Location(s): Gaithersburg

Join us as we get ready for the solar eclipse on April 8th! We’ll learn about what happens during a solar eclipse and how to view one safely with hands on activities.

For Grades 1st to 5th. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.

Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Come listen to stories, rhymes and songs about springtime and growing plants, then stay for a flower 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.

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 March 12th.

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.

Explore your creative side & create a masterpiece!

Join us as we learn about artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude who designed art installations usually involving wrapping well know places or objects in fabric. We’ll then attempt our own art installation inspired by their innovative methods!

For Grades Kindergarten-5th. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.

Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Story hour just got a lot more glamorous!

Join us as we celebrate reading through the glamorous art of drag! Come listen to age appropriate, diverse, and culturally inclusive stories in a program where kids can express their authentic selves.

For children ages 18 months to 10 years with their families.

Drag Story Hour is program where storytellers use the art of drag to read books to kids in libraries, schools, and bookstores. DSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity of childhood and gives kids glamorous, positive, and unabashedly queer role models. In spaces like this, kids are able to see people who defy rigid gender restrictions and imagine a world where everyone can be their authentic selves!

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.

Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

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 Dirt and Bugsy 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 Lions and Liars by Kate Beasley; followed by an activity related to the book. Pick up a copy of the book at the Circulation Desk beginning March 20th.

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 Midnight on the Moon; followed by an activity related to the book. Pick up a copy of the book at the Information Desk beginning March 21st. 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.

A fun, guided, interactive children’s yoga practice tailored to encourage breath, movement, mindfulness, and meditation.

This practice will include basic yoga poses, sequences and breath work. Please bring your own mat or towel.

For Grades Kindergarten-5th. The practice is specifically designed for early elementary with benefits for all elementary aged children.

Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.

Questions about this program? Contact the Gaithersburg Library at 240-773-9490

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.