STEAM Classes

There are 214 upcoming classes.

Chemistry in the Library: Picture Perfect Chemistry (grades 2-12; ages 7-8 with adult) RG

Date: 09/14/24
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). Registration required.

Celebrate National Chemistry Week with a chemist from the American Chemical Society in this engaging, hands-on, family-friendly class. Without chemistry, photography and imaging wouldn't exist as we know it. Registrants are certain to leave excited and full of wonder!

Computer Games & Mentoring Series (Ages 8-10), TK

Date: 09/14/24
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Biz Kidz Academy presents 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

First class of series: Second class October 12, 12- 1:30 PM

Sidekick Circuits - STEM Class

Date: 09/14/24
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Circuits provide a pathway for electricity to travel safely into and out of our devices. Students will be introduced to the most basic of DC circuits in Light-a-Bulb Challenge. Students will be given a few basic supplies and must use those three items to light the bulb. You will learn very quickly which parts of the battery are important for current flow and which parts are just along for the ride, so to speak. Once you’ve mastered the concept of a basic circuit, you'll move up to Sidekick Circuits, where you must wire your own circuits on our energy sidekicks, using bulbs to illuminate features on the image and adhesive conductive tape to connect the parts of a circuit.

FAM - Fun At Miller

Math Wizards Create: Fraction Art & I Spy Numbers (7-11 years) TK

Date: 09/14/24
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required.

Construct and decorate models to understand fractions. Collaborate and make a huge triangle containing many math patterns, then practice cup stacking to make a Pascal Pyramid.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Little Learners: Autumn Art - Suncatchers (3-5 years with adult) TK

Date: 09/16/24
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 fall themes through children's literature, different art mediums, and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Date: 09/16/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.

Teen Connect - Loteria! {Mexican Bingo}

Date: 09/16/24
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 11-18 | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

Teen Connect will be on Mondays and Thursdays on full school days from 6-7 pm. Each one will feature a specific mini-class or activity and offer a chance to connect with other like-minded teens. As always, we will still have our video gaming systems, board & card games, and community coloring supplies out as well.

THIS SESSION: Loteria! Explore the history of this game that dates back to the 15th century and discover how it came to be known as "Mexican Bingo". Then join our game, and maybe win a prize!

This is part of HCLS Hispanic Heritage Month celebration series. Click here for a full list of classes and events for all ages!

FAM: Fun At Miller

Lego Engineering Challenge (ages 9-12) RG

Date: 09/16/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Calling all LEGO™ bricks fans! Receive your challenges for the day and work individually or in groups to create and engineer designs with LEGO™ blocks.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 09/17/24
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: 09/17/24
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.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 09/17/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Do you struggle with math homework or tests? Do you want to improve your math skills and confidence? If you answered yes, then this is the perfect class for you! "Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!" is geared towards middle school and high school students who need extra help or practice with math topics in middle school math, Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Algebra 2.

The class is free and open to all students. No registration is required. Just drop in anytime between 4 - 5 p.m. on Tuesdays at CEN Studio in the Central Branch. Don’t let math stress you out. Join Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy! and discover how fun and easy math can be!

Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)

Date: 09/17/24
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

K-2nd grade.45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.

This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.

The Wild and Wonderful World of Insects (ages 5+ with adult) RG

Date: 09/18/24
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Explore the incredible lives of insects and why they are the most important animals on earth. Learn where insects live, who their predators are, and how to collect them. Dr. Sally Rockey, whose professional experience includes the USDA and NIH, will share knowledge from her lifelong career in science and agriculture. Presentation includes specimens and live insects.

The fun continues with Bug Bingo at 3:15 pm in the Children's Classroom! Click here to learn more.

Take a Breather (6-10 years) TK

Date: 09/18/24
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 60 min. Ticket required.

Take a breather as we navigate our fall schedules. We breath without thinking. Learn about the science of respiration, mindful breathing, and make a lung model.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

Date: 09/18/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Don't Let History Be a Mystery: America Gets Its Start [ages 6-10] TK

Date: 09/18/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10. 45 min. Ticket required.

Learn about the beginning of the United States and how we first became a country! Includes stories, activities, and a craft.

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

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

Date: 09/19/24
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.

Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch

Date: 09/19/24
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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 September is "Outer Space"

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

Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)

Date: 09/19/24
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.

Teen Connect - Paper Airplane Design

Date: 09/19/24
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 11-18 | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

This is a Drop-In event but you are welcome to register for a reminder.

THIS SESSION: Paper Airplane Design

FAM: Fun At Miller

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

Date: 09/19/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Grades 2-3. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Read Narwhal's School of Awesomeness by Ben Clanton

which can be picked up at the Miller Branch children's desk after registering) before the meeting. Join our discussion about the book, then participate in a related STEAM activity.

TinkArr-Cademy: 3D Printed Treasure Box

Date: 09/19/24
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ahoy, mateys! Celebrate talk-like-a-pirate-day by designing your own keepsake treasure box. Use TinkerCad to create a customized design and learn how to bring it to life with our MakerBot Method X 3D Printer. No experience necessary, all skill levels welcome.

A Time to Sew: Celebrating National Sewing Month

Date: 09/21/24
Time: 10:30am - 3:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Join Us in Celebrating National Sewing Month with Carolyn Boston!
Indulge your passion for sewing with live demonstrations and expert techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced seamstress, drop by anytime during the scheduled sessions to learn something new and be inspired. Stay as long as you like, and enjoy a relaxed, creative environment.

Schedule:

10:30 am: Meet & Greet
11 am - 12 pm: Alterations
12:30 - 1:30 pm: Basic Techniques
2 pm - 3 pm: Sew and Show

Carolyn's Sewing Journey:
Carolyn’s love for sewing began with the gift of her first Barbie Doll, sparking her creativity as she hand-sewed outfits from fabric scraps. Encouraged by her grandmother and her quilting friends, she developed her skills further in high school, earning an Achievement Award in Home Economics. Over the years, she’s sewn projects for family, friends, businesses, and churches. Now, as a recent widow, Carolyn continues to sew as a way of finding comfort, expressing creativity, and sharing her love for the craft with others. 💞

Bring your questions and leave with newfound knowledge as we explore the art of sewing together!

Visit Carolyn's Sewing Display in the Miller Branch Lobby This September!

Stop by our Miller Branch lobby throughout September to see Carolyn’s inspiring sewing display.

Pirate Parrrty (ages 9-12) RG

Date: 09/21/24
Time: 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 9-12. Registration required.

Yo Ho, Mateys! Celebrate Talk Like a Pirate Day! Jump aboard as we create pirate themed arrrrrts and crafts, compete in competitions and try your hands at a pirate themed engineering challenge. See if you have what it takes to parrrrrty like a pirate!

Little Learners: Autumn Art - Watercolor Leaf Rubbing (3-5 years with adult) TK

Date: 09/23/24
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 fall themes through children's literature, different art mediums, and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Date: 09/23/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Teen Connect - Hand Painted Totebags

Date: 09/23/24
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 11-18 | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

THIS SESSION: Hand painted tote bags - use our stencils, or free hand your own design, to create a bag as unique as you!

FAM: Fun At Miller

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 09/24/24
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: 09/24/24
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.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 09/24/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)

Date: 09/24/24
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

K-2nd grade.45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.

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

Date: 09/25/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

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

This is part of HCLS Hispanic Heritage Month celebration series. Click here for a full list of classes and events for all ages!

STEAM Makers: Wind Tunnel (8-11 years) RG

Date: 09/25/24
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration Required.

Engineer unique aircraft to test in our wind tunnel. Dress for mess.

Teen Beyond Words

Date: 09/25/24
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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.

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 Ren Fest Fantasy

FAM: Fun at Miller

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

Date: 09/25/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Personalized Journals with the Cricut (Ages 11+)

Date: 09/25/24
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Start the new school year off right with this Makerspace make it & take it class. Create a vinyl sticker design, then use the Cricut machine to cut it out. Everyone who participates will create a customized notebook/journal. All materials provided.

Math Lab Jr. [1st-2nd grade] TK

Date: 09/25/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

1st-2nd grade. 30 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.

Savage 3D Printing Meetup

Date: 09/25/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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: 09/26/24
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.

Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)

Date: 09/26/24
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.

Teen Connect - River Rock Painting

Date: 09/26/24
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 11-18 | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.

This program is drop-in but you may register for a reminder.

THIS SESSION: Painting River Rocks

FAM: Fun At Miller

Art Wars! Library Month Edition

Date: 09/27/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 11-18 | Walk-in class, space is limited. Register if you would like a reminder about this class.

In 30 minutes, what can you create? Bring just your imagination to Art Wars, a fun class series giving artists a safe space to create based on a common theme. This month is National Library Card Sign Up Month, we'll explore what you can do with your library card, then you'll have 30 minutes to create art inspired by the library. Enter the contest for a chance to win a prize, or just create and enjoy! Materials provided.

Dress for mess!
Students can only use materials available in this class.(students are not permitted to bring their own art supplies)

FAM: Fun at Miller

Friday Coding Club

Date: 09/27/24
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.

Wind Can Do Work - STEM Class

Date: 09/28/24
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Students will create working paper models of windmills and learn how wind energy is captured and processed to be used to supply clean energy.

FAM - Fun At Miller

STEAM Makers: Wind Tunnel (8-11 years) RG

Date: 09/28/24
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration Required.

Engineer unique aircraft to test in our wind tunnel. Dress for mess.

Little Learners: Autumn Art - Salt & Sponge Painting (3-5 years with adult) TK

Date: 09/30/24
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 fall themes through children's literature, different art mediums, and hands-on activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

Date: 09/30/24
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.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Date: 09/30/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Who's at the Zoo? [all ages] TK

Date: 09/30/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. 45 min. Ticket required.

Learn about a variety of animals found at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. Each session will focus on a specific animal. Develop an understanding of each animal's special adaptations through hands-on stations.

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

Design Your Own Mushroom Button

Date: 09/30/24
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Use Adobe Illustrator to create your own digital design commemorating National Mushroom Month. Take home a button with your personal design to celebrate.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 10/01/24
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: 10/01/24
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.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 10/01/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)

Date: 10/01/24
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

K-2nd grade.45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.

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

Date: 10/02/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. In this session, participants will engage with celebrated Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo's work.

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

This is part of HCLS Hispanic Heritage Month celebration series. Click here for a full list of classes and events for all ages!

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

Date: 10/02/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

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

Date: 10/03/24
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.

Code Breakers (ages 8-10) TK

Date: 10/03/24
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. Ticket available 15 minutes before the class begins.

Have you ever wanted to solve a mystery? Use your detective skills to discover how to read and 'break' different codes, ciphers and other puzzles to help crack the case!

Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)

Date: 10/03/24
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.

Chemistry in the Library: Picture Perfect Chemistry (Grades 2nd-12th, RG)

Date: 10/05/24
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Grades 2nd-12th (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). Registration required.

Garage Band (8-11 years) RG

Date: 10/05/24
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-11; allow 50 min. Registration Required.

Learn the basics of song structure and make your own track in Garage Band.

Cardboard Challenge: MASKS (Ages 5-11)

Date: 10/07/24
Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

You’ve been challenged! Engineer a mask using cardboard, recyclables, and your imagination.

Kit pick-up Monday-Saturday, October 7-12, while supplies last.

Masks will be displayed on Friday and Saturday, October 18 & 19, in the branch.

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All Together Now (All ages) TK

Date: 10/07/24
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.

Driver Safety and New Vehicle Technologies

Date: 10/07/24
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Keep up-to-date with the latest safety technology in your current or future car.

Peter Surana of the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) will indicate what new technologies are available, how they work, and how they can improve your peace of mind on the road. Technologies to be discussed include:

blind spot warnings
reverse safety technologies
drowsy driver alerts
lane departure warnings
future of transportation

Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Date: 10/07/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Byte-Sized Artificial Intelligence: Lunch & Learn

Date: 10/09/24
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.

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

Date: 10/09/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

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

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

Date: 10/09/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Don't Let History Be a Mystery: Let's Explore! [ages 6-10] TK

Date: 10/09/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10. 45 min. Ticket required.

Who were some of the great explorers, and how did they discover North America? Includes stories, activities, and a craft.

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

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

Date: 10/10/24
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.

Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)

Date: 10/10/24
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.

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

Date: 10/10/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Grades 2-3. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Read A to Z Animal Mysteries: Bats in the Castle by Kayla Whaley (which can be picked up at the Miller Branch children's desk after registering) before the meeting. Join our discussion about the book, then participate in a related STEAM activity.

Friday Coding Club

Date: 10/11/24
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.

Computer Games & Mentoring Workshop Series, TK Ages 8-10

Date: 10/12/24
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Kidz Biz Academy presents this fun interactive computer game workshop offers innovative experiences. You will engage in a variety of personalized skills designed to turn stress into strength. While playing computer games, individuals, breakout groups, and teams discuss social topics, take quizzes, and earn rewards – all while building and enhancing reading and math skills.

Second class of two class series.

Math Wizards Create: Cardboard Circles & Squares (7-11 years) TK

Date: 10/12/24
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required.

Make your own compass and circles then paint them for an awesome earthy friendly masterpiece. Then make cardboard building squares that can be joined and reused over and over.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

Date: 10/14/24
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.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Date: 10/14/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Sugar Skull String Lights -- Makerspace Monday

Date: 10/14/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by learning about the significance of sugar skulls and the Day of the Dead while creating a decorative simple circuit.

This class is part of the 2024 Maryland STEM Festival.

This is part of HCLS' Hispanic Heritage Month series. Click here for the full schedule of classes and events for all ages.

3, 2, Math Fun (ages 2-3 w/adult) TK

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

Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities.

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

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Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 10/15/24
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: 10/15/24
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.

3, 2, Math Fun [ages 2-3 w/adult] TK

Date: 10/15/24
Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities.

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

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Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 10/15/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)

Date: 10/15/24
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

K-2nd grade.45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.

STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG

Date: 10/15/24
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, October 9 @ 10a.

Little Learners: Fall Into Science [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK

Date: 10/16/24
Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature.

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

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

Date: 10/16/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

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

Little Learners: Fall Into Science [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK

Date: 10/16/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature.

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

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Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

Date: 10/16/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Oktoberfest Etched Steins with the Cricut (18+)

Date: 10/16/24
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Get ready to celebrate Oktoberfest with this make it & take it class. Design and create a stencil with the Cricut machine, then use etching cream to transfer the design to a glass stein. All materials provided. Adults only. Registration required.

Lil' STEAMers [1st- 2nd grade] TK

Date: 10/16/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

1st-2nd grade. 30 min. Ticket required.

Stretch your creative thinking muscles as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through activities, experiments, games, and stories.

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

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

Date: 10/17/24
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.

Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)

Date: 10/17/24
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.

Space Shuttle Stories: Astronaut Thomas Jones

Date: 10/17/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Space Shuttle Stories: Firsthand Astronaut Accounts from All 135 Missions

Experience all 135 NASA space shuttle missions ever flown through the words of the astronauts themselves in this spectacularly illustrated volume. With more than 600 photos from the NASA archives, this guide is perfect for fans of space history and spaceflight.

NASA's space shuttle was the world's first reusable spacecraft, accomplishing many firsts and inspiring generations across its 30-year lifespan as America's iconic spaceship. In Space Shuttle Stories, shuttle astronaut Tom Jones interviewed more than 130 fellow astronauts for personal vignettes from each mission, complemented by their written accounts for all 135 space shuttle missions, from Columbia's maiden flight in 1981 to the final launch of Atlantis in 2011. The book is a major contribution to the historical record of a momentous era of spaceflight.

"Astronaut Tom Jones provides readers of all ages with a definitive look into the spirit, challenges, enjoyment, and faith that accompanies Earth-orbit exploration. Space Shuttle Stories takes us inside the lives, the risks, and the dedication of those men and women who are reaching for the stars.” —Harrison H. Schmitt, Apollo 17 astronaut and geologist

TOM JONES is a veteran astronaut, planetary scientist, pilot, author, and speaker who completed four space shuttle missions and three spacewalks in helping build the International Space Station. Jones has authored six books, including Sky Walking: AnAstronaut's Memoir, and has written for aerospace magazines such as Air & Space Smithsonian, Aerospace America, Popular Mechanics, and The Planetary Report. A senior research scientist for IHMC, he appears regularly on television news as an expert commentator for space exploration and science stories.

Presented by Howard County Library System in partnership with The Maryland STEM Festival and the Howard Astronomical League.

Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation.

Cardboard Challenge: MASKS Exhibit (Everyone)

Date: 10/18/24
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Join us for an exhibit of Cardboard Challenge: MASKS. Children were challenged with making a mask from recyclables. Their projects will be on display for all to see!

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

Date: 10/18/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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.

This class is part of the Maryland STEM Festival.

Cryptozoology [ages 8-10] TK

Date: 10/18/24
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-10. 60 min. Ticket required. HCPSS closed.

Bigfoot, Yeti and Loch Ness Monster – OH MY! Explore the world of Cryptozoology and decide for yourself!

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

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Chemistry in the Library: Picture Perfect Chemistry (ages 7 & up, 7 & 8 years with adult) RG

Date: 10/19/24
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). 60 min. Registration required.

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for hands-on activities exploring the chemistry of photography and imaging.

This class is part of the Maryland STEM Festival.

Gardening in a Warming Climate

Date: 10/19/24
Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Discuss what climate change is and why it is happening; learn the impacts of climate change on everyone and what homeowners can do about it. Finally, suggestions are made for what gardeners can do to reduce global warming.

In partnership with Howard County Master Gardeners.

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.

All Together Now (All ages) TK

Date: 10/21/24
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.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Date: 10/21/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

DIY Electric Vehicle -- Makerspace Monday

Date: 10/21/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Build an electric car that can zip and zoom! Assemble axles and bearings on an adjustable platform, using unique connectors and lightweight materials. Then, race!

This class is part of the 2024 Maryland STEM Festival.

3, 2, Math Fun (ages 2-3 w/adult) TK

Date: 10/22/24
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities.

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

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Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 10/22/24
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: 10/22/24
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.

3, 2, Math Fun [ages 2-3 w/adult] TK

Date: 10/22/24
Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities.

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

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Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 10/22/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)

Date: 10/22/24
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

K-2nd grade.45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.

STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG

Date: 10/22/24
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. *Low temperature glue guns will be used in this class.*

Please register for each class separately.

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

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Little Learners: Fall Into Science [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK

Date: 10/23/24
Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature.

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

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

Date: 10/23/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

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

Little Learners: Fall Into Science [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK

Date: 10/23/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature.

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

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STEAM Makers: Creepy Crawlies (8-11 years) RG

Date: 10/23/24
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration Required.

Replicate insects, arachnids, and other invertebrates using 3D Printing Pens. Dress for mess. This class is part of the 2024 Maryland STEM Festival.

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

Date: 10/23/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Math Lab Jr. [1st-2nd grade] TK

Date: 10/23/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

1st-2nd grade. 30 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.

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Savage 3D Printing Meetup

Date: 10/23/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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.

This class is part of the 2024 MD STEM Festival.

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

Date: 10/24/24
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.

Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)

Date: 10/24/24
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.

This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.

Oktoberfest Etched Steins with the Cricut (18+)

Date: 10/24/24
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

This class is part of the 2024 MD STEM Festival

H2Glow Up! Water Bottle Decorating for Teens

Date: 10/26/24
Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Give your water bottle a glow up with the Cricut machine! Learn how to create your own designs and add them to your water bottle with long-lasting vinyl. All supplies are provided for the class, including water bottles, but you are also welcome to bring your own water bottle. This class is part of the 2024 Maryland STEM Festival.

STEM Mystery Bag Challenge (Ages 9-11, RG)

Date: 10/26/24
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Calling all curious kids! If you've ever wanted to race against the clock while using a blind bag of supplies to engineer your own marvel, this is the event for you. Registrants will learn STEM concepts in a fun, engaging, and exciting way they're certain to retain. Ages 9-11; registration required.

This class is part of the 2024 Maryland STEM Festival

STEAM Makers: Creepy Crawlies (8-11 years) RG

Date: 10/26/24
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration Required.

Replicate insects, arachnids, and other invertebrates using 3D Printing Pens. Dress for mess. This class is part of the 2024 Maryland STEM Festival.

Handmade Scary Sounds

Date: 10/26/24
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn about audio special effects and the art of foley sounds. Learn how to build scary sounds from scratch in the Savage A/V Studio.

This class is part of the 2024 MD STEM Festival.

Minecraft X ROBLOX

Date: 10/26/24
Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Craft Minecraft or ROBLOX characters in Blender 3D! Learn the basics of Blender including, how to create a 3D character model and how to color/customize your figure using Blender's texture paint/mapping features!

For extra fun, bring a USB flashdrive and get one of your characters 3D PRINTED to take on adventures IRL!

This class is part of the 2024 Maryland STEM Festival

Who's at the Zoo? [all ages] TK

Date: 10/28/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. 45 min. Ticket required.

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

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Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade

Date: 10/28/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Who's at the Zoo? [all ages] TK

Date: 10/28/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. 45 min. Ticket required.

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

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3, 2, Math Fun (ages 2-3 w/adult) TK

Date: 10/29/24
Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities.

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

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Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 10/29/24
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: 10/29/24
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.

3, 2, Math Fun [ages 2-3 w/adult] TK

Date: 10/29/24
Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-3 with adult. 30-45 min. Ticket required.

Celebrate STEM month with math stories, songs, and activities.

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

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AI - Already Integrated Everyday Uses of Artificial Intelligence

Date: 10/29/24
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Discover how artificial intelligence, also known as AI, is already integrated into everyday technology. Learn the differences between generative AI (like ChatGPT and Dall-E) and predictive AI (like voice assistants and autocomplete suggestions), which has been around for years.

In partnership with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP.

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.

If you would like to learn more about using generative AI, click on the link below to register for the AI Petting Zoo this Saturday, November 2, from 1 - 3 pm.

This class is part of the 2024 MD STEM Festival.

Uncanny 3D Pokémon! In Illustrator

Date: 10/29/24
Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Who's that Pokémon? Is it Duskull? Litwick? Gengar?...Pikachu? Join us on an adventure with Adobe Illustrator's 3D and AI tools! Turn 2D digital drawings of favorite Pokémons into pseudo 3D works of art! Draw and explore 3D design, Adobe Illustrator and Firefly AI tools!

Note: While high level drawing ability is not needed, it is helpful. This is a beginner to intermediate level digital art class.

This class is part of the 2024 Maryland STEM Festival

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 10/29/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG

Date: 10/29/24
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, October 23 @ 10a.

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Little Learners: Fall Into Science [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK

Date: 10/30/24
Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature.

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

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

Date: 10/30/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

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

Little Learners: Fall Into Science [ages 3-5 w/adult] TK

Date: 10/30/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

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

A class exploring simple science concepts and experiments inspired by children's literature.

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

2024 Maryland STEM Festival

Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade

Date: 10/30/24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes - 1 hour. Registration required.

Hocus-Pocus Slime Science (Ages 6+ w/adult) TK

Date: 10/31/24
Time: 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Hocus-Pocus Slime Science (ages 6+) 45 minutes.

Ticket available at children's desk 15 minutes before program.

Come explore the science of chemistry as we brew up some fiendishly fun slime for Halloween.

This class is part of the Maryland STEM Festival.

Owl Exploration (Ages 7-11 TK)

Date: 10/31/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Whoooo knows what an owl eats? Dissect an owl pellet to find out! Explore other aspects of the life of an owl through other fun activities.

This class is part of the Maryland STEM Festival.

Halloween Stickers for Teens

Date: 10/31/24
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Use the Cricut machine to create seasonal stickers to get into the autumnal spirit! Learn or practice your tech skills with the Cricut design space. All supplies provided for the class.

This class is part of the 2024 Maryland STEM Festival.

Little Learners STEM Learning Stations (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 11/01/24
Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins.

Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations and sensory play.

This class is part of the 2024 STEM Festival.

Chemistry in the Library: Picture Perfect Chemistry [ages 7+] RG

Date: 11/02/24
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). 60 min. Registration required.

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for hands-on activities exploring the chemistry of photography and imaging.

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AI Petting Zoo

Date: 11/02/24
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.

This class is part of the 2024 MD STEM Festival.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 11/05/24
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: 11/05/24
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.

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

Date: 11/05/24
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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!

This class is part of the Maryland STEM Festival.

STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG

Date: 11/05/24
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, October 30 @ 10a.

2024 Maryland STEM Festival

Little Learners: Native Americans & Pumpkins (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 11/06/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning. In this class, participants will learn about pumpkins, one of the earliest known crops in America. Pumpkins were an essential part of Native American society and their diets!

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

This is part of HCLS' Native American Heritage Month celebration series. Click here for a full list of classes and events for all ages!

Introduction to 3D Printing Using MakerBot

Date: 11/06/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn how to use 3D printing to create designs for fabrication on the Makerspace Makerbot Method x3D printer. This session also discusses options for locating existing designs or creating original ones, how to import, setup and start up a 3D printing project, and shares some tips and tricks for setting up a design in an efficient and cost-effective manner. All levels of experience are welcome to attend.

Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs with the Laser Cutter

Date: 11/07/24
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
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.

This class is part of the 2024 MD STEM Festival

Math Lab [3rd-5th grade] TK

Date: 11/07/24
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.

2024 Maryland STEM Festival

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

Date: 11/08/24
Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins.

Enhance! Identify! Improve number, letter and shape recognition while having fun playing BINGO!

This class is part of the 2024 STEM Festival.

Friday Coding Club

Date: 11/08/24
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.

Find Your Own Books! (7-11 years) RG

Date: 11/09/24
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7-11; 45 min. Registration required.

Do you want to find your own books? Do you enjoy popular titles that are often NOT on the shelf? We will navigate our catalog, have some hard to find titles on hand to check out, and go on a scavenger hunt. Have fun not only being a shelf detective, but also a HCLS junior librarian. Register for or bring your library card!

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 11/12/24
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: 11/12/24
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.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 11/12/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG

Date: 11/12/24
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, November 6 @ 10a.

2024 Maryland STEM Festival

Teens’ Tech Toolkit: WeVideo (Ages 11-18)

Date: 11/12/24
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Are you tired of making bland slideshows for your projects and presentations? This is the class for you! Learn about various online creative tools that can help you upgrade your project and deliver information in a fun, creative way. This class will focus on the video software WeVideo.

Greenscreen Photobooth with After Effects

Date: 11/12/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Take a trip to distant locations from the comfort of the library. Come take greenscreen photos and learn how to insert yourself into extraordinary backdrops.

This class is part of the 2024 MD STEM Festival.

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

Date: 11/13/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

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

Lil' STEAMers [1st- 2nd grade] TK

Date: 11/13/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

1st-2nd grade. 30 min. Ticket required.

Stretch your creative thinking muscles as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through activities, experiments, games, and stories.

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

2024 Maryland STEM Festival

Find Your Own Books! (7-11 years) RG

Date: 11/14/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7-11; 45 min. Registration required.

Building Palooza (Everyone), TK

Date: 11/14/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Like to build and create? Building Palooza offers a variety of traditional and non-traditional building materials for all ages.

2024 Maryland STEM Festival

Little Learners STEM Learning Stations (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 11/15/24
Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5 with adult; all 30 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class begins.

Explore and engage in various STEM concepts through self-guided stations and sensory play.

This class is part of the 2024 Maryland STEM Festival.

How the Yaocomaco Lived (5-10 years) RG

Date: 11/16/24
Time: 11:30am - 12:15pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 5-10; 45 min. Registration required.

Celebrate National Native American Heritage Month! Learn about how Maryland's native people lived before the colonists arrived. We will excavate like archaeologists to find 'artifacts' and use them to learn about the Yaocomaco tribe. This is part of HCLS' Native American Heritage Month celebration series. Click here for a full list of classes and events for all ages!

Chemistry in the Library: Picture Perfect Chemistry (Ages 7+) RG

Date: 11/16/24
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). 60 min. Registration required.

Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for hands-on activities exploring the chemistry of photography and imaging.

This class is part of the Maryland STEM Festival.

Explore Deep Sea Life (7-11 years) TK

Date: 11/16/24
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required.

Deep sea is an environment devoid of sunlight and under immense pressure. Learn about the animals that live in the most extreme environment on Earth and how they survive. Do an experiment and make a deep sea sticker. This class is part of the 2024 Maryland STEM Festival.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Haori -- Upcycling

Date: 11/18/24
Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

A Haori is a traditional Japanese jacket usually worn over a kimono. In modern times it can be worn like a cardigan over a long shirt or hoodie for a streetwear style.

Upcycle a T-shirt to make your own Haori for the fall /school year! All materials are provided; however, feel free to bring your own, if you wish.

IMPORTANT: Because of limited seats and class popularity, reservations will not be held beyond 3:40 pm. At that time unfilled reservations will be offered to non-registered students present in the library.

This class is for teens who took a “sewing basics” class or have at least a beginner level of sewing experience. Please watch this video to gauge your sewing skill level before you register, as these skills will not be taught during the class. Video coming soon.

Maker Gifts! Automata Toy: Makerspace Mondays

Date: 11/18/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Create a charming, hand operated, mechanical toy! Before microchips and electric motors, children’s toys were powered by cranks, gears, cams, and followers. Learn about simple self-operating machines and control
mechanisms designed to follow a sequence of operations, resulting in predetermined movement.

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 11/19/24
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: 11/19/24
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.

Mammals and Scales with the Maryland Zoo (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 11/19/24
Time: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5, with adult. 30 min. Ticket required.

Furry, slimy, soft and hard! Warm vs. cold-blooded. So many differences! Meet three of the Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors to discover the differences between our furry and scaly friends! Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.

Little Learners: Fall Science Celebrates Water Cycle (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 11/19/24
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

Celebrate and explore indigenous-led conservation movements, learn about the water cycle and discover actions to protect one of earth's greatest resources.

This is part of HCLS' Native American Heritage Month series. Click here for the full schedule of classes and events for all ages.

Snacks available to those 18 and under care of GoodHarvest from 3:30-4:30pm

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 11/19/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG

Date: 11/19/24
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, November 13 @ 10a.

STEAM Makers: Create a Commercial (8-11 years) RG

Date: 11/20/24
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.

Team up with other broadcast enthusiasts to produce a radio ad in our AV Lab for a mystery client.
Please provide an email address or bring a flash drive to save a copy of your recording.

Little Learners: Native American Star Stories (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK

Date: 11/20/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.

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

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

This is part of HCLS' Native American Heritage Month celebration series. Click here for a full list of classes and events for all ages!

Unbeweaveable Wednesday (Ages 5-11) TK

Date: 11/20/24
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

What is weaving? Why do people weave? We will explore weaving using looms and non-traditional items to weave. For Ages 5-11, Ages 5-7 with an adult

This is part of HCLS' Native American Heritage Month celebration series. Click here for a full list of classes and events for all ages!

Edge-Lit Acrylic Signs with the Laser Cutter

Date: 11/20/24
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Don't Let History Be a Mystery: History of Thanksgiving Through Native American Eyes [ages 6-10] TK

Date: 11/20/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10. 45 min. Ticket required.

Learn more about the Native American Tribe who were there at the First Thanksgiving. Includes stories, activities, and a craft.

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

This is part of HCLS' Native American Heritage Month celebration series. Click here for a full list of classes and events for all ages!

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

Date: 11/21/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Grades 2-3. 45 minutes. Registration required.

Read Waffles and Pancake, Flight or Fright by Drew Brockington (which can be picked up at the Miller Branch children's desk after registering) before the meeting. Join our discussion about the book, then participate in a related STEAM activity.

Friday Coding Club

Date: 11/22/24
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.

STEAM Makers: Create a Commercial (8-11 years) RG

Date: 11/23/24
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration Required.

Team up with other broadcast enthusiasts to produce a radio ad in our AV Lab for a mystery client.
Please provide an email address or bring a flash drive to save a copy of your recording.

Blocks, Bricks, Flakes, and Straws: Makerspace Mondays After-school Special

Date: 11/25/24
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Compete in a series of extraordinary Engineering Challenge using multiple STEM building tools, such as Lego Bricks, wooden blocks, Brainflakes, and straws.

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

Date: 11/25/24
Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm
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.

Who's at the Zoo? [all ages] TK

Date: 11/25/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

All ages. 45 min. Ticket required.

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

Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK

Date: 11/26/24
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: 11/26/24
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.

Animal Track Stories (Ages 6-11) TK

Date: 11/26/24
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Animal Track Stories (ages 6-11)

Tickets available 15 minutes before class start time.

Do you love nature? Do you want to learn about animals that live near you? Come on out and learn to identify animal tracks. Learn about the animals near you and how they interact with each other and the land. Create your own track story and test your tracking skills.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 11/26/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Create and Perform With Puppets (Ages 6-8) TK

Date: 11/26/24
Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Cubelets® Engineering Challenge (ages 8-10) TK

Date: 11/27/24
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^®.

Maker Gifts! Puzzle Box Book: Makerspace Mondays

Date: 12/02/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Books have historically been used for purposes other than written communication. Sometimes books have been used as a hiding place — diaries and scrapbooks hold secrets and memories. Engineer a lovely book of secrets.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 12/03/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Savage 3D Printing Meetup

Date: 12/04/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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.

Friday Coding Club

Date: 12/06/24
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.

Maker Gifts! Gilded Pinch Pots: Makerspace Mondays

Date: 12/09/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

The application of gold as a decorative element is known as "gilding" and has been practiced using a variety of techniques since ancient times. Create an air dry pinch pot, then gild a portion with imitation gold leaf for dramatic effect.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 12/10/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Maker Gifts! Light Sensing Lamp: Makerspace Mondays

Date: 12/16/24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer a wooden bedside lamp that detects ambient light levels and automatically turns on in bright light and turns off in darkness. Learn about circuits, sensors, and electronics. No soldering required. Then paint. Makes a great gift!

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 12/17/24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Friday Coding Club

Date: 12/20/24
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.

Friday Coding Club

Date: 01/03/25
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.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 01/07/25
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 01/14/25
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Mammals and Scales with the Maryland Zoo (ages 2-5 with adult) TK

Date: 01/16/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 2-5, with adult. 30 min. Ticket required.

Maximum group size: 35 children

Friday Coding Club

Date: 01/17/25
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.

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 01/21/25
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Tutoring Tuesdays: Math Made Easy!

Date: 01/28/25
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Friday Coding Club

Date: 01/31/25
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.

Friday Coding Club

Date: 02/14/25
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.

Friday Coding Club

Date: 02/28/25
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.