STEAM Classes

There are 388 upcoming classes.

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

Date: 07/19/25
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

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.

Carnival Engineering: Instruments

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Creating sound has been a preoccupation of humanity since the beginning of time. But what is sound? How is it created, and how can we manipulate it into the variety of tones, pitches, and timbres that become symphony or cacophony? Build a stringed instrument while you explore the physics behind sound creation.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Pinball

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival! Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Skeeball

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score of your game. Highest score wins!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Carnival Engineering: Ten80

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Compete in the ultimate racing challenge! Working in teams, learn how mechanical systems operate by using a 1:10 scale electric radio-controlled car that can be set up in 4 million ways. Teams race their engines at the HiTech Carnival! Develop 21st century skills, such as leadership and problem-solving, and compete in Ten80 racing challenges.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Zoology

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

This course will cover an overview of the topics in zoology, including cell biology, taxonomy, major vertebrate groups, physiology, genetics, evolution, and ecology. Make displays and show off your zoology knowledge at the HiTech carnival.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Character Design

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

Chemical vs. Electrical Engineering

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn about the intersection between chemistry and electricity in this engineering-focused course. Watch demonstrations, build circuits, and conduct experiments at the library!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Dive into Geology

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Have you ever wondered what kinds of rocks make up our planet? Are you interested in learning about beautiful minerals, powerful natural hazards, and fascinating careers in geology? Join us for a look into the Earth’s most incredible geological artifacts!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

HTML Web Design

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn the basics of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

This class is for grades 6 - 12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Wonders of Chemical Reactions 2

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Explore chemistry in a fun and colorful environment! Conduct experiments ranging from reaction types, equilibrium, reaction rates, Quantum Mechanics, and chemiluminescence. Graphing calculators recommended.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Little Learners: Storytelling Math (3-5 years with adult) TK

Date: 07/21/25
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.

Make meaningful math connections through stories and activities.

Tickets available 15 minutes before class.

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

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
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.

3D Printing with Pens

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing.

Registration required.

Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Games of Probability & Chance

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Are you taking pre-algebra or algebra 1 and need to learn about probability? Do it the fun way and get a head start with this probability and statistics class! Play games, solve puzzles, and more, all while learning the basics of probability and statistics.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Genetics & Biomarkers

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Genetics will introduce students to the basics of Mendelian Genetics. Topics including inheritance patterns, genetic diversity, and genetic diseases will be explored using laws derived from Gregor Mendel’s experiments. Punnett Squares, genetics crosses, and pedigrees will help demonstrate the role and function that alleles serve in genetic inheritance from one generation to the next.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Hydroponics

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Want to know how to garden without soil? Learn about the structure of plants and explore various hydroponics technologies to grow food using less space and less water.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Illustrate with Procreate

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?” Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Java

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Discover the basics of Java, a class-based, object-oriented language used to design applications. Learn data and expressions, using classes and objects, conditionals, and loops. Create programming projects each day based on the topics covered.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Photo Editing

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Edit your photos and create amazing art with free online software in this HiTech class!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Carnival Biology

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Join us to review basic biology concepts and design your own biology-related carnival games. Build and test the games to show off at the HiTech Carnival!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Games

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer Carnival Games for the HiTech Carnival! Use your creativity and engineering skills to design and build games such as Ring Toss, Sink Hole, Spin the Wheel, and Plinko--or come up with your own idea!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Perspective Drawing

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn about one, two, and three-point perspective and create illustrations using newfound knowledge. By learning perspective drawing techniques in Sketchbook Pro, students will be able to create illustrations with dynamic angles and views. These skills can be used in visual development, comics, animation, and storyboarding!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Photography

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia 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. Contribute to a database of photographs that will be used to promote future HiTech classes.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Science of Art

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn how the creation of art is influenced by science and do experiments in chemistry, fluid dynamics, and color theory to make amazing works of art! Students will create acrylic-pour paintings, make their own watercolor paints, and use resin and alcohol ink to create a one-of-a kind piece of art.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Turbines

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn about the forces that cause hurricanes and tornados, and how we can use them to power cities. Build instruments that measure wind speed, direction, and design a fully-functioning wind turbine that can power a light bulb!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Wonders of Chemical Reactions

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Strongman

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer a Strongman Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers, pressure sensors, and LED lights. Whoever can light up the most lights wins!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Strongman

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Water Misters

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch!

Registration required. Ages 11-18.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

CyberSecurity and the World

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Students will learn about protecting their information, recognizing fishing scams, navigating social media and different types of cyber attacks. There will be hands on opportunities for encrypting and decrypting messages getting a high level understanding of network security, cyber security as a profession, and more all while having fun and creating a melody to remember!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Origami Engineering

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Get hands-on experience in the ancient art of paper folding! Students will see how origami can be used to create structures like solar panels, bridges, and packing materials. Take a close look at tessellating polygons and how these amazing structures can be used by scientists and engineers.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Physics Olympics

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Explore physics in a new light! Discover various principles and laws of physics and test your knowledge through a variety of challenges and experiments.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Putting the A in STEAM

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Calling all creative teens! Join us for a week of various fun and interesting art projects, where we show you how to put the A in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). Projects will include Sharpie tye-dye, paint apot and plant a seed, glitter jars, slime and more!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Sea Perch

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Dive into underwater robotics. This summer stop by and participate in the 3-week Sea Perch submersibles and marine science classes. Sea Perch is a remotely operated vehicle built by students to accomplish underwater competitions.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Vaccuform - Making Soap and Molds

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Explore the world of engineering, marketing, packaging individually and in teams while getting to use a true vacuum form machine. You will be challenged each day to use engineering, math and science skills to create the best packaging for soap, food, and a toy kit, which will be voted on.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held M - F, register once for all sessions.

Adult Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space - Videorama

Date: 07/21/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Calling all filmmakers and video creators! Come to the Savage A/V Lab to explore our suite of video editing and visual effect making software.

Carnival Engineering: Instruments

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Pinball

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival! Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Skeeball

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score of your game. Highest score wins!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Carnival Engineering: Ten80

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Zoology

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Character Design

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

Chemical vs. Electrical Engineering

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn about the intersection between chemistry and electricity in this engineering-focused course. Watch demonstrations, build circuits, and conduct experiments at the library!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Dive into Geology

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

HTML Web Design

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn the basics of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

This class is for grades 6 - 12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Wonders of Chemical Reactions 2

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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 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!

3D Printing with Pens

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing.

Registration required.

Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Games of Probability & Chance

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Genetics & Biomarkers

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Hydroponics

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Want to know how to garden without soil? Learn about the structure of plants and explore various hydroponics technologies to grow food using less space and less water.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Illustrate with Procreate

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?” Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Java

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Photo Editing

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Edit your photos and create amazing art with free online software in this HiTech class!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Carnival Biology

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Join us to review basic biology concepts and design your own biology-related carnival games. Build and test the games to show off at the HiTech Carnival!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Games

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Perspective Drawing

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Photography

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Science of Art

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Turbines

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Wonders of Chemical Reactions

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

Carnival Engineering: Strongman

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Strongman

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Water Misters

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch!

Registration required. Ages 11-18.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

CyberSecurity and the World

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Origami Engineering

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Physics Olympics

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Explore physics in a new light! Discover various principles and laws of physics and test your knowledge through a variety of challenges and experiments.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Putting the A in STEAM

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Sea Perch

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Vaccuform - Making Soap and Molds

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held M - F, register once for all sessions.

Straw Structure STEM (ages 9-12)

Date: 07/22/25
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 9 - 12. Registration required.

Join a group then use your creativity and STEM skills to design the best structure in only an hour! Create your designs using only straws and connectors!

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.

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!

Carnival Engineering: Instruments

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Pinball

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival! Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Skeeball

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score of your game. Highest score wins!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Carnival Engineering: Ten80

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Zoology

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Character Design

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

Chemical vs. Electrical Engineering

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn about the intersection between chemistry and electricity in this engineering-focused course. Watch demonstrations, build circuits, and conduct experiments at the library!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Dive into Geology

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

HTML Web Design

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn the basics of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

This class is for grades 6 - 12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Wonders of Chemical Reactions 2

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

STEAM Makers: Color Coding Robots (8-11 years) RG

Date: 07/23/25
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.

Program an Ozobot using color codes!

3D Printing with Pens

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing.

Registration required.

Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Games of Probability & Chance

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Genetics & Biomarkers

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Hydroponics

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Want to know how to garden without soil? Learn about the structure of plants and explore various hydroponics technologies to grow food using less space and less water.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Illustrate with Procreate

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?” Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Java

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Photo Editing

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Edit your photos and create amazing art with free online software in this HiTech class!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Carnival Biology

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Join us to review basic biology concepts and design your own biology-related carnival games. Build and test the games to show off at the HiTech Carnival!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Games

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Perspective Drawing

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Photography

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Science of Art

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Turbines

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Wonders of Chemical Reactions

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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:

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

Children learn through play and exploring the world around them. Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative.

Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets.

Carnival Engineering: Strongman

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Strongman

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Water Misters

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch!

Registration required. Ages 11-18.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

CyberSecurity and the World

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Origami Engineering

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Physics Olympics

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Explore physics in a new light! Discover various principles and laws of physics and test your knowledge through a variety of challenges and experiments.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Putting the A in STEAM

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Sea Perch

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Vaccuform - Making Soap and Molds

Date: 07/23/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held M - F, register once for all sessions.

Teen Beyond Words

Date: 07/23/25
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.

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 Summer Fun!

FAM: Fun At Miller

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.

Savage 3D Printing Meetup

Date: 07/23/25
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 & Prusa MK4S 3D printers, and 3D printing in general.

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

Carnival Engineering: Instruments

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Pinball

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival! Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Skeeball

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score of your game. Highest score wins!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Carnival Engineering: Ten80

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Zoology

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Character Design

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

Chemical vs. Electrical Engineering

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn about the intersection between chemistry and electricity in this engineering-focused course. Watch demonstrations, build circuits, and conduct experiments at the library!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Dive into Geology

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

HTML Web Design

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn the basics of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

This class is for grades 6 - 12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Wonders of Chemical Reactions 2

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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

Date: 07/24/25
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.

3D Printing with Pens

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing.

Registration required.

Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Games of Probability & Chance

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Genetics & Biomarkers

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Hydroponics

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Want to know how to garden without soil? Learn about the structure of plants and explore various hydroponics technologies to grow food using less space and less water.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Illustrate with Procreate

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?” Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Java

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Photo Editing

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Edit your photos and create amazing art with free online software in this HiTech class!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Carnival Biology

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Join us to review basic biology concepts and design your own biology-related carnival games. Build and test the games to show off at the HiTech Carnival!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Games

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Perspective Drawing

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Photography

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Science of Art

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Turbines

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Wonders of Chemical Reactions

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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^®.

Carnival Engineering: Strongman

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Strongman

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Water Misters

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch!

Registration required. Ages 11-18.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

CyberSecurity and the World

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Origami Engineering

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Physics Olympics

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Explore physics in a new light! Discover various principles and laws of physics and test your knowledge through a variety of challenges and experiments.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Putting the A in STEAM

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Sea Perch

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Vaccuform - Making Soap and Molds

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held M - F, register once for all sessions.

Chariot Challenge: A Robotics Race (ages 10 - 13)

Date: 07/24/25
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 10 - 13. Registration required.

Assemble a group and design a chariot using provided materials. Put your chariot to the test in a robotics race.

Carnival Engineering: Instruments

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

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Pinball

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer Pinball games for the HiTech Carnival! Build a table-top pinball machine, and use Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Skeeball

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Engineer a Skee Ball Game for the HiTech Carnival! Build this classic carnival game from scratch using Arduino micro-controllers, sensors and software to keep score of your game. Highest score wins!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Carnival Engineering: Ten80

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

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Zoology

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Character Design

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
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.

Chemical vs. Electrical Engineering

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn about the intersection between chemistry and electricity in this engineering-focused course. Watch demonstrations, build circuits, and conduct experiments at the library!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Dive into Geology

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

HTML Web Design

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Learn the basics of HTML elements and User Interface (UI) design through Cascading Style Sheets (CSS).

This class is for grades 6 - 12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Wonders of Chemical Reactions 2

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

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

STEAM Makers: Color Coding Robots (8-11 years) RG

Date: 07/25/25
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.

Program an Ozobot using color codes!

3D Printing with Pens

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

Are you interested in 3D printing? Use 3D printing pens and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs! This is a great class to introduce students to the basics of 3D printing.

Registration required.

Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Games of Probability & Chance

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

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Genetics & Biomarkers

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

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Hydroponics

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

Want to know how to garden without soil? Learn about the structure of plants and explore various hydroponics technologies to grow food using less space and less water.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Illustrate with Procreate

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

Have you ever looked at a digital illustration and wondered “How did they do that?” Learn tips, tricks, and the steps to creating your own illustration in the iPad app, Procreate.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Java

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

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Photo Editing

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

Edit your photos and create amazing art with free online software in this HiTech class!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Beyond Words at East Columbia Branch

Date: 07/25/25
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 July is "Summer Fun."

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

Carnival Biology

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Join us to review basic biology concepts and design your own biology-related carnival games. Build and test the games to show off at the HiTech Carnival!

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Games

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Perspective Drawing

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Photography

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Science of Art

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Turbines

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Wonders of Chemical Reactions

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Strongman

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Strongman

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Carnival Engineering: Water Misters

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Using the principles of engineering, help us keep our carnival cool this year by building the water mister arch!

Registration required. Ages 11-18.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

CyberSecurity and the World

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held Mon - Fri, register once for all sessions.

Origami Engineering

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Physics Olympics

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Explore physics in a new light! Discover various principles and laws of physics and test your knowledge through a variety of challenges and experiments.

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Putting the A in STEAM

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Sea Perch

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Vaccuform - Making Soap and Molds

Date: 07/25/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

This class is being held M - F, register once for all sessions.

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!

Magic: the Gathering™ Club

Date: 07/26/25
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 (ages 10-13)

Date: 07/26/25
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 everyday materials. Have the chance to model your design in a challenge ending fashion show. Parents and siblings welcome 10 min before the class ends to attend the show.

Sea Perch

Date: 07/28/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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.

Adult Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space - Videorama

Date: 07/28/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Calling all filmmakers and video creators! Come to the Savage A/V Lab to explore our suite of video editing and visual effect making software.

Lego Engineering Challenge (ages 9-12) RG

Date: 07/28/25
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.

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 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.

Sea Perch

Date: 07/29/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Decoding DNA (ages 10 - 12)

Date: 07/29/25
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 9 - 12. Registration required.

Discover how genes work as you decode the building blocks of DNA. Make a double helix and extract real DNA from fruit. Contact with fruit may occur.

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:

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

Children learn through play and exploring the world around them. Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative.

Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets.

Sea Perch

Date: 07/30/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

3D Printing for Teens (ages 14-18)

Date: 07/30/25
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 14-18. 90 minutes. RG: Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome.

Explore the basics of 3D design using Tinkercad. Get to know the Prusa Mini 3D Printer and take home your own creations.

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.

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

Sea Perch

Date: 07/31/25
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Registration required. Grades 6-12.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

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

Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets.

Paint Like a Master (Ages 6-10, TK)

Date: 08/02/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 6-10; 45 min. Free ticket required.

You don't have to be a classical artist to paint like one! We will use a variety of mediums to create unique masterpieces. Dress for mess!

Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets.

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.

Adult Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space - Animation Station

Date: 08/04/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Animators and cartoonists, bring yourself to the Savage A/V Lab to work on handmade digital animations in Proceate, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop.

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 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:

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

Children learn through play and exploring the world around them. Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative.

Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets.

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.

3D Printing for Teens (ages 14-18)

Date: 08/06/25
Time: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 14-18. 90 minutes. RG: Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome.

Explore the basics of 3D design using Tinkercad. Get to know the Prusa Mini 3D Printer and take home your own creations.

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.

Magic: the Gathering™ Club

Date: 08/09/25
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 11 - 18

Lego Hexbug Races (ages 9-12)

Date: 08/09/25
Time: 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 9 - 12. Registration required.

Work in groups to create mazes using Lego bricks and compete in Hexbug races. Bring your creativity and engineer the toughest maze that you can using your STEM skills!

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:

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

Adult Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space - Animation Station

Date: 08/11/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Animators and cartoonists, bring yourself to the Savage A/V Lab to work on handmade digital animations in Proceate, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop.

Lego Engineering Challenge (ages 9-12) RG

Date: 08/11/25
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.

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 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.

eReader Lab

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

Want to learn how to use the library’s e-book resources? We will show you how to use Libby, Cloud Library and Hoopla with a Q&A time. Bring your device and we will get you started using our e-book resources

Bring your questions!

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!

Stop Motion Movie Making (ages 10 - 13)

Date: 08/12/25
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 10-13. Registration required.

Plan and direct your own movie! Work in groups to create a stop motion animation. Please plan to attend all days.

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.

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

Date: 08/13/25
Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

Children learn through play and exploring the world around them. Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative.

Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets.

Stop Motion Movie Making (ages 10 - 13)

Date: 08/13/25
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 10-13. Registration required.

Plan and direct your own movie! Work in groups to create a stop motion animation. Please plan to attend all days.

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.

Stop Motion Movie Making (ages 10 - 13)

Date: 08/14/25
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 10-13. Registration required.

Plan and direct your own movie! Work in groups to create a stop motion animation. Please plan to attend all days.

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.

Cyber Ninja: Learn to Outsmart Online Threats

Date: 08/18/25
Time: 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Interact with a "Ninja Buddy", a conversational AI-agent tasked with simulating cyberattacks in a guided and safe environment. Role-play game with the Ninja Buddy to learn how to react to potentially harmful incidents in real life. Share ideas, experiences, and understanding with others in the class. Taught by University of Maryland instructors.

Adult Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space - Animation Station

Date: 08/18/25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Animators and cartoonists, bring yourself to the Savage A/V Lab to work on handmade digital animations in Proceate, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop.

Music For Wellness

Date: 08/18/25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Explore how AI can personalize music for therapeutic purposes and improve emotional well-being. Learn about the science of music therapy, how emerging technologies are impacting the field, and how personalized music interventions could benefit yourself or loved ones. Try out the Algo Arias application created by River Hill HS student, Advik Rai, that uses facial expression recognition to track emotional shifts while listening to music.

Music For Wellness is part of the HCLS Teens Teach initiative, in which teens develop, plan, and share their passions and expertise with the community.

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 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:

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

Children learn through play and exploring the world around them. Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative.

Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets.

3D Printing for Teens (ages 14-18)

Date: 08/20/25
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 14-18. 90 minutes. RG: Registration preferred. Drop-ins welcome.

Explore the basics of 3D design using Tinkercad. Get to know the Prusa Mini 3D Printer and take home your own creations.

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.

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

Egg Drop Engineering Eggstravaganza (ages 9-12)

Date: 08/21/25
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 9 - 12. Registration required.

Work in teams to develop a successful design for a device that allows an egg to survive being dropped.

Contact with eggs may occur.

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.

Magic: the Gathering™ Club

Date: 08/23/25
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Ages 11 - 18

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.

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

Adult Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space - Animation Station

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

Animators and cartoonists, bring yourself to the Savage A/V Lab to work on handmade digital animations in Proceate, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop.

Music For Wellness

Date: 08/25/25
Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:

Music For Wellness is part of the HCLS Teens Teach initiative, in which teens develop, plan, and share their passions and expertise with the community.

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 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.

STEAM Makers: 3D Printer Pens (8-11 years) RG

Date: 08/27/25
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.

Use a 3D Printer Pen and colorful filaments to create unique 3D designs!

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:

Ages 3-5 years with adult; 45 mins. Free ticket required.

Children learn through play and exploring the world around them. Stories and activities help with skills like getting along, talking and reading, moving and doing, math, science, and being creative.

Free tickets will be available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets.

Teen Beyond Words

Date: 08/27/25
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description: