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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-3/
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:Fri-Yay: A Lot of Axolotls!
DESCRIPTION:Explore the world of the cutest amphibians: axolotls! See their aquatic habitats\, catch food\, and discover other endangered species! \n\nExplore the world of the cutest amphibians: axolotls! See their aquatic habitats\, catch food\, and discover other endangered species!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/fri-yay-a-lot-of-axolotls/
LOCATION:C. Burr Artz Public Library\, 2 S Glade Road\, Walkersville\, Maryland\, 21793\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Environment,Make & Create,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:kthompson@frederickcountymd.gov
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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/2026-11-13/
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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SUMMARY:Mathnasium Game Night!
DESCRIPTION:Come have fun at Mathnasium! Drop the kids off at Mathnasium's Game Night on the second Friday (6:00-7:30pm) of every month and enjoy the evening to yourself! \n\nGame Night is always a blast! The night includes lots of games from classics like Connect 4 and Uno\, to thought provoking logic games such as Chess and Genius Square\, and even Pokémon cards and Mario Kart! This is a night to hang out with some of your favorite instructors and play games with friends! \n\nAll members and non-members are invited AT NO COST. Bring siblings or friends along and challenge them to your favorite games!\n\nNo sign-ups needed! \n\nAll members and non-members are invited AT NO COST. Bring siblings or friends along and challenge them to your favorite games!\n\nNo sign-ups needed!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/mathnasium-game-night-2/
LOCATION:Mathnasium of California MD\, 44980 St. Andrew's Church Rd\, California\, Maryland\, 20619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Games and Play,Mathematics,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mathnasium of California MD":MAILTO:californiamd@mathnasium.com
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