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SUMMARY:Go Batty! (families)
DESCRIPTION:Families; 60 min. Ticket required. \nConnect and protect bats in your neighborhood. Learn how vital bats are for our environment. Engage in hands-on learning and activities to preserve and safeguard the only flying mammal in our world. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. Click here for the full schedule of classes and events for all ages. \nTickets available 15 minutes before class. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/go-batty-families/
LOCATION:Savage Branch Library\, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, MD\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T110000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T000631Z
UID:10000568-1762164000-1762167600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Little Learners: STEAM\, Play\, &  Learn: Velocity (3-5 years with adult)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 3-5 with adult; 45 min. Ticket required. \nPlayful learning and exploration of STEAM concepts through stories\, movement\, and hands-on activities. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. Click here for the full schedule of classes and events for all ages. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/little-learners-steam-play-learn-velocity-3-5-years-with-adult/
LOCATION:Savage Branch Library\, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, MD\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250807T002045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T002045Z
UID:10000573-1761996600-1762000200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:How the Yaocomaco Lived (5-10 years)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 5-10; 45 min. Registration required. \nCelebrate National Native American Heritage Month! Learn about how Maryland’s native people lived before the colonists arrived. We will excavate like archaeologists to find ‘artifacts’ and use them to learn about the Yaocomaco tribe. \nThis is part of HCLS’ Native American Heritage Month series. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/how-the-yaocomaco-lived-5-10-years/
LOCATION:Savage Branch Library\, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, MD\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250807T002328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T002328Z
UID:10000574-1761674400-1761679800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEAM Team (grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required. \nWork together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. \nPlease register for each class separately. \nRegistration for this class begins Wednesday\, October 22 @ 10a. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-team-grades-3-5/
LOCATION:Miller Branch Library\, 9421 Frederick Rd\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250807T002528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T002528Z
UID:10000575-1761588000-1761593400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Radio Transmitter: Makerspace Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Learn about American Painter Morse\, Continuous Wave (CW) frequencies\, the conversion of electric energy into electromagnetic energy\, and basic circuitry. All materials provided and students keep their constructed machines. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/radio-transmitter-makerspace-mondays/
LOCATION:Elkridge Branch Library\, 6540 Washington Blvd\,\, Elkridge\, MD\, 21075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250814T032255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T032255Z
UID:10000617-1761391800-1761395400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Halloween STEAM Stations (3-5 years with adult)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 3-7 with adult; 60 min. Ticket required. \nJoin us for a festive\, hands-on Halloween adventure. Build a glow web\, make a witch’s brew\, mix a potion\, and more! Dress for mess! \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. Click here for the full schedule of classes and events for all ages. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/halloween-steam-stations-3-5-years-with-adult/
LOCATION:Savage Branch Library\, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, MD\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mathematics,Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250807T003059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T003059Z
UID:10000576-1761316200-1761319800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Go Batty! (families)
DESCRIPTION:Families; 60 min. Ticket required. \nConnect and protect bats in your neighborhood. Learn how vital bats are for our environment. Engage in hands-on learning and activities to preserve and safeguard the only flying mammal in our world. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/go-batty-families-2/
LOCATION:Savage Branch Library\, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, MD\, 20723\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250814T032116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T032116Z
UID:10000616-1761244200-1761247800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEAM Powered Book Club (grades 2-3)
DESCRIPTION:Join our discussion about the book\, then participate in a related STEAM activity. This month we will be reading Bird & Squirrel all tangled up by James Burks (Pick up at Children’s Desk after registering). Please read the book before the book club. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-powered-book-club-grades-2-3/
LOCATION:Miller Branch Library\, 9421 Frederick Rd\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mathematics,Science and Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251022T123000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250813T161809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T161939Z
UID:10000579-1761132600-1761136200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEAM Makers: Logic Builds! (8-11 years)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11; 60 min. Registration required. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. Click here for the full schedule of classes and events for all ages. \nPlan\, create\, and test your engineering skills to create a road for your city! \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-makers-logic-builds-8-11-years/
LOCATION:Savage Branch Library\, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, MD\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250813T203646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T203646Z
UID:10000588-1761071400-1761075000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:STEAM Team (grades 3-5)
DESCRIPTION:Grades 3-5. 45 min. Registration required. \nWork together in small groups investigating hands on STEAM activities. \nPlease register for each class separately. \nRegistration for this class begins Thursday\, October 16 @ 10a. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/steam-team-grades-3-5-2/
LOCATION:Miller Branch Library\, 9421 Frederick Rd\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T193000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250807T130243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T130243Z
UID:10000577-1760983200-1760988600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Newton's Cradle: Makerspace Mondays
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Sir Isaac Newton\, the law of Conservation of Momentum\, vectors\, closed systems\, and energy while engineering a perpetual motion pendulum. All materials provided and students keep their constructed machines. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/newtons-cradle-makerspace-mondays/
LOCATION:Elkridge Branch Library\, 6540 Washington Blvd\,\, Elkridge\, MD\, 21075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T183000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250814T025841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T025841Z
UID:10000604-1760981400-1760985000@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:3-D Pattern Puzzles (ages 6-10)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 6-10; 45min. \nSolve fun 3-D puzzle challenges and create your own designs with 3-D red and white pattern blocks. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. Click here for the full schedule of classes and events for all ages. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/3-d-pattern-puzzles-ages-6-10/
LOCATION:Elkridge Branch Library\, 6540 Washington Blvd\,\, Elkridge\, MD\, 21075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T153000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250814T030022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T030022Z
UID:10000605-1760796000-1760801400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Electric Moving Head Fan: Makerspace Maryland STEM Festival
DESCRIPTION:Engineer a standing\, electric fan while learning motor assembly\, basic circuitry\, and the principles of convection and evaporation. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/electric-moving-head-fan-makerspace-maryland-stem-festival/
LOCATION:Elkridge Branch Library\, 6540 Washington Blvd\,\, Elkridge\, MD\, 21075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250814T025602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T025602Z
UID:10000603-1760796000-1760799600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Chemistry in the Library: The Hidden Life of Spices (grades 2 and up)
DESCRIPTION:Grades 2 & up (Students aged 7-8 must be accompanied by an adult.). 60 min. Registration required. \nJoin a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of the hidden life of spices. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/chemistry-in-the-library-the-hidden-life-of-spices-grades-2-and-up/
LOCATION:Miller Branch Library\, 9421 Frederick Rd\, Ellicott City\, MD\, 21042\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250813T162704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T162704Z
UID:10000580-1760796000-1760799600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Hocus-Pocus Slime Science (Ages 6+ w/adult)
DESCRIPTION:Come explore the science of chemistry as we brew up some fiendishly fun slime for Halloween. \nTickets will be available at the children’s desk 15 minutes before class. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/hocus-pocus-slime-science-ages-6-w-adult/
LOCATION:Elkridge Branch Library\, 6540 Washington Blvd\,\, Elkridge\, MD\, 21075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250813T162951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T162951Z
UID:10000581-1760709600-1760713200@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Fairytale Engineering: The Three Billy Goats Gruff (ages 6-9)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 6-9. 45 min.\nListen to a version of the fairytale The Three Billy Goats Gruff and then engineer a bridge to keep the three goats safe from the troll! \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/fairytale-engineering-the-three-billy-goats-gruff-ages-6-9/
LOCATION:Elkridge Branch Library\, 6540 Washington Blvd\,\, Elkridge\, MD\, 21075\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250813T201742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250813T201742Z
UID:10000583-1760184000-1760187600@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Chemistry in the Library- "The Hidden Life of Spices"\, Ages 7+
DESCRIPTION:Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of spices. Program is appropriate for ages 7 and up (grades 2-12). Students aged 7-8 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration opens September 27\, 2025\, at 9 AM. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/chemistry-in-the-library-the-hidden-life-of-spices-ages-7/
LOCATION:Glenwood Branch\, : 2350 MD-97\, Cooksville\, MD\, 21273\, United States
CATEGORIES:Science and Society,Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250814T030203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T030203Z
UID:10000606-1759577400-1759582800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Explore Amazing Animal Senses (8-11 years)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11; 120 min. \nThrough engaging activities and demonstrations\, learn about the incredible variety of senses that animals have. \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. Click here for the full schedule of classes and events for all ages. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/explore-amazing-animal-senses-8-11-years/
LOCATION:Savage Branch Library\, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, MD\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T183000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250814T030340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T030340Z
UID:10000607-1759426200-1759429800@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Math Makers (8-11 years)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11; 60 min. Ticket required. \nBack-to-school brain building; explore math concepts through books\, games\, and activities. You’re welcome to attend any or all sessions! \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. Click here for the full schedule of classes and events for all ages. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/math-makers-8-11-years/
LOCATION:Savage Branch Library\, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, MD\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mathematics,Technology
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T183000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250814T030640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T030640Z
UID:10000609-1759339800-1759343400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Code Club (8-11 years independently)
DESCRIPTION:Ages 8-11 independently; 60 min. Registration required. \nLearn about the basics of computer science programming and meet fellow coders. Have fun on a new coding adventure each session. Let your coding adventures begin! \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. Click here for the full schedule of classes and events for all ages. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/code-club-8-11-years-independently/
LOCATION:Savage Branch Library\, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, MD\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Technology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251001T183000
DTSTAMP:20260619T135722
CREATED:20250814T030504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T030504Z
UID:10000608-1759339800-1759343400@marylandstemfestival.org
SUMMARY:Math Explorers (5-7 years)
DESCRIPTION:Back-to-school brain building; explore math concepts through books\, games\, and activities. You’re welcome to attend any or all sessions! \nThis class is part of the 2025 Maryland STEM Festival. Click here for the full schedule of classes and events for all ages. \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/math-explorers-5-7-years/
LOCATION:Savage Branch Library\, 9525 Durness Lane\, Laurel\, MD\, 20723\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mathematics,Technology
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