Stop by anytime between 2pm and 3:30 pm to create your own whimsical and wonderful kinetic sculptures and learn about slider mechanism.

Cranky Contraptions are kinetic sculptures that animate a character or scene when the handle is turned. These tiny automata are powered by a simple crank slider mechanism which provides basic motion.

Allow 30 minutes.

Recommended age: 5 to 12. Parents/caregivers must accompany children under the age of 12 during the program.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

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.