STEAM at AACPL

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At Anne Arundel County Public Library, we’re dedicated to sparking curiosity and igniting passion for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) in children of all ages! Join us at any of our 16 library locations as we explore the fascinating world of STEAM 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

Make A Comic Book

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Severn Library
Library Branch: Severn Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Severn - Community Meeting Room A
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, STEAM
Event Details:

Learn how comic book professionals work together to make and publish comics, and then work as a team to make a comic book to print, share, and take home.

Homeschool Hangout

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Glen Burnie Library
Library Branch: Glen Burnie Library
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, Books and Writing, Community Services, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Games, Special Events, STEAM, Technology
Event Details:

Calling all homeschoolers! Explore a different subject every week with fun games, STEM, reading, writing, crafts, and tons of other activities! All ages are welcome!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.

Inter-Galactic Music & Movement

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Linthicum Library
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Library Branch: Linthicum Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Linthicum - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, Storytimes, Special Events, STEAM
Event Details:

May the force be with you as we celebrate the revenge of the fifth! Come in costume and be ready to listen to stories, dance, and make a craft. You won't find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy anywhere else.

Homeschool STEAM: Protecting Waterways

11:30am - 12:30pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover how pollution enters our waterways and impacts water quality. Learn simple steps you can take to help protect and preserve the health of our waterways for generations to come. 

Lego Challenge

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
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: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Take the LEGO Challenge and build a masterpiece! LEGO creations will be displayed after program.

Maryland Critters, Who Lives Where? with CoreShark H20

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Riviera Beach Library
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Riviera Beach Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Riviera Beach - Community Meeting Room AB
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Maryland is the treasured state that is not only home to the Chesapeake Bay, but also to a variety of amazing animals.

STEAM & Snacks

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Brooklyn Park Library
Library Branch: Brooklyn Park Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Brooklyn Park - Public Floor
Audience: Kids (Ages 6 – 10)
Program Type: Arts & DIY, STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for STEAM crafts and snacks!

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at library programs has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Alergias Alimentarias: La Biblioteca no puede garantizar que la comida servida en los programas no ha estado en contacto con las nueces de árbol, la soya, u otros alérgenos.

Build It!

10:00am - 11:30am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Library Branch: Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library
Room (Leave blank if you don't need to reserve a space): Eastport-Annapolis Neck - Community Meeting Room
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5), Kids (Ages 6 – 10), Teens (Ages 11+), Adults, All
Program Type: STEAM

Build & Play

Come for brick-snapping fun! Design and build your own fantastic creations. We'll supply the Legos - you bring the creativity!  

STEAM Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Busch Annapolis Library
Library Branch: Busch Annapolis Library
Audience: Preschool (Ages 0 – 5)
Program Type: Kindergarten Readiness, STEAM
Event Details:

Interactive fun with stories, activities, and games. 

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