STEAM Classes

There are 242 upcoming classes.

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Date: 04/17/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Photography

Date: 04/17/25
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn how the digital single lens reflex camera is engineered to utilize part of the electromagnetic spectrum we call visible light. Obtain hands on experience using a DSLR camera and learn numerous picture-taking techniques. The library will provide cameras for you but feel free to bring your own and be ready to take some pictures! Taught by a HiTech instructor. Register online!

Geology Rocks! (Ages 7-11) TK

Date: 04/17/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Do you love all things geology? Travel through the rock cycle in a game, excavate a one-of-a-kind gem, and learn something new about rocks, minerals, and gemstones!

Math Lab: Pet Cents [3rd-5th grade] TK

Date: 04/17/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd-5th grade. 45 min. Ticket required. Ho Co Schools are closed.

Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore financial literacy topics.

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the class begins.

Grades strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Pixel Art Challenge (Ages 8-10) TK

Date: 04/17/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket available 15 minutes before class.

Create your own video game inspired 2-D pictures in this pixel art challenge.

Magic Tree House Turtle Rescue (Ages 6-10, TK)

Date: 04/17/25
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Join Jack and Annie on a daring mission to the Galapagos Islands. Learn about tortoises and volcanoes, and participate in related activities. Ages 6-10, 45 minutes. Ticketed.

AV Lab

Date: 04/17/25
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

AV Lab
Get 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. Register online!

STEAM Makers: EGG Drop (8-11 years) RG

Date: 04/17/25
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Engineer an EGGcellent egg protector and we'll test your creation by dropping it from on high. Dress for mess and the outdoors as weather permits. Contact with raw eggs likely.

Biz Kidz Academy: Drawing Workshop (8-10 years) RG

Date: 04/19/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required.

Our Drawing Workshop helps kids build confidence as they find their own creative voice and approach to art through drawing. Workshop participants have fun as they engage in step- bystep simple, yet fun and inspiring drawing projects using pencil and paper. Students will build their drawing skills as they explore the basics of drawing with creative line sketches, shapes, forms, and more. All art supplies will be provided.

Learning Objectives:

• Developing basic drawing skills

• Producing simple drawings that demonstrate innovative concepts

• Understanding drawing as a form of communication and self-expression

• Conveying feelings and emotions through creative drawing elements

• Discovering the significance and value of art in their lives

Chemistry in the Library: Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry! (Ages 7+), RG

Date: 04/19/25
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of glaciers. Program is appropriate for ages 7 and up (grades 2-12). Students aged 7-8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Magic: the Gathering™ Club

Date: 04/19/25
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Develop math, reading, critical thinking and social skills by playing friendly Magic: the Gathering™ card battles in this ongoing monthly gaming club. Deckboxes, sleeves, dice, and preconstructed decks and booster packs donated by MagiKids™.

Ages 11 - 18

Fashion Design Challenge: Earth Day! (ages 10-13)

Date: 04/19/25
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 10 - 13. Registration required.

Put your fashion design skills to the test. Participate in a Project Runway style challenge to design the best outfit in one hour. Work in a team to use your creativity to repurpose and utilize provided recycled materials. Have the chance to model your design in a challenge ending fashion show. Parents and siblings welcome 15 min before class end to attend the show.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

Date: 04/21/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Craft Pop-Up Shop: Spring Edition [ages 4 & up]

Date: 04/21/25
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 4 and up. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in.

Pop-in and make a craft to celebrate spring!

Teen Live! Miller Teen Takeover

Date: 04/21/25
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

TEENS ARE TAKING OVER THE MILLER BRANCH!

Calling all Teens ages 11 - 18! The HCLS Miller Branch is your place for FUN, GAMES, ART, & MORE ! Join other teens for a great time!

Enjoy these FREE festivities and more:

Pizza & Snacks
Mario Kart and other video gaming!
HiTech Movie Magic - Special FX Wounds Class
Games Galore
Cricut Personalized Zipper Bags, Vinyl Stickers, Bookmarks, etc.
Art in the Garden
Chill Room
Mini Golf on the sidewalk
And MUCH more!

FAM - Fun At Miller

Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space

Date: 04/21/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!

Some of the available equipment and software includes:

Sound dampened audio recording booth
Electronic instruments
Adobe suite applications
Wacom drawing tablets
Procreate

All skill and ability levels welcome.

Binoculars: Makerspace Mondays

Date: 04/21/25
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer a pair of wooden binoculars. Explore the principles of refraction, internal prisms, and convex lenses. Learn how binoculars effectively implement light. Then paint the finished product.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 04/22/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs with the Laser Cutter

Date: 04/22/25
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Take STEM learning into real-world applications. Create your own edge-lit acrylic sign in the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All attendees must register for the class. All materials provided.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 04/22/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch

Date: 04/22/25
Time: 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Step into the fun and active world of Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Participants will journey through five engaging stations, that include:

Motor Skills - where hands and hearts intertwine in activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination, fostering a sense of accomplishment

Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within

Cognitive Skills - where puzzles and cognitive challenges become stepping stones to triumph, nurturing intellectual growth and problem-solving prowess

Movement - where active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving

Education - where learning takes center stage featuring a focus on counting, letter/word recognition, basic math, or a science activity

With a new theme and different stations each month, Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.

Welcome to a place where every participant is celebrated for the unique colors they bring to the canvas of life.

Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.

Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.

The theme for April is "Garden"

*Each location will offer the same number of stations, but activities will vary between branches

STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG

Date: 04/22/25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd-5th grade. 45 min. Registration required.

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Please register for each class separately.

Registration for this class begins Wednesday, April 16 @ 10a.

Grades strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Making Zines in Photoshop

Date: 04/22/25
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

To celebrate National Poetry Month, visit the A/V Lab to create your own poem zine. Zines are small, handmade magazines made to be produced independently. Use Photoshop to create digital zines that you’ll be able to print out yourself and share your work!

All experiences and abilities welcome.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 04/23/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Character Design

Date: 04/23/25
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn about the process behind designing your own characters and using illustration software.  Create the look of your character, its costumes, and props, and give it a unique personality!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Teen Beyond Words in The Enchanted Gareden

Date: 04/23/25
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 11 - 21

This class will be in the Enchanted Garden (weather permitting)

Step into the fun and active world of Teen Beyond Words, a vibrant and inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of young people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Participants will journey through five engaging stations, that include:

Motor Skills - where hands and hearts intertwine in activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination, fostering a sense of accomplishment

Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within

Cognitive Skills - where puzzles and cognitive challenges become stepping stones to triumph, nurturing intellectual growth and problem-solving prowess

Movement - where active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving

Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress

With a new theme and different stations each month, Teen Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.

Welcome to a place where every participant is celebrated for the unique colors they bring to the canvas of life.

Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.

Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.

The theme for this month is Gardening

FAM: Fun At Miller

Elementary Math Explorers (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 04/23/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10. 45 min. Ticket required, available FREE at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before class start time.

See for yourself just how fun and creative math can be with hands-on math games, puzzles, tools, activities, and/or crafts.

Over different sessions, we'll build, play, design, and math-talk our way through topics ranging from secret codes and fascinating patterns to 3-D shapes and minute-to-win-it time measurement challenges - and more!

Children are encouraged to build their math skills and their confidence to explore, discover, ask questions, solve problems, and meet new friends. Take-home resources available after class.

Savage 3D Printing Meetup

Date: 04/23/25
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Are you interested in 3D printing, optimizing designs for 3D printing, or building your own 3D printer at home?

Drop-in to our community meet-up where you can collaborate with fellow enthusiasts, work on 3D design projects, ask questions, share ideas, and expand your knowledge about CAD, our Makerbot Method X, and 3D printing in general.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. Register to receive reminder emails.

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Date: 04/24/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

STEAM Powered Book Club [2nd-3rd grade] RG

Date: 04/24/25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

2nd-3rd grade. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Before the meeting, read Sadiq and the Pet Problem OR Sadiq and the Green Thumbs by Siman Nuurali (which can be picked up at the Miller Branch children's desk after registering). Join our discussion about the book, then participate in a related STEAM activity.

Grades strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 04/25/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

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

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

Friday Coding Club

Date: 04/25/25
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions.

Digital SAT Practice Test

Date: 04/26/25
Time: 10:30am - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Attention high school students! Come join the C2 Education Testing Company to take a digital SAT practice test and return the following Thursday at 6pm for your scores and Q&A (parents/guardians welcome at scoreback session).

Please bring a graphing calculator and chromebook if possible, please add in the notes section if you will need either/both to use and we will try and provide these items at the test.

Registration required.

Ask An Expert Cyclist

Date: 04/26/25
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Drop in and learn to fix a flat, raise a seat, adjust the brakes, or get answers to other basic cycling questions. Learn how and where to ride, cycling-related discounts, group rides and racing, commuting, and regular repair and maintenance. Bring your own bike for specific advice. No registration required. All ages (9 and under with adult).

Other dates and locations:

April 12th at Central

April 26th at Glenwood

May 10th at East Columbia

May 24th at Miller

June 7th at Elkridge

June 21st at Savage

Animation

Date: 04/28/25
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Using the iPad Pro and animation apps such a FlipAClip and Animation Sketch, students will learn how to create their own 2D animations using their own drawings and the principles of squash and stretch. Registration required. Grades 6-12. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space

Date: 04/28/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!

Some of the available equipment and software includes:

Sound dampened audio recording booth
Electronic instruments
Adobe suite applications
Wacom drawing tablets
Procreate

All skill and ability levels welcome.

3D Holographic Projector: Makerspace Mondays

Date: 04/28/25
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer a 3D holographic projector. Learn about coherent light, interference patterns, reference and object beams, and depth perception. Then paint the finished product.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 04/29/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or 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: 04/29/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Byte-Sized Artificial Intelligence: Lunch & Learn

Date: 04/29/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn the basics of AI (Artificial Intelligence) while exploring real life-examples of its applications and discussing its potential impact on society. All experience levels are welcome; no technical background required. Keep up with this rapidly evolving field in technology by learning while you lunch!

Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation. You will receive the link to the online class in the confirmation email. If you prefer to call in by phone, please register for the class online and then email [email protected] to request the dial-in information at least 1 business day in advance.

Garden Discovery [ages 4-6/with adult] TK

Date: 04/29/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 4-6 with adult. 45 min. Ticket required.

You are invited to roll-up your sleeves and help with the care and keeping of the Enchanted Garden. Be ready to work together and get a little dirty! Each session will feature an exciting garden topic and hands-on activity.

Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Blackout Poetry with Procreate (ages 11-17)

Date: 04/29/25
Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn how to use the digital art software Procreate as you turn written word into art! We will use the works of Jason Reynolds, this year’s Bauder Book Talk Artist, to create impactful and artistic blackout poetry.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 04/30/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Elementary Math Explorers (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 04/30/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10. 45 min. Ticket required, available FREE at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before class start time.

See for yourself just how fun and creative math can be with hands-on math games, puzzles, tools, activities, and/or crafts.

Children are encouraged to build their math skills and their confidence to explore, discover, ask questions, solve problems, and meet new friends. Take-home resources available after class.

Math with Me (7-11 years) TK

Date: 04/30/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required.

This math meet-up is designed to make math magical. Stories, math skills, and concepts will change each class.

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

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Date: 05/01/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

SAT scoreback session

Date: 05/01/25
Time: 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

If you attended the practice digital SAT last Saturday, please attend this scoreback session to receive your scores, learn some tips and tricks and have the opportunity to ask questions as well. Parents/guardians welcome!

Little Learners Bingo (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 05/02/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

Identify beginning sounds, build vocabulary, identify colors and shapes while having fun playing BINGO!

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

Gyotaku Fish Printing (families) RG

Date: 05/03/25
Time: 11:30am - 12:15pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Families; 45 min. Infant- 11 years, registration required.

Let's learn about Gyotaku 魚拓, Japanese fish printing. We'll explore the history and science of this traditional art and make our own fish prints using rubber fish replicas. Dress for mess!

Biz Kidz Academy: Computer Games & Mentoring Workshop (8-10 years) RG

Date: 05/03/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required.

While playing computer games, participants will engage in fun breakout groups and teams to discuss social topics, take quizzes, and earn rewards – all while being mentored and building reading and math skills.

Learning Objectives:

• Identifying individual strengths

• Developing improved basic math and creative expression skills

• Improving critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Magic: the Gathering™ Club

Date: 05/03/25
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 11 - 18

Mother's Day Laser Cut Pendants

Date: 05/03/25
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own pendant or keychain for Mom using a drawing you make in class.  This class is designed for ages 8+. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Anyone who will be creating a pendant must register. All materials provided.

Introduction to Chatting With AI

Date: 05/05/25
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Curious about AI? Want to know more about Chat GPT? This lecture will introduce some of the basic ideas around artificial intelligence. We’ll talk about how AI is being used today, what its current limitations are, and how it will shape the future! Course provided by Senior Planet from AARP.

STEM Fun: Snap Circuits (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 05/05/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10. 45-60 min. Ticket required.

Explore the science of electricity by designing and building circuits!

Free tickets will be available at the children's desk beginning 15 minutes before the class.

Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space

Date: 05/05/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!

Some of the available equipment and software includes:

Sound dampened audio recording booth
Electronic instruments
Adobe suite applications
Wacom drawing tablets
Procreate

All skill and ability levels welcome.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 05/06/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Little Learners: Spring Into Science (3-5 years with adult) TK

Date: 05/06/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore spring science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 05/06/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or 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: 05/07/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Read with a Ranger (Families; recommended ages 2-10; ages 2-7 with adult) TK

Date: 05/07/25
Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group:
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Families (Recommended for ages 2-10); 45 - 60 min.

Explore the natural world through stories and activities with a Howard County Park Ranger. Learn how to spot the signs of wild animals and see their tracks up close, or silently glide into the world of owls and make a craft.

Elementary Math Explorers (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 05/07/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10. 45 min. Ticket required, available FREE at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before class start time.

See for yourself just how fun and creative math can be with hands-on math games, puzzles, tools, activities, and/or crafts.

Children are encouraged to build their math skills and their confidence to explore, discover, ask questions, solve problems, and meet new friends. Take-home resources available after class.

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Date: 05/08/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Little Learners Bingo (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 05/09/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

Identify beginning sounds, build vocabulary, identify colors and shapes while having fun playing BINGO!

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

Friday Coding Club

Date: 05/09/25
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions.

Chemistry in the Library- Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) Ages 7+, RG

Date: 05/10/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Theme: Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!

Ask An Expert Cyclist

Date: 05/10/25
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Other dates and locations:

April 12th at Central

April 26th at Glenwood

May 10th at East Columbia

May 24th at Miller

June 7th at Elkridge

June 21st at Savage

Biz Kidz Academy: Mentoring, Team Building & Leadership Workshop (8-10 years) RG

Date: 05/10/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required.

Children participate in fun and interactive activities that promote leadership, team building, and self-confidence building. Participants engage in communication, active listening, positive decision-making, and problem-solving activities.

Leaning Objectives:

• Building communication, team collaboration, and leadership skills

• Constructing problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

• Fostering student’s growth by sharing insights and experiences

• Supporting, encouraging, and building confidence

Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space

Date: 05/12/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!

Some of the available equipment and software includes:

Sound dampened audio recording booth
Electronic instruments
Adobe suite applications
Wacom drawing tablets
Procreate

All skill and ability levels welcome.

Adult Beyond Words - Special Day

Date: 05/13/25
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.

Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:

Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination

Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within

Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills

Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving

Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress

With a new theme and different stations each month, Adult Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.

Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.

Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.

The theme for this month is

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 05/13/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Little Learners: Spring Into Science (3-5 years with adult) TK

Date: 05/13/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:15am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore spring science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 05/13/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or 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: 05/14/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Hour of Code (8-11 years) RG

Date: 05/14/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Open to experienced and new coders; Hour of Code offers step-by-step tutorials at any level. Learn about the basics of computer science programming and meet fellow coders. Let your coding adventures begin!

Etched Vases with the Cricut

Date: 05/14/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Take your creativity to the next level. Design and create a stencil with the Cricut machine, then use etching cream to transfer the design to a glass vase. All materials provided. Adults 18+ only. Registration required.

Conscious Closet: Teens Teach

Date: 05/17/25
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn about mindful, sustainable "slow" fashion and ways to reduce textile waste. Attendees are encouraged to bring in and trade their gently used clothes for another article in the Clothing Swap portion of the event.

Conscious Closet is a Teens Teach initiative, created, planned, and instructed by teens.

Makerspace Makeup

Date: 05/17/25
Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Miss a Makerspace Monday this year? Makeup the engineering you missed! Magnetic Levitation Machine, Electronic Spirograph, Climbing Robot, Ball Seesaw, Dimmable Lamp, 3D Kinetic Spiral Machine, Light-Sensing Lamp are just some of the projects available in this special!

Introduction to Microscopes: Pond Life (ages 8-10) TK

Date: 05/17/25
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-10. 1 hour. Ticket required.

Do you like science? Come learn how to use a microscope! We will learn the different parts of microscopes, look at slides, make our own slides, and discover different types of plant and animal life in pond water.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

What's For an Owl's Lunch? (3rd-5th Grade) RG

Date: 05/17/25
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3rd-5th Grade; 60 min. Registration required.

Dissect the pellets that owls regurgitate and put the contents back together like a puzzle to see what owls eat but don't digest.

Fairytale Engineering: Goldilocks & the Three Bears (ages 6-9) TK

Date: 05/19/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Too big, too small, or just right? Travel to the fairytale world of Goldilocks & the Three Bears by hearing a version of this story, and then design a plan to help the bears build a chair that Goldilocks can’t break.

Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space

Date: 05/19/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!

Some of the available equipment and software includes:

Sound dampened audio recording booth
Electronic instruments
Adobe suite applications
Wacom drawing tablets
Procreate

All skill and ability levels welcome.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 05/20/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or 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: 05/20/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Garden Discovery [ages 4-6/with adult] TK

Date: 05/20/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 4-6 with adult. 45 min. Ticket required.

Tickets available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

STEAM Makers: Draw & Float (8-11 years) RG

Date: 05/21/25
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Watch your creations float on water through experimenting with various polymers found in inks and nail polish. Take a masterpiece home! Dress for mess and the outdoors as weather permits.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 05/21/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Elementary Math Explorers (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 05/21/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10. 45 min. Ticket required, available FREE at the Children's Desk beginning 15 minutes before class start time.

See for yourself just how fun and creative math can be with hands-on math games, puzzles, tools, activities, and/or crafts.

Children are encouraged to build their math skills and their confidence to explore, discover, ask questions, solve problems, and meet new friends. Take-home resources available after class.

STEAM Powered Book Club [2nd-3rd grade] RG

Date: 05/22/25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

2nd-3rd grade. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Join our discussion about the book, then participate in a related STEAM activity. This month we will be reading Jasmine Toguchi, mochi queen by Debbi Michiko Florence. (Pick up at Children’s Desk after registering). Please read the book before book club.

We will be making mochi, and students will have an opportunity to taste a prepackaged mochi snack.

Grades strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

This session is part of HCLS' AAPI Heritage Month celebration series. Please click here to find more classes and events for all ages.

AI Petting Zoo

Date: 05/22/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Test-drive a selection of AI tools and chatbots without sacrificing any privacy by signing up for an account or app in this interactive class. Develop skills in crafting effective prompts, understand the capabilities of different AI technologies, and recognize ethical issues related to AI development and usage. All skill levels welcome.

Registration is optional. Register if you wish to receive email reminders and updates about this class and related events. All seating is first-come, first-served.

Little Learners Bingo (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 05/23/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

Identify beginning sounds, build vocabulary, identify colors and shapes while having fun playing BINGO!

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

Ask An Expert Cyclist

Date: 05/24/25
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Other dates and locations:

April 12th at Central

April 26th at Glenwood

May 10th at East Columbia

May 24th at Miller

June 7th at Elkridge

June 21st at Savage

LEGO® Build (All Ages, Families) TK

Date: 05/24/25
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All Ages - children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. 1 hour. Drop-in.

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build a LEGO® blocks masterpiece. We'll supply the LEGO® blocks - you bring the creativity!

STEAM Makers: Draw & Float (8-11 years) RG

Date: 05/24/25
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Watch your creations float on water through experimenting with various polymers found in inks and nail polish. Take a masterpiece home! Dress for mess and the outdoors as weather permits.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 05/27/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

STEAM Stations [ages 3-5 w/ adult] TK

Date: 05/27/25
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 adult. Allow 30-45 minutes. Ticket required.

Explore stations with activities that stimulate and encourage children to explore and investigate.

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

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 05/27/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

STEAM Stations [ages 3-5 w/ adult] TK

Date: 05/27/25
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult. Allow 30-45 minutes. Ticket required.

Explore stations with activities that stimulate and encourage children to explore and investigate.

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

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 05/28/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Math With Me (7-11 years) TK

Date: 05/28/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required.

This math meet-up is designed to make math magical. Stories, math skills, and concepts will change each class.

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

Savage 3D Printing Meetup

Date: 05/28/25
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Are you interested in 3D printing, optimizing designs for 3D printing, or building your own 3D printer at home?

Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. Register to receive reminder emails.

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Date: 05/29/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Little Learners Bingo (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 05/30/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

Identify beginning sounds, build vocabulary, identify colors and shapes while having fun playing BINGO!

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

Biz Kidz Academy: Drawing Workshop (8-10 years) RG

Date: 05/31/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-10; 90 min. Registration Required.

Learning Objectives:

• Developing basic drawing skills

• Producing simple drawings that demonstrate innovative concepts

• Understanding drawing as a form of communication and self-expression

• Conveying feelings and emotions through creative drawing elements

• Discovering the significance and value of art in their lives

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 06/03/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or 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: 06/03/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 06/03/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Explore hands-on, interactive activities for family members of all ages. These weekly activities develop STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) and literacy skills. Each week offers a different set of activities, including STEM exploration stations, origami, tangrams, craft nights and more!

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 06/04/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Pride Magnets with the Cricut

Date: 06/04/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Celebrate pride and creativity in this vibrant, hands-on crafting class! Create rainbow-colored pride magnets using the Cricut machine and sublimation techniques. Whether you're new to Cricut crafting or a seasoned pro, we'll guide you through the entire process, from design to finished project. All materials will be provided. Registration Required.

Little Learners Bingo (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 06/06/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

Identify beginning sounds, build vocabulary, identify colors and shapes while having fun playing BINGO!

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

Ask An Expert Cyclist

Date: 06/07/25
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Other dates and locations:

April 12th at Central

April 26th at Glenwood

May 10th at East Columbia

May 24th at Miller

June 7th at Elkridge

June 21st at Savage

Brilliant Book Binding

Date: 06/07/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Have you ever wondered how a book is made? See part of the process as you experience the art of book binding! You will walk away with your very own bound book with blank pages that are perfect for a journal or notebook. All materials are provided.

Magic: The Gathering™ Club

Date: 06/07/25
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 11 - 18

Adult Beyond Words

Date: 06/09/25
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:

Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination

Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within

Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills

Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving

Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress

Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.

Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.

The theme for this month is

STEM Fun: Code & Go Robot Mouse (ages 6-9) TK

Date: 06/09/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore the science of coding and programming with Colby, the programmable mouse.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 06/10/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or 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: 06/10/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 06/10/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 06/11/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Father's Day Keychains with the Laser Cutter (Ages 8+)

Date: 06/12/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Explore how to use the laser cutter/engraver in the Glenwood Makerspace. Create your own custom keepsake from a drawing that you make in class.  Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All attendees must register for the class. All materials provided.

Math Lab: Penny Pinchers' Party [3rd-5th grade] TK

Date: 06/12/25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd-5th grade. 45 min. Ticket required.

Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore different math topics. Participants will become party planners, creating Planning Boards for their clients while staying on budget

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the class begins.

Grades strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Repair Cafe at the Library

Date: 06/14/25
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Do you have a bike in need of a tuneup? An electric lamp that doesn’t work, or an idea for making one from scratch? If you are interested in how things work, or have a favorite item that needs repair, join us to see what’s possible. Clothing, jewelry, small electrical appliances, toys, furniture. (Sorry, but no smart phones or computers, or gas powered devices.)

Volunteers will evaluate and fix as many of them as they can and offer their expertise on items that are too large or not possible to bring in. Instead of throwing away broken items, bring them to a Repair Cafe where volunteers will do their best to give them a new life.

Registration through the Repair Cafe is required in order to know what you are bringing for repair! Please complete this form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/bfd9ac7d234447138eeb75df4e95a8c8

Release forms required for all participants. Please download and complete a participant release form from the "Attachments" section of this page, or complete a form when you arrive. Forms for participants under the age of 18 must be signed by a parent or guardian.

Little Learners: Summer Science (3-5 years with adult) TK

Date: 06/16/25
Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore summer science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 06/17/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or 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: 06/17/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.

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

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 06/17/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 06/18/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Magformers® Mania & Rigamajig Junior Build (Ages 5-7) TK

Date: 06/18/25
Time: 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Boost your engineering skills by building with Magformers® and Rigamajig Junior.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Geometric Origami (7-11 years) RG

Date: 06/20/25
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Registration required.

Make and assemble amazing polyhedrons using paper! No origami experience necessary.

Ask An Expert Cyclist

Date: 06/21/25
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Other dates and locations:

April 12th at Central

April 26th at Glenwood

May 10th at East Columbia

May 24th at Miller

June 7th at Elkridge

June 21st at Savage

Little Learners: Summer Science (3-5 years with adult) TK

Date: 06/23/25
Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore summer science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Building Bonanza (ages 6-10)

Date: 06/23/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 60 minutes. Drop-in. Dream big and create whatever you can imagine with a variety of building materials.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 06/24/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 06/24/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 06/24/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 06/24/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Summer Numbers (5-7 years) TK

Date: 06/25/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 5-7; 60 min. Ticket required.

Math is all around us! Work together on games and puzzles; exploration and play strengthen math concepts.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Origami Animals (ages 8-10) TK

Date: 06/26/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. TK, ticket required. Free tickets available 15 minutes prior to class.

Learn about the craft of origami with a fun story and then use origami paper to construct an origami animal!

Pixel Art Challenge (Ages 8-10) TK

Date: 06/26/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket available 15 minutes before class.

Create your own video game inspired 2-D pictures in this pixel art challenge.

Sink or Float: Boat Building 101 (Ages 6-10)

Date: 06/28/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10. 45 minutes. Ticket Required. Ticket available 15 minutes before the class.

Some boats float. Some boats sink. Come out and try making your own boat. Will it sink or float? How much weight can it hold? Cool off with this fun engineering challenge!

Little Learners: Summer Science (3-5 years with adult) TK

Date: 06/30/25
Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.

Explore summer science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 07/01/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 07/01/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 07/01/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

STEAM Team [grades 3-5] RG

Date: 07/01/25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required.

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Please register for each class separately.

Registration for this class begins Wednesday, June 25 @ 10a.

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 07/01/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

STEAM Team [grades 3-5] RG

Date: 07/02/25
Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required.

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Please register for each class separately.

Registration for this class begins Thursday, June 26 @ 10a.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 07/02/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Craft Pop-Up Shop: 4th of July Edition [ages 4 & up]

Date: 07/02/25
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 4 and up. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in.

Pop-in and make a fun 4th of July craft!

Math Lab [3rd-5th grade] TK

Date: 07/03/25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd-5th grade. 45 min. Ticket required.

Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore different math topics.

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the class begins.

Grades strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 07/08/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 07/08/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 07/08/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

STEAM Team [grades 3-5] RG

Date: 07/08/25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required.

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Please register for each class separately.

Registration for this class begins Wednesday, July 2 @ 10a.

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 07/08/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

STEAM Team [grades 3-5] RG

Date: 07/09/25
Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required.

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Please register for each class separately.

Registration for this class begins Thursday, July 3 @ 10a.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 07/09/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Magformers® Mania & Rigamajig Junior Build (Ages 5-7) TK

Date: 07/09/25
Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Boost your engineering skills by building with Magformers® and Rigamajig Junior.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Earthquake Science (8-10 yrs) TK

Date: 07/10/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10. 45 minutes. Ticket Required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Come learn all about earthquakes in this fun class! Learn about what causes earthquakes and how we measure them. Experiment with different types of waves moving through the ground. Try to build an earthquake proof house and test it to see how it holds up.

Brain Builders: Finger Painting Fun! (Age: 24-36 mo.) TK

Date: 07/11/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Did you know that finger painting with young children is fun and develops their fine motor skills necessary for writing? Exposure to the arts enhances creativity and helps build self expression through sensory play and experimentation. This Finger Painting Fun! class is part of the Brain Builders series. Dress for Mess!

Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class at the children's desk.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Songs, Sounds, Summer (3-7 years) TK

Date: 07/11/25
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-7 years; 60 min. Ticket required.

Explore music as well as the science of sound as we move while practicing rhyming poems and songs that teach rhythm and reading.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Explore Our National Parks (7-11 years) RG

Date: 07/11/25
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7-11 years; 60 min. Registration required.

Want to visit a national park this summer? Come take a virtual tour of some of the most popular parks in the U.S. Explore the different parks by completing STEAM challenges.

Adult Beyond Words

Date: 07/14/25
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:

Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination

Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within

Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills

Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving

Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress

Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.

Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.

The theme for this month is

STEM Fun: Snap Circuits (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 07/14/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10. 45-60 min. Ticket required.

Explore the science of electricity by designing and building circuits!

Free tickets will be available at the children's desk beginning 15 minutes before the class.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 07/15/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 07/15/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 07/15/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

STEAM Team [grades 3-5] RG

Date: 07/15/25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required.

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Please register for each class separately.

Registration for this class begins Wednesday, July 9 @ 10a.

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 07/15/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

STEAM Team [grades 3-5] RG

Date: 07/16/25
Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required.

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Please register for each class separately.

Registration for this class begins Thursday, July 10 @ 10a.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 07/16/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Magic Tree House Turtle Rescue (Ages 6-10 ) TK

Date: 07/16/25
Time: 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Join Jack and Annie on a daring mission to the Galapagos Islands. Learn about tortoises and volcanoes, and participate in related activities. Ages 6-10, 45 minutes. Ticketed.

Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class at the children's desk.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Magic Tree House Turtle Rescue (Ages 6-10) TK

Date: 07/17/25
Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Join Jack and Annie on a daring mission to the Galapagos Islands. Learn about tortoises and volcanoes, and participate in related activities. Ages 6-10, 45 minutes. Ticketed.

Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class at the children's desk.

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

STEAM Powered Book Club [2nd-3rd grade] RG

Date: 07/17/25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

2nd-3rd grade. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Join our discussion about the book, then participate in a related STEAM activity. This month we will be reading tbd by tbd. (Pick up at Children’s Desk after registering). Please read the book before book club.

Grades strictly enforced with limited exceptions.

Owl Pellet Dissection (ages 8-10) TK

Date: 07/18/25
Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-10; 45 minutes.

Learn all about amazing owls! In this class you will learn how and what owls eat, as well as how a pellet is formed in an owl's unique digestive system. Dissect a sterilized pellet and use investigative skills to analyze and identify the contents to determine what the owl ate!

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Gigantic Bubbles (6-11 years) TK

Date: 07/19/25
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-11 years; 60 min. Ticket required.

Learn the science of bubble making. Create some gigantic bubbles! Can you step inside one? Class will go outdoors, weather permitting.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Outdoor classes may be cancelled or moved indoors without notice due to unfavorable weather, air quality, or ground conditions at the class site. We recommend bringing a bottle of water with you to the class.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Gigantic Bubbles (6-11 years) TK

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-11 years; 60 min. Ticket required.

Learn the science of bubble making. Create some gigantic bubbles! Can you step inside one? Class will go outdoors, weather permitting.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

STEAM Team [grades 3-5] RG

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required.

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Please register for each class separately.

Registration for this class begins Wednesday, July 16 @ 10a.

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

STEAM Team [grades 3-5] RG

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required.

Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.

Please register for each class separately.

Registration for this class begins Thursday, July 17 @ 10a.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Summer Numbers (5-7 years) TK

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 5-7; 60 min. Ticket required.

Math is all around us! Work together on games and puzzles; exploration and play strengthen math concepts.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Cubelets® Engineering Challenge (ages 8-10) TK

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Work in teams to solve engineering challenges with Cubelets^®.

Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

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

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

DIY Holograms (7-11 years) RG

Date: 07/26/25
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7-11; 120 min. Registration required.

Learn the science behind holograms and how to create them through cool demonstrations. Make and take a hologram!

Fairytale Engineering: The Three Little Pigs (ages 6-9) TK

Date: 07/28/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Straw, sticks or brick? Travel to the fairytale world of the Three Little Pigs by hearing a version of this story, and then design a plan for the pigs to build a sturdy house.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 07/29/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 07/29/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 07/29/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Travel Tuesday (6-11 years) TK

Date: 07/29/25
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-11 years; 60 min. Ticket required.

Travel . . . without leaving the library! Learn about states, what each is famous for, where it is located, and how far it is from Maryland. Use geography, math, and your imaginations to craft a trip to somewhere new.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 07/29/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 07/30/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Date: 07/31/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Build-a-Road Logic Puzzle Challenge (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 07/31/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Wind up a toy vehicle and let it roll down the tracks you've laid to see if you've built a successful route using creativity, logic, and spatial reasoning. Create your own challenge or try your hand at one of the preset challenges leveled from beginner to expert with our fun Build-a-Road Logic Puzzles.

Free tickets will be available at the children's desk beginning 15 minutes before the class.

Mr. Lemoncello's Library Challenge (Ages 9-11) TK

Date: 08/01/25
Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Can you solve Mr. Lemoncello's puzzles to prove all you know about the library? Ages 9-11, TK. 45 minutes

Ages strictly enforced with limited exceptions. Free tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

AI Image Generators (Senior Planet class)

Date: 08/04/25
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Do you envision something in your mind’s eye but struggle to bring it to life? There’s an AI tool for that! This lecture will explain how artificial intelligence can turn your words into stunning realistic and imaginative images in seconds. We’ll demonstrate an AI image generator and the wide range of visual and artistic styles it can produce. You’ll also learn tips for getting the most out of this new and exciting technology so you can get started

3-D Building Challenge (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 08/04/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Get creative to build your own towers, 3-D shapes, and other fun challenges with Skoolzy giant straws building sets.

Free tickets will be available at the children's desk beginning 15 minutes before the class.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 08/05/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 08/05/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 08/05/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 08/05/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Nebula Spin Art (6-11 years) TK

Date: 08/06/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Do clouds exist in space? Explore nebula through a book and make a one of a kind spin art nebula.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 08/06/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Nebula Spin Art (6-11 years) TK

Date: 08/06/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Do clouds exist in space? Explore nebula through a book and make a one of a kind spin art nebula.

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Date: 08/07/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Spiders Are Your Friends! (6-11 years) RG

Date: 08/09/25
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-11; 120 min. Registration required.

Learn some amazing science about the spiders you might see in your garden or nearby a lake this summer. Make and take your own unique spider themed crafts.

Adult Beyond Words

Date: 08/11/25
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:

Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination

Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within

Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills

Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving

Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress

Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.

Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.

The theme for this month is

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 08/12/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

All Together Now (All ages) TK

Date: 08/12/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 08/12/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 08/12/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 08/12/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Craft Pop-Up Shop: Summer Edition [ages 4 & up]

Date: 08/13/25
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 4 and up. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in.

Pop-in and make a fun summer craft!

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Date: 08/14/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

How to Code a Rollercoaster: Ozobot Challenge (8-10 yrs) TK

Date: 08/14/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Help ozobot navigate through a carnival. Design your own carnival, decide on what path ozobot will take to reach different activities and have fun coding!

Tickets available 15 minutes before class start time.

Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 08/15/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

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

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

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 08/19/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

All Together Now (All ages) TK

Date: 08/19/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 08/19/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 08/19/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Ticket Required.

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 08/19/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 08/20/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Summer Numbers (5-7 years) TK

Date: 08/20/25
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 5-7; 60 min. Ticket required.

Math is all around us! Work together on games and puzzles; exploration and play strengthen math concepts.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Date: 08/21/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Tetra Tower STEAM Challenge (ages 6-10) TK

Date: 08/21/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 minutes. Ticket required.

Try your hand at Tetra Tower, a fun block stacking balance game. Carefully choose and place 3-D tetris-style blocks without tipping the tower!

Free tickets will be available at the children's desk beginning 15 minutes before the class.

Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 08/22/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

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

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

Custom Cake Toppers with the Laser

Date: 08/23/25
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

It is Glenwood branch’s 25th birthday and HCLS's 85th anniversary - celebrate with us by crafting custom cake toppers with a laser cutter. Design and create personalized cake toppers to add a unique touch to any dessert. Join us and be part of the celebration! All materials provided. Registration Required.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 08/26/25
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

All Together Now (All ages) TK

Date: 08/26/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Summer of STEAM: Camp Elkridge (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 08/26/25
Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

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

*Tuesdays throughout the summer.

This session is part of HCLS' Summer Reading Adventures: Celebrate Libraries series. Please click here to find classes, events and celebrations for all ages!

Family Fun at Your Library (Families)

Date: 08/26/25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. Allow 30 min.

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 08/27/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Custom Cake Toppers with the Laser

Date: 08/27/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK

Date: 08/28/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.

Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.

Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 08/29/25
Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.

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

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

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 09/03/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Read with a Ranger [families] TK

Date: 09/03/25
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Families (Recommended for ages 2-10); 45 - 60 min. Ticket required.

Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.

Adult Beyond Words

Date: 09/08/25
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:

Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination

Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within

Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills

Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving

Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress

Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.

Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.

The theme for this month is

Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 10/01/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Adult Beyond Words

Date: 10/13/25
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:

Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination

Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within

Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills

Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving

Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress

Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.

Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.

The theme for this month is