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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-14/
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:Little Learners (Ages 3-5\, with adult) - Autumn Art - STEAM
DESCRIPTION:Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket Required.\nExplore Fall themes through children's literature\, different art mediums\, and hands-on learning. Dress for mess!\n\n10/19 Foil Transfer Prints  \n10/26 Watercolor Leaf Rubbing \n11/2 Make a Leaf Man \n\nTickets available 15 minutes before class. \n\nTicket required. Tickets available 15 minutes before class.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/little-learners-ages-3-5-with-adult-autumn-art-steam-3/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – Savage Branch\, Savage Branch \, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, Maryland\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Early Learning,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org
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SUMMARY:Is that AI?
DESCRIPTION:With the advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology\, AI programs can now create text\, images\, and much more. At first sight\, it may be hard to tell if what you see was created or altered by AI. In this session\, we’ll teach you tips and tools to help you determine if an image or piece of writing was generated by AI. We’ll also discuss what tech companies like Google are doing to create systems to detect the use of AI.  Senior Planet class \n\nRegistration is required. Register online.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/is-that-ai/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – Glenwood\, Glenwood Branch \, 2350 State Route 97\, Cooksville\, Maryland\, 21723\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org
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SUMMARY:Can You Spy the AI?
DESCRIPTION:Learn the differences between Traditional (Narrow) AI\, Predictive AI\, and Generative AI in this passive program designed by MCPL Librarian Skylar Hoffman. Then try out your AI detector by spotting the telltale Generative AI details in a detailed picture. \n\nThere is no reservation or fee.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/can-you-spy-the-ai/
LOCATION:Wheaton Library\, 11701 Georgia Ave\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Libraries":MAILTO:michelle.izuka@montgomerycountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000
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SUMMARY:Crystal Trees
DESCRIPTION:Pick up a STEM kit to make a crystal tree at home. \n\n\n\nNo registration required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/crystal-trees/2026-11-02/
LOCATION:Smithsburg Library\, 66 W. Water St.\, Smithsburg\, MD\, 21783\, United States
CATEGORIES:Chemistry,Life Sciences,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T140000
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SUMMARY:Cartography for Kids
DESCRIPTION:Maps tell us so much more than where we are. Discover what making maps can reveal about ourselves and try your hand at making a few different maps. \n\nVisit our website
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/cartography-for-kids/
LOCATION:Discoveries: The Library at the Mall\, 2550 Annapolis Mall Road\, Annapolis\, Maryland\, 21401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Earth and Space Science,STEM
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SUMMARY:Maker Lab: Ozobot Apple Harvest
DESCRIPTION:Catch as many apples as you can with your Ozobot Apple Catcher and OzoBlockly! \n\nfree event
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/maker-lab-ozobot-apple-harvest/
LOCATION:DC Public Library\, 1547 Alabama Avenue SE\, Washington\, D.C.\, Maryland\, 20032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands-On Maker Space,Maker,Makerspace,Robotics,STEAM,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Public Library (DCPL)":MAILTO:patricia.ballentine@dc.gov
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SUMMARY:STEM at the Library: Squishy Circuits
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an afternoon of STEM for the Maryland STEM Festival! We will be learning about electricity through building squishy circuits. This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve a result. This program is designed for children 8 years old and above. Per the Guidelines Governing the Use of Montgomery County Public Libraries\, children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.Registration is required for this program. Registration will be forfeit ten minutes after the start of the program.We will provide all the materials for this program.This program is generously sponsored by Science Across America.Questions about this program? Contact the Olney Library at 240-773-9545.If you are looking for something to do until this program\, take a look at these resources for kids using your library card.Don’t have a card right now? No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.National Geographic Kids – Explore amazing adventures in science\, nature\, culture\, archaeology\, and space. Best for children ages 6–14Gale in Context: Elementary – Children’s magazines and reference booksTumbleBooks – books that read themselves Kanopy Kids- videos and animated booksBookFlix – animated storiesExplora Educators\, Explora Primary School – education resourcesLibrary 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.If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more\, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.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. mh 1.1 01/03/2023
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-at-the-library-squishy-circuits/
LOCATION:Olney Library\, 3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd\, Olney\, Maryland\, 20832\, United States
CATEGORIES: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:20261102T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T180000
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SUMMARY:LEGO Night
DESCRIPTION:Build a LEGO Animal or free build \n\nNo registration required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/lego-night/
LOCATION:Smithsburg Library\, 66 W. Water St.\, Smithsburg\, MD\, 21783\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261102T190000
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SUMMARY:All About Circuits
DESCRIPTION:Ever wanted to learn more about how objects like the lights\, televisions\, and even smartphones are powered? Come explore the exciting world of energy and electricity as you build real\, working circuits using Snap Circuits. You’ll snap pieces together\, test how electricity flows\, and discover how everyday devices are powered! You won't want to miss this electrifying program! Students will learn basic circuits by building several examples. They will learn about conductors and insulators\, and test everyday objects for their conductivity. \n\nNo fee required. Go to https://www.robomasterminds.org/classes/ to register for this class. There are many other classes available at this site at no cost.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/all-about-circuits-2/
LOCATION:Energetics Technology Center\, PD Brown Library\, Waldorf\, Maryland\, 20602\, United States
CATEGORIES:electrical circuits,Energy,Engineering,Physics,Robotics,STEAM,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Energetics Technology Center":MAILTO:vto@etcmd.com
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