Events
This calendar showcases events sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County. For a full calendar of events at Montgomery County Public Libraries, please visit MCPL’s calendar.
By joining these virtual programs, you agree to abide by our rules of conduct. Staff has the authority to remove you from any program if we deem your behavior to be inappropriate, to ensure the safety of staff and guests.
december, 2024
02dec(dec 2)5:30 pm(dec 2)5:30 pmRobotics Club with FTC team 47 BeaversLocation(s):Gaithersburg
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Build a robot and learn to program it with local teen robotics team, 47 Beavers, during this five-week course!
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Build a robot and learn to program it with local teen robotics team, 47 Beavers, during this five-week course!
In this five-week course tweens will work in small groups with a mentor to build a robot and then learn to program the robot to solve challenges. This club is for all levels, but basic computer skills will be helpful.
For 4th to 7th graders. Registration required, please register with your child’s name and age.
Please register for all five weeks, the dates are Monday November 18, 25, and December 2, 9, and 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490
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.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
03dec(dec 3)12:00 am(dec 3)12:00 amMy First Book ClubLocation(s):Gaithersburg
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Join us for a weekly book club for children who are learning to read!
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Join us for a weekly book club for children who are learning to read!
As a group we’ll read and talk about the book together, then children will have the chance to build literacy skills with different hands-on stations with the help of our teen volunteers from the Gaithersburg Youth Center. You do not need to read the book before the program.
For Grades Preschool-1st. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
Please note: there is no My First Book Club when MCPS schools are closed or have a half day.
This program is in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture.
Questions about this program? Please contact Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 12:00 am - 12:00 am
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
04dec(dec 4)4:30 pm(dec 4)4:30 pmMy First Book ClubLocation(s):Gaithersburg
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Join us for a weekly book club for children who are learning to read!
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Join us for a weekly book club for children who are learning to read!
As a group we’ll read and talk about the book together, then children will have the chance to build literacy skills with different hands-on stations with the help of our teen volunteers from the Gaithersburg Youth Center. You do not need to read the book before the program.
For Grades Preschool-1st. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
Please note: there is no My First Book Club when MCPS schools are closed or have a half day.
This program is in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture.
Questions about this program? Please contact Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Come and learn fun facts about snowflakes as we create snowflake crafts!
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Come and learn fun facts about snowflakes as we create snowflake crafts!
Come and learn fun facts about snowflakes as we create snowflake crafts. We will be making watercolor snowflakes. This hands-on program will allow children to be creative and use their imagination.
Please wear paint friendly clothing. This program is geared towards elementary school age.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch at 240 777-0140
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.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Rockville Memorial Library
21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
06dec(dec 6)10:30 am(dec 6)10:30 amMusic and Movement with Ms. StefLocation(s):Olney
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Get the babies and toddlers moving to music! Join us for a
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Get the babies and toddlers moving to music!
Join us for a fun morning of music and movement for our youngest customers with local musician and educator, Stef Pleasure!
Ms. Stef has 30 years of experience as a music teacher and performer and specializes in infant/toddler and preschool music and movement.
This program is for babies, toddler and preschool-aged children. Adult must accompany children under 8 years of age.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-773-9545.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Friday) 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
06dec(dec 6)11:00 am(dec 6)11:00 amWinter Wonderland StorytimeLocation(s):Gaithersburg
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Join us for a special storytime that celebrates the wonderful cold and coziness of wintertime!
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Join us for a special storytime that celebrates the wonderful cold and coziness of wintertime!
Come listen to stories, rhymes, and songs, then stay for a craft and activities that highlight early literacy skills during this special extended storytime!
Ideal for ages 18 months to 5 years with a parent or caregiver.
Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
Questions about this program? Please contact Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
07dec(dec 7)11:00 am(dec 7)11:00 amSuperb Saturday STEM - Peppermint OobleckLocation(s):Noyes
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Join us at the Noyes Library for some fun experimentation! Join Mr.
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Join us at the Noyes Library for some fun experimentation!
Join Mr. Sean in playing with non-Newtonian fluids with a peppermint twist! All materials provided.
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.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 11:30 pm
Location
Noyes Library for Young Children
10237 Carroll Pl Kensington, MD 20895
07dec(dec 7)11:00 am(dec 7)11:00 amRock & Read with Mr. Tony M. MusicLocation(s):White Oak
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Join us for a fun-filled music program incorporating movement, mindfulness, and stories!
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Join us for a fun-filled music program incorporating movement, mindfulness, and stories!
An original music program that incorporates mindfulness, music, movement, and stories! This high energy program features a variety of instruments and is appropriate for all ages, and ideal for pre-K through Grade 2.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Location: White Oak Library, Meeting Room (lower level)
Questions about this program? Contact the branch at 240-773-9555.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
White Oak Library
11701 New Hampshire Ave Silver Spring, MD 20904
07dec(dec 7)3:00 pm(dec 7)3:00 pmRock & Read with Mr. Tony M. MusicLocation(s):Potomac
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Join us for a fun-filled music program incorporating movement, mindfulness, and stories! ***Spaces are limited. Tickets will be available on a
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Join us for a fun-filled music program incorporating movement, mindfulness, and stories!
***Spaces are limited. Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, one per person present in the library, beginning at 2:00 pm on the day of the program from the Information Desk.***
An original music program that incorporates mindfulness, music, movement, and stories! This high energy program features a variety of instruments and is appropriate for all ages, and ideal for pre-K through Grade 2.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Location: White Oak Library, Meeting Room (lower level)
Questions about this program? Contact the branch at 240-777-0690.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Saturday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Potomac Library
10101 Glenolden Dr, Potomac, MD 20854
09dec(dec 9)5:30 pm(dec 9)5:30 pmRobotics Club with FTC team 47 BeaversLocation(s):Gaithersburg
Event Details
Build a robot and learn to program it with local teen robotics team, 47 Beavers, during this five-week course!
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Build a robot and learn to program it with local teen robotics team, 47 Beavers, during this five-week course!
In this five-week course tweens will work in small groups with a mentor to build a robot and then learn to program the robot to solve challenges. This club is for all levels, but basic computer skills will be helpful.
For 4th to 7th graders. Registration required, please register with your child’s name and age.
Please register for all five weeks, the dates are Monday November 18, 25, and December 2, 9, and 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490
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.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
10dec(dec 10)4:30 pm(dec 10)4:30 pmSTEAM Club: MagnetsLocation(s):Gaithersburg
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Join us as we learn about how magnets attract and repel with hands-on exploration!
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Join us as we learn about how magnets attract and repel with hands-on exploration!
For Grades 1st to 5th. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
11dec(dec 11)4:30 pm(dec 11)4:30 pmMy First Book ClubLocation(s):Gaithersburg
Event Details
Join us for a weekly book club for children who are learning to read!
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Join us for a weekly book club for children who are learning to read!
As a group we’ll read and talk about the book together, then children will have the chance to build literacy skills with different hands-on stations with the help of our teen volunteers from the Gaithersburg Youth Center. You do not need to read the book before the program.
For Grades Preschool-1st. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
Please note: there is no My First Book Club when MCPS schools are closed or have a half day.
This program is in partnership with the City of Gaithersburg Department of Parks, Recreation & Culture.
Questions about this program? Please contact Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Wednesday) 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
12dec(dec 12)4:00 pm(dec 12)4:00 pmPerler Bead InitialsLocation(s):Rockville Memorial
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Use perler beads to create a sign with your initials! For ages 6-12.
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Use perler beads to create a sign with your initials! For ages 6-12.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch at 240 777-0140
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.
Time
(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Rockville Memorial Library
21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
Event Details
Explore your creative side & create a masterpiece! Join us as we
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Explore your creative side & create a masterpiece!
Join us as we learn about Swiss sculptors and brothers Alberto and Diego Giacometti! Then we’ll create clay sculptures inspired by Alberto’s famous figures!
For Grades Kindergarten-5th. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
Questions about this program? Please contact Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
12dec(dec 12)4:30 pm(dec 12)4:30 pmLego® BuildersLocation(s):Kensington Park
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Take your imagination to new heights with LEGOs®! Drop on in for
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Take your imagination to new heights with LEGOs®!
Drop on in for some LEGO® play! Build anything you can imagine!
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Montgomery County.
Questions about this program? Contact the Kensington Park Library at: 240-773-9515.
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.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Kensington Park Library
4201 Knowles Ave Kensington, MD 20895
14dec(dec 14)10:00 am(dec 14)10:00 amFOLMC Branch Booksale at GermantownLocation(s):Germantown
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Books, DVDs, and more available for children, teens, and adults. Hardbacks $1:00, paperbacks 50 cents (children's 1/2 price), with some items priced higher. All are welcome. This program takes place
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Books, DVDs, and more available for children, teens, and adults. Hardbacks $1:00, paperbacks 50 cents (children’s 1/2 price), with some items priced higher. All are welcome. This program takes place in meeting room A, on the lower level of the Germantown Library. Germantown is located at 19840 Century Blvd. Germantown Maryland for directions and more information. click here.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Germantown Library
19840 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
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Join us for an hour of creativity and fun. Join us for
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Join us for an hour of creativity and fun.
Join us for our Teen Craft Drop-In hour, right after our monthly Teen Advisory Board Meeting at noon. Supplies will consist of everything from cardboard and pompoms, paper lunch bags for snowflakes, to paints, markers and origami supplies. Come make a friendship bracelet or paint a talisman on a rock to hang on your front door to ward off monsters!
We will provide all the materials for this program.
Sponsored of Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch: 240-773-9515
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program.
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.
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Kensington Park Library
4201 Knowles Ave Kensington, MD 20895
14dec(dec 14)2:00 pm(dec 14)2:00 pmWrite to RightLocation(s):Gaithersburg
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Join teen volunteers from Write to Right in a monthly writing workshop where we'll explore using creative writing as a
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Join teen volunteers from Write to Right in a monthly writing workshop where we’ll explore using creative writing as a tool towards social change.
This program occurs on the second Saturday of the month.
Registration is encouraged, but not required. Feel free to join anytime.
For ages 9 to 14.
Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County in partnership with Write to Right.
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.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
16dec(dec 16)5:30 pm(dec 16)5:30 pmRobotics Club with FTC team 47 BeaversLocation(s):Gaithersburg
Event Details
Build a robot and learn to program it with local teen robotics team, 47 Beavers, during this five-week course!
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Build a robot and learn to program it with local teen robotics team, 47 Beavers, during this five-week course!
In this five-week course tweens will work in small groups with a mentor to build a robot and then learn to program the robot to solve challenges. This club is for all levels, but basic computer skills will be helpful.
For 4th to 7th graders. Registration required, please register with your child’s name and age.
Please register for all five weeks, the dates are Monday November 18, 25, and December 2, 9, and 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490
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.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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For children 9 to 12 with their caregiver to explore awesome books with fun games, activities, and discussions.
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For children 9 to 12 with their caregiver to explore awesome books with fun games, activities, and discussions.
This month we’re talking about Roswell Johnson Saves the World! by Chris Colfer; followed by an activity related to the book. Pick up a copy of the book at the Service Desk beginning November 19th.
Ages 9 to 12 and their family members.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch: (240) 777-0110
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Monday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Germantown Library
19840 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
18dec(dec 18)6:30 pm(dec 18)6:30 pmTween Book Club: Roller GirlLocation(s):Gaithersburg
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Explore different genres of tween literature each month with games, activities and book discussions.
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Explore different genres of tween literature each month with games, activities and book discussions.
This month we’re talking about Roller Girl by Victoria Jamieson; followed by an activity related to the book. Pick up a copy of the book at the Circulation Desk beginning November 21st.
For Grades 4-6.
Questions about this program? Please contact Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Read a different Magic Tree House book each month then join us for games, activities and book discussions.
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Read a different Magic Tree House book each month then join us for games, activities and book discussions.
This month we’re reading Polar Bears Past Bedtime; followed by an activity related to the book. Pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk beginning November 22nd. Can’t finish the book before our next meeting? That’s ok, you can still come!
For Grades 2-3.
Questions about this program? Please contact Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Thursday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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Join in the winter holiday fun and come build and decorate your own gingerbread house!
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Join in the winter holiday fun and come build and decorate your own gingerbread house!
Join us for a winter STEM activity . This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve a result. Family friendly & geared towards ages 4 years and up! Siblings welcome. Children under 8 must be supervised by an adult.
We will provide all the materials for this program. Just bring your creativity and ideas!
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Questions about this program? Contact the the Quince Orchard Library at 240-777-0200.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Saturday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Quince Orchard Library
15831 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
21dec(dec 21)2:00 pm(dec 21)2:00 pmMr. Jon PerformanceLocation(s):Rockville Memorial
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Join Mr. Jon and his Parent’s Choice Award winning music. Get ready for an energetic music show that inspires fun,
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Join Mr. Jon and his Parent’s Choice Award winning music. Get ready for an energetic music show that inspires fun, laughter and dancing!
Join multiple Parents’ Choice Award winning musician Mr. Jon & Friends for a fun interactive show for the whole family. Mr. Jon uses rhymes, songs, books, and puppets for a musical comedy show not to miss. Be ready to jump, dance, laugh and sing along!
For ages 2-12
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch: (240) 777-0140
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Rockville Memorial Library
21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
21dec(dec 21)2:00 pm(dec 21)2:00 pmSnowflake Salt Painting: Winter-Themed ArtLocation(s):Germantown
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Learn about snowflakes and how they form. Then create your own snowflake art using salt and water color.
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Learn about snowflakes and how they form. Then create your own snowflake art using salt and water color.
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch: (240) 777-0110
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Germantown Library
19840 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
22dec(dec 22)2:00 pm(dec 22)2:00 pmKids Yoga: Creating Mindful MomentsLocation(s):Germantown
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Join yoga teacher Lilach Cohen-Holden as she takes us through storytelling yoga, breathing activities and mindfulness.
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Join yoga teacher Lilach Cohen-Holden as she takes us through storytelling yoga, breathing activities and mindfulness.
Please bring a water bottle and your own yoga mat or towel. We can provide a limited number of yoga mat if you don’t have one.
Recommended for ages 6 to 12.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch: 240-777-0110
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Germantown Library
19840 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
23dec(dec 23)2:00 pm(dec 23)2:00 pmBlue Block BuildLocation(s):Gaithersburg
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Come by for some building fun! Stop by to see what you
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Come by for some building fun!
Stop by to see what you can create with our big foam blue blocks; the possibilities are endless with a little imagination!
For Grades Preschool to 5th. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
Questions about this program? Please contact Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
23dec(dec 23)5:30 pm(dec 23)5:30 pmRobotics Club with FTC team 47 BeaversLocation(s):Gaithersburg
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Build a robot and learn to program it with local teen robotics team, 47 Beavers, during this five-week course!
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Build a robot and learn to program it with local teen robotics team, 47 Beavers, during this five-week course!
In this five-week course tweens will work in small groups with a mentor to build a robot and then learn to program the robot to solve challenges. This club is for all levels, but basic computer skills will be helpful.
For 4th to 7th graders. Registration required, please register with your child’s name and age.
Please register for all five weeks, the dates are Monday November 18, 25, and December 2, 9, and 16 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490
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.
Time
(Monday) 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
27dec(dec 27)11:00 am(dec 27)11:00 amSilly Goose & ValLocation(s):Kensington Park
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Join us for puppets, ventriloquism and songs. Join us as Val and
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Join us for puppets, ventriloquism and songs.
Join us as Val and her puppets spread laughter, joy and kindness through storytelling, music and dance!
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-773-9515.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Friday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Kensington Park Library
4201 Knowles Ave Kensington, MD 20895
Event Details
Discover a variety of exciting options for careers with animals! Ask questions and meet some live animal ambassadors!
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Discover a variety of exciting options for careers with animals! Ask questions and meet some live animal ambassadors!
Interested in an exciting career that deals with nature, natural history, biology, animals, or science in general? Wondering what routes you could take to get there? Discover a variety of career options and paths, ask questions, and meet some live animal ambassadors, which may include a mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, or invertebrate! Depending on available types of animal ambassadors on the day of the event, you may be able to touch one or more of these animal ambassadors!
This event is presented by Echoes of Nature, a not-for-profit environmental education organization dedicated to helping people understand, appreciate, and care for Maryland’s wildlife and natural environment.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
This program is most appropriate for ages 12-18.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-773-9515
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program.
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.
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Kensington Park Library
4201 Knowles Ave Kensington, MD 20895
30dec(dec 30)2:00 am(dec 30)2:00 amAfternoon Movie: The Wild RobotLocation(s):Gaithersburg
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Join us for snacks and Movie Bingo as we watch The Wild Robot!
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Join us for snacks and Movie Bingo as we watch The Wild Robot!
For families. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
Rated PG.
Have questions about the content of the movie? Visit Common Sense Media to find out more details.
Questions about this program? Please contact Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
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.
Time
(Monday) 2:00 am - 3:30 am
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
30dec(dec 30)2:00 pm(dec 30)2:00 pmPokémon DayLocation(s):Rockville Memorial
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Have fun with us at Rockville Memorial Library with Pokémon themed activities! Make a Pokémon button, go on a Pokémon
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Have fun with us at Rockville Memorial Library with Pokémon themed activities! Make a Pokémon button, go on a Pokémon scavenger hunt, and more. Bring your Pokémon cards to battle and trade.
For ages 6-12.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch at 240 777-0140
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.
Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Rockville Memorial Library
21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
31dec(dec 31)11:15 am(dec 31)11:15 amNoon Year's Eve!Location(s):Olney
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Celebrate 2025 at the Olney Library! Ring in the Noon-year with a
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Celebrate 2025 at the Olney Library!
Ring in the Noon-year with a celebration and fun activities for kids! We’ll be making resolutions, crafting snowflakes, and dancing!
All supplies provided. Program is designed for children ages 5 and above.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-773-9545.
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.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:15 am - 12:15 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
31dec(dec 31)11:30 am(dec 31)11:30 amNoon Year's EveLocation(s):Gaithersburg
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Celebrate the New Year while everyone's still awake! Join us for some New Year's themed crafts and games before we
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Celebrate the New Year while everyone’s still awake! Join us for some New Year’s themed crafts and games before we count down to noon.
For Preschool to 5th Grade. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 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.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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