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SAT Math Prep
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Branch: Central Branch
Description:
Enhance your math savvy to improve your SAT score! Relieve test anxiety by taking practice tests in a low-risk environment and gain full comprehension of what to expect on test day. Examine the types of problems that are presented on the SAT and acquire test taking skills that will last a lifetime! Graphing calculators recommended. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Grades 9-12 only.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-7800.
Download to CalendarEnglish Conversation Class
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Branch: Central Branch
Description:
Mondays; 10 am - 12:30 pm. Build your English conversation skills and meet new people in a friendly, supportive classroom. No registration required. Questions? Call 410.313.7900 or email prolit@hclibrary.org.
No registration required.
Download to CalendarEcology
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Branch: Central Branch
Description:
Take photographs of local natural environment, document the health of the ecosystem, and create infographics to depict the facts of their research. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-7800.
Download to CalendarHands-on Engineering Academy
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Delve into the world of physics, chemistry, and math to understand the principles of electromagnetism and how they apply to electric motors and generators. Then build your own USB charger. Register once for all four sessions. Registration required. Grades 9-12 only.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarInternet of Things
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Turn everyday objects into smart devices objects that become a computer that connect to the Internet and exchange data. Learn how to program electronic appliances using a Raspberry Pi, and control them with a Twitter app. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarThe Fundamentals of Living Organisms
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Learn about living organisms and the study of life. Participate in various activities and conduct experiments ranging from cells, DNA, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*This class is a prerequisite for Anatomy I, Anatomy II, and Anatomy III.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarMovie Making II: Anatomy of a Video Production
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Prerequisite: Must have attended all sessions of Movie Making I or must be familiar with Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro X in order to qualify for the class.
Immerse into the world of digital production. Go beyond the basic workings of digital cameras and create a high quality movie. This class will focus on the practical use of technology used by professionals (Final Cut Pro X). Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarPicture Book Parade
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Branch: Central Branch
Description:
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15 minutes before class.
Download to Calendar3, 2, Fun
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Branch: East Columbia Express Branch
Description:
Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. If you would like a reminder for this class, please provide an email address.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-7700.
Download to CalendarAll Together Now
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Branch: Miller Branch
Description:
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15 minutes before class.
Download to Calendar3, 2, Fun
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min.
No registration required.
Download to CalendarTech Stop
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Branch: Central Branch
Description:
Need help navigating Google drive? Have an email related question, or are you curious about new apps? Drop in with your everyday technology questions and our volunteers will help you find the answers. Mondays & Thursdays; 11 am - 2 pm.
No registration required.
Download to CalendarPicture Book Parade
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Branch: Central Branch
Description:
Tales, tunes, and tons of fun!
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15 minutes before class.
Download to Calendar3, 2, Fun
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Branch: East Columbia Express Branch
Description:
Ages 2-3 with adult; 30 min. If you would like a reminder for this class, please provide an email address.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-7700.
Download to CalendarAll Together Now
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Branch: Miller Branch
Description:
Stories, songs, and activities for children and adults to enjoy together. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15 minutes before class.
Download to CalendarAll Around the Town
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Through stories, songs, and a craft learn about community helpers and the tools they use.
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15 minutes before class.
Download to CalendarIntro to Calculus
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Branch: Central Branch
Description:
Are you taking Calculus this fall? Review Algebra and Trigonometry skills and get a preview of what is to come in Calculus. Graphing calculators recommended. Registrants must have already taken and passed Algebra 2 in school. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Grades 10-12.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-7800.
Download to CalendarLaboratory Techniques
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Practice proper laboratory techniques such as safety, quality insurance and equipment maintenance used in various industries. Topics range from medical, chemical, pharmaceutical and food, with this particular course focusing on food quality. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarCivil Engineering: Bridge Design
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
What does it take to create a roadway that spans 4.3 miles over the Chesapeake Bay that can withstand the wear and tear of 61,000 daily commuters and nearly 100,000 cars on peak summer travel days? Investigate the engineering marvel right in your backyard and test your engineering skills in this week- long exploration into what civil engineers do every day. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Grades 9-12 only.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarAudio/Video Lab
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Get access to the sound booth and other HiTech equipment to record and mix your own music. Registration preferred. Drop-in, but priority will be given to those who register. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarEngineering of Board Game Design
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Join the Golden Age of strategy board games and enhance your problem solving skills! Use Game Theory to analyze game mechanics and discover what makes games balanced and fun. Traverse the design-cycle while collaborating with team members to redesign a game. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarDissecting Computers
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Analyze and deconstruct computers to find out what is really behind the pretty screen. Explore the inner workings of a computer. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Grades 9-12 only.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarJust For Me
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Ages 3-5; 30 min. For children who are ready for an independent class that includes creative expression, listening comprehension, and early reading skills.
Note: Class on July 10 will be Summer Science: Bugs, which requires a ticket in advance.
No registration required.
Download to CalendarA Secret World: Exploring the Wonders of Math
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Branch: Central Branch
Description:
Can you make a computer out of dominoes? What is a fractal? Is there a piece of paper with only one side? Whats the best way to eat a slice of pizza? Turns out, all of these questions can be answered with the tools of mathematics. This class will be a journey into the fantastic world of mathematics through an exploration of a variety of informative, interesting, and fun mathematical topics outside of the standard school curriculum. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Grades 9-12.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-7800.
Download to CalendarPi Robotics
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Branch: Central Branch
Description:
Experience where engineering and computer science meet. Using the credit card sized computer, Raspberry Pi 2, and a 3D printed robot body, program and build a quadroped (4 legged) robot! Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-7800.
Download to CalendarAnatomy II: Nervous, Endocrine, and Immune
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Prerequisite: Must have attended all sessions of Histology or The Fundamentals of Living Organisms in order to qualify for class.
Discover the gross anatomy of the human body. Learn about three body systems that allow us function. Body systems to be discussed include: Nervous, Endocrine, and Immune. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarCode Exploration
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Anybody can program! Learn the fundamentals of programming through coursework and activities. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarPhotography Post-Production: Digital Photo Manipulation
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Learn about photograph manipulation during the post-production stage that takes place after a picture is taken. Gain organizational and artistic skills of a professional photographer while utilizing the technology and the science involved with the profession. Compare both Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, and demonstrate how the two can be bridged to work together. Register for once all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarRobotics Challenge for Girls
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Bring your problem-solving skills and prepare to compete in a variety of challenges that will take your understanding of robotics to the next level with LEGO Mindstorms programming. No previous knowledge required. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarAndroid App Development
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Be introduced to Android development. Learn to program in Java and create a variety of apps using the Android Software Development Kit and Android Studio. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarSTEM Challenge: Mini Motor Buggy Mazes
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Description:
Construct a maze, then challenge a mini motor bug to complete it! Ages 7-11; 45 min.
If you would like a reminder for this class, please provide an email address.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-5577.
Download to CalendarCurie, Radiology, and Pathology Fury
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Branch: Central Branch
Description:
Learn about Nobel Prize winning scientist Marie Curie, her discovery of two chemical elements, and the importance of radiation in medical treatments and pathology. Explore how her scientific findings relate to current day medicine and everyday life by performing experiments to demonstrate key concepts that Dr. Curie taught her students. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-7800.
Download to CalendarAnimate!
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Branch: Central Branch
Description:
Using Adobe Animate, students will learn about vector drawing and animation. We will use tweening, layering, and motion to create a character that moves. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-7800.
Download to CalendarThe Wonders of Chemical Reactions 2
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Prerequisite: Must have attended all sessions of The Wonders of Chemical Reactions 2 or Periodic Build in order to qualify for class.
Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment. Conduct experiments ranging from reaction types, equilibrium, reaction rates, Quantum Mechanics, and chemiluminescence. Graphing calculators recommended. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*This class is a prerequisite for The Wonders of Chemical Reactions 3.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarPHP & SQL
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Learn the basics of PHP and developing a web application which will interact with a database. Prior experience with HTML recommended. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Grades 9-12 only.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarMovie Editing 1
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Discover the world of post-production. Learn the skills of a film/video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the profession. Edit video and audio using iMovie and Logic Pro X. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarAdvanced Robotics Challenge
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Prerequisite: Must have attended all sessions of Robotics Challenge or have experience with Lego Mindstorms in order to qualify for class.
Bring your problem-solving skills and prepare to compete in a variety of challenges that will take your understanding of robotics to the next level. Experience challenges that are faced in First Lego League. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarVirtual Reality
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Bring your ideas to life by developing and experiencing virtual reality environments using Unity and Oculus Rift. Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Ages 11-18.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-0760.
Download to CalendarGreen Fingers Garden Club
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Branch: Miller Branch
Description:
Join the club. Take part in the science and art of gardening.
Ages 6-8; 60 min. Ticket and signed release form required for each session. The required release form will be available at the children's desk when you pick up your ticket.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15 minutes before class.
Download to CalendarPlay Partners
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Branch: Central Branch
Description:
Stories, baby games, and musical activities.
Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15 minutes before class.
Download to CalendarPlay Partners
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Branch: Savage Branch
Description:
Stories, baby games, and musical activities.
Ages infant-23 months with adult; 20-30 min.
No registration required.
Download to CalendarPajama Time
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Branch: East Columbia Express Branch
Description:
Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min. If you would like a reminder for this class, please provide an email address.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-7700.
Download to CalendarSTEM Challenge: Mini Motor Buggy Mazes
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Description:
Construct a maze, then challenge a mini motor bug to complete it! Ages 7-11; 45 min.
If you would like a reminder for this class, please provide an email address.
*Registration is required. or by calling 410-313-5577.
Download to CalendarPajama Time
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Branch: Miller Branch
Description:
Stories and music just before bedtime. Pajamas, teddy bears, and blankets welcome. All ages; 30 min. Ticket required.
*Limited space; tickets available at Children's Desk 15 minutes before class.
Download to CalendarAsk a Master Gardener
Date: Monday, July 24, 2017
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Branch: Miller Branch
Description:
Discuss gardening questions. Mondays; 7 - 8:30 pm.
No registration required.
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