STEM at AACPL

STEM image with dark blue background and various science-related images.

At Anne Arundel County Public Library, we’re dedicated to sparking curiosity and igniting passion for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) in children of all ages! Join us at any of our 16 library locations as we explore the fascinating world of STEM with exciting programs designed to enhance skills in fun and engaging ways.

Foundation Funded

10th Annual Maryland STEM Festival

The Maryland STEM Festival is back, from October 18 through November 17, 2024! 

Maryland STEM Festival 2024 poster. The theme is Engineering: Ideas to Reality.

Upcoming Events

Toddler Tinker Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Broadneck Library
Library Branch: Broadneck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Broadneck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Imaginative fun featuring open-ended, hands-on exploration of different materials & manipulatives. Get creative, messy, and inventive - through play!

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Odenton Library
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: Games, Kindergarten Readiness, Special Events, STEM/STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Homeschoolers of all ages can drop in to hang out for games, arts & crafts, music and more! Is it a club? Is it a course? Come and choose your own adventure!

 

STEM - Grow Your Own Crystals

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Severn Library
Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

We'll learn how to crystallize things we find while foraging and experiment with creating the most colorful and exciting crystals we can! 

Book Buddies: It's Dinovember!

4:15pm - 5:15pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Crofton Library
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Library Branch: Crofton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Crofton Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Books and Writing, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Read a book of your choice about Dinosaurs! We will discuss the books, followed by snacks and activities!

 

Drop-in Family Lego® Build and Play Challenge

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All
Deale Library
Library Branch: Deale Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Deale - Community Meeting Room
Audience: All
Program Type: Special Events, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Families are welcome to drop-in for Lego® build and play fun. We'll provide plenty of Legos®!

Homeschool Lunch and Learn

11:00am - 1:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
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
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Games, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us as Daryl Cooke, a NASA Solar System Ambassador, shares the latest news from NASA and identifies some of the cool things you can look for in the night sky. You might even get the chance to look through a real telescope!

Mario Escape Room

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Odenton Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out!

Please be sure to separately register each participant.  For ages 8 and up.

Mario Escape Room

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Odenton Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out!

Please be sure to separately register each participant.  For ages 8 and up.

Mario Escape Room

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Odenton Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Odenton Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Odenton - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Games, STEM/STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Oh no, Bowser has you trapped in a room!  Work together as a team to solve puzzles and make your way out!

Please be sure to separately register each participant.  For ages 8 and up.