Can you solve the mystery? Be a Forensic Scientist who is part of an investigative team examining the facts & evidence of the case! Join us for True Crime week (July 29th – August 2nd) at Olney Library during this workshop just for teens! Each day we’ll learn a new scientific technique to solve the crime. Microscopy to study hair and cloth fibers; chemistry to examine soil samples; spectrophotometry to identify liquid compounds; and fingerprint analysis to place suspects at the scene. (FYI: There is no death, blood or brutality in this crime.)

For teens ages 12 to 17 years.

Registration is required for this five-day workshop (July 29th – August 2nd). You will need to attend all five days to participate. Register here.

Questions about this program? Please contact Olney Library at 240-773-9545.

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.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.

Prepare to go an adventure by making your own telescope!

Adventure Starts Here! Come to the Olney Library for an afternoon of fun making your own DIY telescope so you can go explore Montgomery County! This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve a result.

This program is designed for children 8 years old and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Due to limited supplies, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register here.

We will provide all the materials for this program.

Questions about this program? Contact the Olney Library at 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.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Can you solve the mystery? Be a Forensic Scientist who is part of an investigative team examining the facts & evidence of the case! Join us for True Crime week (July 29th – August 2nd) at Olney Library during this workshop just for teens! Each day we’ll learn a new scientific technique to solve the crime. Microscopy to study hair and cloth fibers; chemistry to examine soil samples; spectrophotometry to identify liquid compounds; and fingerprint analysis to place suspects at the scene. (FYI: There is no death, blood or brutality in this crime.)

For teens ages 12 to 17 years.

Registration is required for this five-day workshop (July 29th – August 2nd). You will need to attend all five days to participate. Register here.

Questions about this program? Please contact Olney Library at 240-773-9545.

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.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.

Can you solve the mystery? Be a Forensic Scientist who is part of an investigative team examining the facts & evidence of the case! Join us for True Crime week (July 29th – August 2nd) at Olney Library during this workshop just for teens! Each day we’ll learn a new scientific technique to solve the crime. Microscopy to study hair and cloth fibers; chemistry to examine soil samples; spectrophotometry to identify liquid compounds; and fingerprint analysis to place suspects at the scene. (FYI: There is no death, blood or brutality in this crime.)

For teens ages 12 to 17 years.

Registration is required for this five-day workshop (July 29th – August 2nd). You will need to attend all five days to participate. Register here.

Questions about this program? Please contact Olney Library at 240-773-9545.

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.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.

Can you solve the mystery? Be a Forensic Scientist who is part of an investigative team examining the facts & evidence of the case! Join us for True Crime week (July 29th – August 2nd) at Olney Library during this workshop just for teens! Each day we’ll learn a new scientific technique to solve the crime. Microscopy to study hair and cloth fibers; chemistry to examine soil samples; spectrophotometry to identify liquid compounds; and fingerprint analysis to place suspects at the scene. (FYI: There is no death, blood or brutality in this crime.)

For teens ages 12 to 17 years.

Registration is required for this five-day workshop (July 29th – August 2nd). You will need to attend all five days to participate. Register here.

Questions about this program? Please contact Olney Library at 240-773-9545.

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.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.

Can you solve the mystery? Be a Forensic Scientist who is part of an investigative team examining the facts & evidence of the case! Join us for True Crime week (July 29th – August 2nd) at Olney Library during this workshop just for teens! Each day we’ll learn a new scientific technique to solve the crime. Microscopy to study hair and cloth fibers; chemistry to examine soil samples; spectrophotometry to identify liquid compounds; and fingerprint analysis to place suspects at the scene. (FYI: There is no death, blood or brutality in this crime.)

For teens ages 12 to 17 years.

Registration is required for this five-day workshop (July 29th – August 2nd). You will need to attend all five days to participate. Register here.

Questions about this program? Please contact Olney Library at 240-773-9545.

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.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.

Join us for a messy afternoon making magnetic slime!

You may have made slime before, but have you ever made MAGNETIC slime?

Join us for a messy and fun afternoon learning about magnetism and making magnetic slime. This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve a result.

Nitrile gloves will be provided upon request. Due to the nature of the slime, participants will not be able to take the slime home after the program.

This program is designed for children 6 years old and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

Due to limited supplies, REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Register here.

We will provide all the materials for this program.

Questions about this program? Contact the Olney Library at 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.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Get ready for a messy chemistry lesson!

Join us outside the Olney Library for a foam-filled afternoon where you learn about chemical reactions and the magic of elephant toothpaste!

This is an outdoor, hands-on STEM program, so please come prepared.

Nitrile gloves will be distributed for the program.

This program is designed for children 8 years old and up. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

All supplies will be provided.

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.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Have a rocking good time hula hooping!

Get into the swing of things with Baltimore Hoop Love! This interactive program brings kinetic fun to the library. Baltimore Hoop Love will perform amazing tricks with hula hoops, and they will also invite audience members to get active and participate.

This program is for families and children of all ages. Children under 8 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

This event will be held outdoors, so please come prepared to play in the sun.

Questions about this program? Contact the Olney Library at 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.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc. 

Play the video game Angry Birds, in real life!

What’s better than playing Angry Birds as a video game? Playing it IRL!

Join us for a fun afternoon of life-size game play as we help the Angry Birds rescue their eggs from the Green Pigs!

This program is designed for children 6 years old and up. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.

All supplies will be provided.

Questions about this program? Contact the Olney Library at 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.

This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.