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SUMMARY:Design Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Visit Davis Library between November 2nd and November 21st to pick up your challenge supply bag and entry form! Use the items in the bag to create a building of your choice. Drop off your entry anytime between December 5th-9th. Entries will be on display during our Design Challenge Showcase on December 10th for voting. For middle and high school students. Challenge bags are while supplies last.Things to know about your design entry:1. You’re welcome to use any type of glue or tape to hold your structure together and paint\, markers\, or crayons to decorate. All other materials must come from the challenge supply bag.2. You can design any building. Be creative and dream big.3. Drop off your entry anytime between December 5th-9th to Davis Library to officially enter the challenge. No exceptions.3. Entries will be on display during our Design Challenge Showcase on December 10th from 5-7pm. You do not need to be present. Details for drop-off and pick up will be included in your challenge bag.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 240-777-0922Take 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/design-challenge-5/
LOCATION:Davis Library\, 6400 Democracy Blvd.\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Crafts and Hobbies,Makerspace,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Library":MAILTO:erika.walston@montgomerycountymd.gov
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SUMMARY:Superb Saturday STEM: Salty Glue Art (A Noyes Library Event)
DESCRIPTION:We will be using kosher salt and liquid glue to create 3-D art! This lesson will teach one of the 6 core elements of art: texture. \n\nNo registration required; just show up ready to create! This event is best suited for elementary schoolers\, but families of all ages are welcome.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/superb-saturday-stem-salty-glue-art-a-noyes-library-event/
LOCATION:Kensington Park Library\, 4201 Knowles Avenue\, Kensington\, 20895\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Crafts and Hobbies,Early Learning,STEAM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kensington Park Library":MAILTO:demarl02@montgomerycountymd.gov
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SUMMARY:Mapping Maryland: Exploring Place
DESCRIPTION:Join Washington College’s Center for Environment & Society (CES) Geospatial Innovation Program (GIP) for a hands-on STEM exploration of maps and the places that matter to us.\nKids can assemble a 3D-printed puzzle map of Maryland\, divided into counties\, and create an “All About My Place” explosion map featuring drawings and representations of places that are meaningful to them.\nKids (ages 5-12)\nInterested teens (ages 13-17) and adults (ages 18+) also welcome.\nPart of the 2026 Maryland STEM Festival\, taking place October 16–November 15 \n\nNo registration needed. \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 College’s Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nArts\, Community Event/Open House\, Crafts and Hobbies\, D.I.Y.\, Earth and Space Science\, Education u0026 Enjoyment\, Environment\, Games and Play\, play\, STEM
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/mapping-maryland-exploring-place/
LOCATION:Washington College Geospatial Innovation Program\, 408 High Street\, Chestertown\, Maryland\, 21620\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Community Event/Open House,Crafts and Hobbies,D.I.Y.,Earth and Space Science,Education u0026 Enjoyment,Environment,Games and Play,play,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington College's Center for Environment and Society Geospatial Innovation Program":MAILTO:tbarker2@washcoll.edu
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