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Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music, create and edit movies, or just sit and draw on our iPads. All of this with the help of a STEAM Instructor. Registration is not required, and walk-ins are welcome. Grades 6-12.
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Join us for The Code for Change’s Digital Inclusion & Technology Fair on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 10:00 AM–1:00 PM at Trinidad Baptist Church in Capitol Heights, MD! This FREE, family-friendly event will feature virtual reality, gaming, drone demos, mini tech trainings, career resources, giveaways, and more. We’re also welcoming sponsors, vendors, and community partners who want to help expand digital access and opportunity. Learn more and RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1998442007842?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Indoor lightning from Dr. Frankenstein’s lab, a spooky voice changer, bubbling potions and a real witch’s brew are a few of not so scary experiments you’ll see. Every spooky celebration can use a wacky scientist.
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Fun and educational STEAM projects for kids aged 6 to 12. Registration requested but not required.
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This program is designed for homeschool families to connect, play, and create together.
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Stop by to learn more about the Light Street Branch’s new 3D Printer! Participants will be able to choose one item to print from pre-selected designs which will include fidgets, miniatures, and other small trinkets. All ages are welcome!
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Join the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration for Truck or Treat: Meet Maryland’s Highway Heroes, where kids can explore the impressive vehicles that help keep Maryland’s roadways safe while collecting candy and treats along the way.
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Join other crafters in creating fun projects with a variety of Cricut machines and heat presses. Each month will feature a different activity. This program is appropriate for ages 12 and up.
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Little artists can explore the world of Claude Monet through playful, hands-on process art!
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Celebrate Maryland Maker Day at KID Museum’s Open Explore on Sunday, October 18! Families are invited to explore, create, and discover together through hands-on making that sparks curiosity, creativity, and innovation.
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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.
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Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required. Explore Fall themes through children’s literature, different art mediums, and hands-on learning. Dress for mess!
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Discover, create, and play! Unleash your creativity and dive into a new adventure each week with activities inspired by STEM, arts and crafts, gaming, and more.
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Learn to edit your Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and more! Use the skills of a video editor while acquiring an understanding of the technology involved with the video editing profession. Students will edit video and audio using Final Cut Pro. Taught by a STEAM instructor. Register online!
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Ages 8-11; 45 min. Registration required. Complete a Halloween-themed project that builds circuitry with copper tape, a coin battery, and an LED.
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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.
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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!
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Drop-in to use the equipment in the A/V Studio! Record and mix music, create and edit movies, or just sit and draw on our iPads. All of this with the help of a STEAM Instructor. Registration is not required, and walk-ins are welcome. Grades 6-12.
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It’s Slime Time, baby! Make an ooey gooey green monster slime, orange pumpkin slime, or any other slime you can imagine with our spooky add-ins. See and feel the chemical reaction as the activator turns ordinary glue into slime! Maryland STEMFest is off to a great start at Hampden with this hands-on chemistry craft.
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Learn how to use the 3D printing program Blender and experiment with 3D pens to make a real 3D sculpture of your own! Grades 6-12. Please note that 3D printing takes time! Attendees will be contacted a few weeks after the program to pick up their creation from the library. A Maryland STEM Festival event.
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Join us for a witchy afternoon at the Pennsylvania Branch – we’ll be brewing up some glittery slime in tiny cauldrons!
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Drop in for an open session of LEGO & DUPLO play! NEW TIME: 3-4pm
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Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required. 10/19 Foil Transfer Prints Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
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Discover, create, and play! Unleash your creativity and dive into a new adventure each week with activities inspired by STEM, arts and crafts, gaming, and more.
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We are Montgomery County STEM Volunteer Program, a local non profit organization (501 c3) that places working and retired STEM professionals with MCPS teachers to bring the real world into the classroom to give students a better understanding of what they learn in the classroom and how it applies to the world around them. We are currently recruiting volunteers for the 2026-27 school year and will be holding our new volunteer training/information meeting on Oct 27, 2026, 9.00am-Noon via Zoom (Zoom link available on request). Full agenda is given below.
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It’s time to put your photo and video editing skills to work! Come in and utilize library resources and edit your photographs and video with the help of a STEAM instructor. Register online!
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We will build Lego models and then experiment and rebuild to get different results. We will focus on Newton’s Laws with each build. This will take the full hour so please make every effort to be on time.
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Join in seasonal festivities at Hogwarts; all costumes welcome! Stir up powerful potions, practice spells, discover owl secrets, and create a slimy surprise. Ages 7-11. 60 minutes. Ticketed. Free tickets will be available at the Children’s Desk 15 minutes before class. Class capacity will determine the availability of tickets.
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Join the HCCS FTC and FLL robotics teams for an exciting Robot Showcase presented as part of the Maryland STEM Festival. HCCS robotics teams will demonstrate their robots, introduce their missions for the 2026–2027 FIRST competition season, and offer interactive STEM activities. Visitors can meet team members, learn about FIRST robotics, and discover how students design, build, and program competition robots.
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