Technology in Music Jam Stations
2025-11-05 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

It's Kinetic! Slingshot Rockets
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00 | Southeast Anchor, 3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21224, United States
Let’s celebrate this year’s Maryland STEM Festival’s theme of ENERGY by shooting for the stars! Learn about kinetic energy by building a slingshot rocket.

AI IRL: Real Talk for Teens
2025-11-05 16:00 - 17:00, 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

STEM Fun: Pumpkin Boat Challenge
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Hillcrest Heights Library, 398 Iverson St,, Hillcrest Heights, MD, 20748, United States
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore physics while trying to find a creative way to make your mini pumpkin float.

Student Discovery Series: Speed Into STEM: Turkey Zipline Challenge
2025-11-05 16:30 - 17:30 | Kitzmiller Branch, 288 W. Main Street, Kitzmiller, MD, 21538, United States
Karen Wood, University of Maryland Extension will present an engaging Fall science activity where participants will design and construct a zipline and carrier that will successfully transport a toy turkey from the Thanksgiving dinner table back to the farm. Youth will explore the engineering and design process while learning concepts such as friction, balance, and momentum.

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

Mini Makers - for ages 6-10
2025-11-05 17:00 - 18:00 | Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, 20850, United States
Join us for an event designed to create a welcoming community space for children interested in STEM and engineering. This event aims to encourage critical thinking, teamwork, and creativity, along with many other valuable skills that can be applied in the real world. Through fun and age-appropriate activities, we will introduce engineering concepts in a way that is both engaging and educational. Come and be a part of this informative experience.

Catapult Challenge
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:30 | Converge Innovation Center, 1201 Technology Drive, Aberdeen, MD, 21001, United States
Students will learn how to collect and organize data while performing experiments using a self-built catapult. Students will analyze data using formulas in a spreadsheet. Classs runs on 10/29, 11/5, 11/12 and 11/19

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.

MD STEM Fest Reading Challenge
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.

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.

Power Up with Choptank Electric Cooperative
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!

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,

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.

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?

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.

Stem Club: Geometric Shape Art
2025-11-06 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.

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.
