STEM Fun: Snap Circuits
2025-11-05 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Mount Rainer Branch, 3409 Rhode Island Avenue, Mt Rainer, MD, 20712, United States
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore snap circuits through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.

MD STEM Fest Challenge
2025-11-05 13:30 - 19:00, 2025-11-06 13:30 - 19:00 | Sharpsburg Library, 106 East Main ST, Sharpesburg, MD, 21782, United States
Stations will be set up with Legos and marble runs. Look through our microscope and magnifying glass, what do you see?

Making Movies: Intro to Premiere Pro
2025-11-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Carroll County Public Library, Exploration Commons, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
See what’s behind the silver screen in this introduction to Adobe’s high-end video editing software, Premiere Pro! We will cover everything from basic editing tips and tricks to some of the cool tucked-away features in the program. So, if you have ever wanted to start getting into video editing, this is the class for you!

Technology in Music Jam Stations
2025-11-05 15:30 - 16:30 | Queen Anne’s County Library, 121 S Commerce St, Centreville, MD, 21617, United States
Ages 10-17
Technology is more prevalent than ever in the creation of music. See how music goes hand in hand with new technology by making a 3D printed guitar, understanding how synthesizers work, playing with our portable audio recording studio, and learning to play piano in virtual reality. Explore a new unexpected way to make music with the use of technology!

Minds in Motion (STEAM)
2025-11-05 15:30 - 17:30 | Wicomico Public Library-Paul S Sarbanes Branch, 122 South Division Street, Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Get ready to imagine, explore, and create! Minds in Motion is a hands-on STEAM program designed for elementary students to spark curiosity and build problem-solving skills through fun, engaging activities. Each session will feature exciting experiments and challenges in science, technology, engineering, art, and math—perfect for curious minds who love to tinker, build, and discover. Whether we’re coding robots, designing structures, or launching simple science experiments, there’s always something new to explore.

AI IRL: Real Talk for Teens
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Quince Orchard Library, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878, United States
AI IRL: Real Talk for Teens is a four-session discussion series built around real AI headlines. Each session starts with a short news story, separates fact from myth, introduces one practical skill to try, and opens the floor for conversation guided by teens’ questions.
Participants build practical, responsible AI habits: verifying claims and sources, recognizing bias and misinformation, writing task-appropriate prompts, crediting AI assistance when required, and protecting privacy online. The final session includes a look at AI’s environmental impact, tying into this year’s Maryland STEM Festival theme of ENERGY.
Each session stands alone, so participants can attend any or all and leave with something they can use right away for schoolwork, early work experiences and resumes, creative projects, or daily life. Phones and laptops are welcome, and snacks are provided.
Event runs from 10/22 through 11/12

Coding with Python - A Six-Week Course
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | potomac library, 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, MD, 20854, United States
The Richard Montgomery High School robotics team, Rocket Robotics, is excited to offer a free, 6-week coding course for middle school students, designed to introduce beginners to the fundamentals of programming and spark interest in programming and robotics. This hands-on course will cover the fundamentals of coding using one of the most popular programming languages, Python. Students will receive guided instruction over the 6-session course which will help them understand key concepts (such as basic Python syntax, working with and manipulating data, control structures like loops and if statements, and creating reusable methods) and prepare them to further advance their coding skills.
Experienced high school mentors will guide the participants, providing personalized support and encouragement. With each session building on the last, students will not only gain a solid foundation in Python programming that they can apply in robotics and other coding projects, but also the confidence to explore further in the world of technology and robotics. Whether you’re new to coding or looking to strengthen your skills, this course will provide a supportive and engaging environment to get started with Python.
Students are requested to bring their own laptop computers if possible. If they cannot, a limited number of laptops will be available for student use during the course.
Class is offered on 10/15, 10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 11/19

Introduction to Arduino
2025-11-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Carroll County Public Library, Exploration Commons, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Microcontrollers are everywhere and are often the unseen heroes of our modern world. From coffee makers to elevators, and even the television remote control, microcontrollers can be programmed to fulfill a variety of simple tasks. The Arduino platform makes working with microcontrollers easy, fun, and offers a way to get started in electronics. Join us for a workshop where we’ll explore various beginner Arduino projects using components from the Arduino education kits available for use in the makerspace.

Full STEAM Ahead!
2025-11-06 10:30 - 11:30 | Perryville Branch Library, 500 Coudon Blvd., Perryville, MD, 21903, United States
Enjoy different STEAM activities each week in this hands-on program for young learners. Program designed for children ages 20 months – early 4s. Siblings welcome.

Science & Technology Career Fair
2025-11-06 12:30 - 14:30 | Hood College, 401 Rosemont Avenue Whitaker Campus Center, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
Connect with regional science and technology employers to discover their mission, careers and internships opportunities,

Elementary Explorers
2025-11-06 14:00 - 14:30 | Thurmont Library, 76 East Moser Rd, Thurmont, MD, 21788, United States
Participate in a variety of experiences related to science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. This program is designed for children in grades K – 5 and their caregivers.

Discovery Depot (Grades K-5)
2025-11-06 16:00 - 16:30 | Myersville Community Library, 8 Harp Place, Myersville, MD, 21773, United States
Discover and explore the world around you through science, math, technology, history, art, and literature. Designed for kids in grades K-5.

Introduction to Coding and Robotics
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | University of Maryland Extension, 6615 Reisterstown Road Suite 201, Baltimore, MD, 21215, United States
Youth from the Waverly Star Wars 4-H STEAM Afterschool Program will coach youth K -3rd grade learn basic coding and robotics skills.

Waverly Star Wars 4-H: Introduction to coding and robotics workshop!
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Waverly Branch Library, 400 E. 33rd St, Baltimore, ME, 21218, United States
Get ready to explore electrical energy! Youth from the Waverly School Aged Child Care Center invite you to a fun, interactive demonstration and workshop on coding and robotics.
Waverly 4-H Stem Club members will help other youth, K-3rd grade, learn how to use Daisy the Dinosaur app to write code and how to navigate and code the Dash robot.
This program is held in collaboration with University of Maryland Extension, Baltimore Housing, and the Maryland STEM Festival.

Introduction to Coding and Robotics workshop
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Waverly Branch Library, 400 E. 33rd St, Baltimore, ME, 21218, United States
Youth from the Waverly Star Wars 4-H STEAM Program will coach their peers in a hands-on introduction to coding and robotics activity.

Custom Engraved Leatherette Journals
2025-11-06 16:00 - 19:30 | Carroll County Public Library, Exploration Commons, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
In this beginner-friendly class, we will utilize our laser engravers to mark a custom design of your own onto a custom leatherette journal! Color variations of the journals are highly limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis. If you have previously taken this class at EC50, please do not register so that someone else may have the opportunity to attend.
The longer class time is necessary for this program to give ample time for design alterations and customization.

Is It AI? (6-11 years)
2025-11-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Savage Branch Library, 9525 Durness Lane, Laurel, MD, 20723, United States
Ages 6-11; 60 min. Registration required.
Play a fun trivia game to learn how to identify AI generated images. Prizes for winners!
This class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival.

CodeBloom - The 1st Bloom
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Unallocated Space, 1029 Benfield Blvd, Millersville, MD, 21108, United States
Ready to learn to code? This 8-week course is a fun, play-based introduction to Python for students in grades 6-12! Through group activities, worksheets, and online challenges, we’ll show you how the skills you already have can be used to build a foundation in coding! Please sign up at this link beforehand: https://forms.gle/GnipJNjfmzng9QSw8 . We can’t wait to meet you!
GOAL: Our goal is to democratize access to tech for underserved and underrepresented communities. We empower students through coding education, provide seamless transition support, and foster a lifelong community that helps build well-rounded, impactful tech leaders. Let’s plant the skills to grow careers!
THINGS TO BRING: Laptop + Charger, Confirmed access to Google Account
SKILL LEVEL: Introductory to intermediate
PRESENTER: Sam Mosley. Please reach out to me with any question before, during, or after the course at sam.mosley AT codebloom.org 🙂

Classes on 10/2, 10/9, 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13. 11/20

3D-Printed Dinosaurs
2025-11-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Norrisville Library, 5310 Norrisville Road, White Hall, MD, 21161, United States
View our 3D printer in action and decorate your own mini 3D-printed dinosaur! Each child attending must register prior to the program. Supported by the Norrisville Friends of HCPL.

Risky Business: Fraud and Scam Protection
2025-11-07 13:00 - 14:00 | North Carroll Library, 2255 Hanover Pike, Hampstead,, MD, 21704, United States
Online activity plays a big role in your everyday life—and knowing how to navigate it safely is more important than ever. In this engaging session, explore how common internet habits can open the door to unwanted risks, and more importantly, how simple changes can help protect your personal information, privacy, and peace of mind.
This class is brought to learners through a partnership between the Carroll Technology and Innovation Council (CTIC) and the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office. Together, we’re equipping our community with the tools to stay safer online.
Using real data from Carroll County, this session will help you:
Understand the local impact of scams, fraud, and phishing
Recognize common red flags in texts, emails, and calls
Learn simple steps to protect your personal and financial information

Chemistry Magic Show and Mathstravaganza
2025-11-07 14:00 - 16:00 | Stevenson University Manning Academic Center, 11200 Gundry Ln, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Join us for a Maryland STEM Festival event at Stevenson University.
Enjoy an afternoon of science and math fun for all ages.
The Chemistry Magic Show (2–3 PM) will showcase the magic of chemistry through demonstrations that make ordinary materials behave in extraordinary ways.
The Mathstravaganza (3–4 PM) features hands-on math demonstrations that makes problem solving come alive. Explore the Monty Hall problem with jelly beans, create fractal patterns through the chaos game, experiment with bubble surfaces, investigate probability with Buffon’s needle using Pixy Stix, and more!
Free and fun for everyone. Come explore the magic of STEM with us at Stevenson University.

Solar Powered Paper Houses
2025-11-07 15:30 - 16:30 | Berlin Branch, 13 Harrison Avenue, Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
Craft a simple solar-powered paper house with a solar cell and
LED and discover how sunlight turns into electricity!

Paranormal Librarians
2025-11-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Charles County Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
Join us at the La Plata Branch after hours for a hands-on ghost hunting experience! Participants will learn the methods used by professional paranormal researchers, including how to operate equipment such as EMF detectors, spirit boxes, dowsing rods, audio and video recorders, and trigger objects.
We’ll begin with an overview of how the tools work and best practices for conducting a respectful and thorough investigation. Then, once the library has grown dark, we’ll explore both the downstairs meeting room and the upstairs adult section, using what we’ve learned to investigate possible paranormal activity.
After the investigation, participants will rotate through stations to review audio and video recordings, analyze data, and practice techniques for documenting—or debunking—potential findings.

For ages 9-14: Mushroom Materials
2025-11-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Baltimore Underground Science Space (BUGSS), 101 N Haven St, Baltimore, MD, 21224, United States
How can we be more sustainable and get over our addiction to plastic? Let’s build with mushrooms instead! Scholarships available! Make sure to register on Eventbrite.
Come join us at the Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS) for a fascinating event all about the wonders of mushroom materials! Discover how mushrooms can be used to create sustainable and innovative products. From packaging to building materials, mushrooms have incredible potential. We’ll build our own creations and then test the ability of mushroom materials to float, stack, and withstand pressure!
Scholarships are available! Please email us at info@bugssonline.org to request one.
When: Saturday, November 8 · 10 – 11:30am EST
Where: Baltimore UnderGround Science Space (BUGSS)
101 N Haven St Baltimore, MD 21224
Fee: $17.85
Make sure to register on Eventbrite to secure your spot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-ages-9-14-mushroom-materials-tickets-1831100373509?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Western Maryland STEM Festival
2025-11-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Frostburg State University, 101 Braddock Road, Dundalk, Maryland, 21224
There will be STEM activities and demos for everyone featuring Superstar Steve Spangler. Click here for details.

Basic Seamanship & Vessel Operations
2025-11-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, 213 North Talbot St., St. Michaels, MD, 21663, United States
Learn the basics of seamanship and vessel operations with CBMM’s Shipyard Educator Steve Garrand and Schooner Sultana Capt. Kate Dumhart. Students will gain experience aboard two vessels, a modern outboard powered 16-foot skiff and a traditional inboard powered 29-foot Smith Island crab scrape, plus 1909 crab dredger Old Point. In this class, we will introduce you to the skills needed to gain confidence out on the water and confidence means more fun!
In this class expect to learn:
Basic dock line management, coiling, stowing, cleat hitches and some easy to learn knots, as well as strategies for tying up your boat in different scenarios
The theory and practice of close quarters maneuvering on and off the dock as well as getting on and off the anchor
Strategies for man overboard retrieval
Rules of the Road basics and VHF operations and etiquette
This program is supported through CBMM’s Regional Folklife Center under the Maryland Traditions program of the Maryland State Arts Council.
Basic Seamanship & Vessel Operations
Date/Time: Saturday & Sunday, Nov. 8-9, 10am-5pm
Location: CBMM’s docks & waterfront
Cost: $300, with a 20% discount for CBMM members

Intro to GIMP Digital Art
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Quince Orchard, 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, 20878, United States
Learn the basics of the GIMP interface as you customize a rad cartoon cat! For ages 8 to 12.
GIMP is an open-source graphics program—similar to Photoshop, but free! GIMP allows you to create graphics or edit photos using a variety of customizable tools and features. This class will introduce kids to the interface and encourage them to express themselves through digital art! The projects our participants create will be displayed in the library.
This is a pilot program! Two sessions are currently planned, one on October 25th and one on November 8th. At this time, you may take only one class to make sure there is space for everyone! We hope to offer more sessions in the future depending on interest. Adult attendance to assist your child is strongly encouraged, although we won’t have enough computers for adults to participate. Please arrive on time.
This program is for children ages 8 to 12. Registration is required. Sign up online or by calling the Quince Orchard library at 240-777-0200.
Key Terms (to be covered as time allows): layers, transparency, float selection, opacity, color picker, bucket tool, pattern, gradient
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 Quince Orchard branch at 240-777-0200
