Location(s): Twinbrook

Stop by anytime between 2pm and 3:30 pm to create your own whimsical and wonderful kinetic sculptures and learn about slider mechanism. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Cranky Contraptions are kinetic sculptures that animate a character or scene when the handle is turned. These tiny automata are powered by a simple crank slider mechanism which provides basic motion.

Allow 30 minutes.

While supplies last.

Recommended age: 5 to 12. Parents/caregivers must accompany children under the age of 12 during the program.

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.

Stop by anytime between 2pm and 3:30 pm to create your own whimsical and wonderful kinetic sculptures and learn about slider mechanism.

Cranky Contraptions are kinetic sculptures that animate a character or scene when the handle is turned. These tiny automata are powered by a simple crank slider mechanism which provides basic motion.

Allow 30 minutes.

Recommended age: 5 to 12. Parents/caregivers must accompany children under the age of 12 during the program.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

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.

Train themed Storytime and craft.

Reading, Singing and Playing!

Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and fun that promote early literacy skills. This program encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. When we’re done stay and play and make new friends.

Craft co-sponsored by Friends of the Library

Children of all ages are welcome! 

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 you plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

Train themed Storytime and craft. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Reading, Singing and Playing!

Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and fun that promote early literacy skills. This program encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. When we’re done stay and play and make new friends.

Children of all ages are welcome! 

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 you plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

Stop by anytime between 2pm and 3:30 pm to create a colorful collagraph robot using cardboard, crayons and markers. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Stop by any time between 2pm and 3:30pm to create a collagraph robot using cardboard. We will then create a rubbing using crayon to add color to your robot and then add marker to create the background for our artwork. Wear clothes you aren’t afraid to get messy!

Allow 20 to 30 minutes. Recommended age: 5 to 12. Parents/caregivers must accompany children under the age of 12 during the program.

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.