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SUMMARY:STEM Fun: Catapult Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of science\, technology\, engineering\, and math with fun\, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore the physics of catapults and choose from a variety of materials and try to make your own working launcher! \n\nFree\, No registration needed
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fun-catapult-challenge/
LOCATION:Hillcrest Heights – Conference Room 1\, 2398 Iverson St\, Temple Hills\, Maryland\, 20748\, Temple Hill\, Maryland\, 20748\, 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:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021645Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021645Z
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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-2/
LOCATION:Leonardtown Library\, 23630 Hayden Farm Lane\, Leonardtown\, Maryland\, 20650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Mathematics
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Mary's County Library":MAILTO:jhutchison@stmalib.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T123309Z
CREATED:20260922T170305Z
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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/2026-10-21/
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:20261021T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T111500
DTSTAMP:20261019T223711Z
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SUMMARY:Build and Play
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver. \n\nJoin us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nWashington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nArts\, STEAM\, Videogames
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/build-and-play-2/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 110 East Patrick Street\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:thea.connor@fcpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T114500
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SUMMARY:School Skills
DESCRIPTION:A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \n\nA weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nWashington Metropolitan Gamer Symphony Orchestra \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nArts\, STEAM\, Videogames
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills-6/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 8 Harp Place\, Myersville\, Maryland\, 21773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Make & Create,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:thea.connor@fcpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T121500
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SUMMARY:STEAM Makers (Ages 8-11) - Circuits
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11; 45 min. Registration required.\n\nComplete a Halloween-themed project that builds circuitry with copper tape\, a coin battery\, and an LED. \n\nRegistration required. Register online.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-makers-ages-8-11-circuits/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – Savage Branch\, Savage Branch \, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, Maryland\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts and Hobbies,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:20261021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260917T201244Z
CREATED:20260917T201221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T201244Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Build\, test\, and invent every Wednesday with a new challenge. Complete the challenge at your own pace utilizing materials such as LEGO\, building cubes\, circuits\, paper and everyday craft supplies.  \n\nfree event
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-challenge/
LOCATION:DC Public Library\, 1547 Alabama Avenue SE\, Washington\, D.C.\, Maryland\, 20032\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021641Z
CREATED:20260811T114523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021641Z
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SUMMARY:LEGO-Gear-Bot
DESCRIPTION:Children will enhance their engineering skills building LEGO with movement and gears. Ages 6-12.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/lego-gear-bot/
LOCATION:Boonsboro Library\, 401 Potomac St.\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260922T170309Z
CREATED:20260922T170309Z
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SUMMARY:Female Leaders of 250 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the female leaders that built our country 250 years ago.  This month we will learn about Abigail Adams and others. The session will include hands-on activities.  Ages 6 – 12.  Please register. \n\nPlease register.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/female-leaders-of-250-years-ago/
LOCATION:Smithsburg Library\, 66 W. Water St.\, Smithsburg\, MD\, 21783\, United States
CATEGORIES:history,STEAM,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T022502Z
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SUMMARY:MD STEM FESTIVAL - Teens & Tweens Learn Basic Image Editing with GIMP Freeware! Earn SSL - In-person
DESCRIPTION:For ages 11-19! Teens & tweens – want to learn how to make basic edits to photos & images using the free software GIMP\, like erasing a pimple from a photo\, or cutting out a figure and matching it to a background’s lighting? This event is for you! Express yourself through digital art and enjoy candy!Join us at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library from 4 PM – 6 PM in the large 3rd Floor Meeting Room. GIMP is a free open-source graphics program available on the library’s public PCs and laptops – similar to Photoshop\, but free! GIMP allows you to create graphics or edit photos using customizable tools and features.Earn SSL by helping us with setup\, designing future library programs\, library program advertising & cleanup/takedown!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 Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library at 240-773-9420.Looking for more things to do at MCPL?Teens\, tweens & adults\, join us Wednesday\, August 26 from 4 PM – 5 PM in McGee Library’s large 3rd Floor Meeting Room and learn how to become a published author from acclaimed Disney/Random House & HarperCollins YA novelist Anna Bright! For ages 11 and up! SSL opportunity & enjoy snacks – no registration! Interested in a career in creative writing or novel writing? Got something you’re working on but need a little help? Want to write a novel\, but aren’t sure where to begin? Ms. Bright will share her career path to becoming a traditionally published author.FreeState Justice\, Maryland’s LGBTQIA+ civil advocacy nonprofit organization\, is offering a free\, confidential legal name change clinic with guidance\, resources\, and support for Maryland residents of all ages! The clinic date is Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\, 2 PM – 4 PM at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library. The program will take place in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room. Walk-ins are welcome\, registration is encouraged! Earn SSL from the library by assisting at the event\, including preparing & designing future library programs and cleanup/takedown!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/md-stem-festival-teens-tweens-learn-basic-image-editing-with-gimp-freeware-earn-ssl-in-person/
LOCATION:Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library\, 900 Wayne Avenue 5th Floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Computer and Technology Skills,Crafts and Hobbies,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:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
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SUMMARY:Careers & Opportunities from Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection!
DESCRIPTION:For ages 11 and up! Special Event for Maryland STEM Festival in the large 3rd Floor Meeting Room: Discover the possibilities in the environmental field for teens\, tweens & adults! Spanish speakers welcome!\n\nJoin us at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library from 4 PM – 6 PM. This special event on Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and careers\, internship and volunteer opportunities\, with and without a college degree\, will feature Ana Arriaza\, Partnership & Engagement Manager at Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.\n\nEarn SSL by helping us with setup\, designing future library programs\, library program advertising & cleanup/takedown! Enjoy snacks!\n\nThe 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. \n\nQuestions about this program? Contact Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library at 240-773-9420. \n\nNo registration – drop-ins welcome! Free!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/careers-opportunities-from-montgomery-county-department-of-environmental-protection-2/
LOCATION:900 Wayne Ave\, Silver Spring\, MD 20910\, 900 Wayne Ave\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Citizenship and Civics,Conservation,Energy,Engineering,Environment,Science and Society,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T171426Z
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SUMMARY:AI-Spy Game Show
DESCRIPTION:Can YOU spot the difference between an AI generated image and a photograph taken by a real person? It may be harder than you think! This program is part of our Maryland STEM Festival programming. Join us for a weekly time of snacks\, games\, activities\, and opinions for kids ages 9 to 12. Every Wednesday from 5 to 6 at Fletcher Library. You won't want to miss it! \n\nNo registration required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ai-spy-game-show/
LOCATION:Fletcher Library\, 100 S. Potomac St.\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Game Theory,STEAM,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000
DTSTAMP:20261014T193424Z
CREATED:20261014T193424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T193424Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Fun: Rubber Band Cars
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of science\, technology\, engineering\, and math with fun\, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore making small cars go with the power of rubber bands. \n\nFree\, No registration required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fun-rubber-band-cars/
LOCATION:New Carrollton – Large meeting room 2\, 7414 Riverdale Rd\, New Carrollton\, Maryland\, 20784\, New Carrollton\, Maryland\, 20784\, 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:20261021T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T220000
DTSTAMP:20261009T190125Z
CREATED:20261009T190125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T190125Z
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SUMMARY:Microwave Night by Baltimore Hackerspace
DESCRIPTION:As part of Maryland Stem Festival and Maryland Maker Day\, we're hosting our annual Microwave Night – All of those intrusive thoughts you've had while waiting for the popcorn to finish… we try them out!\n\nYou're encouraged to bring sacrifices\, and we'll be microwaving increasingly questionable items in our parking-lot from 7:30pm until we kill all the microwaves\, probably around 9:00pm.\n\nWe'll also be doing shop tours\, showing off our projects currently in process\, and general open-house things. Hope to see you there! \n\nParking is available in front of and behind the building\, no RSVP is necessary.\n\nFor online participation\, look for our livestream on youtube!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/microwave-night-by-baltimore-hackerspace/
LOCATION:Baltimore Hackerspace\, 7964 East Baltimore Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event/Open House,Cybersecurity,D.I.Y.,electrical circuits,Energy,Engineering,Makerspace,Robotics,Technology,Woodworking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore Hackerspace":MAILTO:info@baltimorehackerspace.com
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