Maryland STEM Festival

Elementary Explorers
2025-11-06 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Stem Club: Geometric Shape Art
2025-11-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-07 14:00 - 15:00 | 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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

AI IRL: Real Talk for Teens
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

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.

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.

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.

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

MD STEM Fest Reading Challenge
2025-11-07 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.

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.

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

Power Up with Choptank Electric Cooperative
2025-11-07 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!

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.

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.

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

Carnival Chaos
2025-11-07 14:00 - 15:30 | Edgewood Library, 629 Edgewood Road, Edgewood, MD, 21040, United States
Students will build miniature versions of classic carnival games, such as mini-golf, bowling, pinball, and more. They will program their games in block code.

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.

Bay-lieve It Or Not: Bay Science For Tweens & Teens
2025-11-07 14:30 - 15:30 | Lexington Park Libary, 21677 FDR Blvd, Lexington Park, MD, 20653, United States
Learn more about how Oysters help the Chesapeake Bay with help from the Calvert Marine Museum including a live Oyster demo and a look at how acidification impacts the Bay ecosystem.

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.

Hip Hop Finfest Volume 4: When Money Makes Change
2025-11-07 19:00 - 21:00 | MD
Hip Hop FinFest Volume 4: When Money Makes Change
Join us for the 4th Annual Hip-Hop FinFest concert on November 7, 2025, at 7 PM ET LIVE from New York City or Livestream virtually!
We will share the top 3 student finalists’ winning songs and announce the winner, live!! The concert will include live musical performances, freestyle battles, money lessons, and a keynote to show you how your money can make a difference.
MC’d by Dyalekt, Pockets Change’s Director of Pedagogy and winner of the 2025 PASEsetter award for excellence in after school education.
Hip Hop FinFest is:
? A youth song competition where the top 3 finalists get cash prizes (1st – $1,000, 2nd – $500, and 3rd – $250) and a SONY Studio in a Backpack valued at over $1300
? A community concert where the top 2 finalists get an all expenses paid trip to NYC and perform their song to an enthusiastic crowd
? A chance to have Hip Hop legends give you feedback on your music and songwriting skills
? A groundbreaking arts & finance program for schools and organizations
? An opportunity for educators to connect with their students on a deeper level
? A program that puts youth front and center as the voices of tomorrow on one of the most crucial topics in our lives: MONEY

TAB November Solar Printing Kit
2025-11-08 01:00 - 03:30 | Chevy Chase Library, 8005 Connecticut Ave., Chevy Chase, MD, 20815, United States
At the Chevy Chase Teen Advisory Meeting we will be making Solar Printing Kits. The kits and instructions to make the solar prints will be available at the library for pick up.
