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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000
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SUMMARY:Meet-a-Book Monday: Yarn is EVERYTHING! (Ages 5-10)
DESCRIPTION:Elementary school readers\, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting\, if you will. After the read-aloud\, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives! \n\nElementary school readers\, come find your next favorite book! Listen to the first few chapters of an exciting chapter book read-aloud—a book tasting\, if you will. After the read-aloud\, we will do a book-related activity. This program encourages literacy in older elementary readers by bringing the excitement of a read-aloud back into their lives! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nAstronomy
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/meet-a-book-monday-yarn-is-everything-ages-5-10/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 110 East Patrick Street\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books & Authors,Education & Enjoyment,Homeschool,Make & Create,STEAM,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:kthompson@frederickcountymd.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261019T193000
DTSTAMP:20260922T174010Z
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UID:10001506-1792432800-1792438200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Chomp the Cheese -- AI Game Design: Makerspace Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Engage with the artificial intelligence and machine learning applications on Scratch Lab to program a cheese-chomping game based on facial recognition. Gain a broader understanding of how AI can be applied in different contexts.\n\nRegistration is required for this event. \n\nRegister for the event by going to the HCLS calendar and clicking on the event entry.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/chomp-the-cheese-ai-game-design-makerspace-mondays/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – Elkridge Branch\, Elkridge Branch\, 6540 Washington Blvd.\, Elkridge\, Maryland\, 21075\, 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T235959
DTSTAMP:20261014T192227Z
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SUMMARY:Legos: Creative Club Held by the tables by the large windows
DESCRIPTION:Build\, create\, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities\, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session. \n\nFree\, no registration required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/legos-creative-club-held-by-the-tables-by-the-large-windows/
LOCATION:Accokeek Branch Library\, 15773 Livingston Road\, Accokeek\, MD\, 20607\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts and Hobbies
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prince George's County Memorial Library":MAILTO:lmason@prattlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T123309Z
CREATED:20260922T170305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T123309Z
UID:10001566-1792492200-1792515600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM Fest at the Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:STEM activities changing Daily at our Makerspace table during branch hours.  Ages 5-12 \n\n\n\nNo registration required
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fest-at-the-makerspace/2026-10-20/
LOCATION:Williamsport Memorial Library\, 104 East Potomac St\, Williamsport\, MD\, 21795\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T120000
DTSTAMP:20261007T170643Z
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SUMMARY:Video Editing with Final Cut Pro
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\nRegistration is required for this event. Register online.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/video-editing-with-final-cut-pro/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – East Columbia Branch\, East Columbia Branch \, 6600 Cradlerock Way\, Columbia\, Maryland\, 21045\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEAM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T130000
DTSTAMP:20260918T133635Z
CREATED:20260918T133635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T133635Z
UID:10001474-1792495800-1792501200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Panel DIscussion
DESCRIPTION:This event is closed to the public\, for Meade HS students only.  Learn about the world of cybersecurity and what it is like to work in this field \n\nThis event is for Meade High Students only
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/cybersecurity-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Meade High School\, 1100 Clark Rd\,\, Fort Meade\, MD\, 20755\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Cybersecurity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland STEM Festival":MAILTO:phil@marylandstemfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T173000
DTSTAMP:20261019T223649Z
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UID:10001811-1792513800-1792517400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Elementary Explorers: Rabbits in the Library (ages 5-10)
DESCRIPTION:Hop on over the library to meet and learn more about rabbits with the Frederick County 4-H Club.\n\nThis program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10). \n\nHop on over the library to meet and learn more about rabbits with the Frederick County 4-H Club.\n\nThis program is for children in kindergarten through 5th grades (ages 5-10). \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nAstronomy
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/elementary-explorers-rabbits-in-the-library-ages-5-10/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 915 North Maple Avenue\, Brunswick\, Maryland\, 21716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Homeschool,STEAM,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:thea.connor@fcpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T183000
DTSTAMP:20261019T223658Z
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UID:10001812-1792517400-1792521000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Owl Pellet Investigators (Ages 10-18)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what owls eat? Do you like bones? Do you like digging for treasure? Join us as we dissect owl pellets!  By looking through this record of their meals\, we can see exactly what they've eaten. Dissecting an owl pellet is a great way to learn about the different ecological roles organisms play in their environment. \n\nHave you ever wondered what owls eat? Do you like bones? Do you like digging for treasure? Join us as we dissect owl pellets!  By looking through this record of their meals\, we can see exactly what they've eaten. Dissecting an owl pellet is a great way to learn about the different ecological roles organisms play in their environment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nAstronomy
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/owl-pellet-investigators-ages-10-18/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 300 South Seton Avenue\, Emmitsburg\, Maryland\, 21727\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Sciences,Education & Enjoyment,STEM,Zoology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:thea.connor@fcpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T200000
DTSTAMP:20260918T133644Z
CREATED:20260918T133644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T133644Z
UID:10001475-1792519200-1792526400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity Career Panel DIscussion
DESCRIPTION:Learn what is like to work in the Cybersecurity Field from professionals who know the field.  Join us for a lively discussion and dinner. \n\nOpen to all
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/cybersecurity-career-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Crofton Hgh School\, 2291 Davidsonville Rd\, md\, 21054\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Cybersecurity
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland STEM Festival":MAILTO:phil@marylandstemfestival.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261020T213000
DTSTAMP:20260917T201217Z
CREATED:20260917T201154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T201217Z
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SUMMARY:Observatory Open House
DESCRIPTION:The Maryland Space Grant Observatory will be open\, weather permitting\, from 7:30-9:30 on the evening of Tuesday\, October 20th. A final decision about the weather will be made the day of the event and posted at https://md.spacegrant.org.\n\nThe event will be free and open to the public. Minors must be accompanied by a guardian or chaperone. The observatory is located on the roof of the Bloomberg Center for Physics and Astronomy on JHU's Homewood campus. Visit the observatory webpage https://md.spacegrant.org/observatory-open-house/ for directions and other event information. Come join us for views of the Moon and Saturn\, star clusters\, satellites\, and bright stars! \n\nEvent is free to attend and no registration is required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/observatory-open-house/
LOCATION:Maryland Space Grant / Johns Hopkins University\, 3701 San Martin Dr\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21218\, United States
CATEGORIES:Astronomy,Earth and Space Science,Physics,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Maryland Space Grant":MAILTO:collinge@jhu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T235959
DTSTAMP:20261014T192810Z
CREATED:20261014T192810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T192810Z
UID:10001748-1792540800-1792627199@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM Fun: Catapult Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of science\, technology\, engineering\, and math with fun\, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore the physics of catapults and choose from a variety of materials and try to make your own working launcher! \n\nFree\, No registration needed
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fun-catapult-challenge/
LOCATION:Hillcrest Heights – Conference Room 1\, 2398 Iverson St\, Temple Hills\, Maryland\, 20748\, Temple Hill\, Maryland\, 20748\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prince George's County Memorial Library":MAILTO:lmason@prattlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021645Z
CREATED:20260901T182632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021645Z
UID:10001188-1792576800-1792580400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Little STEAMers: Ramps & Rollers
DESCRIPTION:Construct ramps\, engineer marble runs\, and conduct experiments to find out what rolls\, what slides\, and how to make things roll faster and further.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/little-steamers-ramps-rollers-2/
LOCATION:Leonardtown Library\, 23630 Hayden Farm Lane\, Leonardtown\, Maryland\, 20650\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering,Mathematics
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ORGANIZER;CN="St. Mary's County Library":MAILTO:jhutchison@stmalib.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T123309Z
CREATED:20260922T170305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T123309Z
UID:10001567-1792578600-1792602000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM Fest at the Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:STEM activities changing Daily at our Makerspace table during branch hours.  Ages 5-12 \n\n\n\nNo registration required
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fest-at-the-makerspace/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:Williamsport Memorial Library\, 104 East Potomac St\, Williamsport\, MD\, 21795\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T111500
DTSTAMP:20261019T223711Z
CREATED:20261019T223711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T223711Z
UID:10001813-1792579500-1792581300@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Build and Play
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver. \n\nJoin us for a morning of building! Use the library's blocks and building toys to build with your little one while working on fine motor skills! For ages 0-5 with a caregiver. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nAstronomy
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/build-and-play-2/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 110 East Patrick Street\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:thea.connor@fcpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T114500
DTSTAMP:20261019T223725Z
CREATED:20261019T223725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T223725Z
UID:10001814-1792581300-1792583100@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:School Skills
DESCRIPTION:A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \n\nA weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nAstronomy
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills-6/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 8 Harp Place\, Myersville\, Maryland\, 21773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Make & Create,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:thea.connor@fcpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T121500
DTSTAMP:20261007T171407Z
CREATED:20261007T171407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T171407Z
UID:10001649-1792582200-1792584900@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEAM Makers (Ages 8-11) - Circuits
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11; 45 min. Registration required.\n\nComplete a Halloween-themed project that builds circuitry with copper tape\, a coin battery\, and an LED. \n\nRegistration required. Register online.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-makers-ages-8-11-circuits/
LOCATION:Howard County Library System – Savage Branch\, Savage Branch \, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, Maryland\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts and Hobbies,STEAM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howard County Library System":MAILTO:deborah.bosilovich@hclibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T163000
DTSTAMP:20260917T201244Z
CREATED:20260917T201221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T201244Z
UID:10001456-1792596600-1792600200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Build\, test\, and invent every Wednesday with a new challenge. Complete the challenge at your own pace utilizing materials such as LEGO\, building cubes\, circuits\, paper and everyday craft supplies.  \n\nfree event
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-challenge/
LOCATION:DC Public Library\, 1547 Alabama Avenue SE\, Washington\, D.C.\, Maryland\, 20032\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="DC Public Library (DCPL)":MAILTO:patricia.ballentine@dc.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260911T021641Z
CREATED:20260811T114523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T021641Z
UID:10001146-1792598400-1792602000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:LEGO-Gear-Bot
DESCRIPTION:Children will enhance their engineering skills building LEGO with movement and gears. Ages 6-12.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/lego-gear-bot/
LOCATION:Boonsboro Library\, 401 Potomac St.\, Boonsboro\, MD\, 21713\, United States
CATEGORIES:Engineering
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTSTAMP:20260922T170309Z
CREATED:20260922T170309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260922T170309Z
UID:10001487-1792598400-1792602000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Female Leaders of 250 Years Ago
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\nPlease register.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/female-leaders-of-250-years-ago/
LOCATION:Smithsburg Library\, 66 W. Water St.\, Smithsburg\, MD\, 21783\, United States
CATEGORIES:history,STEAM,STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260911T022502Z
CREATED:20260911T022502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T022502Z
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SUMMARY:MD STEM FESTIVAL - Teens & Tweens Learn Basic Image Editing with GIMP Freeware! Earn SSL - In-person
DESCRIPTION:For ages 11-19! Teens & tweens – want to learn how to make basic edits to photos & images using the free software GIMP\, like erasing a pimple from a photo\, or cutting out a figure and matching it to a background’s lighting? This event is for you! Express yourself through digital art and enjoy candy!Join us at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library from 4 PM – 6 PM in the large 3rd Floor Meeting Room. GIMP is a free open-source graphics program available on the library’s public PCs and laptops – similar to Photoshop\, but free! GIMP allows you to create graphics or edit photos using customizable tools and features.Earn SSL by helping us with setup\, designing future library programs\, library program advertising & cleanup/takedown!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 Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library at 240-773-9420.Looking for more things to do at MCPL?Teens\, tweens & adults\, join us Wednesday\, August 26 from 4 PM – 5 PM in McGee Library’s large 3rd Floor Meeting Room and learn how to become a published author from acclaimed Disney/Random House & HarperCollins YA novelist Anna Bright! For ages 11 and up! SSL opportunity & enjoy snacks – no registration! Interested in a career in creative writing or novel writing? Got something you’re working on but need a little help? Want to write a novel\, but aren’t sure where to begin? Ms. Bright will share her career path to becoming a traditionally published author.FreeState Justice\, Maryland’s LGBTQIA+ civil advocacy nonprofit organization\, is offering a free\, confidential legal name change clinic with guidance\, resources\, and support for Maryland residents of all ages! The clinic date is Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\, 2 PM – 4 PM at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library. The program will take place in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room. Walk-ins are welcome\, registration is encouraged! Earn SSL from the library by assisting at the event\, including preparing & designing future library programs and cleanup/takedown!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/md-stem-festival-teens-tweens-learn-basic-image-editing-with-gimp-freeware-earn-ssl-in-person/
LOCATION:Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library\, 900 Wayne Avenue 5th Floor\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Computer and Technology Skills,Crafts and Hobbies,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:20261021T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
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SUMMARY:Careers & Opportunities from Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection!
DESCRIPTION:For ages 11 and up! Special Event for Maryland STEM Festival in the large 3rd Floor Meeting Room: Discover the possibilities in the environmental field for teens\, tweens & adults! Spanish speakers welcome!\n\nJoin us at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library from 4 PM – 6 PM. This special event on Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and careers\, internship and volunteer opportunities\, with and without a college degree\, will feature Ana Arriaza\, Partnership & Engagement Manager at Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.\n\nEarn SSL by helping us with setup\, designing future library programs\, library program advertising & cleanup/takedown! Enjoy snacks!\n\nThe 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. \n\nQuestions about this program? Contact Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library at 240-773-9420. \n\nNo registration – drop-ins welcome! Free!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/careers-opportunities-from-montgomery-county-department-of-environmental-protection-2/
LOCATION:900 Wayne Ave\, Silver Spring\, MD 20910\, 900 Wayne Ave\, Silver Spring\, Maryland\, 20910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Citizenship and Civics,Conservation,Energy,Engineering,Environment,Science and Society,STEM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260922T171426Z
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SUMMARY:AI-Spy Game Show
DESCRIPTION: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! This program is part of our Maryland STEM Festival programming. Join us for a weekly time of snacks\, games\, activities\, and opinions for kids ages 9 to 12. Every Wednesday from 5 to 6 at Fletcher Library. You won't want to miss it! \n\nNo registration required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ai-spy-game-show/
LOCATION:Fletcher Library\, 100 S. Potomac St.\, Hagerstown\, Maryland\, 21740\, United States
CATEGORIES:AI,Game Theory,STEAM,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000
DTSTAMP:20261014T193424Z
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SUMMARY:STEM Fun: Rubber Band Cars
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of science\, technology\, engineering\, and math with fun\, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore making small cars go with the power of rubber bands. \n\nFree\, No registration required.
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fun-rubber-band-cars/
LOCATION:New Carrollton – Large meeting room 2\, 7414 Riverdale Rd\, New Carrollton\, Maryland\, 20784\, New Carrollton\, Maryland\, 20784\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prince George's County Memorial Library":MAILTO:lmason@prattlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T220000
DTSTAMP:20261009T190125Z
CREATED:20261009T190125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T190125Z
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SUMMARY:Microwave Night by Baltimore Hackerspace
DESCRIPTION:As part of Maryland Stem Festival and Maryland Maker Day\, we're hosting our annual Microwave Night – All of those intrusive thoughts you've had while waiting for the popcorn to finish… we try them out!\n\nYou're encouraged to bring sacrifices\, and we'll be microwaving increasingly questionable items in our parking-lot from 7:30pm until we kill all the microwaves\, probably around 9:00pm.\n\nWe'll also be doing shop tours\, showing off our projects currently in process\, and general open-house things. Hope to see you there! \n\nParking is available in front of and behind the building\, no RSVP is necessary.\n\nFor online participation\, look for our livestream on youtube!
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/microwave-night-by-baltimore-hackerspace/
LOCATION:Baltimore Hackerspace\, 7964 East Baltimore Street\, Baltimore\, MD\, 21224\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event/Open House,Cybersecurity,D.I.Y.,electrical circuits,Energy,Engineering,Makerspace,Robotics,Technology,Woodworking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Baltimore Hackerspace":MAILTO:info@baltimorehackerspace.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T235959
DTSTAMP:20261014T193424Z
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SUMMARY:Ready 2 Read STEM
DESCRIPTION:Jump into a world of discovery with hands-on science and math activities! Enjoy lively songs and fun games that make learning exciting. It’s a playful way for little ones to explore STEM concepts while having a great time! For ages 2-3 and their caregivers \n\nFree\, No registration required
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/ready-2-read-stem/
LOCATION:Bladensburg Branch\, 4820 Annapolis Road\, Bladensburg\, MD\, 20710\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Prince George's County Memorial Library":MAILTO:lmason@prattlibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260911T022427Z
CREATED:20260911T022427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T022427Z
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SUMMARY:Bird Banding at Masonville Cove
DESCRIPTION:The Masonville Cove Partnership invites you to join Birds of Urban Baltimore and  our bird banding studies on campus! See the bird banding process up-close\, and learn how urban greenspaces help migrating birds! Registration reserves your spot\, walk-ins welcomed.\n\n\nNote: Our schedule may change depending on weather conditions.\n\n\nBird banding staff arrive before sunrise\, and visitors are welcome to observe the banding activities beginning as early as 8:00 AM. Please note the Masonville Cove site otherwise opens regularly at 9:00 AM but bird banding staff will be able to assist with any needed building access if visiting for banding. Please sign in at the kiosk at the front right side of the Education Center when you arrive onsite. You can also inquire within the Education Center building regarding any additional questions on arrival\, or if restroom access is needed. Banding end times vary based on weather\, staffing\, and number of birds captured\, but usually ends before 1:00 PM. Visitors are welcome to explore the trails onsite until 4:00 PM when the site closes. \n\nhttps://www.masonvillecove.org/event-info/bird-banding-fall-2026-2026-10-17-08-00
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/bird-banding-at-masonville-cove-3/
LOCATION:Masonville Cove\, 1000 Frankfurst Ave\, Baltimore\, Maryland\, 21226\, United States
CATEGORIES:Animal Sciences,Conservation,Environment
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ORGANIZER;CN="Masonville Cove Partnership":MAILTO:cliddell@menv.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260925T123309Z
CREATED:20260922T170305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T123309Z
UID:10001568-1792665000-1792688400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEM Fest at the Makerspace
DESCRIPTION:STEM activities changing Daily at our Makerspace table during branch hours.  Ages 5-12 \n\n\n\nNo registration required
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/stem-fest-at-the-makerspace/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Williamsport Memorial Library\, 104 East Potomac St\, Williamsport\, MD\, 21795\, United States
CATEGORIES:STEM
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T114500
DTSTAMP:20261019T223734Z
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SUMMARY:School Skills
DESCRIPTION:A weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \n\nA weekly program designed for children ages 2-5 and their caregivers to have fun and explore together\, building preschool and social-emotional skills. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nAstronomy
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/school-skills-7/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 8 Harp Place\, Myersville\, Maryland\, 21773\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Make & Create,STEM,Toddler Sci. Skills
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:thea.connor@fcpl.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T150000
DTSTAMP:20260922T170244Z
CREATED:20260922T170244Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool STEM Exploration Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our STEM Exploration Day! Explore a variety of our STEM activiites\, we will have stations for Science\, Technology\, Engineering and Math. Ages 2-15 \n\nNo registration required
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/homeschool-stem-exploration-day/
LOCATION:Williamsport Memorial Library\, 104 East Potomac St\, Williamsport\, MD\, 21795\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biotech,Chemistry,Computer Science,D.I.Y.,Earth and Space Science,Energy,Engineering,Hands-On Maker Space,Makerspace,Mathematics,Physics,play,Robotics,Science and Society,STEM,Technology
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington County Free Library":MAILTO:jraab@washcolibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T163000
DTSTAMP:20261019T223752Z
CREATED:20261019T223752Z
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SUMMARY:Tween DIY Hobbit Doors (ages 10-13)
DESCRIPTION:Cozy up for the season and join us as we make our own hobbit doors using wood\, moss\, and flowers. Hobbit holes mean comfort\, and that's what autumn is all about. \n\nAges 10-13\, while supplies last. \n\nThe Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302. \n\n"In a hole in the ground\, there lived a hobbit." \n\nCozy up for the season and join us as we make our own hobbit doors using wood\, moss\, and flowers. Hobbit holes mean comfort\, and that's what autumn is all about. \n\nAges 10-13\, while supplies last. \n\nThe Small Conference Room is located on the second floor of the library in room 302. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrice:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\n\n\n\n\nBenjamin Banneker Historical Park and Museum \n\n\n\n\nOrganizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Categories\n\n\n\nAstronomy
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/tween-diy-hobbit-doors-ages-10-13/
LOCATION:Frederick County Public Libraries\, 9020 Amelung Street\, Frederick\, Maryland\, 21704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education & Enjoyment,Make & Create,STEAM,STEM,Tween,Wellness
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ORGANIZER;CN="Frederick County Public Libraries":MAILTO:thea.connor@fcpl.org
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