Events

Join us for an English-Mandarin Chinese bilingual storytime!

Come listen to stories, rhymes and songs in English and Mandarin Chinese with our guest readers from CCACC Academy, then stay for a craft that highlights early literacy skills during this special extended storytime!

Ideal for ages 18 months to 5 years with a parent or caregiver.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Come by for some LEGO® building fun!

Come by anytime between 2-4 p.m. for some LEGO^® building fun. We’ll supply the LEGO^®s and you supply the imagination! We have both regular LEGO^®s and larger Duplo LEGO^®s!

For Preschool to 6th Grade. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 12 during the program.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Show how much you love someone in your life by making a special card for them!

Come and join this drop-in program to make a card for anyone special to you! As supplies last.

This program will take place in the Children’s area.

Ages 3-11. For kids ages 8 and under an adult is required to be present throughout the program.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Questions about this program? Contact the Rockville Memorial Library at: 240-777-0140

Dealing with themes of guilt, Jewish identity, the father/son dynamic, and the responsibilities of the Second Generation.

Hailed as a “Masterpiece” by European critics, “Phenomenal” by The Hollywood Insider, and “Unforgettable” by The Forward, Winter Journey is a fascinating exploration of a little-known aspect of musical life in Nazi
Germany. Dealing with themes of guilt, Jewish identity, the father/son dynamic, and the responsibilities of the Second Generation, Winter Journey is moving proof of William Faulkner’s observation that “the past is never dead; it isn’t even past.” Based on “The Inextinguishable Symphony” by Martin Goldsmith and starring Bruno Ganz in his last film appearance.  Please join us for this engaging film. You won’t want to miss it.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Author, film interviewer, and former NPR radio host, Martin Goldsmith will be available for questions after the film.

Questions about this program? Contact the branch at 240-773-9515.

Join us for a graphic novel book club where we’ll share different perspectives and a love for reading across generations, between older adults and high school students.

Book to be determined. A copy of the book will be available at the Gaithersburg Library’s Information Desk beginning April 9th.

We kindly ask that you register for this book club.

For interested teen’s please register here. Teens can earn SSL hours for their participation.

For interested adults please email Luca Carroll at lucarroll@asbury.org.

This book club is in partnership with Asbury Methodist Village, Gaithersburg Beloved Community Initiative, and Link Generations.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

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.

Welcome the spring by making your own bouquet of origami flowers!

Celebrate the season by making your own bouquet of origami flowers! Origami paper and instructions provided.

Ages 12 and up. Registration required.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Let’s take an adventure through time and across the world to India through music and movement!

Let’s take an adventure through time and across the world to India through music and movement! We’ll journey of India through a lecture and demonstration short session. Learn about classical, folk and modern dances from all over India and the areas around. From the ancient Hindu form to the Mughal invasion and on to the British rule and finally the emersion of Bollywood and even fusion danfe forms with Western dance forms. We will see how dance forms changed throughout India over the 3,000 years! Part of our celebration of Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month.

Sponsored by 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. 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.

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.

Join us for a book club for children who are learning to read.

Together we’ll read Gigi and Ojiji followed by a literary activity and fun craft! You do not need to read the book before the program.

For Grades Kindergarten-1st. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 12 during the program.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Explore different genres of tween literature each month with games, activities and book discussions.

This month we’re talking about Shark Summer by Ira Marcks; followed by an activity related to the book. Pick up a copy of the book at the Circulation Desk beginning April 17th.

For Grades 4-6.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Read a different Magic Tree House book each month then join us for games, activities and book discussions.

This month we’re talking about Dolphins at Daybreak; followed by an activity related to the book. Pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk beginning April 18th. Can’t finish the book before our next meeting? That’s ok, you can still come!

For Grades 2-3.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Join us for our monthly FOLMC Branch Booksale!

Join us for our monthly Friends of the Library Branch Booksale! 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

Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-777-0110

Join us at the Noyes Library for some fun experimentation!

Join Mr. Sean in painting flower pots for spring! Included will be a packet of native wildflower seeds. All materials provided.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Music from a wide range of Asian countries, such as China, Japan, the Philippines, etc. Folk tales & dances, songs & poetry will depict the social life & customs of many different countries.

 Li-Ly Chang is a pianist, composer, chamber musician, teacher, and recipient of many grants and awards. She has performed in Asia, Europe, and the US. Recently, she was featured at a webinar “Meet the composer: Piano music by composers of Asian Heritage” sponsored by the Frances Clark Center.  She holds professional certification (NCTM) from the Music Teachers’ National Association. She was a music panelist for the Maryland State Arts Council and is the Director of the International Young Artist Piano Competition (IYAPC).

Questions about this program? Contact the branch at 240-777-0240

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

The Art of Japanese Drumming (Performance)

Join us as we celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.  Mark H Rooney – the world’s most dangerous half-Japanese/half-Scottish solo improvisational taiko artist – studies, performs and teaches taiko, a dynamic form of full-body drumming based in Japanese tradition. He studies, performs, and teaches taiko: a dynamic form of full-body drumming based in Japanese tradition. Mark combines that traditional foundation with a modern sensibility to create performances and classes that are full of energy, endurance, and excitement! Please note you may need earplugs as the drumming will be quite loud. We look forward to you joining us for this exciting and fun event!

Sponsored by Friends of the Library Montgomery County.

Questions about this program? Call the Olney Library at 240-773-9545.

Their performance will include classical, children’s and contemporary pieces. Koto is a 13-string traditional Japanese instrument which creates a very simple, clean and clear sound.

The presenters will also discuss the cultural context of the koto. The Washington Toho Koto Society was founded in 1971, and is a nonprofit group of koto players and friends, primarily in the Washington metropolitan area. Their founder, Kyoko Okamoto, has played and taught koto for more than 50 years, contributing to the promotion of Japanese music and culture in the United States, and promoting friendly relations between the two countries. More info: https://www.kotosociety.com/

The program will take place in the Multi-Purpose Room on the first floor, in the Library. Questions about this program? Contact the Library at 240-777-0678.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library Montgomery County.

Footprints on Different Ponds: An Evening with Bao Phi

Join award winning Mr. Jon & Friends in a concert for the whole family.

Winner of multiple Parents’ Choice Awards, Mr. Jon and Friends, will provide an interactive and hilarious concert for the whole family.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.