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SUMMARY:Light Street Lab
DESCRIPTION:Ignite your curiosity in the Light Street Lab! Kids will explore the wonders of STEAM—science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, and math—through interactive\, hands-on activities. \n\nFree\, No registration required
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/light-street-lab/
LOCATION:Light Street Library\, 1251 Light St\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science and Society,STEAM,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T000000
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SUMMARY:STEM Fun: Tangrams
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of science\, technology\, engineering\, and math with fun\, hands-on experiments and activities! Tangram is a traditional Chinese puzzle made of a square cut into seven specific flat pieces. Rearrange these seven pieces—called tans—to make different shapes like animals\, people\, or objects. \n\nFree\, No registration Required
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fun-tangrams/
LOCATION:Laurel – Large Meeting Room B\, 507 7th Street\, Laurel\, Maryland\, 20707\, Laurel\, Maryland\, 20707\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prince George's County Memorial Library":MAILTO:lmason@prattlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T104500
DTSTAMP:20261007T165704Z
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SUMMARY:Little Learners (Ages 3-5\, with adult) - Autumn Art - STEAM
DESCRIPTION:Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required.\n\nExplore Fall themes through children's literature\, different art mediums\, and hands-on learning. Dress for mess!\n\n10/19 Foil Transfer Prints  \n\n10/26 Watercolor Leaf Rubbing \n\n11/2 Make a Leaf Man \n\nTickets available 15 minutes before class. \n\nThis is a ticketed event. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/little-learners-ages-3-5-with-adult-autumn-art-steam/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – Savage Branch\, Savage Branch \, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, Maryland\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Early Learning,STEAM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021645Z
CREATED:20260901T182746Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021645Z
UID:10001189-1792404000-1792407600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Little STEAMers: Ramps & Rollers
DESCRIPTION:Construct ramps\, engineer marble runs\, and conduct experiments to find out what rolls\, what slides\, and how to make things roll faster and further.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/little-steamers-ramps-rollers-3/
LOCATION:Charlotte Hall Library\, 37600 New Market Road\, Charlotte Hall\, Maryland\, 20659\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Mathematics,Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Mary's County Library":MAILTO:jhutchison@stmalib.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T123309Z
CREATED:20260922T170305Z
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UID:10001485-1792405800-1792429200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM Fest at the Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:STEM activities changing Daily at our Makerspace table during branch hours.  Ages 5-12 \n\n\n\nNo registration required
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fest-at-the-makerspace/2026-10-19/
LOCATION:Williamsport Memorial Library\, 104 East Potomac St\, Williamsport\, MD\, 21795\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T113000
DTSTAMP:20261007T185339Z
CREATED:20261007T185339Z
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SUMMARY:School Skills
DESCRIPTION:A weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \n\nA weekly program designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills-5/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 300 South Seton Avenue\, Emmitsburg\, Maryland\, 21727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Make & Create,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:kthompson@frederickcountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T114500
DTSTAMP:20261007T173739Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Science: LEGO® Robotics (8-14yrs)
DESCRIPTION:This program will be open to the first 16 participants. Presented by 4H Youth Development of UME Extension. \n\nFree entry
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/homeschool-science-lego-robotics-8-14yrs/
LOCATION:Queen Anne’s County Library – Centreville Branch\, 121 S Commerce St\, Centreville\, Maryland\, 21617-1115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Maker,Robotics,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Queen Anne's County Library":MAILTO:caitbyrnes@qaclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T130000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021644Z
CREATED:20260901T180038Z
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SUMMARY:Blender Basics
DESCRIPTION:Learn the fundamentals of 3D creation in this two-day introduction to Blender. \n\nPerfect for beginners\, this class will guide you through the basics of navigating the interface\, working with 3D objects\, and creating your own simple models. Participants will explore the essential tools and techniques used in digital modeling\, including transforming objects\, editing shapes\, applying materials\, and setting up basic lighting and rendering.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/blender-basics/
LOCATION:Exploration Commons at 50 East\, 50 East Main Street\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:ecinfo@carr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T133000
DTSTAMP:20260917T203327Z
CREATED:20260917T203316Z
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SUMMARY:Go With the Flow COmmunity Stream Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Discover the underwater world of macroinvertebrates. See them up close and learn how they indicate stream health and what roles they play in stream ecology. NHSM volunteers will show participants how to catch and identify macroinvertebrates. Suitable for ages 6 and up. All equipment will be provided. Dress for the weather and prepare to get wet and muddy.\n\nMacroinvertebrates are organisms that are large (macro) enough to be seen with the naked eye and lack a backbone (invertebrate). They inhabit all types of running waters\, from fast-flowing mountain streams to slow-moving muddy rivers. Examples of aquatic macroinvertebrates include insects (in their adult\, larval\, or nymph forms)\, mollusks\, crustaceans\, and worms (Viklund\, 2011). \n\nLocation – Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park\, Baltimore (exact meeting location will be provided upon registration)\nFree\, but please RSVP for planning purposes. Donations are accepted and much appreciated.\nABOUT Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park is one of the largest woodland parks in an East coast city\, constituting a contiguous area of  1000 acres (400 hectares)\, 84% of which is forest. Envisioned as a “stream valley park” to protect Baltimore’s watersheds from overdevelopment and to preserve their natural habitats\, Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park today offers a rare opportunity for the public to explore a diverse natural environment characterized by stream valleys\, ridge tops\, and meadows; enjoy opportunities for active recreation; and experience historic structures from an earlier era.\n\nGwynns Falls/Leakin Park\, designated as part of the Baltimore National Heritage Area\, is managed and maintained by the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks\, assisted and supported by volunteers of the Friends of Gwynns Falls/Leakin Park (FoGFLP). \n\n\n\nFree\, but please RSVP for planning purposes. Donations are accepted and much appreciated.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/go-with-the-flow-community-stream-exploration/
LOCATION:Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences\, 4700 Franklintown Rd\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21229\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,Zoology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Museum of Natural Sciences":MAILTO:bstrong@marylandnature.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T163000
DTSTAMP:20260917T201229Z
CREATED:20260917T201205Z
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SUMMARY:Maker Lab: Pumpkin Smash STEM Bash
DESCRIPTION:Use the Kid Spark STEM Kits to build your own pumpkin‑lifting pulley! You’ll design it\, test it\, and see how high you can lift a tiny pumpkin using the power of simple machines.  Get ready to explore force\, motion\, and lots of creative engineering fun. \n\nfree event
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/maker-lab-pumpkin-smash-stem-bash/
LOCATION:DC Public Library\, 1547 Alabama Avenue SE\, Washington\, D.C.\, Maryland\, 20032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Maker,Makerspace,STEAM,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Public Library (DCPL)":MAILTO:patricia.ballentine@dc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T022353Z
CREATED:20260901T183513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T022353Z
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SUMMARY:REAL or FAKE? Gameshow for MD STEM Festival!
DESCRIPTION:Generative AI is getting more convincing every day.  Can you tell what is real and what is fake?  Join us for a chance to impress your friends and win fabulous(ly small) prizes in our very own gameshow\, REAL or FAKE?  Registration required. Please register each child. This program is limited to children in 1st through 5th grade.The Maryland STEM Festival is a month-long celebration of science\, technology\, engineering and mathematics designed to advance STEM and STEAM education for children and teens that takes place every fall. Questions about this program? Contact the Quince branch at 240-777-0200______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL?  Take a look at these STEM resources available with a library card.Don’t have a card right now?  No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Accommodation RequestsTo request an accommodation\, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help\, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event\, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002.cm 1.1 01/03/2023
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/real-or-fake-gameshow-for-md-stem-festival/
LOCATION:Quince Orchard Library\, 15831 Quince Orchard Road\, Gaithersburg\, Maryland\, 20878\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Library":MAILTO:erika.walston@montgomerycountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021644Z
CREATED:20260901T185803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021644Z
UID:10001224-1792429200-1792432800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:LEGO® Builders Club
DESCRIPTION:Want to practice your building skills? Join us for a LEGO® program where you tackle a new design each time! We supply the bricks\, and you supply the creativity! The library is committed to making programs available to everyone. Persons requiring assistance are encouraged to discuss needs with a librarian. Siblings are welcome to attend this program.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/lego-builders-club-2/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library Mount Airy location\, 705 Ridge Avenue\, Mount Airy\, MD\, 21771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Physics
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T022553Z
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UID:10001402-1792429200-1792432800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Teen STEM - LEGO Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Roll Teens! The Lego Challenge is to build a Marble Run!Create a simple design or an elaborate maze with the use of our extensive supplies of Legos!Join baseplates to make a large maze or create a 3-Dimensional design using towers for multi-levels! With Legos and your creativity\, the possibilities are endless!Bring a friend and tag team your creativity. There will be music\, there will be snacks\, and you’re guaranteed to have fun!This program is exclusively for students in middle school and high school.The Maryland STEM Festival is a month-long celebration of science\, technology\, engineering and mathematics designed to advance STEM and STEAM education for children and teens that takes place every fall. Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-777-0678Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL?Take a look at these STEM resources available with a library card. Don’t have a card right now?  No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.Accommodation RequestsTo request an accommodation\, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help\, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event\, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002.cm 1.1 01/03/2023
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/teen-stem-lego-challenge/
LOCATION:Wheaton Library\, 11701 Georgia Ave\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games and Play,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Library":MAILTO:erika.walston@montgomerycountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174010Z
CREATED:20260922T174010Z
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UID:10001506-1792432800-1792438200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Chomp the Cheese -- AI Game Design: Makerspace Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Engage with the artificial intelligence and machine learning applications on Scratch Lab to program a cheese-chomping game based on facial recognition. Gain a broader understanding of how AI can be applied in different contexts.\n\nRegistration is required for this event. \n\nRegister for the event by going to the HCLS calendar and clicking on the event entry.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/chomp-the-cheese-ai-game-design-makerspace-mondays/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – Elkridge Branch\, Elkridge Branch\, 6540 Washington Blvd.\, Elkridge\, Maryland\, 21075\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org
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