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...
Learn basic American Sign Language through tales of falling leaves, squirrels, pumpkins and more! Presented by Signing Storyteller, Kathy MacMillan. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County. TICKETS REQUIRED! FREE tickets may be obtained at the Information Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program.
No Shelf Control 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...
A biweekly meeting for creative people to come relax and craft with each other. Do enjoy taking a break and knitting or crocheting? What about embroidery? If so, join us and relax in a group of fiber enthusiasts! Feel free to bring your projects and work on them in a laid-back setting. We meet on...
Come listen to a lecture about beekeeping and honey harvesting from author and beekeeper Phil Frank! Have you found yourself gazing longingly at a busy bee, or admiring a flourishing garden? It might be time for a hive of your very own. If you've ever been interested in learning about being a beekeeper, this program...
Did you know September 16th is National Voter Registration Day? Now is a good time to learn how the Montgomery County Board of Elections (MCBOE) meets its mission to serve...
Cover to Cover is a NEW monthly reading, discussion & activity group for students in grades 2-3. We'll start by reading "Third Grade Angels" by Jerry Spinelli, about an unusual school competition. What would happen if every student tried to be the nicest, kindest, most well-behaved kid they could be? Find out in this very funny...
Join us for an author talk with Christopher Palmer about his most recent book Achieving a Good Death. Until his retirement in 2018, Chris served on American University’s full-time faculty as Distinguished Film Producer in Residence. In 2004, he founded AU’s Center for Environmental Filmmaking at the School of Communication, which seeks to inspire a new...
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...
A Special Showcase from The Changnon Family Museum of Toys and Collectibles Step into the past with a special pop-up exhibit from Blake Changnon and The Changnon Family Museum of...
Join us for a night of puzzles, board games, and card games! 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...
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...
