Middle school

Join us for the Downtown Columbia Maker Faire, the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth! Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning, creating, and love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue to show off hobbies, experiments, projects, and careers.

The day includes family-friendly workshops, demonstrations, and presentations on painting, sculpting, robotics, digital art, and so much more! 

Join the Eta Zeta Sigma Chapter for the annual Youth Symposium, a simultaneous national initiative of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. held across the nation on the second Saturday of March.  

Experience mental health wellness in non-traditional and holistic ways! Wear comfortable clothing. All teens who attend receive a $5.00 restaurant gift card. 

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

1:00 - 4:00 pm

Learn the basics of coding in HTML and how to add images and color to make a webpage.

Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Every Wednesday a new HiTech class at the Elkridge Branch from 4 - 5 pm!

Learn the ancient art of Kumihimo: Japanese cord braiding. Ages 8+

Tuesday, March 14, 2023

5:30 - 8:30 pm

Help is not cheating! For MS and HS students needing help with with assignments, library research tools, or research methods.

Thursdays from 3:30 - 5 pm at the Elkridge branch of Howard County Library System.

Using the iPad Pro and animation apps, learn how to create your own 2D animations. Taught by a HiTech instructor.

Wednesday, March 1, 4 - 5 pm

Every Wednesday afternoon a new HiTech class!

Create games, animations or 3D art while exploring Python, Blender, CAD, or Unity. Make friends and build your knowledge at an easy pace. Attend any number of sessions. No prior knowledge of coding or programming required.

Held every other Friday at the Elkridge Branch of Howard County Library System from 4 - 5:15 pm.

Get creative, make friends, and have fun!

Every Monday night at the Elkridge Branch 7 - 8 pm.

Through a combination of group and individual activities, students learn budgeting, information literacy, and research strategies. 

Students create FutureSmart accounts to track progress for scholarship eligibility.

Thursday, March 2, 7 - 8:30 pm

Tuesday,, March 7, 4 - 5:30 pm

Saturday, March 18, 2 - 3:30 pm