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SUMMARY:Apple Fest
DESCRIPTION:A joyful fall celebration\, Apple Fest is fun of all ages: enjoy giant slides\, face painting\, games and more! \n 
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/apple-fest/
LOCATION:Oneness Family School Lower Campus\, 6701 Wisconsin Avenue\, Chevy Chase\, Maryland
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
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SUMMARY:Build a Play - Mother Goose!
DESCRIPTION:Come build a play with Adventure Theatre! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome and create the play\, Mother Goose\, based on the classic story! Students will build the play through creative drama\, consisting of dialogue\, creating characters\, and movement. They will also learn the basics of creating a set by painting their very own backdrop to enhance the story! An experienced early elementary education Teaching Artist will help the students transform the book into a show complete with costumes and props. Finally\, students will perform the play and show all they have learned. \nThis program is intended for children in grades three to five\, between the ages of eight and eleven. Registration is required for this program\, and will open September 4.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/build-a-play-mother-goose/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251006T170000
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SUMMARY:TAB (Teen Advisory Board) Prop Making
DESCRIPTION:Help us get ready for our Escape the Library program this October! We’ll be making props and decorations for the horror-themed escape room. All the materials will be provided. The only thing you need to do is come prepared to sculpt and paint! Participating teens will receive SSL hours for this program.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/tab-teen-advisory-board-prop-making/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T103000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
DESCRIPTION:Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books\, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities\, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with children.  ​ \nSpace is limited! FREE tickets are available on a first come\, first served basis at the Information desk beginning 30 minutes before the program. Toddler Storytime occurs at 10:30 and 11:15.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/toddler-storytime-at-connie-morella-library/2025-10-07/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T193000
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SUMMARY:No Shelf Control "Efrén Divided"
DESCRIPTION:Readers in Grades 4-6! Join “No Shelf Control\,” a book discussion group for kids 9-12. This month we’ll discuss “Efrén Divided” by Ernesto Cisneros\, a story of family and friendship across borders. Efrén Nava’s three-generational Mexican American family is close-knit and hardworking\, but his parents harbor a secret. Once it is discovered\, Efrén must take on unusual responsibilities for a boy his age and try to navigate life across both physical and cultural borders between two countries. In observance of National Hispanic Heritage Month\, this month we will discuss Ernesto Cisnero’s “Efrén Divided\,” the 2021 medal winner of the Pura Belpré Award for “outstanding works of literature for children and young adults that best portray\, affirm\, and celebrate the Latino cultural experience.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou can borrow a copy of the book\, along with a specially prepared reading guide for our group\, from the Connie Morella Library; just ask at either the Circulation Desk or Information Desk for the book for the October meeting of No Shelf Control.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/no-shelf-control-efren-divided/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251011T110000
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SUMMARY:Storytime: Little Witch's To-Do List by Helen Zax
DESCRIPTION:Helen Zax will read her book Little Witch’s To-Do List\, in which Little Witch gets through her daily to-do list  – from training her stubborn owl to taking flying lessons – one item at a time. This book is for ages 3-5 and gently teaches time management.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/storytime-little-witchs-to-do-list-by-helen-zax/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T103000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
DESCRIPTION:Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books\, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities\, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with children.  ​ \nSpace is limited! FREE tickets are available on a first come\, first served basis at the Information desk beginning 30 minutes before the program. Toddler Storytime occurs at 10:30 and 11:15.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/toddler-storytime-at-connie-morella-library/2025-10-14/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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SUMMARY:Cover to Cover: "Lola's First Day of the Dead"
DESCRIPTION:Cover to Cover is a NEW monthly reading\, discussion & activity group for students in grades 2-3. This month we’ll discuss “Lola’s First Day of the Dead” by Keka Novales. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLola Lopes Cruz has always lived in Texas. But one year\, while preparing for Halloween\, she learns about the holiday celebrated by her mother when she was a girl in Guatemala: the Day of the Dead. Find out how Lola manages to balance two different cultural traditions in “Lola’s First Day of the Dead” from the “Hola\, Lola!” series by Keka Novales. For this session\, we will also have crafts available for both of these October 31-November 1 celebrations. \nYou can borrow a copy of “Lola’s First Day of the Dead” by Keka Novales–along with a specially prepared reading guide for our group–from the Connie Morella Library; just ask at either the Circulation Desk or Information Desk for the book for the October meeting of Cover to Cover!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/cover-to-cover-lolas-first-day-of-dead/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T193000
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SUMMARY:Middle School Book Club: "Aniana Del Mar Jumps In"
DESCRIPTION:Calling all readers in Grades 6-8! Join the Middle School Book Club: a book discussion group for kids 11-14. The book for October 15 is ANIANA DEL MAR JUMPS IN\, by Jazminne Mendez. Middle School Book Club welcomes ALL readers in grades 6\, 7\, and 8 for a monthly meeting and discussion of books chosen by a librarian just for this age group and read ahead of time. Anyone ages 11-14 is welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you are in grades 6\, 7\, or 8 and love to read and have fun talking about books and characters\, Middle School Book Club is the place for you! Over the course of the school year\, we’ll read books with a wide range of genres—featuring characters your age and themes such as friendship\, family\, overcoming adversity\, confronting challenges\, sorting through conflicting values\, and navigating life\, school\, sports and other extracurricular activities\, other people’s expectations\, and their expanding knowledge of themselves and the world around them. We often use new books published within the last 5 years and acclaimed titles from such award programs as the Black-Eyed Susan Tapestry. Each session’s interactive discussions and hands-on activities will relate to the major topics and themes of the book in a fun and engaging way. \nEach month\, you can borrow a copy of the assigned book from the Connie Morella Library. You can also access many of the titles as e-books or e-audiobooks through the library’s free app\, Hoopla and Libby. The book for October is ANIANA DEL MAR JUMPS IN\, by Jazminne Mendez.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/middle-school-book-club-aniana-del-mar-jumps-in/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T120000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
DESCRIPTION:Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books\, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities\, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with children.  ​ \nSpace is limited! FREE tickets are available on a first come\, first served basis at the Information desk beginning 30 minutes before the program. Toddler Storytime occurs at 10:30 and 11:15.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/toddler-storytime-at-connie-morella-library/2025-10-21/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T173000
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SUMMARY:STEM at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Science Lab @ the Library\, a self-paced drop-in event featuring several stations with different experiments and activities designed to help children in grades K-5 learn important scientific principles. This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve results in the areas of chemistry\, physics\, math\, and engineering. Teen volunteers from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School’s Science Olympiad will be available to demonstrate and assist with the activities. \nWe will provide all the materials for this program.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/stem-at-library/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T120000
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CREATED:20250815T171340Z
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UID:10000543-1761647400-1761652800@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
DESCRIPTION:Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books\, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities\, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with children.  ​ \nSpace is limited! FREE tickets are available on a first come\, first served basis at the Information desk beginning 30 minutes before the program. Toddler Storytime occurs at 10:30 and 11:15.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/toddler-storytime-at-connie-morella-library/2025-10-28/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T190000
DTSTAMP:20260407T061024
CREATED:20251022T173116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T173116Z
UID:10000792-1761843600-1761850800@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Bethesda Row Trick or Treat
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a spooktacular evening of family-friendly fun at our Annual Halloween Trick-or-Treat Event on Bethesda Row!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bethesda-row-trick-or-treat/
LOCATION:Bethesda Row\, 7262 Woodmont Avenue\, Bethesda\, Maryland\, 20814
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T061024
CREATED:20250924T174233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T174233Z
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SUMMARY:Mystery Mansion Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy our family-friendly haunted house\, our new crafting workshop\, and snap photos with our spooky characters. Great for ages 3 – 10 (plus their adults!).
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/mystery-mansion-adventure/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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