july
01jul3:00 pm4:00 pmArt at the Library: Frida KahloLocation(s):Olney
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Join us for an afternoon of art! Learn about artist Frida Kahlo,
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Join us for an afternoon of art! Learn about artist Frida Kahlo, an artist famous for her self portraits, and then paint your own self portrait! This hands-on activity will stimulate your child’s creativity and imagination, while helping them develop critical fine motor skills.
Please bring a picture of yourself or a mirror for this program.
All materials provided.
Registration is required for this program. Register here.
This program is designed for children 6 years old and above. Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
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 Olney Library at 240-773-9545.
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 generously funded by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
08jul(jul 8)3:00 pm(jul 8)3:00 pmSTEAM at the Library: Build A Beach House!Location(s):Olney
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Beach season is here! Build a Beach House! Engage your mind by blending art and engineering to construct your very
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Beach season is here! Build a Beach House! Engage your mind by blending art and engineering to construct your very own beach house to keep. We’ll be using sturdy milk cartons, icing as our construction glue, and sweet and savory treats and candies. All materials provided. Dress for a mess!
This program is for children between the ages of 8 and 12 years old. Children under the age of 8 MUST be accompanied by an adult.
This is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Program.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH PARTICIPANT. Register here.
Got questions? Contact the Olney Library at 240-773-9545.
By joining this MCPL program, you agree to abide by our rules of conduct. Library staff has the authority to remove you from this program if we deem your behavior to be inappropriate, to ensure the safety of staff and customers.
Accommodation Requests
Please place your request for English-language captioning or sign language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program you 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.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
15jul(jul 15)3:00 pm(jul 15)3:00 pmMagician Mike RoseLocation(s):Olney
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Magician Mike Rose presents a magic show like no other. “Magical Adventures”
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Magician Mike Rose presents a magic show like no other. “Magical Adventures” is full of impossible magic tricks, off-the-wall comedy, and, of course, audience participation!
Questions about this program? Contact the Olney branch 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 generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
22jul(jul 22)3:00 pm(jul 22)3:00 pmSTEM Adventure with the Science Guys!Location(s):Olney
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Physics, chemistry, adventure, and more! In this thrilling show, young scientists will
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Physics, chemistry, adventure, and more!
In this thrilling show, young scientists will embark on a STEM adventure! Kids will explode right into a mission that reveals challenges of defying gravity and electrifying obstacles, all while exploring science principles to navigate an escape! This adventure includes the powerful forces of physics, stunning reactions of chemistry, and much much more!
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 generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
24jul(jul 24)6:30 pm(jul 24)6:30 pmNail Art Nights - In-personLocation(s):Olney
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Teens and tweens, come explore the glam and glitzy art of the manicure!
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Teens and tweens, come explore the glam and glitzy art of the manicure!
Have fun, get inspired, and create fabulous nails. This is a DIY program, all materials are provided.
Program takes place on Wednesday, June 26; Wednesday, July 24; and Wednesday, August 28. Time is 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Location will be in the large meeting room. No registration required.
This program is for ages 10 to 18.
Questions about this program? Contact the Olney branch at 240-773-9545
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.
Time
(Wednesday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
29jul(jul 29)2:00 pm(jul 29)2:00 pmTrue Crime: ForensicsLocation(s):Olney
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Can you solve the mystery? Be a Forensic Scientist who is part of an investigative team examining the facts &
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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.
Time
(Monday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
29jul(jul 29)4:00 pm(jul 29)4:00 pmSTEM at the Library: DIY TelescopesLocation(s):Olney
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Prepare to go an adventure by making your own telescope! Adventure Starts
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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.
Time
(Monday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
30jul(jul 30)2:00 pm(jul 30)2:00 pmTrue Crime: ForensicsLocation(s):Olney
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Can you solve the mystery? Be a Forensic Scientist who is part of an investigative team examining the facts &
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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.
Time
(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
31jul(jul 31)2:00 pm(jul 31)2:00 pmTrue Crime: ForensicsLocation(s):Olney
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Can you solve the mystery? Be a Forensic Scientist who is part of an investigative team examining the facts &
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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.
Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
august
01aug2:00 pm3:30 pmTrue Crime: ForensicsLocation(s):Olney
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Can you solve the mystery? Be a Forensic Scientist who is part of an investigative team examining the facts &
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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.
Time
(Thursday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
02aug(aug 2)2:00 pm(aug 2)2:00 pmTrue Crime: ForensicsLocation(s):Olney
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Can you solve the mystery? Be a Forensic Scientist who is part of an investigative team examining the facts &
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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.
Time
(Friday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
05aug(aug 5)3:00 pm(aug 5)3:00 pmLocation(s):Olney
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Join us for a messy afternoon making magnetic slime! You may have
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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.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
12aug(aug 12)3:00 pm(aug 12)3:00 pmSTEM at the Library: Elephant ToothpasteLocation(s):Olney
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Get ready for a messy chemistry lesson! Join us outside the Olney
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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.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
14aug(aug 14)3:00 pm(aug 14)3:00 pmBaltimore Hoop LoveLocation(s):Olney
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Have a rocking good time hula hooping! Get into the swing of
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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.
Time
(Wednesday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832
19aug(aug 19)3:00 pm(aug 19)3:00 pmLife-Sized Angry BirdsLocation(s):Olney
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Play the video game Angry Birds, in real life! What's better than
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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.
Time
(Monday) 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Olney Library
3500 Olney Laytonsville Rd Olney, MD 20832