Maryland STEM Fest

2026 STEM Festival

The Enoch Pratt Free Library is proud to participate in the Maryland STEM Festival, a month-long celebration of programming that fosters the joy of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) and promotes STEM-based careers.

Explore STEM programs at Library locations across the city from October 17 – November 17, 2026.

STEM Festival programming is intended for ages 8–11; however, all ages are welcome!

STEMFest Celebration

Join us for the STEMFest celebration at the Central Library on November 14, 2026 from 11 am–1 pm. 

Discover the building blocks of artificial intelligence through hands-on play, creativity, and problem-solving at this interactive family event! Children and caregivers will explore how computers learn by recognizing patterns, following instructions, making predictions, and learning through trial and error.

Community Partners

Resource tables at STEMFest will be hosted  by the following:

• AI DigiTales
• The Baltimore Commission of Sustainability 
• Baltimore Underground Science Space (BUGSS)
• Maryland Public Television
• The National Aquarium
• The National Museum of Railroad History & Innovation

Maryland STEM Fest Events

• 
  Let’s Celebrate! Ada Lovelace Day

  Join us and learn about Ada Lovelace, Computer Programmer Extraordinaire, and try a coding activity. 

  Govans

  October 13, 3 PM
• 
  Spooky Science Spectacular with Eric Energy

  Indoor lightning from Dr. Frankenstein's lab, a spooky voice changer, bubbling potions and a real witch's brew are…

  Hamilton

  October 15, 3 PM
• 
  3D Printing Day

  Stop by to learn more about the Light Street Branch's new 3D Printer! Participants will be able to choose one item to…

  Light Street

  October 17, 2 PM
• 
  Light Street Lab

  Ignite your curiosity in the Light Street Lab! Kids will explore the wonders of STEAM—science, technology, engineering…

  Light Street

  October 19, 3:30 PM