Events
LEGO Workshop with LEGO Master Mel – Daddy & Me Event
A great Stem event to share with your littles
Daddy & Me Activities 
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Howard County Libraries
The Howard County Library System has always been decent, but the last few years of renovations have taken things to a new level. What do you love about our library system? Comment below.
3. DIY Center | Elkridge
“Honey, when you swing by the library be sure to pick up the aerator and cultivator” photo credit: HCLibrary.org
Did you know you could check out handyman tools at your local library? Or a sewing machine. How about a cake decorating turntable? Yep! Elkridge’s new and DIY Center has tools for household repair, gardening, cooking/baking items, and bike maintenance.
It doesn’t stop with checking out a miter saw as easy as a book. The Elkridge Branch has launched adult classes hosted in their new DIY Ed Studio. This is a mess-friendly classroom and workspace.
You do need a separate library card, but my wife has already tried it out. She was able to get a new card, get some baking pans and get out of there in 10 minutes. There are some more good ones on this list, but the DIY center takes the cake!
Events
Fun at the Firehouse – Hands-Only CPR Training
On June 23rd, the fire department offered hands-only CPR training to our group of parents and children at the Elkridge Volunteer Fire Station. This was a free event that is part of a local initiative to train citizens CPR. The effectiveness of CPR is multitudes greater in the first 3 Read more…
Dad Spotlights
Reflections on My Stay-At-Home Dad Days
The Decision Now, 9 years removed from the decision to stay home with my kids, I have an interesting perspective on things. I just want to begin by saying that this was the single MOST important decision I have ever made. I also want everyone to know, that I made Read more…