Baltimore County Public Library to Participate in Maryland STEM Festival 2016

From the Baltimore County Public Library:

BALTIMORE, MD – The Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) is a participant in Maryland STEM Festival, a ten-day series of events throughout the state that focus on science, technology, engineering and math. BCPL’s branches will offer nearly 30 free STEM events during the initiative, which runs from November 4 through November 13.

The majority of BCPL’s branches will participate in the STEM Festival, offering programs such as “Electric Art Lab” (Catonsville, Hereford, Parkville-Carney); “Make a Cartesian Diver” (Arbutus); “Minecraft Monday” (Reisterstown); “Makerspace: Drawbots” (Towson); and many more. In addition to libraries, festival events will take place in science centers, museums, colleges, universities, schools, and parks across Maryland. All BCPL events are listed here.

“This year’s STEM Festival is packed with thought-provoking programs at venues throughout the state,” said BCPL Director Paula Miller. I’m excited by the myriad of programs our branches have scheduled and hope they will inspire a new generation of innovators.”

The Maryland STEM Festival aims to encourage Marylanders to see STEM education, skills and careers as significant parts of their lives. The Festival is one of the new statewide events that is open to everyone and is (for the most part) free. Information is at marylandstemfestival.org.

The Baltimore County Public Library has served the citizens of Baltimore County since 1948. With 19 branches throughout Baltimore County, BCPL empowers and engages individuals for a more inclusive and connected Baltimore County community, and provides opportunities to explore, learn, create and connect. In addition to loaning books, library card holders may borrow DVDs, music, e-books and gain access to our research databases. Branches provide computer and Internet access, job search assistance and offer a multitude of daily learning programs for adults and children. For more information about branches and services, visit bcpl.info or follow BCPL on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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