Upcoming Events
Ready to explore STEM? Browse the upcoming events below to find exciting hands-on activities, demonstrations, workshops, and experiences for all ages across Maryland.
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Hot Topic Discussion – From Prompts to Agents: Designing Intelligent AI Systems
October 17, 2026 · 10:00 am–11:00 am
This free online workshop introduces the shift from static prompts to dynamic, decision-making AI agents. We will cover key concepts behind agentic AI, including reasoning-action loops, and implement them using Python and ReACT. Through concrete examples, you will see how…
Best For: High School, AdultsEvent Location Type: OnlineOrganizer: UMBC – Shady GroveVenue: UMBC-Shady Grove -
Family Day at the Library of Congress: BFF–Benjamin Franklin Forever
October 17, 2026 · 10:30 am–3:30 pm
Celebrate Founding Father Benjamin Franklin at the Library of Congress!
Best For: Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Library of CongressVenue: Library of CongressCategories: Arts, Crafts and Hobbies, electrical circuits, light, Science and Society, STEAM, STEM, Technology -
Robotics Boot Camp at Wheaton Library- Media Lab
October 17, 2026 · 1:00 pm–3:00 pm
This is a 4-week robotics program presented by two High School juniors at Walter Johnson High School with a passion for STEM, who have participated in the First Lego League competition for two years.
Best For: Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Montgomery County Public LibraryVenue: Wheaton Library -
Circuits and Electricity at Davis Library
October 17, 2026 · 2:00 pm–3:00 pmExplore the world of circuits and electricity
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Montgomery County Public LibraryVenue: Davis LibraryCategories: STEM -
LEGO Club
October 17, 2026 · 2:00 pm–3:00 pmAn interactive program with building challenges with Legos. Children ages 4 and older, come build with LEGO. A new LEGO building idea every month. Materials must stay at the library. No registration necessary.
Best For: Preschool, Elementary School, Middle SchoolEvent Location Type: In-PersonOrganizer: Washington County Free LibraryVenue: Fletcher LibraryCategories: Architecture, D.I.Y., Early Learning, Engineering, Hands-On Maker Space, Makerspace, STEAM, STEM -
Rocket Science!
October 17, 2026 · 3:00 pm–4:00 pmCome learn about rockets and then build your own!
Best For: Elementary SchoolEvent Location Type: In Person (Maryland)Organizer: Montgomery County Public LibraryVenue: Rockville Memorial Library