. Want to visit a national park this summer? Come take a virtual tour of some of the most popular parks in the U.S. Explore the different parks by completing STEAM challenges.	This event is in the "Children" group Crochet Club (8-11 years with adult) RG 4:00pm–5:00pm Children Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
5 pm				Elkridge Summer Celebration: Book Swap 5:00pm–7:00pm Elkridge Branch Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont Room Event Details: Bring a book, take a book- or two or three! Bring your books in good condition to the Elkridge Branch to swap for a new-to-you adventure in reading. This event is in the "Everyone" group Elkridge Summer Celebration: Celebrate Libraries! 5:00pm–7:00pm Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Join us to celebrate 85 years of Howard County Library System and all things summer reading with activities for all ages! This event is in the "Everyone" group Elkridge Summer Celebration: Face Painting 5:00pm–7:00pm Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Face painting by Fun Hon Face & Body Art. Ticketed- tickets will start at 4:45, and participants will be called by group numbers to stand in line. This event is in the "Adults" group Elkridge Summer Celebration: Make It: Party Bunting 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Learn to make colorful bunting for any celebration! We provide the sewing machine, tools, and fabric for the project. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Elkridge Summer Celebration: Video Games 5:00pm–7:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Elkridge Studio Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Learn about Summer Reading here and find the full	This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Dungeons & Dragons Night (ages 14-18) 5:00pm–7:00pm Teens Central Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: CEN Studio Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games!, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: Ages 14-18. 120 minutes. RG: Registration required.	This event is in the "Adults" group Between the Lines: An Intersectional Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Adults Off Site Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Between the Lines is a space for readers who want to make an effort to read, highlight, and discuss layered stories.
6 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space - Videorama 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage AV Studio Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Calling all filmmakers and video creators! Come to the Savage A/V Lab to explore our suite of video editing and visual effect making software. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Compost Demonstration (In-Person) 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Enchanted Garden Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pajama Time [all ages] TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Early Learning PAJAMA TIME All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Children" group Play Partners (Infant-23 mos w/Adult) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: Ages newborns-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Free ticket required. Newborns and toddlers learn to express feelings, language, and movement through stories, baby games, musical activities, and playtime This event is in the "Adults" group Parents' English Conversation Class 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: DaVinci Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Adult English Classes, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: Adults, 60 min. Registration required.	This event is in the "Adults" group Mah Jongg Meet Up 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Crafts, Fun & Games! Event Details: Join us for friendly games of Mah Jongg with players of all levels of experience. We have both American and Asian sets available! 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings: July 8 and 22 August 12 and 26 September 9 and 30 This event is in the "Teens" group D&D at Strixhaven Academy 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens Savage Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Savage Studio (Classroom) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Crafts, Fun & Games! Registration Required Event Details: Throw dice, make your own characters, and meet new friends in this action-packed D&D session! D&D at Strixhaven Academy is a six-week long campaign where the players can join at anytime. This event is in the "Children" group STEAM Team [grades 3-5] RG 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Patapsco Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Tech Skills or STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required. Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. Please register for each class separately. This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Family Fun at Your Library (Families) 6:30pm–8:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: All ages. Allow 30 min.	This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Create by Music - DIY Fairy Jars 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Take a break from the hustle and bustle and join us for an hour of creativity and calm at the library! This event is in the "Adults" group Books on Tap (book club) 6:00pm–7:15pm Adults Off Site Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Books on Tap reads across a wide variety of genres and points of view. Since we meet in the community, you are responsible for reserving the following titles for each meeting. Most are available in electronic formats, too. This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Howard County Seed Library 6:00pm–8:00pm Adults, Everyone Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults, Everyone Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: The Howard County Seed Library provides a space to share free seeds to allow everyone to build their own garden or greenspaces. This event is in the "Children" group Explore Shark Week! [1st-4th grade] TK 6:30pm–7:15pm Children Miller Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Miller Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Gardening & Nature, Tech Skills or STEAM Event Details: 1st-4th grade. 45 min. Ticket required. Learn all about these fearsome creatures and discover fascinating ocean facts. Includes stories, activities, and a craft. This event is in the "Adults" group The UnBook Reading Group 6:30pm–8:00pm Adults Off Site Closed Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Author & Literary Events, Book Clubs, Community Events Registration Required Event Details: The UnBook Reading Group	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Pajama Time (all ages with adult) TK 6:30pm–7:00pm Children, Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Seahorse Children's Classroom Age Group: Children, Everyone Program Type: Early Learning PAJAMA TIME All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Finding Your Dream College (Online) 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Teen Online Classroom Age Group: Teens Program Type: College & Trade Schools Registration Required Event Details: There is a college out there for everyone, and thousands of colleges across the country. An expert from Princeton Review help students discover what a dream college means for them, and help them find their best fit. This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Upcycled Art: Upcycle Chic – DIY Decoupage Bags 6:30pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Avalon Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Decoupage a Personalized Canvas Makeup Bag!
7 pm		This event is in the "Adults" group Global Reads 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss a wide range of fiction and non-fiction books on different cultures around the world as well as immigrant fiction. 1st Mondays; 7- 8 pm. Join for a discussion of the following titles: This event is in the "Adults" group Ask A Master Gardener 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Lobby (Miller) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Gardening & Nature Event Details: Find the answers to gardening questions by talking with a University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener. Drop in; no registration required. This event is in the "Adults" group Read. Think. Talk. 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a discussion of books that explore humans, and their conditions. On July 7th we will discuss Adrift: America in 100 Charts by Scott Galloway. .	This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Time (families) TK 7:00pm–7:30pm Children Savage Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Savage Branch Room: Albert Einstein Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning PAJAMA TIME All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. A class before bedtime. Children build skills in singing, talking, listening, reading, and getting along with others through stories, music, rhymes, and activities. Children may wear their pajamas and bring their loveys and blankets. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class. This event is in the "Adults" group Eclectic Evenings Meeting (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss a wide array of fiction and nonfiction titles. 2nd Tuesdays, 7-8 pm Join for a discussion of the following title: This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Wool Felting Pictures Part One: Wet Felting 7:00pm–8:30pm Teens, Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: DIY Design Studio Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Art, Movies & Music, Crafts, Fun & Games!, DIY & Makerspace Registration Required Event Details: Explore the art of felting with natural fibers. Part One Wet Felting: Create a unique wool "painting" and learn simple techniques to felt wool with soap and water.	This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class (in-person) 7:00pm–8:30pm Adults Miller Branch This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Event Details: Is English your second (or third) language? Practice speaking and listening in a small group. Wednesdays, 7 - 8:30 pm This event is in the "Adults" group English Conversation Class 7:00pm–8:45pm Adults Elkridge Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Grist Mill Conference Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language Registration Required Event Details: The English Conversation Class (ECC) provides opportunities for adult English language learners to practice speaking and listening skills, increase fluency, improve pronunciation skills, and build confidence to think and speak English in a relaxed This event is in the "Everyone" group Elkridge Summer Celebration: Dance Party 7:15pm–8:00pm Everyone Elkridge Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Elkridge Branch Room: Belmont / Hockley Room Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Community Events Event Details: Celebrate summer by dancing the evening away with some of your favorite Elkridge personalities!	This event is in the "Children" group Pajama Time (All Ages) TK 7:00pm–7:30pm Children Central Branch This event is in the "Children" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Branch Room: Central Children's Classroom Age Group: Children Program Type: Early Learning Event Details: All ages with adult; 30 min. Ticket required. This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Warning Graphic Content (Online) 7:00pm–8:00pm Adults Online Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Online Branch Room: Adult Online Classroom Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Details: Read and discuss a wide array of graphic novels. 2nd Thursdays 7 - 8 pm. July 10 No/One by Kyle Higgins and Brian Buccellato This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group World Languages Cafe 7:00pm–8:45pm Teens, Adults Miller Branch Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Miller Branch Room: Ellicott/ Patapsco Rooms Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community Events, Culture & Language, Race, Equity & Inclusion Registration Required Event Details: In collaboration with Columbia Association, Howard County Library System's Miller Branch will host a monthly World Languages Café, beginning in September on the 2nd Thursday evening, from 7 - 8:45 pm.