There are 209 upcoming classes.
Cool Engineering - Graham Cracker Holiday Houses
Date: 12/21/24Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Engineer, design and build your own graham cracker holiday house. Design possibilities are almost endless! You could make a multi-story building, try different shapes and sizes, or add extra features such as a balcony or chimney. The more complex your design gets, the more difficult it is to make sure that your house stays upright and keeps its shape. What will YOU build?
All materials will be provided.
Note - Hot glue guns will be used and you cannot eat them afterwards!
FAM - Fun At Miller
STEAM Makers: Holiday Hand-Sewing (8-11 years) RG
Date: 12/21/24Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Practice the design process using real sewing materials to engineer a holiday-inspired project.
3-D Building Challenge (ages 6-10) TK
Date: 12/26/24Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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.
Avalanche Engineering (ages 9-12)
Date: 12/26/24Time: 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 team and utilize your STEM skills to engineer a structure capable of surviving an avalanche! Put your structure to the test with a mock avalanche!
STEM Fun: Code & Go Robot Mouse (ages 6-9) TK
Date: 12/27/24Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required.
Explore the science of coding and programming with Colby, the programmable mouse.
Taking Your FIRST Steps in STEM (ages 8-12)
Date: 12/28/24Time: 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-12. Registration required.
Join team Cryptic #20123, a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) robotics team from Centennial High School, to learn and experience the joys of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) through fun and engaging activities! Students will have the opportunity to experience three different STEM stations: Engineer a Bridge, Learn to Code, and Design a Rube Goldberg Machine.
Craft Pop-Up Shop: New Year's Edition [ages 4 & up]
Date: 12/30/24Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 4 and up. Allow 15 minutes. Drop in.
Pop-in and make a craft to celebrate the new year!
Beginning Modular Robotics (ages 11-13)
Date: 12/30/24Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children, Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 11-13. Registration required.
Explore the concept of modular robotics by working with Cubelets. Join a group and compete in a series of challenges! Perfect for beginners.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/31/24Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 12/31/24Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Pixel Art Challenge (Ages 8-10) TK
Date: 12/31/24Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Ticket available 15 minutes before class.
Create your own video game inspired 2-D pictures in this pixel art challenge.
Math Lab [3rd-5th grade] TK
Date: 01/02/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd-5th grade. 45 min. Ticket required.
Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore different math topics.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the class begins.
Custom Condition Tokens with the Laser Cutter (Ages 11-17)
Date: 01/02/25Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Create your own custom Condition Tokens for use with tabletop roleplaying games, trading card games, and more. Materials provided. Ages 11-17; waiver required for use of the Laser Cutter/Engraver.
Friday in 3D
Date: 01/03/25Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Dive into 3D printing at our monthly teen club! Meet our Makerbot X, learn how to create your own 3D models, and work together with other teens to take your first steps into the world of 3D printing.
Friday in 3D is a monthly program dedicated to 11–18-year-olds and their curiosity for all things 3D. Please come ready to have fun and make friends.
Friday Coding Club
Date: 01/03/25Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions.
Cool Chemistry - The Science of Fluffy Slime
Date: 01/04/25Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Come to make fluffy slime and learn a bit about the cool chemistry of non-Newtonian fluids, covalent bonding, and polymer science while you do. You may keep what you make!
FAM - Fun At Miller
Fairytale Engineering: The Three Billy Goats Gruff (ages 6-9) TK
Date: 01/04/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Listen to a version of the fairytale The Three Billy Goats Gruff and then engineer a bridge to keep the three goats safe from the troll!
All Together Now (All ages) TK
Date: 01/06/25Time: 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.
AI & Disinformation
Date: 01/06/25Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Seeing might not mean believing anymore. Come learn how to identify deepfakes and cloned voices so you don't fall for digital deception. Senior Planet class, but open to all.
Who's at the Zoo: Winter Edition [all ages] TK
Date: 01/06/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
All ages. 45 min. Ticket required.
Learn about a different species each week. Develop an understanding of each animal's special cold weather adaptations through hands-on stations.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space
Date: 01/06/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
- Sound dampened audio recording booth
- Electronic instruments
- Adobe suite applications
- Wacom drawing tablets
- Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Who's at the Zoo: Winter Edition [all ages] TK
Date: 01/06/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
All ages. 45 min. Ticket required.
Learn about a different species each week. Develop an understanding of each animal's special cold weather adaptations through hands-on stations.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
In the Hall of the Mountain King! (7-12 years) TK
Date: 01/06/25Time: 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 7-12; 45 min. Ticket required.
Listen to Edvard Grieg's thrilling Peer Gynt! Move to the mood of the music and draw your impressions of the story.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Climbing Robot: Makerspace Mondays
Date: 01/06/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Engineer a motorized climbing robot. Learn motor assembly, basic robotics, and simple circuitry. Then paint the finished product.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/07/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
All things Zoom - OATS
Date: 01/07/25Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Curious why Zoom has become everyone’s go-to video conferencing software? Discover how to use Zoom to chat with friends & family, take virtual classes and connect online.
Learn useful Zoom features, whether connecting with an iOS, Android, or Windows devices, including security and looking your best during a video chat.
In partnership with Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP.
eReader Lab
Date: 01/07/25Time: 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!
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/07/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK
Date: 01/08/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (TK)
Date: 01/08/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Lil' STEAMers [1st- 2nd grade] TK
Date: 01/08/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
1st-2nd grade. 30 min. Ticket required.
Stretch your creative thinking muscles as we explore Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math through activities, experiments, games, and stories.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the class begins.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade (TK)
Date: 01/08/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 01/09/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.
Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/10/25Time: 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.
Teen Paint & Sip
Date: 01/10/25Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
In which we remix the adult version: each teen will receive a white mug to decorate and customize with paint pens, and can sip cider during their artistic process. All materials provided.
Registration required.
Build with Me (all ages/families; children 7 and under with adult) TK
Date: 01/11/25Time: 10:15am - 12:00pm
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Allow 30 minutes. All ages/Families; children 7 and under with adult. Ticket required.
Build sky high towers. Indulge your child's whimsical imagination with provided blocks and bricks.
Solar System Science (Ages 8-10) TK
Date: 01/11/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-10. 45 minutes. Tickets available 15 minutes before class time.
Most people know that the planets in our Solar System are super far away. Do you know how big they are? Discover some fascinating information about our neighboring planets through a fun activity using modeling dough!
Tote-ally Awesome Book Totes with the Cricut
Date: 01/11/25Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Get crafty in the Makerspace this month. Using the Cricut machine, customize a canvas book tote using sublimation techniques. All materials will be provided. Registration Required.
Adult Beyond Words
Date: 01/13/25Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:
Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination
Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within
Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills
Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving
Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress
With a new theme and different stations each month, Adult Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.
Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.
Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.
The theme for this month is
Little Learners: Chill Out with Science: SNOW (3-5 years with adult) TK
Date: 01/13/25Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required.
Explore winter science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
All Together Now (All ages) TK
Date: 01/13/25Time: 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.
Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space
Date: 01/13/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
- Sound dampened audio recording booth
- Electronic instruments
- Adobe suite applications
- Wacom drawing tablets
- Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
3D Kinetic Spiral: Makerspace Mondays
Date: 01/13/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Engineer a motorized spiral illusion machine. Learn motor assembly, optics, simple circuitry and explore how the human brain interprets visual information. Then paint the finished product.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/14/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/14/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Icy Science (Ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/15/25Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ice cold fun that'll make your teeth chatter. Join us for simple science experiments with ice.
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK
Date: 01/15/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (TK)
Date: 01/15/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Crazy 8s Math Club (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade) RG
Date: 01/15/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 15 - Mar 5
Tote-ally Awesome Book Totes with the Cricut
Date: 01/15/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Get crafty in the Makerspace this month. Using the Cricut machine, customize a canvas book tote using sublimation techniques. All materials will be provided. Registration Required.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade (TK)
Date: 01/15/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Mammals and Scales with the Maryland Zoo (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/16/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5, with adult. 30 min. Ticket required.
Furry, slimy, soft and hard! Warm vs. cold-blooded. So many differences! Meet three of the Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors to discover the differences between our furry and scaly friends! Presented by The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore.
Maximum group size: 35 children
Crazy 8s Math Club (3rd - 5th Grade) RG
Date: 01/16/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 16 - Mar 6
Teen Connect - Zentangle Art
Date: 01/16/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 11-18 | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.
Teen Connect will be on Mondays and Thursdays on full school days from 6-7 pm. Each one will feature a specific mini-class or activity and offer a chance to connect with other like-minded teens. As always, we will still have our video gaming systems, board & card games, and community coloring supplies out as well.
THIS SESSION:
Meditative drawing methods, like the Zentangle method, are meant to help you relax, reduce stress, and clear your mind while creating a unique piece of art at the same time. It's fun, easy, and you never have to worry about mistakes. It is as it's meant to be!
FAM: Fun At Miller
STEAM Powered Book Club [2nd-3rd grade] RG
Date: 01/16/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Grades 2-3. 45 minutes. Registration required.
Join our discussion about the book, then participate in a related STEAM activity. This month we will be reading Six dots : a story of young Louis Braille by Jen Bryant (Pick up at Children’s Desk after registering).
TinkerCad-emy: 3D Printed Rings & Bracelets
Date: 01/16/25Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Have you ever designed your own jewelry? Now you can! Design your own rings or bracelets to be 3D printed. Use TinkerCad to create a customized design and learn how to bring it to life with our MakerBot Method X 3D Printer. No experience necessary, all skill levels welcome.
Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/17/25Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Friday Coding Club
Date: 01/17/25Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions.
Shake! Shake! Shake! (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/18/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
30 minutes. Ages 2-5 with adult. Ticket required.
Play percussive instruments like the tambourine and maracas while listening to music.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/21/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/21/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)
Date: 01/21/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
K-2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
STEAM Makers: Oobleck, Cloud Dough, & Beyond (8-11 years) RG
Date: 01/22/25Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Explore solutions, suspensions, and non-Newtonian fluids as we experiment with cornstarch and other household products. Dress for mess!
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK
Date: 01/22/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Teen Beyond Words
Date: 01/22/25Time: 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 SNOW
FAM: Fun At Miller
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (TK)
Date: 01/22/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Crazy 8s Math Club (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade) RG
Date: 01/22/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 15 - Mar 5
Math Lab Jr. [1st-2nd grade] TK
Date: 01/22/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
1st-2nd grade. 30 min. Ticket required.
Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore different math topics.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the class begins.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade (TK)
Date: 01/22/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Savage 3D Printing Meetup
Date: 01/22/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Are you interested in 3D printing, optimizing designs for 3D printing, or building your own 3D printer at home?
Drop-in to our community meet-up where you can collaborate with fellow enthusiasts, work on 3D design projects, ask questions, share ideas, and expand your knowledge about CAD, our Makerbot Method X, and 3D printing in general.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. Register to receive reminder emails.
3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 01/23/25Time: 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.
Snap Circuits Jr. Ages 8- 10, TK
Date: 01/23/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Participate in hands-on experiments designing and building models of working electrical circuits.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class starts at the children's desk.
Meet the Diamondback Terrapins (families) TK
Date: 01/23/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Families; 90 min. Ticket required.
Learn from ambassadors at Maryland Environmental Service all about the Diamondback Terrapin, Maryland's state reptile. They hatch on Poplar Island and are raised by educators in Maryland before being released back into the Chesapeake Bay. In this presentation you will see live terrapins and learn about their care.
Students must be in at least third grade to hold a terrapin.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)
Date: 01/23/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
Crazy 8s Math Club (3rd - 5th Grade) RG
Date: 01/23/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 16 - Mar 6
Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/24/25Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Little Learners: Chill Out with Science: SNOWMEN (3-5 years with adult) TK
Date: 01/27/25Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required.
Explore winter science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space
Date: 01/27/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
- Sound dampened audio recording booth
- Electronic instruments
- Adobe suite applications
- Wacom drawing tablets
- Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Dimmable Lamp: Makerspace Mondays
Date: 01/27/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Engineer a working, electric lamp with a range of brightness. Learn motor assembly, variable resistance, and simple circuitry. Then paint the finished product.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/28/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/28/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)
Date: 01/28/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
K-2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
AI Power-Up: Navigating the Digital Age
Date: 01/28/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Equip your family for the future with hands-on exploration of Artificial Intelligence. This participatory workshop invites teens, parents, and educators to learn the basics of Artificial Intelligence, explore AI tools, and tackle ethical considerations together.
You’ll discover different types of AI, see real life uses, and put that knowledge to the test with your own experimentation. Through engaging activities and guided discussions, you'll gain valuable insights into this rapidly evolving technology.
No prior experience necessary – your curiosity is the only requirement for this journey.
Parents and educators are welcome!
If you cannot attend this class on this date, check out our sessions on 02/22 at the Glenwood branch and on 03/01 at the Miller branch.
Registration is optional. Register if you wish to receive email reminders and updates about this class and related events. All seating is first-come, first-served.
Ozobots on Lunar New Year (Ages 7-11 TK)
Date: 01/29/25Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
How may envelopes can your Ozobot Dragon collect in 30 seconds? Use markers to code your Dragon Ozobot's way to collect red envelopes in celebration of Lunar New Year. Whoever collects the most coins before time is up wins!
This session is part of HCLS' Lunar New Years series of classes. Click here for the full schedule.
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK
Date: 01/29/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (TK)
Date: 01/29/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Crazy 8s Math Club (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade) RG
Date: 01/29/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 15 - Mar 5
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade (TK)
Date: 01/29/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
3, 2, Fun (ages 2-3 with adult) TK
Date: 01/30/25Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-3 years with adult; 30 min. Ticket required.
Preschoolers develop skills for talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing through stories, songs, fingerplays, and rhymes.
Free ticket available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)
Date: 01/30/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
Crazy 8s Math Club (3rd - 5th Grade) RG
Date: 01/30/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 16 - Mar 6
Teen Connect - Throwback Thursday
Date: 01/30/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 11-18 | Drop-In, but you may register for a reminder.
Teen Connect will be on Mondays and Thursdays on full school days from 6-7 pm. Each one will feature a specific mini-class or activity and offer a chance to connect with other like-minded teens. As always, we will still have our video gaming systems, board & card games, and community coloring supplies out as well.
THIS SESSION: Throwback Thursday
Do you miss the childhood days when life was simple and games were fun? Come to Throwback Thursday and play the games you did as a little kid. Get retro and play Kerplunk, Hungry,Hungry Hippos, Don't Break the Ice, Battleship, Trouble, Sorry, Old Maid, Crazy Eights, War, Slap Jack, etc. Juice boxes and cookies will be served!
FAM: Fun At Miller
Little Learners Storybook Friends (ages 2-5 with adult) TK
Date: 01/31/25Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: East Columbia Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 2-5 with adult; 45 minutes.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Friday Coding Club
Date: 01/31/25Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions.
Healthy Heart (families) TK
Date: 02/01/25Time: 11:30am - 12:15pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Families; 45 min. Ticket required.
We all have a heart, show you care and bring someone you love to learn about the circulatory system, listen to stories, and get your heart pumping with good music.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Little Learners: Chill Out with Science: ANIMALS IN WINTER (3-5 years with adult) TK
Date: 02/03/25Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required.
Explore winter science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Graphic Design Tools
Date: 02/03/25Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Looking for a new creative outlet? Learn about popular, free platforms to design cards, flyers, and more online. Senior planet class, but open to all.
Who's at the Zoo: Winter Edition [all ages] TK
Date: 02/03/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
All ages. 45 min. Ticket required.
Learn about a different species each week. Develop an understanding of each animal's special cold weather adaptations through hands-on stations.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space
Date: 02/03/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
- Sound dampened audio recording booth
- Electronic instruments
- Adobe suite applications
- Wacom drawing tablets
- Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Who's at the Zoo: Winter Edition [all ages] TK
Date: 02/03/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
All ages. 45 min. Ticket required.
Learn about a different species each week. Develop an understanding of each animal's special cold weather adaptations through hands-on stations.
Ticket required. Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Rain Sensor House: Makerspace Mondays
Date: 02/03/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Engineer an electronic rain sensor. Explore the principles of conductivity, variable resistance, and simple circuitry. Then paint the finished product.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/04/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/04/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)
Date: 02/04/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
K-2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG
Date: 02/04/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd-5th grade. 45 min. Registration required.
Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.
Please register for each class separately.
Registration for this class begins Wednesday, January 29 @ 10a.
3-D Building Challenge (ages 6-10) TK
Date: 02/05/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
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.
Hearts Three Ways, Ages 6+ (Families), TK
Date: 02/05/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use upcycled children's picture books to create your favorite style heart banner. Ages 6+ and Families. Ticketed.
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK
Date: 02/05/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (TK)
Date: 02/05/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Crazy 8s Math Club (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade) RG
Date: 02/05/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 15 - Mar 5
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade (TK)
Date: 02/05/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Cybersecurity: Fostering Cyber Readiness
Date: 02/05/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Cyberattacks can happen to anyone, anywhere, at any time.
Explore the dimensions of cybersecurity, including threat detection, network security, and risk management, inspired by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) guidelines.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)
Date: 02/06/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
Crazy 8s Math Club (3rd - 5th Grade) RG
Date: 02/06/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 16 - Mar 6
Math Lab [3rd-5th grade] TK
Date: 02/06/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd-5th grade. 45 min. Ticket required.
Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore different math topics.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the class begins.
Self Care Saturday: Affirmation Bracelets with the Laser
Date: 02/08/25Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Daily affirmations can be a useful tool to help shift your mindset to improve your life. Choose a word or phrase that resonates with you, then construct a bracelet to keep the message close at hand. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All attendees must register for the class. All materials provided.
Adult Beyond Words
Date: 02/10/25Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Step into the fun and active world of Adult Beyond Words, an inclusive monthly class designed to spark joy and ignite the imagination of people (ages 18+) with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
Participants may partake in five engaging stations, that include:
Motor Skills - with activities that celebrate fine motor movement and coordination
Arts & Crafts - where imagination and artistic vision come to life, giving voice to the unique expressions within
Cognitive Skills - with puzzles and cognitive challenges that nurture intellectual growth and problem-solving skills
Movement - with active games, physical challenges, and other movement exploration that focuses on gross motor skills, balance, etc.to get participants up and moving
Sensory - where calm, relaxation, and play combine to stimulate and regulate the senses to reduce anxiety and stress
With a new theme and different stations each month, Adult Beyond Words is not just a class; it's an invitation to celebrate the joy of discovery and the magic of shared experiences while creating personal connection and growth.
Participants may stay for as little or as long as they want.
Caregivers must stay with participants at all times.
The theme for this month is
Little Learners: Chill Out with Science: PEOPLE IN WINTER (3-5 years with adult) TK
Date: 02/10/25Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required.
Explore winter science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space
Date: 02/10/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
- Sound dampened audio recording booth
- Electronic instruments
- Adobe suite applications
- Wacom drawing tablets
- Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Candy Heart Olympics: Makerspace Mondays
Date: 02/10/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Cupid Catapults, motorized Love Bugs, Rainbow diffusion art, Love Boats, and other STEAM Challenges await! Win prizes and make friends.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/11/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/11/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)
Date: 02/11/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
K-2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG
Date: 02/11/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd-5th grade. 45 min. Registration required.
Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.
Please register for each class separately.
Registration for this class begins Wednesday, February 5 @ 10a.
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK
Date: 02/12/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (TK)
Date: 02/12/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Crazy 8s Math Club (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade) RG
Date: 02/12/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 15 - Mar 5
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade (TK)
Date: 02/12/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)
Date: 02/13/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
Cubelets® Engineering Challenge (ages 8-10) TK
Date: 02/13/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
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®.
Crazy 8s Math Club (3rd - 5th Grade) RG
Date: 02/13/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 16 - Mar 6
Friday Coding Club
Date: 02/14/25Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/18/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/18/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)
Date: 02/18/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
K-2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG
Date: 02/18/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd-5th grade. 45 min. Registration required.
Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.
Please register for each class separately.
Registration for this class begins Wednesday, February 12 @ 10a.
STEAM Makers: Counting on Crochet (8-11 years) RG
Date: 02/19/25Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Learn how math a crochet intertwine while making a curly worm keychain.
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK
Date: 02/19/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (TK)
Date: 02/19/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Crazy 8s Math Club (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade) RG
Date: 02/19/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 15 - Mar 5
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade (TK)
Date: 02/19/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)
Date: 02/20/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
Crazy 8s Math Club (3rd - 5th Grade) RG
Date: 02/20/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 16 - Mar 6
STEM Fun: Snap Circuits (ages 6-10) TK
Date: 02/20/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-10. 45-60 min. Ticket required.
Explore the science of electricity by designing and building circuits!
Drop In Bookmarks with the Laser Cutter
Date: 02/20/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children, Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Want to see the laser cutter in action? Drop in to the Glenwood Branch + Makerspace anytime between 6pm and 8pm to use the laser to cut a custom bookmark. Chat with a Makerspace instructor and get all your questions answered. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. All materials provided.
STEAM Powered Book Club [2nd-3rd grade] RG
Date: 02/20/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Grades 2-3. 45 minutes. Registration required.
Join our discussion about the book, then participate in a related STEAM activity. This month we will be reading The boy who harnessed the wind by William KamKwamba (Pick up at Children’s Desk after registering).
This session is part of HCLS' Black History Month series. Please click here for the complete schedule of classes and events.
STEAM Makers: Counting on Crochet (8-11 years) RG
Date: 02/21/25Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Learn how math a crochet intertwine while making a curly worm keychain.
Teen & Parent AI Workshop
Date: 02/22/25Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Equip your family for the future with hands-on exploration of Artificial Intelligence. This participatory workshop invites teens, parents, and educators to learn the basics of Artificial Intelligence, explore AI tools, and tackle ethical considerations together.
You’ll discover different types of AI, see real life uses, and put that knowledge to the test with your own experimentation. Through engaging activities and guided discussions, you'll gain valuable insights into this rapidly evolving technology.
No prior experience necessary – your curiosity is the only requirement for this journey.
Parents and educators are welcome!
Make a Bird Feeder (5-10 years) RG
Date: 02/22/25Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
5-10 years; 60 min. Registration required.
Celebrate National Bird-Feeding Month by learning about the birds in your backyard and making a bird feeder with natural elements including sun butter and fresh fruit. Dress for mess.
Owl Pellet Dissection (ages 8-10) TK
Date: 02/22/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-10. Ticket required. Please pick up tickets 15 minutes before class begins.
Owls are amazing! Learn what owls eat, as well as how a pellet is formed in an owl's unique digestive system. Dissect a sterilized pellet and use investigative skills to analyze and identify the contents to determine what the owl ate!
Where Are All the Bugs? (6-11 years) RG
Date: 02/22/25Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Learn about insect life cycles, what they are doing in winter, and why they're important for the health of the environment. Focus will be on Maryland species. Enjoy bug bingo and make a buggy craft.
Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space
Date: 02/24/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
- Sound dampened audio recording booth
- Electronic instruments
- Adobe suite applications
- Wacom drawing tablets
- Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Spirograph Machine: Makerspace Mondays
Date: 02/24/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Engineer an electric spirographic. Assemble the motor, create and connect a simple circuit. Then create a lovely, geometric design.
All materials provided.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/25/25Time: 10:15am - 10:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Little Learners (ages 3-5 with adult) TK
Date: 02/25/25Time: 11:15am - 11:45am
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 30 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)
Date: 02/25/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
K-2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
STEAM Team [3rd-5th grade] RG
Date: 02/25/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd-5th grade. 45 min. Registration required.
Work together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities.
Please register for each class separately.
Registration for this class begins Wednesday, February 19 @ 10a.
Little Learners (Ages: 3-5 with Adult) TK
Date: 02/26/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min.
Fun stories, songs, and activities for preschoolers that spark curiosity and support learning.
Ticket required. Free tickets will be available 15 minutes before class.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for Kindergarten - 2nd Grade (TK)
Date: 02/26/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Crazy 8s Math Club (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade) RG
Date: 02/26/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 15 - Mar 5
Math Lab Jr. [1st-2nd grade] TK
Date: 02/26/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
1st-2nd grade. 30 min. Ticket required.
Math can be fun! Develop problem-solving skills and strategies as we explore different math topics.
Tickets are available at the children's desk 15 minutes before the class begins.
Crazy 8’s: Math Club for 3rd - 5th Grade (TK)
Date: 02/26/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 minutes. Tickets available at the Children's Desk 15 minutes before class time.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build cool stuff, play fun games, solve mysterious puzzles, or make music...and make friendships at the same time.
Class series runs for 8 weeks. Each week offers different math concepts and activities.
Savage 3D Printing Meetup
Date: 02/26/25Time: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Are you interested in 3D printing, optimizing designs for 3D printing, or building your own 3D printer at home?
Drop-in to our community meet-up where you can collaborate with fellow enthusiasts, work on 3D design projects, ask questions, share ideas, and expand your knowledge about CAD, our Makerbot Method X, and 3D printing in general.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience level. Register to receive reminder emails.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)
Date: 02/27/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
Crazy 8s Math Club (3rd - 5th Grade) RG
Date: 02/27/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 16 - Mar 6
Friday Coding Club
Date: 02/28/25Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions.
Teen & Parent AI Workshop
Date: 03/01/25Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Equip your family for the future with hands-on exploration of Artificial Intelligence. This participatory workshop invites teens, parents, and educators to learn the basics of Artificial Intelligence, explore AI tools, and tackle ethical considerations together.
You’ll discover different types of AI, see real life uses, and put that knowledge to the test with your own experimentation. Through engaging activities and guided discussions, you'll gain valuable insights into this rapidly evolving technology.
No prior experience necessary – your curiosity is the only requirement for this journey.
Parents and educators are welcome!
FAM - Fun At Miller
Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space
Date: 03/03/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
- Sound dampened audio recording booth
- Electronic instruments
- Adobe suite applications
- Wacom drawing tablets
- Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)
Date: 03/04/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
K-2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
Crazy 8s Math Club (Kindergarten - 2nd Grade) RG
Date: 03/05/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Kindergarten- 2nd grade; 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 15 - Mar 5
Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)
Date: 03/06/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
Crazy 8s Math Club (3rd - 5th Grade) RG
Date: 03/06/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45-60 min. Registration required.
Crazy 8's is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to build stuff, run and jump, make music, make a mess, and make friendships at the same time.
Jan 16 - Mar 6
Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space
Date: 03/10/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
- Sound dampened audio recording booth
- Electronic instruments
- Adobe suite applications
- Wacom drawing tablets
- Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for K-2nd Grade (RG)
Date: 03/11/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
K-2nd grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
Crazy 8s: Math Club for 3rd-5th Grade (RG)
Date: 03/13/25Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
3rd - 5th grade. 45 - 60 minutes. Registration required.
Crazy 8s is a nationwide math club designed to get kids fired up about math. Every week kids get to play games, move their bodies, think out loud, build stuff, and build friendships at the same time. We inspire kids to love math so they embrace and excel at it.
This is an 8-week class series. When you register, you will be signed up for all 8 sessions.
Women in Cryptology: Sharing the Burden (Online)
Date: 03/13/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Online Branch
Age group: Teens, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Women played a large, but rarely told, role in WWII cryptology. College women were recruited from math departments at colleges around the country to learn cryptanalysis. Thousands of other women joining the Army and Navy were assigned to code work operating machines that broke enemy codes or transmitting coded messages to Washington. This is their story. This online class is presented by the National Cryptologic Museum.
Please register with an email address to receive an immediate registration confirmation with a link to join the class/event. This email will also contain the dial-in information if you wish to participate by telephone.
Friday Coding Club
Date: 03/14/25Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Teens
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Create games, animations, websites, and more with code! No prior knowledge of coding or programming required. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions.
Chemistry in the Library: Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry! [grades 2+] RG
Date: 03/15/25Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Branch: Miller Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Grades 2 & up (Students aged 7-8 must be accompanied by an adult.). 60 min. Registration required.
Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of glaciers.
STEM Fun: Code & Go Robot Mouse (ages 6-9) TK
Date: 03/15/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required.
Explore the science of coding and programming with Colby, the programmable mouse.
Little Learners: Spring Into Science (3-5 years with adult) TK
Date: 03/17/25Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.
Explore spring science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.
3/17 Rain & Wind
3/24 Plants & Seeds
3/31 Nature Treasure Hunt
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space
Date: 03/17/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
- Sound dampened audio recording booth
- Electronic instruments
- Adobe suite applications
- Wacom drawing tablets
- Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Adult Beyond Words - Special Day
Date: 03/18/25Time: 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
Brain Builders: Finger Painting Fun! (Age: 2-3 years)TK
Date: 03/18/25Time: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Did you know that finger painting with young children is not only fun but it also develops their fine motor skills necessary for writing. Exposure to the arts enhances creativity and helps build self expression through sensory play and experimentation. This Finger Painting Fun! class is part of the Brain Builders series. Dress for Mess! Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class at the children's desk.
STEAM Makers: 3D Sponge Science (8-11 years) RG
Date: 03/19/25Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Explore the science of absorption through experimenting with compressed sponges. Dress for mess.
Hour of Code (8-11 years) RG
Date: 03/19/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Open to experienced and new coders; Hour of Code offers step-by-step tutorials at any level. Learn about the basics of computer science programming and meet fellow coders. Let your coding adventures begin!
Brain Builders: Finger Painting Fun! (Age: 2-3 years) TK
Date: 03/21/25Time: 11:00am - 11:30am
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Did you know that finger painting with young children is not only fun but it also develops their fine motor skills necessary for writing. Exposure to the arts enhances creativity and helps build self expression through sensory play and experimentation. This Finger Painting Fun! class is part of the Brain Builders series. Dress for Mess! Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class at the children's desk.
STEAM Makers: 3D Sponge Science (8-11 years) RG
Date: 03/21/25Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Explore the science of absorption through experimenting with compressed sponges. Dress for mess.
Chemistry in the Library: Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry! (Ages 7+) RG
Date: 03/22/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 7 & up (7-8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult). 60 min. Registration required.
Chemistry in the Library – Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW)
Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of glaciers.
Little Learners: Spring Into Science (3-5 years with adult) TK
Date: 03/24/25Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.
Explore spring science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.
3/17 Rain & Wind
3/24 Plants & Seeds
3/31 Nature Treasure Hunt
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space
Date: 03/24/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
- Sound dampened audio recording booth
- Electronic instruments
- Adobe suite applications
- Wacom drawing tablets
- Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Math With Me (7-11 years) TK
Date: 03/26/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required.
This math meet-up is designed to make math magical. Stories, math skills, and concepts will change each class.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Computer Games & Mentoring Series (Ages 8-10), TK
Date: 03/29/25Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Biz Kidz Academy presents while playing computer games, participants will engage in fun breakout groups and teams to discuss social topics, take quizzes, and earn rewards – all while being mentored and building reading and math skills.
Learning Objectives:
• Identifying individual strengths
• Developing improved basic math and creative expression skills
• Improving critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class starts at the children's desk.
First Class of the series. The second class is on April 05, 11 AM in Studio B.
Little Learners: Spring Into Science (3-5 years with adult) TK
Date: 03/31/25Time: 10:15am - 11:00am
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required.
Explore spring science themes through children's literature and hands-on activities.
3/17 Rain & Wind
3/24 Plants & Seeds
3/31 Nature Treasure Hunt
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Fun with Tangrams (ages 7-9) TK
Date: 03/31/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Central Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 7-9, 45 minutes. TK, ticketed. Free tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Read a fun animal story and work together on a STEAM activity using tangrams.
Open A/V Lab and Creativity Space
Date: 03/31/25Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Use the design software and equipment in the Audio-Visual Lab for all of your creative projects. Writers, filmmakers, photographers, musicians, and creators of all kinds invited!
Some of the available equipment and software includes:
- Sound dampened audio recording booth
- Electronic instruments
- Adobe suite applications
- Wacom drawing tablets
- Procreate
All skill and ability levels welcome.
Computer Games & Mentoring Series (Ages 8-10), TK
Date: 04/05/25Time: 11:00am - 12:30pm
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Biz Kidz Academy presents while playing computer games, participants will engage in fun breakout groups and teams to discuss social topics, take quizzes, and earn rewards – all while being mentored and building reading and math skills.
Learning Objectives:
• Identifying individual strengths
• Developing improved basic math and creative expression skills
• Improving critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Tickets will be available 15 minutes before class starts at the children's desk.
Second Class of the series.
The first class was on March 29, 11 AM in Studio B.
Adult Beyond Words
Date: 04/14/25Time: 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
STEM Fun: Tangram Puzzles (ages 6-9) TK
Date: 04/14/25Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-9. 45 minutes. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Listen to a story, learn about tangrams, solve tangram puzzle challenges, and create you own set of tangrams to continue the fun at home!
STEAM Makers: EGG Drop (8-11 years) RG
Date: 04/16/25Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Engineer an EGGcellent egg protector and we'll test your creation by dropping it from on high. Dress for mess and the outdoors as weather permits. Contact with raw eggs likely.
Let's EGGSperiment! (7-11 years) TK
Date: 04/16/25Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
7-11 years ; 60 min. Ticket required.
Who can build the tallest tower, catapult their egg the farthest, or send an egg down a zip line the fastest? Work together to complete these fun STEM challenges with plastic eggs.
Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
STEAM Makers: EGG Drop (8-11 years) RG
Date: 04/17/25Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Engineer an EGGcellent egg protector and we'll test your creation by dropping it from on high. Dress for mess and the outdoors as weather permits. Contact with raw eggs likely.
Math With Me (7-11 years) TK
Date: 04/30/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required.
This math meet-up is designed to make math magical. Stories, math skills, and concepts will change each class.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
Chemistry in the Library- Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW) Ages 7+, RG
Date: 05/10/25Time: 11:00am - 11:45am
Branch: Glenwood Branch
Age group: Children, Adults
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Theme: Glaciers: Hot Topic, Cool Chemistry!
Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of glaciers. Program is appropriate for ages 7 and up (grades 2-12). Students aged 7-8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration recommended.
Adult Beyond Words - Special Day
Date: 05/13/25Time: 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
Fairytale Engineering: Goldilocks & the Three Bears (ages 6-9) TK
Date: 05/19/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 6-9. 45 min. Ticket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
Too big, too small, or just right? Travel to the fairytale world of Goldilocks & the Three Bears by hearing a version of this story, and then design a plan to help the bears build a chair that Goldilocks can’t break.
STEAM Makers: Draw & Float (8-11 years) RG
Date: 05/21/25Time: 11:30am - 12:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Watch your creations float on water through experimenting with various polymers found in inks and nail polish. Take a masterpiece home! Dress for mess and the outdoors as weather permits.
LEGO® Build (All Ages, Families) TK
Date: 05/24/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Elkridge Branch
Age group: Children, Everyone
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
All Ages - children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. 1 hour. Drop-in.
Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build a LEGO® blocks masterpiece. We'll supply the LEGO® blocks - you bring the creativity!
STEAM Makers: Draw & Float (8-11 years) RG
Date: 05/24/25Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Watch your creations float on water through experimenting with various polymers found in inks and nail polish. Take a masterpiece home! Dress for mess and the outdoors as weather permits.
Math With Me (7-11 years) TK
Date: 05/28/25Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Branch: Savage Branch
Age group: Children
Program type: Tech Skills or STEAM
Description:
Ages 7-11; 60 min. Ticket required.
This math meet-up is designed to make math magical. Stories, math skills, and concepts will change each class.
Tickets will be available at the children's desk 15 minutes before class.
