Maryland STEM Festival

Stem Club: Geometric Shape Art
2025-11-07 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-06 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Charles County Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
For this program, we will be learning about how art and math intersect by creating your own geometric shape art!
We offer STEM Club @ La Plata on the first Wednesday of each month.
Note: Please register each child who will be attending separately.
Please email laplataref@ccplonline.org with any questions.

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

Little Scientist Storytime
2025-11-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Gaithersburg Library, 18330 Montgomery Village Ave., Gaithersburg, MD, 20879, United States
Come listen to stories, rhymes and songs all about different science concepts for little ones! Then stick around as we explore and experiment with activities that highlight early literacy skills during this special extended storytime!
Ideal for ages 18 months to 5 years with a parent or caregiver.
Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
Questions about this program? Please contact Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.

Homeschool Recess
2025-11-07 10:30 - 12:00 | La Plata Branch, 2 Garrett Avenue, La Plata, MD, 20646, United States
Meet the Mobile Library at Pisgah Park (6645 Mason Springs Rd, La Plata, MD 20646) for outdoor fun and games. In November, we will look to the skies and learn about birds and birding!
***Please note: In the event of inclement weather, this event could be canceled. For more information, please refer to our Events Calendar at https://www.ccplonline.org or contact the Mobile Library at 301-456-4333 or Mobilelibrary@ccplonline.org.

Power Up with Choptank Electric Cooperative
2025-11-07 10:00 - 17:00, 2025-11-06 10:00 - 17:00 | Wicomico Public Library-Paul S Sarbanes Branch, 122 South Division Street, Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Celebrate the Maryland STEM Festival with Wicomico Public Library and Choptank Electric Cooperative! Throughout the month, children of all ages are invited to explore the exciting world of electricity through fun, self-guided activities. Discover how energy is generated, how it travels to your home, and why it matters. Stop by anytime during open hours to learn, play, and get inspired by the power of STEM!

Energy and Psychology
2025-11-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Stevenson University Manning Academic Center, 11200 Gundry Ln, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Students of the Psychology Department of Stevenson University (North Campus, MAC building lobby) will be showcasing posters that describe various ways energy is related to psychology. Specifically, the biological and clinical implications of energy will be presented in poster format from 10 am to 1 pm on Friday, November 7, 2025. All are welcome to attend, ideal for high school and homeschooled students! The event is in the Manning Academic Center (MAC) Building, main lobby, adjacent to the concierge desk

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.

MD STEM Fest Reading Challenge
2025-11-07 09:00 - 23:30, 2025-11-06 09:00 - 23:30 | Online
Discover the fun of STEM through stories and hands-on challenges! Complete STEM-themed activities and read books to fill your bingo board.

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

Stem Club: Exploring Size and Scale
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Charles County Public Library, 10405 O'Donnell Place, Waldorf, MD, 20603, United States
For this program, we will be exploring size and scale by participating in fun activities!
We offer STEM Club @ La Plata on the first Wednesday of each month.
Note: Please register each child who will be attending separately.
Please email laplataref@ccplonline.org with any questions.

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.

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.

STEM Fun: Build and Create
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:30 | Bowie Branch Library, 15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD, 20715, United States
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore a variety of construction and robotics kits through interactive challenges that spark curiosity.

AI IRL: Real Talk for Teens
2025-11-06 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

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.

Student Discovery Series: Kids, Rethink Your Drink Choices
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Main Library Oakland, 6 North Second Street, oakland, MD, 21550, United States
This program will provide information on the best drink choices for kids and which drinks to avoid because of their high sugar and/or high caffeine content. Participants will learn how to make a nutritious smoothie.

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.

STEAM & Snacks
2025-11-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Brooklyn Park Branch Library, 1 East 11th Ave, Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States
Join us for STEAM crafts and snacks!

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.

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.

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.

MD STEM Fest Challenge
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?

Tween Academy: How the Internet Works
2025-11-06 13:00 - 14:00 | North East Branch, 485 Mauldin Avenue, North East, MD, 20901, United States
This month learn how your computer connects to the internet and experiment with web design block coding!
A monthly educational activity for students in homeschool and non-traditional school settings. Ages 9-14.

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,

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.

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.

Introduction to Cybersecurity
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Energetics Technology Center, 4445 Indian Head Highway, Indian Head, MD, 20640, United States
Students will engage in hands-on learning, where participants will explore the fundamentals of cybersecurity and engage in real-world simulations, master cutting-edge tools, and collaborate with cybersecurity experts to develop practical skills in protecting digital systems. Classes are on October 29, November 5, 12, and 19.
