Kent County Public Library is proud to be participating in the 10th Maryland STEM Festival with a variety of events for all ages!

For more details about these and other upcoming library events or to register for programs, please visit kentcountylibrary.org or call 410.778.3636.

STEAM Lab: Household Chemistry

Rock Hall Branch

Friday, Nov. 1 | 11am

Join us to learn how to safely conduct experiments & explore chemistry! We'll use everyday household items and create a lot of science fun. Kids (ages 5-12). Space is limited. Please register.

Paper Straw Rocket

North County Branch

Friday, Nov. 1 | 2pm

Create a paper rocket and learn how to launch it through the air with a straw! See how far your rocket will go and practice your precision flying by aiming for targets around the library. Kids (ages 5-12).

Spaghetti Towers

Chestertown Branch

Thursday, Nov. 7 | 4:30pm

Work together to build the tallest spaghetti towers using uncooked spaghetti noodles and different sizes of marshmallows. Kids (ages 5-12). Space is limited. Please register.

Pizza and Make a Thing: Paper Bridges

Chestertown Branch

Saturday, Nov. 9 | 11am

Investigate how strong a newspaper can be by engineering and building bridges out of newspaper and masking tape. Once your bridge is built, we'll stress test it to see how many books it can hold up. Free pizza! Teens only (ages 13-17). Space is limited. Please register!

Engineering Showdown

Chestertown Branch

Saturday, November 9 | 1pm

What do engineers do? It depends on the engineer! At this unique forum, you will meet packaging engineer Denise Stevens and civil engineer Jay Silcox whose combined experience ranges from designing rocket launch pads to creating packaging for human tissue! Bring your questions and prepare to be informed and entertained. Adults (ages 18+). Interested teens (ages 13-17) are also welcome.

Adults-Only LEGO® Challenge

Chestertown Branch

Wednesday, November 13 | 6pm

Grown-ups, join us for an evening of no-kids-allowed LEGO® fun! Fast-paced building challenges will give you a chance to show off your amazing skills. Enjoy camaraderie and the sheer joy of just playing around! Adults (ages 18+). Space is limited, so please register.