Anne Arundel County Public Library is excited to announce the Maryland STEM Festival is back and better than ever for its 10th year, from October 18 to November 17, 2024. This year's STEM Festival theme is "Engineering: Ideas to Reality." Join us for an exciting month of family-friendly fun that will spark curiosity and foster excitement for STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
STEM Events at AACPL
With a wide range of programs, there’s something fun for everyone! Get introduced to the wonders of STEM during storytimes, unleash your creativity with hands-on activities and be captivated by science demonstrations and engaging discussions.
Here’s a sneak peek of the excitement that awaits you:
- STEM Robotics Night: Check out a demonstration of the competition robot made by Chesapeake High School's FIRST Robotics Team 2377.
- Diwali Diya Lamps STEM Activity: Discover Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and create a diya lamp paper circuit card.
- Photograph Identification and Preservation Workshop: Enjoy a brief overview of photography history with the Laurel Historical Society as they share the basics of preservation for print and digital photographs.
- Dinosaur Park Adventures: Explore Maryland's rich dinosaur history, see fossils and enjoy dino activities with experts from the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
- Hubble Space Telescope: A Journey of Discovery: Learn about the Hubble telescope, some of its amazing discoveries and challenges faced during its lifetime with NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center.
- Mocktails and Makerspace: Complete a craft while enjoying a mocktail in a fun and relaxed environment.
If you want to stay involved and continue your STEM journey beyond the festival, don't forget to check out our upcoming events calendar for free STEM programs and activities. We offer a wide range of programs and activities that kids and families can enjoy. You can even use the MakerSpace at Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library and the Creation Station at Odenton Library to bring your STEM ideas to life with tools like 3D Pens, the Cricut machine or Button Maker. If you're not sure how to get started or want some help, you can schedule a one-on-one appointment with our staff to learn how to use the MakerSpace and Creation Station tools safely.
Can't make it to the library in person? You can explore STEM through AACPL's online digital resources. From Science Reference Center (Explora) to National Geographic Kids, we have a variety of curated resources to encourage STEM education for all ages.
Check out our catalog for more STEM materials and books you can borrow from your local library branch. Whether you're a budding scientist, engineer, programmer or just curious about how the world works, our collection has something for every learner.
Join the STEM Celebration
Visit the Maryland STEM Festival website to discover STEM activities happening across Maryland. For books, resources and information about our events calendar, be sure to visit our STEM page. We look forward to sharing the joy of STEM with you throughout the year!
Published October 18, 2024