Join CCPL this year by celebrating the Maryland STEM fest, by participating in one (or all!) of CCPL’s STEAM Fest programs, taking place between October 15th – November 14th.
What is the MD STEM Fest?
(From the MD Stem Fest Webpage) The Maryland STEM Festival is a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that takes place every Fall. In 2021, we’ll be bringing hundreds of events focused on fun, interactive science learning opportunities. Students, families, friends, STEM professionals, teachers, volunteers will all enjoy events taking place throughout Maryland.
The Festival highlights the educational, cultural and financial impact of science in this state. Through hands-on activities, talks, lab tours, nature experiences, expos, exhibits and performances, the Festival engages a wide range of public audiences while inspiring future generations.
This Festival cultivates a positive environment that inspires children to pursue science-related careers and encourages businesses to invest in Maryland. In an era when recent reports indicate that the United States is losing ground as the world leader in science and technology, and fewer students than ever are seeking careers in science and technology, the Festival energizes our state’s efforts to respond to these challenges.
CCPL STEAM Fest Programs:
Kit Programs:
- STEAM Kit: Crankie Contraptions – October 15- November 14 @ Potomac Library (ages 6-18)
- STEAM Kit: Mazes & Gravity Games – October 15- November 14 @ La Plata Library (ages 6-18)
- STEAM Kit: Monster Claw – October 15- November 14 @ Waldorf West (ages 6-18)
- STEAM Kit: Drawbots – October 15 – November 14 @ P.D. Brown Library (ages 6-18)
- Fall in a Bag Art Kit To Go – October 1 – October 30 @ Potomac Library (ages 6-11)
- Spooky Alien Make & Take October 1 – October 30 @ Waldorf West Library (ages 6-11)
- Inktober Kit – October 1 – October 30 @ Waldorf West Library (ages 12-18)
Virtual Programs:
- Digital Photography Club – October 26, 6 PM (ages 12-18)
- Advanced STEM Club: Solar Power – October 27, 2 PM (ages 9-18)
- Creepy DIY Terrariums – October 27, 6 PM (ages 6-14)
- STEM Club: The Skeletal System – November 3, 2 PM (ages 6-11)
- ASL Club for Kids! November 3, 6 PM (ages 6-11)
- Made From Scratch: Cooking Series – November 4, 12 PM (ages 5-9)
- Teen Film Club – November 4, 6 PM (ages 12-18)
Live Outdoor Program:
- Geocaching for Teens – November 6, 1 PM (ages 12-18)
Can’t get enough STEM? check out some of our past STEAM related content featured on our CCPL @ Home Blog!
- STEM Club: Our Solar System
- Advanced STEM Club: Program Your Own Video Game
- Gravity: What Goes Up Must Come Down
- Advanced STEM Club: Engineering Pressure
- STEM Club: Coding
- Advanced STEM Club: Programming an Emotional Robot
- STEAM Lab: Using Invisible Ink to Send a Message
- Garrett Morgan and the Three Way Traffic Signal STEAM Activity: Three Way Traffic Light Made out of Puffy Paint
- STEM Club: Musical Fractions
- Rockets Away
- Young-Steam: We have a problem! Liquid Layers