Anne Arundel County Public Library is dedicated to assisting children of all ages improve their STEMabilities by offering STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) programs at all 16 of our library locations!
The Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation provides funding for our STEM programs. Please make a tax deductible donation.
Upcoming Events
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
Mar
19
2024
Tue
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
Mar
19
2024
Tue
LEGO® Build and Create Monthly Challenge!
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Library Branch:
Discoveries: the Library at the Mall
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space):
Discoveries - Programming Room
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10),
Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type:
Neurodivergent / Neurodiverse,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
We will have a monthly theme to inspire your build. This is a drop in program, swing by at a time that is convenient for you! We will have a monthly theme and Legos to inspire your build.
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This event is in the "All" group.
Mar
23
2024
Sat
This event is in the "All" group.
Mar
23
2024
Sat
Mapping Biodiversity
10:00am - 11:00am
Crofton Library
Library Branch:
Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space):
Crofton - Other In-library location
Age Group:
All
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Interested in technology? Do you love to sing to your plants? Come join the Crofton High School Science Honor Society in mapping biodiversity around the library! We will meet in the library to learn about using MapplerK3 to identify plant life,...
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
23
2024
Sat
Riverbed Blues: Exploring Underwater Grasses with Arundel Rivers
10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
23
2024
Sat
Riverbed Blues: Exploring Underwater Grasses with Arundel Rivers
10:30am - 11:30am
Edgewater Library
Library Branch:
Edgewater Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space):
Edgewater - Community Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Adult Learning,
Gardening & Environment,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Join Arundel Rivers Federation, your local Riverkeeper organization, to learn about one of the Bay’s most precious and vulnerable resources: underwater grass beds. Underwater grasses, also called submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV), are important to w...
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
23
2024
Sat
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
23
2024
Sat
Sally Ride - Reach for the Stars
11:00am - 12:00pm
Severna Park Library
Library Branch:
Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space):
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10),
Teens (Ages 11+),
Adults
Program Type:
Special Events,
STEM/STEAM,
Women’s Interest
Event Details:
Award-winning actress and Smithsonian Scholar Mary Ann Jung presents her fascinating STEM show SALLY RIDE-REACH FOR THE STARS! This lively program has delighted audiences at the Kennedy Space Center and the National Air and Space Museum. Blast off fo...
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
24
2024
Sun
Spring Bird Sounds - Story, Hike and Campfire at Patuxent Research Refuge
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maryland City at Russett Library
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Mar
24
2024
Sun
Spring Bird Sounds - Story, Hike and Campfire at Patuxent Research Refuge
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Maryland City at Russett Library
Library Branch:
Maryland City at Russett Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space):
Maryland City - Off Site
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5),
Kids (Ages 6 – 10),
Teens (Ages 11+),
Adults
Program Type:
Kindergarten Readiness,
Storytimes,
Special Events,
STEM/STEAM,
Outdoor Event
Event Details:
Explore the birds that make Patuxent Research Refuge's North Tract their home. We will read a story, play a bird song game, and go on a Ranger-led hike. Then we'll roast marshmallows by the campfire and share our observations. Geared toward ages 3+, ...
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
Mar
25
2024
Mon
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (Ages 11+)" group.
Mar
25
2024
Mon
Homeschool Lunch and Hangout
11:00am - 1:00pm
Severna Park Library
Library Branch:
Severna Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space):
Severna Park - Community Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10),
Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type:
Arts & DIY,
Games,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Bring a brown bag lunch* to enjoy in the library meeting room with other homeschoolers, followed by indoor recess with games and activities.
*Lunch is not provided.
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This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
Mar
25
2024
Mon
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
Mar
25
2024
Mon
Spring Break @ Your Library!
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Brooklyn Park Library
Library Branch:
Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space):
Brooklyn Park - Other In-library location
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type:
Arts & DIY,
Books and Writing,
Games,
Performing Arts & Music,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Spring break at your library
Monday, March 25: Put your pinky up for a Tea Party.
Tuesday, March 26: Meet the challenge of a Life-Sized Game!
Wednesday, March 27: Join us for a game day!
Thursday, March 28: Show off your best act at ...
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
Mar
25
2024
Mon
This event is in the "Kids (Ages 6 – 10)" group.
Mar
25
2024
Mon
Spring Break STEM: Shoe Box Cities
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Severn Library
Library Branch:
Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space):
Severn - Community Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
We provide the materials and you provide the innovation to create your own, unique city! Bring your own shoebox or use one of ours.
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This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
Mar
26
2024
Tue
This event is in the "Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)" group.
Mar
26
2024
Tue
Little Engineers: Constructive Play
10:30am - 11:30am
Glen Burnie Library
Library Branch:
Glen Burnie Library
Age Group:
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type:
Arts & DIY,
Special Events,
STEM/STEAM
Event Details:
Children will explore open ended activities and play by building, shaping, and manipulating objects to create something new. Curiosity and creativity abound, fostering the development of cognitive and functional skills.
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