Location(s): Brigadier General Charles E. McGee

Enjoy experiencing the versatility of DJ Mars from NoVA perform from a wide range of music genres.

Vinyl Day: Just for the Record is a day dedicated to Record and DJ culture in Montgomery County. This free family-friendly music festival featuring workshops, speakers and more! This event is generously sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC), Mid-Atlantic Scratch League (MASL), Levine Music, and Classroom 2 Community (C2C).

This event will be held in the 3rd floor, lobby open area of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library.

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.

Come hear stories, sing songs and develop language skills and imagination, all centered around music!

Children of all ages and their families are welcome to join us to hear stories and participate in activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending this program must have an accompanying child.

This event will be held in the 5th floor, children’s room of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library.

No registration required. First-come first-served.

Vinyl Day: Just for the Record is a day dedicated to Record and DJ culture in Montgomery County. This free family-friendly music festival featuring workshops, speakers and more!

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 Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC), Mid-Atlantic Scratch League (MASL), Levine Music, and Classroom 2 Community (C2C).

Join us to learn the essential components of becoming a DJ while having fun!

See a member of the Mid-Atlantic Scratch League demonstrate the equipment used and the basics of Scratching and Mixing.

Event location: Levine Music – 2nd floor of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library building.

No registration required. First-come first-served.

Vinyl Day: Just for the Record is a day dedicated to Record and DJ culture in Montgomery County. This free family-friendly music festival featuring workshops, speakers and more!

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 Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC), Mid-Atlantic Scratch League (MASL), Levine Music, and Classroom 2 Community (C2C).

Every beginner DJ needs to learn basic techniques to become a professional DJ.

Learn the fundamental methods and equipment needed to enjoy being a well-rounded DJ. This workshop will be hosted by a member of the Mid-Atlantic Scratch League, who will demonstrate proper equipment and technique. The Baby Scratch, Mixing, Dropping on the One, Stems, and Software integration will be covered. Workshop facilitated by the Mid-Atlantic Scratch League.

Event location: Levine Music – 2nd floor of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library building.

No registration required. First-come first-served.

Vinyl Day: Just for the Record is a day dedicated to Record and DJ culture in Montgomery County. This free family-friendly music festival featuring workshops, speakers and more!

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 Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC), Mid-Atlantic Scratch League (MASL), Levine Music, and Classroom 2 Community (C2C).

Design and create your own record cover!

Participants will design and create their own record covers using a variety of art supplies. Participants will be provided with all the necessary materials, including blank album covers, paints, brushes, markers, and easels. This activity will not only be fun and creative, but also educational, as participants would learn about the role of visual art in music and culture.

This event will be held in the 3rd floor, lobby open area of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library.

Supplies will be provided while materials last. This is an open program. Participants can drop by anytime.

Vinyl Day: Just for the Record is a day dedicated to Record and DJ culture in Montgomery County. This free family-friendly music festival featuring workshops, speakers and more!

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 Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC), Mid-Atlantic Scratch League (MASL), Levine Music, and Classroom 2 Community (C2C).

Come and join us to learn fundamental songwriting skills to help you craft a piece that speaks to you, your experiences, and your emotions.

Does music creativity inspire you? Are you interested in writing your own Hip-Hop lyrics but don’t know how to start or finish a song? Come and join us to learn fundamental songwriting skills to help you craft a piece that speaks to you, your experiences, and your emotions. Spend an hour with local legend Von Vargas, an artist, DJ, producer, and streetwear designer from Baltimore, MD. Mr. Vargas will discuss songwriting tips and principles with the audience, as well as career paths and the application of songwriting skills to business and employment.  We hope aspiring artists and/or business people of all genres and generations will come spend some time with an artist who is “the real deal,” an award-winning and very experienced professional in the business of song-writing, a trustee of the organization that selects GRAMMY award-winners, a teacher, a writer, and producer of hip-hop music.  We may even test your skills with an exercise or two.

This event will be held in the 5th floor, meeting room of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library.

No registration required. First-come first-served. Limited to 30 participants.

Vinyl Day: Just for the Record is a day dedicated to Record and DJ culture in Montgomery County. This free family-friendly music festival featuring workshops, speakers and more!

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 Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC), Mid-Atlantic Scratch League (MASL), Levine Music, and Classroom 2 Community (C2C).

Put on your dancing shoes, get ready to move and join the fun! Dance with us to fun music for children!

Children of all ages with their families are welcome. Adult is required so the child doesn’t injure another while dancing. Adults attending must have an accompanying child.

This event will be held in the 5th floor, children’s room of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library.

No registration required. First-come first-served.

Vinyl Day: Just for the Record is a day dedicated to Record and DJ culture in Montgomery County. This free family-friendly music festival featuring workshops, speakers and more!

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 Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC), Mid-Atlantic Scratch League (MASL), Levine Music, and Classroom 2 Community (C2C).

Hear from DJ Johnny ‘Juice’ Rosado, a renowned and multi-talented figure in Hip-Hop culture.

DJ Johnny ‘Juice’ Rosado is a renowned and multi-talented figure in Hip-Hop culture. His diverse skills as a composer, producer, turntablist, engineer, musician, B-boy, graffiti writer, MC, educator, lecturer, and mentor have left an indelible mark on the culture, earning him an Emmy and NAACP Image Award nomination. Raised in the Bronx, Juice was at the heart of hip-hop’s birth and progression. In the late ’70s, he mastered the art of breaking (rocking) and became a top-tier dancer and mentor to younger talents, including Busta Rhymes.

In the early ’80s, Juice moved to Long Island, quickly becoming a key player in the nascent local Hip-Hop scene. His work with Public Enemy, Son of Bazerk, and the Bomb Squad production team are legendary, cementing his place in Hip-Hop history. Over nearly four decades, he has collaborated with iconic artists such as Mandrill, Mavis Staples, Beastie Boys, Slick Rick, Leaders of the New School, KRS-One, DMC, C+C Music Factory, X-Vandals, Billy Joel and Trilogy, showcasing the breadth and depth of his influence.
Juice’s work on ESPN’s “Ali Rap” earned him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Music Composition.

Currently his focus has shifted towards film and TV scoring. He recently received three NAACP Image Award nominations, including Best Album for the soundtrack of “On The Shoulders of Giants,” proving his enduring relevance in a constantly evolving industry.

As the Global Vice President of The Bronx Boys Rocking Crew, the first Latino breaking (dance) crew, and pioneers of floor rocking since 1975, Juice continues to inspire and shape the next generation of Hip-Hop enthusiasts. His contributions were recently recognized with his induction into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame as a member of Public Enemy in 2008, and again in 2013 with induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

No registration required. First-come first-served.

Event location: Levine Music – 2nd floor of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library building

Vinyl Day: Just for the Record is a day dedicated to Record and DJ culture in Montgomery County. This free family-friendly music festival featuring workshops, speakers and more!

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 Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC), Mid-Atlantic Scratch League (MASL), Urban One, Levine Music, and Classroom 2 Community (C2C).

Recreate a famous or iconic album cover.

During this workshop, participants will be guided through the process of recreating a famous or iconic album cover from start to finish. Open to all ages and skill levels. Materials, including blank album covers, paints, and brushes, will be provided to be used during the workshop.

No registration required. First-come first-served. Limited to 20 participants.

This event will be held in the 5th floor meeting room of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library.

Vinyl Day: Just for the Record is a day dedicated to Record and DJ culture in Montgomery County. This free family-friendly music festival featuring workshops, speakers and more!

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 Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC), Mid-Atlantic Scratch League (MASL), Urban One, Levine Music, and Classroom 2 Community (C2C).

Join us to learn the basics of scratching and the equipment you need to become an accomplished DJ.

Used in many styles of music, from hip-hop to techno and rap rock, scratching is one of the measures of a DJ’s skills. Join us to learn the basics of scratching and the equipment you need to become an accomplished DJ.

Workshop facilitated by the Mid-Atlantic Scratch League.

No registration required. First-come first-served.

Event location: Levine Music – 2nd floor of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library building.

Vinyl Day: Just for the Record is a day dedicated to Record and DJ culture in Montgomery County. This free family-friendly music festival featuring workshops, speakers and more!

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 Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC), Mid-Atlantic Scratch League (MASL), Urban One, Levine Music, and Classroom 2 Community (C2C).

Learn the fundamentals of blending and mixing music.

Mixing music is a creative process that requires attention to detail. Bring your creativity and curiosity to this fun workshop. Join us to learn the fundamentals of blending and mixing music to create your product. Learn about stems and isolating vocals and Instrumentals on beat while avoiding BPM transition audio “train wrecks.”

Workshop facilitated by the Mid-Atlantic Scratch League.

No registration required. First-come first-served.

Event location: Levine Music – 2nd floor of the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library building.

Vinyl Day: Just for the Record is a day dedicated to Record and DJ culture in Montgomery County. This free family-friendly music festival featuring workshops, speakers and more!

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 Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC), Mid-Atlantic Scratch League (MASL), Urban One, Levine Music, and Classroom 2 Community (C2C).