STEM at the Library: Space Rocks!
Learn about asteroids, then put your detective skills to the test to see if you can find the secret space rocks hiding in our collection.
This site uses cookies for analytics and to improve your experience. By clicking Accept, you consent to our use of cookies.
Learn about asteroids, then put your detective skills to the test to see if you can find the secret space rocks hiding in our collection.
Maryland Maker Day at Glenwood Branch
Celebrate Founding Father Benjamin Franklin at the Library of Congress!
This is a 4-week robotics program presented by two High School juniors at Walter Johnson High School with a passion for STEM, who have participated in the First Lego League competition for two years.
Come learn about rockets and then build your own!
Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.
Ages 8-11; 45 min. Registration required.
Complete a Halloween-themed project that builds circuitry with copper tape, a coin battery, and an LED.
Ages 11-19! Learn basic touch-ups for photos & images using the freeware program GIMP, available on MCPL’s public PCs and laptops! Cut out a figure and match it to background lighting. SSL & candy!
Join us for a witchy afternoon at the Pennsylvania Branch – we’ll be brewing up some glittery slime in tiny cauldrons!
Join us for the Spooky Science Festival, a frightfully fun celebration of science, creativity, experiments, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities, creepy creations, colorful experiments, and engaging STEM experiences.
Festival Details
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25
Festival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days
Theme: Spooky science, STEM, creativity, and Halloween fun
Format: Drop-in activities throughout the day
Activities: Free and ticketed experiences
Our activities are designed to make science fun, creative, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment, create, discover, and explore the spooky side of science!
Take-It-Apart
Explore the science and engineering hidden inside everyday objects by taking things apart, investigating their components, and discovering what’s inside.
This is a 4-week robotics program presented by two High School juniors at Walter Johnson High School with a passion for STEM, who have participated in the First Lego League competition for two years.
Join us for the Spooky Science Festival, a frightfully fun celebration of science, creativity, experiments, and discovery! This interactive festival invites visitors of all ages to explore spooky science through hands-on activities, creepy creations, colorful experiments, and engaging STEM experiences.
Festival Details
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, October 24–25
Festival Hours: 12 PM–5 PM both days
Theme: Spooky science, STEM, creativity, and Halloween fun
Format: Drop-in activities throughout the day
Activities: Free and ticketed experiences
Our activities are designed to make science fun, creative, and accessible for visitors of all ages. Stop by throughout the weekend to experiment, create, discover, and explore the spooky side of science!
Spooky Slime Make-n-Take
Get hands-on with spooky slime! Mix, create, and customize your own creepy concoction to take home.

You must be logged in to post a comment.