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B-CC English Conversation Club
2026-05-13 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | B-CC Regional Services Center, 4805 Edgemoor Lane, 2nd Floor, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information, please view our flyer here.

How to Write An Ethical Will
2026-05-13 13:00 - 14:00 | MD
An ethical will (or legacy letter) allows us to pass on our values, stories, and life lessons to our loved ones.

LEGO Construction & Duplo Too!
2026-05-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-05-20 16:00 - 17:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Each Wednesday, join us in the meeting room from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO and Duplos! We supply the LEGO and Duplo pieces, and you supply the imagination!
This program is for children ages 3 years old and up. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.

Open Mic @ The Writer's Center
2026-05-13 19:00 - 21:00 | The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD, 20815, United States
Prose, poetry, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work.

Sign-up starts at 6:45pm, and readings begin promptly at 7pm.
Limited to 20 readers, so arrive early if you plan to read.

Bethesda Reads: Crossing to Safety
2026-05-14 10:30 - 12:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Interested in joining? The Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. We’ll talk over the book Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner.
The book chosen for this month’s discussion is Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner. This story follows the enduring friendship between two couples: the Morgans—young, gifted, and full of dreams yet lacking prospects—and the Langs, wealthy and generous enough to share their good fortune. Beginning in the 1930s as struggling professors in Wisconsin, their lives intertwine across decades of triumphs and trials. Through themes of marriage, ambition, compromise, and the quiet resilience of human connection, the narrative reflects a timeless truth: holding fast to what truly matters, even as the years slip away.
Copies of this book will be available at the check out desk, while supplies last.

Luncheon & Book Talk with Lynne Olson
2026-05-14 12:00 - 14:00 | The Woman’s Club of Chevy Chase
Lynne Olson discusses her book Empress of the Nile and the daring effort to save Egypt’s ancient temples.

Read to a Dog
2026-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Read to a Dog develops reading skills and confidence as you share a book with a dog. Bring your own book or choose one from our collection!
This program is targeted to children 5 years old and up who have some ability to read aloud on their own. Sign up at the Information Desk up to 30 minutes before the program, for a 10-minute one-on-one reading session. First come, first served. Every second and fourth Thursday of the month. Located in Meeting Room 2.

Beyond the Board
2026-05-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Join us for a night of puzzles, board games, card games and more! Light refreshments will be served.

Whether you’re new to puzzles and tabletop games or are looking for people to play with, join others in a relaxed evening of gaming at the library. Feel free to use one of the puzzles and games in our collection or bring your own with you!

Music Bingo at Caddies on Cordell
2026-05-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Thursdays at 7:30! Name that tune, get bingo, win prizes! Happy Hour till 8pm!

Karaoke Thursday at Caddies on Cordell
2026-05-14 21:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-21 21:00 - 23:00 | Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Karaoke Thursday Nights at 9pm (After Music Bingo Ends)!
Happy Hour Drinks 3-10pm

Intro to the Novel
2026-05-15, 2026-05-22 | The Writer’s Center, 4508 Walsh Street, Bethesda, MD, 20815, United States
This workshop will help you understand the process of writing a novel so you can get started putting pen to paper. The workshop will focus on everything from generating ideas to developing characters to establishing point of view. Participants will discuss many elements of fiction (dialogue, scene, etc.) but the emphasis will be on discovering the writing process that works best for each writer.

Jill Fulton Band
2026-05-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Norfolk Avenue in Woodmont Triangle

Sticky Fingers: A Night of The Rolling Stones
2026-05-15 18:30 - 23:00 | Bethesda Theater, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Back by popular demand, Sticky Fingers is a bold, high-octane celebration of The Rolling Stones’ swagger, soul and unmistakable attitude…reimagined through an all-female, powerhouse frontline that brings a fresh edge to one of rock’s greatest catalogs. This fearless night of classic rock rebellion features a live performance of legendary Sticky Fingers album in its entirety followed by several of the Stones’ best hits that defined generations.
Doors & Dinner at 6:30, Show at 8:30

Bansy
2026-05-15 21:30 - 23:30 | Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Live music, no cover charge.

Water N' Kids
2026-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Being safe in the water starts with you! May 17th is Water Safety Day and May 17-23 is National Safe Boating Week. Join members of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary as they show how to be safe in the water. Topics discussed will include swimming safety, rip currents, wearing proper life jackets, basic boating safety tips, and clean marine environment.
This program is targeted toward elementary aged students. Registration is required.

Chante Moore at Bethesda Theater - Two Shows!
2026-05-16 20:00 - 23:00, 2026-05-17 19:00 - 22:30 | Bethesda Theater, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States

Shake the Room
2026-05-16 21:30 - 2026-05-17 23:30 | Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States

Cinema Art Bethesda: Calle Málaga
2026-05-17 10:00 - 12:30 | Landmark Bethesda Row Cinema, 7235 Woodmont Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Screening of award-winning film by Moroccan director Maryam Touzani. Free bagels, coffee, tea. Discussion to follow.

Capital Carillon 30th Anniversary Concert
2026-05-17 15:00 - 16:00 | Bethesda United Methodist Church, 8300 Old Georgetown Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Capital Carillon performs a free concert. Free-will offering. www.capitalcarillon.org

Piano Recital
2026-05-17 16:00 - 17:30 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Learn some interesting facts about the lives of great composers who lived and created in the 20th century while enjoying the performances of local teacher Elena Migunov and her students presenting solos, duets and two-piano compositions of works by Eric Satie, Pietro Mascagni, Camille Saint-Saens, Dmitri Shostakovich, John Williams, and others. This is the fourth annual celebration of classical piano with Ms. Migunov, her students, and the Connie Morella Library. Recommended for ages 5 and older.

Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
2026-05-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
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. ​
Space 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.

Cover to Cover: Gracie Under the Waves
2026-05-19 16:15 - 17:15 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Readers in Grades 2-3: Join us this month to discuss “Gracie Under the Waves” by Linda Sue Park, a story of unexpected friendship, adventure, and discovery on a snorkeling vacation in the Caribbean.

Gracie Kim loves snorkeling. She researches and talks her parents into booking an affordable family vacation to an island in the Caribbean Sea near the world’s second-largest coral reef. What happens to her then is a roller-coaster of thoughts and emotions, as she experiences joy, wonder, pain, disappointment, fear, and courage while dealing with her highly active younger brother, Ben; a family of scientists who work in preserving and studying the reef; and the wonders and dangers of the ocean.
Join us for Cover to Cover on May 19 to discuss “Grace Under the Waves” by Linda Sue Park, which you can borrow from the Circulation or Information desks at the Connie Morella Library, along with the specially prepared reading guide. Just ask for the May book for “Cover to Cover!” You can also borrow electronic versions of the novel through the library’s free apps: as either an ebook or e-audiobook on Libby (or online at mcplmd.overdrive.com), or as an ebook or e-audiobook on Hoopla (or online at hoopladigital.com). If you use an electronic version, please contact librarian Jeff Coster (jeffrey.coster@montgomerycountymd.gov) for a copy of the reading guide prepared specially for our group.

Trivia Night at Caddies on Cordell
2026-05-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Caddies on Cordell, 4922 Cordell Avenue, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
Every Tuesday at 7:30 PM, come to Caddies on Cordell for free-to-play Trivia! Gift Card Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams. Happy Hour prices from 3-10 pm, and 1/2 off pizza all day!

Middle School Book Club: The Secret Battle of Evan Pao
2026-05-20 18:30 - 19:30 | Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, 20814, United States
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!
If 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.
Each 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 May 20 is THE SECRET BATTLE OF EVAN PAO, by Wendy Wan-Long, Shang.
Please contact children’s librarian Joe Farmarco (joseph.farmarco@montgomerycountymd.gov) with any questions about the program and participant eligibility.
