There are 144 upcoming classes.
Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 09/24/21Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 minutes.
A story and craft to enjoy with your child.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Brain Fitness (Online)
Date: 09/24/21Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Receive fun and interactive activities that challenge thinking and help you stay mentally active through email. Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. You will receive an email at noon with the activities attached.
Please [email protected] for class details, or if you have any questions.
Friday Coding Club
Date: 09/24/21Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programing required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions.
Library Fun Rerun: Preschool Parade and Learning Games (Online)
Date: 09/25/21Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten), All Ages / Families
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Revisit favorite online classes and develop school readiness skills through interactive early learning activities.
This week we join Ms. Donna for Preschool Parade as she explores all our favorite learning games.
This class has been prerecorded.
Fast or Slow...Chemistry Makes It Go! (ages 7 & up) RG
Date: 09/25/21Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required.
National Chemistry Week. Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society and participate in hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of reaction rates.
Little Learners: Twist and Shout 3-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 09/27/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the correct entry point.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Vector Art (Online
Date: 09/27/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Get hands-on experience working in Vectr (vectr.com), a web-based computer illustration application! Gain an understanding of vector illustrations and how they are used in digital media in this HiTech class. Create your own emoji icon using mathematical equations and geometric primitives, such as, points, lines, and shapes.
Sessions are Monday afternoon for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Register with an email address to receive an email with a link to join the online class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Date: 09/27/21Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time.
Makerspace Mondays
Date: 09/27/21Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week. A leaderboard showcases your amazing accomplishments.
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library. In accordance with Maryland Department of Health recommendations, masks are required for customers ages 2 & up participating in indoor children’s classes. Masks or face coverings should completely cover the mouth, nose, and chin in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 09/28/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 09/28/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners: Science (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 09/28/21Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Children will use their curiosity to explore, question, and investigate simple science concepts.
Digital Illustration (In-Person)
Date: 09/28/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how to create illustrations using an iPad Pro and the drawing app, Sketchbook! Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
Sessions are Tuesday afternoons for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
Digital Design Lab (In-Person)
Date: 09/29/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Drop-in. Grades 6-12.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
Photography (In-Person)
Date: 09/29/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how the digital cameras are engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light! In this HiTech class, we will learn how lenses, sensors, and shutters operate in each type of camera. Obtain hands-on experience using whatever camera you have on-hand and practice numerous picture-taking techniques.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch!
Sessions are Wednesday afternoons for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade
Date: 09/29/21Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time.
Builder's Club (5 + / Family) TK
Date: 09/30/21Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten), Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Playing, planning and building with construction kits, cardboard and more! For children and adults to enjoy together.
A/V Lab (In-Person)
Date: 09/30/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.
Digital Illustration (Online)
Date: 09/30/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how to create illustrations using free software you can use from home! Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
Sessions are once a week on Thursday afternoon for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Sessions are once a week on Thursday afternoon for five weeks. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
HCLS 5-Star Showcase - free outdoor event!
Date: 10/02/21Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: All Ages / Families
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Registration is FREE and open to the public!
Saturday, October 2
2 - 5 pm
HCLS East Columbia Branch
(Free on-site and overflow parking at Cradlerock School)
Let’s make new memories!
We are celebrating and you are invited. HCLS is a Five Star Library, as ranked by Library Journal for excellence, because of our services, initiatives, and most importantly - you!
Bring your family and friends, and meet us outdoors for a great time. We have fun activities and interactive experiences planned for your entire group!
Whether you want to give the 360° photo booth a spin, get hands-on with HiTech carnival games and flex your skills in a Ten80 race, grab a meal from a food truck to sit and take in tunes from the live DJ, enjoy a cozy storytime and kids crafts at our new Pop-up Library, or just relax in one of our outdoor lounges and connect with someone new, we can’t wait to see you there.
More to check out:
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adult spelling bee
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art gallery
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displays
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DIY demo
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family-friendly crafts
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giveaways
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kids' crafts
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selfie stations / photo-ops
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and more!
Register for FREE right here!
*You can start your fun early at Community Circles, a catered boxed lunch and discussion featuring Trent Day Hall, from the Howard County Office of Human Rights and Equity, to celebrate five years at the Longest Table.
For tickets and more info, click here.
Your Guide to Masking
Learn more about masking on the CDC ‘s website
Little Learners: Storybook Friends (2-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 10/04/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the correct entry point.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Vector Art (Online
Date: 10/04/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Get hands-on experience working in Vectr (vectr.com), a web-based computer illustration application! Gain an understanding of vector illustrations and how they are used in digital media in this HiTech class. Create your own emoji icon using mathematical equations and geometric primitives, such as, points, lines, and shapes.
Sessions are Monday afternoon for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Register with an email address to receive an email with a link to join the online class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Date: 10/04/21Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time.
Makerspace Mondays
Date: 10/04/21Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week. A leaderboard showcases your amazing accomplishments.
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library. In accordance with Maryland Department of Health recommendations, masks are required for customers ages 2 & up participating in indoor children’s classes. Masks or face coverings should completely cover the mouth, nose, and chin in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 10/05/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 10/05/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners: Science (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 10/05/21Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Children will use their curiosity to explore, question, and investigate simple science concepts.
Digital Illustration (In-Person)
Date: 10/05/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how to create illustrations using an iPad Pro and the drawing app, Sketchbook! Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
Sessions are Tuesday afternoons for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
Digital Design Lab (In-Person)
Date: 10/06/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Drop-in. Grades 6-12.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
Photography (In-Person)
Date: 10/06/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how the digital cameras are engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light! In this HiTech class, we will learn how lenses, sensors, and shutters operate in each type of camera. Obtain hands-on experience using whatever camera you have on-hand and practice numerous picture-taking techniques.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch!
Sessions are Wednesday afternoons for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade
Date: 10/06/21Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time.
A/V Lab (In-Person)
Date: 10/07/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.
Digital Illustration (Online)
Date: 10/07/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how to create illustrations using free software you can use from home! Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
Sessions are once a week on Thursday afternoon for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Sessions are once a week on Thursday afternoon for five weeks. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
Brain Fitness (Online)
Date: 10/08/21Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Receive fun and interactive activities that challenge thinking and help you stay mentally active through email. Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. You will receive an email at noon with the activities attached.
Please [email protected] for class details, or if you have any questions.
Chemistry in the Library: Fast or Slow...Chemistry Makes It Go! (STEM) (ages 7 & up) RG
Date: 10/09/21Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required.
Celebrate National Chemistry Week and the 2021 Maryland STEM Festival. Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society and participate in hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of reaction rates.
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library. In accordance with Maryland Department of Health recommendations, masks are required for customers ages 2 & up participating in indoor children’s classes. Masks or face coverings should completely cover the mouth, nose, and chin in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Virtual ZOOmobile LIVE: Misunderstood Animals (Online)
Date: 10/09/21Time: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 6 & up; for children, teens, and adults. 30 minutes. Registration required.
Misunderstood Animals: Have you ever felt misunderstood? Animals are sometimes misunderstood just like us!
Join The Maryland Zoo for a live, Virtual ZOOmobile Program! During this 30-minute presentation, ask the Zoo's Educators and Keepers questions LIVE about the animals, the care they receive, conservation efforts, and more. This program is made possible thanks to generous support from the Howard County Arts Council.
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
If the Maryland Zoo closes due to inclement weather, the class will be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.
Little Learners: Math (2-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 10/11/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the correct entry point.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Vector Art (Online
Date: 10/11/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Get hands-on experience working in Vectr (vectr.com), a web-based computer illustration application! Gain an understanding of vector illustrations and how they are used in digital media in this HiTech class. Create your own emoji icon using mathematical equations and geometric primitives, such as, points, lines, and shapes.
Sessions are Monday afternoon for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Register with an email address to receive an email with a link to join the online class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Date: 10/11/21Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time.
Makerspace Mondays
Date: 10/11/21Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week. A leaderboard showcases your amazing accomplishments.
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library. In accordance with Maryland Department of Health recommendations, masks are required for customers ages 2 & up participating in indoor children’s classes. Masks or face coverings should completely cover the mouth, nose, and chin in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 10/12/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 10/12/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Virtual ZOOmobile LIVE: Sensory Safari (Online)
Date: 10/12/21Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten), All Ages / Families
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 and family. 30 minutes. Registration required.
Sensory Safari: Put on your big elephant ears to learn about the five senses with The Maryland Zoo!
Join The Maryland Zoo for a live, Virtual ZOOmobile Program! During this 30-minute presentation, Zoo Educators will lead an interactive activity designed for preschool-age children. Children will then have a chance to meet three of the Zoo's Animal Ambassadors! This program is made possible thanks to generous support from the Howard County Arts Council.
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain as the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
If the Maryland Zoo closes due to inclement weather, the class will be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.
Little Learners: Science (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 10/12/21Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Children will use their curiosity to explore, question, and investigate simple science concepts.
Digital Illustration (In-Person)
Date: 10/12/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how to create illustrations using an iPad Pro and the drawing app, Sketchbook! Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
Sessions are Tuesday afternoons for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
Digital Design Lab (In-Person)
Date: 10/13/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Drop-in. Grades 6-12.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
Photography (In-Person)
Date: 10/13/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how the digital cameras are engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light! In this HiTech class, we will learn how lenses, sensors, and shutters operate in each type of camera. Obtain hands-on experience using whatever camera you have on-hand and practice numerous picture-taking techniques.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch!
Sessions are Wednesday afternoons for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade
Date: 10/13/21Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time.
A/V Lab (In-Person)
Date: 10/14/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.
Digital Illustration (Online)
Date: 10/14/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how to create illustrations using free software you can use from home! Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
Sessions are once a week on Thursday afternoon for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Sessions are once a week on Thursday afternoon for five weeks. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
Professor Snape's Potions Lab TK (ages 8-11)
Date: 10/15/21Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Under the watchful eye of Professor Snape, you and your fellow Muggles will perform peculiar potions. Unusual ingredients will be used including Ground Unicorn Horn and Dragons’ Blood.
Bring your imagination and enroll in Professor Snape’s Potion Laboratory – if you dare!
Costumes are optional.
Spooky Science
Date: 10/15/21Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Registration required.
Ages 9-13, parents are welcome to stay
Using everyday household items and science, learn to make concoctions and do tricks so amazing you might scare your family and friends!
Masks are required for all participants.
Professor Snape's Potions Lab TK (ages 8-11)
Date: 10/15/21Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Under the watchful eye of Professor Snape, you and your fellow Muggles will perform peculiar potions. Unusual ingredients will be used including Ground Unicorn Horn and Dragons’ Blood.
Bring your imagination and enroll in Professor Snape’s Potion Laboratory – if you dare!
Costumes are optional.
Little Learners: Exploration Stations (2-5yrs with adult) TK
Date: 10/18/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the correct entry point.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Vector Art (Online
Date: 10/18/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Get hands-on experience working in Vectr (vectr.com), a web-based computer illustration application! Gain an understanding of vector illustrations and how they are used in digital media in this HiTech class. Create your own emoji icon using mathematical equations and geometric primitives, such as, points, lines, and shapes.
Sessions are Monday afternoon for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Register with an email address to receive an email with a link to join the online class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Date: 10/18/21Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time.
Makerspace Mondays
Date: 10/18/21Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week. A leaderboard showcases your amazing accomplishments.
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library. In accordance with Maryland Department of Health recommendations, masks are required for customers ages 2 & up participating in indoor children’s classes. Masks or face coverings should completely cover the mouth, nose, and chin in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 10/19/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 10/19/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners: STEM Fun! Exploring Fall Seeds (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 10/19/21Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Celebrate the 2021 Maryland STEM Festival with books about fall trees and hands-on learning activities.
Digital Illustration (In-Person)
Date: 10/19/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how to create illustrations using an iPad Pro and the drawing app, Sketchbook! Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
Sessions are Tuesday afternoons for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
Let's Talk About the Climate Crisis (Online)
Date: 10/19/21Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
This is something you want to be part of.
Climate change seems to be everywhere in the news these days. You might also be hearing about it from people in your family, at work or in your social network. Maybe everything you hear makes perfect sense, or maybe you have questions. Wherever you are on the topic, you will find these discussions interesting and helpful.
This is a group where you can learn what we know about climate change in plain language and get all of your lingering questions answered. We’ll discuss how we know climate change is real, why scientists think we need to curb global temperature increase to less than 2oC, how climate change is already impacting our community, and other key questions.
In our monthly meetings, you will learn about the whole range of climate impacts and solutions in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of time for discussion.
Each month we’ll have a brief roundup of recent climate news, then a speaker from our community will discuss a climate-related topic. Finally, we’ll talk about one or more climate actions that we can use to help make a difference.
Our monthly discussions will be an easy way to get informed, get involved and become part of the solution with a group of like-minded folks from our community.
About the Organizers:
Agostino Schito, Climate Reality Leader: Originally from Italy, Agostino has lived with his wife and 2 daughters in Ellicott City since 2005. In 2019 Agostino and his wife Pamela joined the Climate Reality Project, an organization founded by former US vice president Al Gore, and trained to become a Climate Reality Leaders. Since then, Agostino has presented multiple Climate Reality events organized in collaboration with Howard County Library System.
Dr. Sara Via, Professor & Climate Extension Specialist, University of Maryland College Park; Climate Reality Leader: Sara is a biologist and frequent speaker on climate change and its impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, suburban landscapes, gardens, health, and agriculture. She began her climate work through University of Maryland Extension in 2015 after a 35 year research career in insect genetics. Before coming to University of Maryland in 1997, Sara held faculty positions at the University of Iowa and Cornell University. She is currently offering a popular webinar series; descriptions and videos of the webinars, along with other climate-related resources can be found on her website at www.climatecorner.org.
Have a question related to climate change? Email [email protected]
SCHEDULE : Every third Tuesday of the month.
Tuesday Sep. 21: The science of global warming and climate change. We cover facts and evidence answering some of the most frequently asked questions about climate change.
Tuesday Oct. 19: Man made carbon pollution is bad for us and the planet: How can we eliminate it? During this conversation we'll explore the most important contributors to man made carbon pollution in the energy and transportation sectors, and some of the solutions that we can use to eliminate this pollution transitioning to clean energy.
Tuesday Nov. 16: What do people in Maryland and Howard County think about climate change?
Tuesday Dec. 14: Climate change connections with environmental justice
Tuesday Jan. 18: How climate change is messing with the weather in every season
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Presented with support from Prince George's County Memorial Library System, Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County, and Worchester Public Library.
Digital Design Lab (In-Person)
Date: 10/20/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Drop-in. Grades 6-12.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
Photography (In-Person)
Date: 10/20/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how the digital cameras are engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light! In this HiTech class, we will learn how lenses, sensors, and shutters operate in each type of camera. Obtain hands-on experience using whatever camera you have on-hand and practice numerous picture-taking techniques.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Savage Branch!
Sessions are Wednesday afternoons for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade
Date: 10/20/21Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time.
STEM Fun: LEGO Coding (ages 6-11) TK
Date: 10/20/21Time: 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-11; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Celebrate the 2021 Maryland STEM Festival! Learn about the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace, then try some LEGO coding activities.
A/V Lab (In-Person)
Date: 10/21/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.
Digital Illustration (Online)
Date: 10/21/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Discover how to create illustrations using free software you can use from home! Use the various tools in this free app to design, draw, and color your own dynamic illustration. Taught by a HiTech instructor.
Sessions are once a week on Thursday afternoon for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Sessions are once a week on Thursday afternoon for five weeks. Registration required. Grades 6-12.
Brain Fitness (Online)
Date: 10/22/21Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Receive fun and interactive activities that challenge thinking and help you stay mentally active through email. Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. You will receive an email at noon with the activities attached.
Please [email protected] for class details, or if you have any questions.
Fast or Slow...Chemistry Makes It Go! [ages 7 & up] RG
Date: 10/23/21Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required.
National Chemistry Week. Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society and participate in hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of reaction rates.
Little Learners (2-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 10/25/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
The main body of Glenwood remains closed for renovation but the Pindell Room is open for classes. Come to the main entrance and follow the signage to reach the correct entry point.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Healthy Horror Claymation Camp
Date: 10/25/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Monsters need your help! Create a claymation Public Service Announcement touting the health benefits of scary stories or monster self-care! Sculpt, storyboard, design, and photograph stills with friends. Then invite family and friends to the virtual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 30, at 2 pm.
Bring an USB or use one provided by HCLS to save your creation.
Maryland STEM Festival class.
Vector Art (Online
Date: 10/25/21Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Get hands-on experience working in Vectr (vectr.com), a web-based computer illustration application! Gain an understanding of vector illustrations and how they are used in digital media in this HiTech class. Create your own emoji icon using mathematical equations and geometric primitives, such as, points, lines, and shapes.
Sessions are Monday afternoon for five weeks.
Register once for all five sessions. Register with an email address to receive an email with a link to join the online class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Date: 10/25/21Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time.
Makerspace Mondays
Date: 10/25/21Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week. A leaderboard showcases your amazing accomplishments.
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library. In accordance with Maryland Department of Health recommendations, masks are required for customers ages 2 & up participating in indoor children’s classes. Masks or face coverings should completely cover the mouth, nose, and chin in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 10/26/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 10/26/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners: STEM Fun! Count & Play Math (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 10/26/21Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult. 45 minutes.Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes prior to class.
Children learn about numbers, precision and value, number relationships, and other math concepts. This class is part of the 2021 Maryland STEM Festival.
STEM Fun: It's Only Rocket Science! (ages 6-11) TK
Date: 10/26/21Time: 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-11; 45 min. Ticket required.
Celebrate the 2021 Maryland STEM Festival by traveling out of this world through books about space. Learn about how scientists conduct experiments to gather more information about space. Then, become a rocket scientist and design a stomp rocket you will be able to take home with you!
Digital Design Lab (In-Person)
Date: 10/27/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Drop-in. Grades 6-12.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade
Date: 10/27/21Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time.
A/V Lab (In-Person)
Date: 10/28/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.
Chemistry in the Library
Date: 10/30/21Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Fast or Slow...Chemistry Makes It Go!
Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult); 60 min. Registration required.
National Chemistry Week. Join a chemist from the Army Research Laboratory and the American Chemical Society and participate in hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of reaction rates.
Little Learners (2-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 11/01/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade
Date: 11/01/21Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time.
Makerspace Mondays
Date: 11/01/21Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week. A leaderboard showcases your amazing accomplishments.
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library. In accordance with Maryland Department of Health recommendations, masks are required for customers ages 2 & up participating in indoor children’s classes. Masks or face coverings should completely cover the mouth, nose, and chin in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/02/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/02/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners: STEM Fun! Count & Play Math (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/02/21Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult. 45 minutes.Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes prior to class.
Children learn about numbers, precision and value, number relationships, and other math concepts. This class is part of the 2021 Maryland STEM Festival.
Digital Design Lab (In-Person)
Date: 11/03/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Drop-in. Grades 6-12.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade
Date: 11/03/21Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess...and make friendships at the same time.
STEM Fun: LEGO Coding (ages 6-11) TK
Date: 11/04/21Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-11; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Celebrate the 2021 Maryland STEM Festival by learning about the first computer programmer, Ada Lovelace, then try some LEGO coding activities.
STEM Fun: Super Snap Circuits (ages 6-9) TK
Date: 11/04/21Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-9; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Celebrate the 2021 Maryland STEM Festival by exploring electricity. Discover the basics of how switches and circuits work, then complete a circuit!
A/V Lab (In-Person)
Date: 11/04/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.
The Carter Creek Mystery: An Environmental Disaster
Date: 11/04/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Calling aspiring Crime Scene Detectives! Carterville Creek, located in the small town famous for Carter Creek Paper and Plastics, is polluted! You must learn the nature of the contamination, locate its source, and find the culprit responsible using forensic science to test the water samples.
Maryland STEM Festival
Class materials: Universal indicator, D Test, Polycrit, LeadStat, and MercuTest. Contains no phthalates, mercury, or lead products or samples. Simulated chemical processes using ethyl alcohol, denatured; calcium chloride; magnesium sulfate heptahydrate; potassium iodide; and muriatic acid solution. Non-latex gloves and safety goggles provided and required.
Little Learners (2-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 11/08/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Makerspace Mondays
Date: 11/08/21Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week. A leaderboard showcases your amazing accomplishments.
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library. In accordance with Maryland Department of Health recommendations, masks are required for customers ages 2 & up participating in indoor children’s classes. Masks or face coverings should completely cover the mouth, nose, and chin in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/09/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/09/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Virtual ZOOmobile LIVE: Chomp! (Online)
Date: 11/09/21Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten), All Ages / Families
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 and family. 30 minutes. Registration required.
Chomp! Ring the dinner bell with The Maryland Zoo and see what the animals like to eat!
Join The Maryland Zoo for a live, Virtual ZOOmobile Program! During this 30-minute presentation, Zoo Educators will lead an interactive activity designed for preschool-age children. Children will then have a chance to meet three of the Zoo's Animal Ambassadors! This program is made possible thanks to generous support from the Howard County Arts Council.
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain as the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
If the Maryland Zoo closes due to inclement weather, the class will be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.
Little Learners: STEM Fun! Count & Play Math (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/09/21Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult. 45 minutes.Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes prior to class.
Children learn about numbers, precision and value, number relationships, and other math concepts. This class is part of the 2021 Maryland STEM Festival.
STEM Fun: It's Only Rocket Science! (ages 6-11) TK
Date: 11/09/21Time: 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-11; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Celebrate the 2021 Maryland STEM Festival by traveling out of this world through books about space. Learn about how scientists conduct experiments to gather more information about space. Then, become a rocket scientist and design a stomp rocket you will be able to take home with you!
Digital Design Lab (In-Person)
Date: 11/10/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Drop-in. Grades 6-12.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
STEM Fun: Super Snap Circuits (ages 6-9) TK
Date: 11/10/21Time: 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-9; 45 min. Ticket required.
Celebrate the 2021 Maryland STEM Festival by exploring electricity. Discover the basics of how switches and circuits work, then complete a circuit!
Brain Fitness (Online)
Date: 11/12/21Time: 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Receive fun and interactive activities that challenge thinking and help you stay mentally active through email. Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. You will receive an email at noon with the activities attached.
Please [email protected] for class details, or if you have any questions.
STEM Fun: Balloon Powered Cars TK
Date: 11/12/21Time: 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-11; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Celebrate the 2021 Maryland STEM Festival! Design, Build and Race Your Own Balloon Powered Car!
Virtual ZOOmobile LIVE: Maryland Natives (Online)
Date: 11/13/21Time: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 6 & up; for children, teens, and adults. 30 minutes. Registration required.
Maryland Natives: Join the Zoo for an up-close look at some of Maryland's most fascinating native wildlife!
Join The Maryland Zoo for a live, Virtual ZOOmobile Program! During this 30-minute presentation, ask the Zoo's Educators and Keepers questions LIVE about the animals, the care they receive, conservation efforts, and more. This program is made possible thanks to generous support from the Howard County Arts Council.
Maryland STEM Festival
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
If the Maryland Zoo closes due to inclement weather, the class will be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.
Little Learners (2-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 11/15/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Makerspace Mondays
Date: 11/15/21Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week. A leaderboard showcases your amazing accomplishments.
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library. In accordance with Maryland Department of Health recommendations, masks are required for customers ages 2 & up participating in indoor children’s classes. Masks or face coverings should completely cover the mouth, nose, and chin in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/16/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/16/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Let's Talk About the Climate Crisis (Online)
Date: 11/16/21Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
This is something you want to be part of.
Climate change seems to be everywhere in the news these days. You might also be hearing about it from people in your family, at work or in your social network. Maybe everything you hear makes perfect sense, or maybe you have questions. Wherever you are on the topic, you will find these discussions interesting and helpful.
This is a group where you can learn what we know about climate change in plain language and get all of your lingering questions answered. We’ll discuss how we know climate change is real, why scientists think we need to curb global temperature increase to less than 2oC, how climate change is already impacting our community, and other key questions.
In our monthly meetings, you will learn about the whole range of climate impacts and solutions in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of time for discussion.
Each month we’ll have a brief roundup of recent climate news, then a speaker from our community will discuss a climate-related topic. Finally, we’ll talk about one or more climate actions that we can use to help make a difference.
Our monthly discussions will be an easy way to get informed, get involved and become part of the solution with a group of like-minded folks from our community.
About the Organizers:
Agostino Schito, Climate Reality Leader: Originally from Italy, Agostino has lived with his wife and 2 daughters in Ellicott City since 2005. In 2019 Agostino and his wife Pamela joined the Climate Reality Project, an organization founded by former US vice president Al Gore, and trained to become a Climate Reality Leaders. Since then, Agostino has presented multiple Climate Reality events organized in collaboration with Howard County Library System.
Dr. Sara Via, Professor & Climate Extension Specialist, University of Maryland College Park; Climate Reality Leader: Sara is a biologist and frequent speaker on climate change and its impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, suburban landscapes, gardens, health, and agriculture. She began her climate work through University of Maryland Extension in 2015 after a 35 year research career in insect genetics. Before coming to University of Maryland in 1997, Sara held faculty positions at the University of Iowa and Cornell University. She is currently offering a popular webinar series; descriptions and videos of the webinars, along with other climate-related resources can be found on her website at www.climatecorner.org.
Have a question related to climate change? Email [email protected]
SCHEDULE : Every third Tuesday of the month.
Tuesday Sep. 21: The science of global warming and climate change. We cover facts and evidence answering some of the most frequently asked questions about climate change.
Tuesday Oct. 19: Man made carbon pollution is bad for us and the planet: How can we eliminate it? During this conversation we'll explore the most important contributors to man made carbon pollution in the energy and transportation sectors, and some of the solutions that we can use to eliminate this pollution transitioning to clean energy.
Tuesday Nov. 16: What do people in Maryland and Howard County think about climate change?
Tuesday Dec. 14: Climate change connections with environmental justice
Tuesday Jan. 18: How climate change is messing with the weather in every season
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Presented with support from Prince George's County Memorial Library System, Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County, and Worchester Public Library.
Digital Design Lab (In-Person)
Date: 11/17/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Drop-in. Grades 6-12.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
A/V Lab (In-Person)
Date: 11/18/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.
Little Learners (2-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 11/22/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Makerspace Mondays
Date: 11/22/21Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week. A leaderboard showcases your amazing accomplishments.
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library. In accordance with Maryland Department of Health recommendations, masks are required for customers ages 2 & up participating in indoor children’s classes. Masks or face coverings should completely cover the mouth, nose, and chin in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/23/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/23/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (2-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 11/29/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Makerspace Mondays
Date: 11/29/21Time: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Like to tinker? Create? Hang out with friends? Join us every Monday night and enjoy exploring tech, games, and art through hands-on STEAM activities. New challenges every week. A leaderboard showcases your amazing accomplishments.
The health and safety of our customers, employees, and community remains our top priority. All customers and employees are welcome to wear masks in the library. In accordance with Maryland Department of Health recommendations, masks are required for customers ages 2 & up participating in indoor children’s classes. Masks or face coverings should completely cover the mouth, nose, and chin in accordance with guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/30/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 11/30/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Digital Design Lab (In-Person)
Date: 12/01/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Drop-in. Grades 6-12.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
A/V Lab (In-Person)
Date: 12/02/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.
Little Learners (2-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 12/06/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/07/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/07/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Virtual ZOOmobile LIVE: The Big Book of Animal Tails (Online)
Date: 12/07/21Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten), All Ages / Families
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 and family. 30 minutes. Registration required.
The Big Book of Animal Tails: Swing, swim, swish! Sing along with The Maryland Zoo to discover ways animals use their tails!
Join The Maryland Zoo for a live, Virtual ZOOmobile Program! During this 30-minute presentation, Zoo Educators will lead an interactive activity designed for preschool-age children. Children will then have a chance to meet three of the Zoo's Animal Ambassadors! This program is made possible thanks to generous support from the Howard County Arts Council.
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain as the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
If the Maryland Zoo closes due to inclement weather, the class will be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.
Digital Design Lab (In-Person)
Date: 12/08/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Drop-in. Grades 6-12.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
A/V Lab (In-Person)
Date: 12/09/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.
Virtual ZOOmobile LIVE: African Penguins (Online)
Date: 12/11/21Time: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 6 - 11 (Grades 1-6), Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School), Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 6 & up; for children, teens, and adults. 30 minutes. Registration required.
African Penguins: Join us for an inside look at the most well-dressed animals at the Zoo, African Penguins!
Join The Maryland Zoo for a live, Virtual ZOOmobile Program! During this 30-minute presentation, ask the Zoo's Educators and Keepers questions LIVE about the animals, the care they receive, conservation efforts, and more. This program is made possible thanks to generous support from the Howard County Arts Council.
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
If the Maryland Zoo closes due to inclement weather, the class will be cancelled and rescheduled for a later date.
Little Learners (2-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 12/13/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/14/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/14/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Let's Talk About the Climate Crisis (Online)
Date: 12/14/21Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
This is something you want to be part of.
Climate change seems to be everywhere in the news these days. You might also be hearing about it from people in your family, at work or in your social network. Maybe everything you hear makes perfect sense, or maybe you have questions. Wherever you are on the topic, you will find these discussions interesting and helpful.
This is a group where you can learn what we know about climate change in plain language and get all of your lingering questions answered. We’ll discuss how we know climate change is real, why scientists think we need to curb global temperature increase to less than 2oC, how climate change is already impacting our community, and other key questions.
In our monthly meetings, you will learn about the whole range of climate impacts and solutions in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of time for discussion.
Each month we’ll have a brief roundup of recent climate news, then a speaker from our community will discuss a climate-related topic. Finally, we’ll talk about one or more climate actions that we can use to help make a difference.
Our monthly discussions will be an easy way to get informed, get involved and become part of the solution with a group of like-minded folks from our community.
About the Organizers:
Agostino Schito, Climate Reality Leader: Originally from Italy, Agostino has lived with his wife and 2 daughters in Ellicott City since 2005. In 2019 Agostino and his wife Pamela joined the Climate Reality Project, an organization founded by former US vice president Al Gore, and trained to become a Climate Reality Leaders. Since then, Agostino has presented multiple Climate Reality events organized in collaboration with Howard County Library System.
Dr. Sara Via, Professor & Climate Extension Specialist, University of Maryland College Park; Climate Reality Leader: Sara is a biologist and frequent speaker on climate change and its impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, suburban landscapes, gardens, health, and agriculture. She began her climate work through University of Maryland Extension in 2015 after a 35 year research career in insect genetics. Before coming to University of Maryland in 1997, Sara held faculty positions at the University of Iowa and Cornell University. She is currently offering a popular webinar series; descriptions and videos of the webinars, along with other climate-related resources can be found on her website at www.climatecorner.org.
Have a question related to climate change? Email [email protected]
SCHEDULE : Every third Tuesday of the month.
Tuesday Sep. 21: The science of global warming and climate change. We cover facts and evidence answering some of the most frequently asked questions about climate change.
Tuesday Oct. 19: Man made carbon pollution is bad for us and the planet: How can we eliminate it? During this conversation we'll explore the most important contributors to man made carbon pollution in the energy and transportation sectors, and some of the solutions that we can use to eliminate this pollution transitioning to clean energy.
Tuesday Nov. 16: What do people in Maryland and Howard County think about climate change?
Tuesday Dec. 14: Climate change connections with environmental justice
Tuesday Jan. 18: How climate change is messing with the weather in every season
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Presented with support from Prince George's County Memorial Library System, Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County, and Worchester Public Library.
Digital Design Lab (In-Person)
Date: 12/15/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Graphic design and digital art guidance provided as you work on your own digital art using a variety of software and equipment. Taught by a HiTech instructor. Drop-in. Grades 6-12.
This class is an IN-PERSON class at the Central Branch!
A/V Lab (In-Person)
Date: 12/16/21Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Ages 11-13 (Middle School), Ages 14 - 18 (High School)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music or create and edit movies with the help of a HiTech Instructor.
No registration required. Grades 6-12.
Little Learners (2-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 12/20/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/21/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/21/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (2-5 yrs with adult) TK
Date: 12/27/21Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Tickets required. Tickets issued 15 minutes before the beginning of class.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/28/21Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/28/21Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Ages 0 - 5 (Infant/Toddler/ Preschool/Kindergarten)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Let's Talk About the Climate Crisis (Online)
Date: 01/18/22Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Ages 19+ (Adults)
Program type: STEM / STEAM
Description:
This is something you want to be part of.
Climate change seems to be everywhere in the news these days. You might also be hearing about it from people in your family, at work or in your social network. Maybe everything you hear makes perfect sense, or maybe you have questions. Wherever you are on the topic, you will find these discussions interesting and helpful.
This is a group where you can learn what we know about climate change in plain language and get all of your lingering questions answered. We’ll discuss how we know climate change is real, why scientists think we need to curb global temperature increase to less than 2oC, how climate change is already impacting our community, and other key questions.
In our monthly meetings, you will learn about the whole range of climate impacts and solutions in a friendly atmosphere with plenty of time for discussion.
Each month we’ll have a brief roundup of recent climate news, then a speaker from our community will discuss a climate-related topic. Finally, we’ll talk about one or more climate actions that we can use to help make a difference.
Our monthly discussions will be an easy way to get informed, get involved and become part of the solution with a group of like-minded folks from our community.
About the Organizers:
Agostino Schito, Climate Reality Leader: Originally from Italy, Agostino has lived with his wife and 2 daughters in Ellicott City since 2005. In 2019 Agostino and his wife Pamela joined the Climate Reality Project, an organization founded by former US vice president Al Gore, and trained to become a Climate Reality Leaders. Since then, Agostino has presented multiple Climate Reality events organized in collaboration with Howard County Library System.
Dr. Sara Via, Professor & Climate Extension Specialist, University of Maryland College Park; Climate Reality Leader: Sara is a biologist and frequent speaker on climate change and its impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity, suburban landscapes, gardens, health, and agriculture. She began her climate work through University of Maryland Extension in 2015 after a 35 year research career in insect genetics. Before coming to University of Maryland in 1997, Sara held faculty positions at the University of Iowa and Cornell University. She is currently offering a popular webinar series; descriptions and videos of the webinars, along with other climate-related resources can be found on her website at www.climatecorner.org.
Have a question related to climate change? Email [email protected]org
SCHEDULE : Every third Tuesday of the month.
Tuesday Sep. 21: The science of global warming and climate change. We cover facts and evidence answering some of the most frequently asked questions about climate change.
Tuesday Oct. 19: Man made carbon pollution is bad for us and the planet: How can we eliminate it? During this conversation we'll explore the most important contributors to man made carbon pollution in the energy and transportation sectors, and some of the solutions that we can use to eliminate this pollution transitioning to clean energy.
Tuesday Nov. 16: What do people in Maryland and Howard County think about climate change?
Tuesday Dec. 14: Climate change connections with environmental justice
Tuesday Jan. 18: How climate change is messing with the weather in every season
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Presented with support from Prince George's County Memorial Library System, Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County, and Worchester Public Library.
