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SUMMARY:STEM Fest: ChompSaw Cardboard Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the library any time this week to use our kid-safe cutting tool to make fun and fantastical cardboard creations.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fest-chompsaw-cardboard-challenge/2026-11-07/
LOCATION:Snow Hill Branch\, 301 Bank Street\, Snow Hill\, Maryland\, 21863\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Engineering,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Worcester County Library":MAILTO:sarena@worcesterlibrary.org
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SUMMARY:Robot Pumpkin Smash
DESCRIPTION:Join the Robo-Lions\, a team of students\, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship)\, Robo-Lions\, and Carroll County Public Library.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/robot-pumpkin-smash-6/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library Mount Airy location\, 705 Ridge Avenue\, Mount Airy\, MD\, 21771\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:lpicker@carr.org
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SUMMARY:Paper Circuit Diya - Celebrate Diwali
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of paper circuits and celebrate Diwali\, the festival of lights\, by making your own light up diya (lamp). Space is limited. Free tickets available 15 minutes before program.  \nDiyas are traditionally small clay oil lamps lit as part of Diwali celebrations. Attendees will build an electrical circuit using copper tape\, an LED\, and a battery to create a paper diya that lights up.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/paper-circuit-diya-celebrate-diwali/
LOCATION:White Marsh Library\, 8133 Sandpiper\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21236\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Engineering,Science and Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000
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SUMMARY:STEM-Fest: SIGNALING THE FUTURE
DESCRIPTION:The NCM is partnering with the Maryland STEM Festival for the 12th consecutive year. It’s a chance to explore the latest innovations in the STEM fields and have a family fun adventure! STEM Fest is free and open to the public. We will have activities for all ages\, so bring the whole family and have some fun with us. \nWhen: November 7th\, 2024 10am-4pm\nWhere: National Cryptologic Museum\n8290 Colony Seven Rd\, Annapolis Junction\, MD 20701
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fest-signaling-the-future-2/
LOCATION:National Cryptologic Museum\, 8290 Colony 7 Road Annapolis Junction\, MD\, annapolis Junction\, MD\, 20701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Mathematics,Science and Society,Technology
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SUMMARY:Intro to Carvera CNC
DESCRIPTION:This one-day CNC certification class will introduce you to the design basics\, machine use\, and safety procedures for our new Makera Carvera desktop CNC machine. This class will cover project design utilizing Makera's congruent software\, MakeraCAM\, along with other compatible software available at Exploration Commons. There will be a break from 12 to 1 PM between the morning and afternoon sessions.\n\nAll program registrants must complete the Prerequisite Module for the In-Person Carvera Desktop CNC Class before attending this program.\n\nCustomers aged 12 to 15 who complete their certification are required to have a certified adult with them to use the Carvera CNC independently.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/intro-to-carvera-cnc/
LOCATION:Exploration Commons at 50 East\, 50 East Main Street\, Westminster\, Maryland\, 21157\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:ecinfo@carr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000
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SUMMARY:Engineering a Park Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Engineering a Park Clean Up presents a common problem – trash in a public park – and invites participants (ages 4+) to help solve it. While designing a tool to help remove trash\, participants reflect on their own options for reducing trash.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/engineering-a-park-clean-up/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Children’s Museum\, 25 Silopanna Rd\, Annapolis\, MD\, 21403\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Engineering
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SUMMARY:Daisy Robotics Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Earn all 3 Daisy Robotics badges in this 3-hour workshop! Girl Scout Daisies will learn about robots and programming while building a prototype with easily accessible materials. Then\, the scouts will showcase their creations to fellow roboticists for feedback.\n\nAdditional Information:\n\nSpace in the classroom is limited\, so we can only allow 1 adult in the classroom per group. That adult must be in the classroom at all times.\nReduced admission can be purchased (day of the workshop) for any scouts or family members who would like to visit the exhibits outside of the workshop.\nBadges are not included. They must be purchased from your organization.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/daisy-robotics-workshop/
LOCATION:Maryland Science Center\, 601 Light Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Science and Society,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Science Center":MAILTO:akorn@mdsci.org
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SUMMARY:Robot Pumpkin Smash
DESCRIPTION:Join the Robo-Lions\, a team of students\, as they fire up their robots for Robot Pumpkin Smash! Find out how long it takes a robot to crack open a pumpkin. This program is a collaboration between PIE3 (Partnership in Inspiration for Engineering Education and Entrepreneurship)\, Robo-Lions\, and Carroll County Public Library.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/robot-pumpkin-smash-7/
LOCATION:Carroll County Public Library Eldersburg branch\, 6400 Hemlock Drive\, Eldersburg\, Maryland\, 21784\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Carroll County Public Library":MAILTO:elcinfo@carr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260911T025708Z
CREATED:20260911T025705Z
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SUMMARY:Peacock Fiber-Optic Lamps
DESCRIPTION:Make a Peacock Fiber-Optic Lamp with a BeAndge kit. Elementary-school-aged children will learn about light transmission\, fiber optics\, and engineering principles while making a peacock with a colorful light-up tail. All supplies\, tools and batteries provided. Registration required. Register on the library’s website\, beginning on 10/1/2026. Questions about this program? Contact the Chevy Chase Library at 240-773-9590. \n\n\n\nFree! Register on the library’s website\, at. Registration begins on 10/1/2026.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/peacock-fiber-optic-lamps-2/
LOCATION:Chevy Chase Library\, 8005 Connecticut Ave.\, Chevy Chase\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:electrical circuits,Energy,Engineering,fiber optics,Hands-On Maker Space,light,Maker,Makerspace,STEAM,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Libraries":MAILTO:loribeth.spector@montgomerycountymd.gov
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