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STEM Time: Build a Candy DNA model

Teen Time @ Wheaton Library

2025-10-27 17:00:00 2025-10-27 18:00:00 America/New_York STEM Time: Build a Candy DNA model Build a DNA model from sweet, colorful candy! Wheaton Library -

Monday, October 27
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-27 17:00:00 2025-10-27 18:00:00 America/New_York STEM Time: Build a Candy DNA model Build a DNA model from sweet, colorful candy! Wheaton Library -

Build a DNA model from sweet, colorful candy!

STEM Time yet again! Build a DNA model from sweet, colorful candy!

October is Myths and Mysteries Month. It is also STEM Month. We will be presenting activities for both! Join us for:

Monday October 6: STEM Time! Build a marshmallow tower! Never before has engineering and architecture been so sweet and fluffy!
Monday October 13: Teentober Time! Join us for mythology trivia! 
Monday October 20: STEM Time again! How fast can a marble run? Find out! Can marbles think and feel? No!
Monday October 27: STEM Time yet again! Build a DNA model from sweet, colorful candy!

This program is for Middle and High Schoolers only. No registration required.
 

Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-777-0678

Check out the MCPL teen page for resources and programs for Teens https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library/for-you/teens/home.html

Don't have a card right now?  No worries!  Find out how to Get a Library Card.

 

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM | Arts, Crafts and Hobbies |

TAGS: | Teens | MD Stem Festival | Goal 2: Teen Outreach |

Wheaton Library
Phone: 240-777-0678
Hours
Mon, Sep 29 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
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