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SUMMARY:Mycological Marvels
DESCRIPTION:Fungi account for a large and important part of Pickering Creek’s biodiversity. Join us for an intro to identifying mushrooms and fungi\, the various places they grow\, and then ramble through the woods to discover the mushrooms of autumn. \n\n\n\nSign up at https://pickeringcreek.org/programs/upcoming-programs/
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/mycological-marvels/
LOCATION:Pickering Creek Audubon Center\, 11450 Audubon Lane\, Easton\, Maryland\, 21601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pickering Creek Audubon Center":MAILTO:mscallion@pickeringcreek.org
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T153000
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SUMMARY:Maker Lab: DINOvember Xtool Laser Sculptures
DESCRIPTION:Roar into DINOvember with a hands‑on STEM adventure!  Create your own dinosaur sculpture with the XTOOL laser cutter.  Explore how computers guide machines\, watch your dino pieces get cut with super‑precise beams\, and then build a 3D dinosaur to take home. \n\nfree event
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/maker-lab-dinovember-xtool-laser-sculptures/
LOCATION:DC Public Library\, 1547 Alabama Avenue SE\, Washington\, D.C.\, Maryland\, 20032\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands-On Maker Space,Maker,Makerspace,STEAM,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Public Library (DCPL)":MAILTO:patricia.ballentine@dc.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260911T022553Z
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SUMMARY:Teen STEM - Build a Candy DNA Model
DESCRIPTION:Explore the building blocks of life in this fun and interactive STEM program! Participants will learn about the structure of DNA and how genetic information is organized—all while constructing their own colorful DNA models using candy.As we twist\, pair\, and connect our sugary “nucleotides\,” we’ll dive into concepts like base pairing\, double helix design\, and why DNA is so important to living things. This hands-on activity encourages curiosity\, critical thinking\, and a sweet introduction to biology.All materials are provided\, and the program is perfect for budding scientists.This program is for Middle and High Schoolers only. No registration required.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 240-777-0678.Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL?Take 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/teen-stem-build-a-candy-dna-model/
LOCATION:Wheaton Library\, 11701 Georgia Ave\, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, 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:20261110T163000
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SUMMARY:STEAM Club
DESCRIPTION:For Grades 1st to 5th. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.No registration required! Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490This program is co-sponsored by Friends of the Library\, Montgomery County\, Inc.Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.Accommodation RequestsPeople who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.OF ST NREG 1.0 07/13/2021
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-club/
LOCATION:Gaithersburg Library\, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave.\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20879\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Library":MAILTO:erika.walston@montgomerycountymd.gov
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SUMMARY:Winter Sowing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the benefits of winter sowing—a simple\, cost-effective way to start seeds outdoors in colder months. In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll create a mini-greenhouse from everyday materials\, learn why winter sowing works\, and choose suitable seeds. \n\nVisit our website
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/winter-sowing-workshop/
LOCATION:Deale Library\, 5940 Deale Churchton Rd\, Deale\, MD\, 20751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Environment,STEM
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SUMMARY:Science Explorers at Riviera Beach - Rockets to the Rescue
DESCRIPTION:Join us each month as we foster curiosity and wonder about the world around us.\n\nThis month's theme: Blast off into Discovery\n\nThe University of Maryland Extension 4-H Youth Development presents a popular\, hands-on aerospace engineering initiative originally launched as the national science experiment for 4-H National Youth Science Day.  \n\nGet ready for a high-flying adventure as we explore how science and engineering can help solve problems! In Rockets to the Rescue\, youth will learn about a rescue mission that requires careful observation\, problem-solving\, and testing. We'll investigate how scientists use the engineering design process to ask questions\, make predictions\, test ideas\, and improve designs. Can you hit the target? Join us to discover how engineers learn from every launch and use evidence to make improvements! \n\nVisit our website
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/science-explorers-at-riviera-beach-rockets-to-the-rescue/
LOCATION:Rivera Beach Branch\, 1130 Duvall Hwy\, Pasadena\, MD\, 21122\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Robotics,STEM
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SUMMARY:Science Saturday - Computers and Coding
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder what makes your favorite apps and games actually work? Join Science Connections as we crack the code behind computers! We’ll explore the language computers use to talk to each other\,practice thinking like a computer\, and try our hand at simple programming challenges. You don’t need any experience — just bring your curiosity and get ready to debug your way to success! Registration required.  Register online or call 240-773-9550 beginning 3 weeks before the event.  For children ages 6 – 10.  Generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library\, Montgomery County.Questions about this program? Contact the branch: The Maggie Nightingale Library at 240-773-9550If 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.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/science-saturday-computers-and-coding/
LOCATION:Maggie Nightingale Library\, 19633 Fisher Avenue\, Poolsville\, MD\, 20837\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montgomery County Public Library":MAILTO:erika.walston@montgomerycountymd.gov
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