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Events
This calendar showcases events sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County and its chapters. For a full calendar of events at Montgomery County Public Libraries, please visit MCPL’s calendar.
october, 2019
Chapters:
Aspen Hill
Aspen Hill
All
Aspen Hill
Chevy Chase
Connie Morella
Damascus
Davis
FOLMC
Gaithersburg
Germantown
Kensington Park
Little Falls
Marilyn J. Praisner
Olney
Potomac
Quince Orchard
Rockville Memorial
Silver Spring
Twinbrook
White Oak
18oct(oct 18)10:30 am(oct 18)10:30 amBuild and Learn with DUPLOChapters:Connie Morella
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Drop in for a session of imaginative construction with DUPLO (ages 2-5), and EDU-BLOCK (ages NB-2). We supply the blocks, so please leave yours at home. Your creations must be
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Time
(Friday) 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Connie Morella Library
7400 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
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All are welcome to join this civil and stimulating discussion on American life and the United States' role in the global community. This month's article for discussion is "Machine Politics:
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We hope everyone will feel comfortable participating. The group is fairly small so that everyone can see and hear everyone else while seated around a table. Copies of the articles to be discussed will be available without charge on the holds shelf at the library.
Time
(Friday) 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Location
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
18oct(oct 18)1:00 pmAspen Hill Knitting & Crocheting ClubChapters:Aspen Hill
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Free and open to the community. Have you always wanted to learn a skill like knitting or crocheting? This friendly group of long-time knitters help others to learn the craft
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Time
(Friday) 1:00 pm
Location
Aspen Hill Library
4407 Aspen Hill Rd Rockville, MD 20853
18oct(oct 18)4:30 pm(oct 18)4:30 pmLego CrewChapters:Gaithersburg
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Come showcase your creativity at this free drop-in LEGO program. Come up with your own amazing creations! We supply the bricks so please leave yours at home. Grades K-5 (with
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Come showcase your creativity at this free drop-in LEGO program. Come up with your own amazing creations! We supply the bricks so please leave yours at home. Grades K-5 (with a caregiver.) MakerSpace and STEM.
Sponsored by The Friends Of The Library, Gaithersburg Chapter
Time
(Friday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
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What do plastic, cotton, glue, and protein all have in common? They are all polymers! Polymers are everywhere in our daily lives, from plastics to clothes. Spend Saturday with Science
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For children ages 6 & up. Registration required; space is limited. Register online or at the library beginning October 5th.
Part of the Maryland STEM Festival.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Connie Morella Chapter
Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Connie Morella Library
7400 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
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Join members of the Maryland Park Service for an in-depth look at raptors and other birds as you explore their natural history, conservation topics, and discover the "tales" of how
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
19oct(oct 19)12:30 pmLego Weekend PlayChapters:Silver Spring
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Children are invited to drop in to build, create, and play with our DUPLOS (little ones) and LEGOS. We supply the blocks, so please leave yours at home. Your creations
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Time
(Saturday) 12:30 pm
Location
Silver Spring Library
900 Wayne Ave Silver Spring MD 20910
19oct(oct 19)2:00 pm(oct 19)2:00 pmScience Saturday - Super Slime and Green GooChapters:Davis
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What do plastic, cotton, glue, and protein all have in common? They are all polymers! Polymers are everywhere in our daily lives from plastics to clothes. Spend Saturday with Science
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What do plastic, cotton, glue, and protein all have in common? They are all polymers! Polymers are everywhere in our daily lives from plastics to clothes. Spend Saturday with Science Connections as we explore the properties of polymers through chemical reactions. Mix up some silly putty and environmentally friendly glue made from milk! For kids 6 and up..STEM program.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Davis Chapter
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Davis Library
6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817
19oct(oct 19)2:00 pm(oct 19)2:00 pmCreative PlayChapters:Aspen Hill
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For children in preschool through kindergarten and their parent/caregiver. Drop in every Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday from 2:00-4:00 pm, for a fun-filled session of block play (Duplos and others) and
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Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Aspen Hill Library
4407 Aspen Hill Rd Rockville, MD 20853
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Join us to explore all things fluorescent as you make your own black light,learn to make glowing bubbles and fill bottles with glowing bubbles! **Registration required. Parental participation required for
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**Registration required. Parental participation required for 8 and under and strongly encouraged for everyone else. Please bring a flashlight to transform**
This program is open to all attendees who are interested in stopping by to see a demonstration of the tunnel, glowing bubbles and lights.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Rockville Memorial Chapter
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Location
Rockville Memorial Library
21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
20oct(oct 20)2:00 pm(oct 20)2:00 pmDan BalzChapters:Rockville Memorial
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The Friends of the Library, Rockville Memorial Chapter will host Dan Balz, who will speak on “The Current Political Climate.” Dan Balz is chief correspondent at the Washington Post. He
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The talk will be followed by a Q & A session. Capacity of the first floor meeting room is limited, so free tickets will be required for entry. The tickets will be available in the library atrium starting at 1 p.m
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Rockville Memorial Library
21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
20oct(oct 20)2:00 pm(oct 20)2:00 pmCreative PlayChapters:Aspen Hill
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Drop in every Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday from 2-4 pm, for a fun-filled session of block play (duplos and others) and hands-on learning activities. For children in preschool through kindergarten
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Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Aspen Hill Library Chapter.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Aspen Hill Library
4407 Aspen Hill Rd Rockville, MD 20853
21oct(oct 21)4:30 pmLearn Basic KnittingChapters:Potomac
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Knitting is a great way to relax and spend your time. Bring your own needle crafts or use our limited supplies. For ages 8 and up. All skill levels welcome!
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Time
(Monday) 4:30 pm
Location
Potomac Library
10101 Glenolden Dr, Potomac, MD 20854
22oct(oct 22)7:30 pm(oct 22)7:30 pmParenting Talk with Paige TrevorChapters:Chevy Chase
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We welcome certified parent educator Paige Trevor for a special talk during FOL-CC annual members meeting: “Electronic Devices: How to Save Our Sanity.” Learn how to set and uphold limits
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Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
23oct(oct 23)12:00 pm(oct 23)12:00 pmGentle Hatha YogaChapters:Chevy Chase
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Gentle yoga is perfect for seniors, those who are just starting out with yoga, are less mobile or simply want a more relaxed yoga experience. Each class will be taught
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Please bring your own yoga mat and bath towel.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
23oct(oct 23)2:00 pm(oct 23)2:00 pmFiction, Memoir and Biography Book GroupChapters:Chevy Chase
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Join the group to discuss Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell. Copies of the selected book are made available one month before the session, at the Information Desk. Registration is not required. Sponsored by Friends of
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Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.
Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
23oct(oct 23)6:30 pm(oct 23)6:30 pmFall & ICE Author Series: Julie LangsdorfChapters:Kensington Park
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In October, Julie Langsdorf, author of "White Elephant". American dreams collide in this comedic novel set in a quaint Maryland town. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Kensington Park.
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Time
(Wednesday) 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location
Kensington Park Library
4201 Knowles Ave Kensington, MD 20895
24oct(oct 24)10:30 am(oct 24)10:30 amConstruction Crew: DUPLOChapters:Damascus
Event Details
Drop in for a morning open session of imaginative construction with DUPLO (ages 2-5), and EDU-BLOCK (ages NB-2). We supply the blocks, so please leave yours at home-- just bring
Event Details
Drop in for a morning open session of imaginative construction with DUPLO (ages 2-5), and EDU-BLOCK (ages NB-2). We supply the blocks, so please leave yours at home– just bring your ideas and start building! Your creations must be left at the library, but may be photographed before deconstruction. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Drop-in, no pre-registration. FREE. STEM.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Damascus Chapter
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Damascus Library
9701 Main St., Damascus, MD, 20872
24oct(oct 24)10:30 am(oct 24)10:30 amPlay Date at the LibraryChapters:Chevy Chase
Event Details
Come to the Chevy Chase Library on Thursday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 am to meet new friends and have fun with Duplos, blocks, matching and sorting games and other STEM/STEAM
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Come to the Chevy Chase Library on Thursday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 am to meet new friends and have fun with Duplos, blocks, matching and sorting games and other STEM/STEAM activities. For Preschool age. Free! No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
24oct(oct 24)10:30 am(oct 24)10:30 amHandcrafters' MeetupChapters:Chevy Chase
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Are you interested in learning a new handcraft or just gathering with other hand crafters for sharing ideas, patterns and good company? Then this group is for you! Sarah Stout,
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Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
25oct(oct 25)4:30 pm(oct 25)4:30 pmLego CrewChapters:Gaithersburg
Event Details
Come showcase your creativity at this free drop-in LEGO program. Come up with your own amazing creations! We supply the bricks so please leave yours at home. Grades K-5 (with
Event Details
Come showcase your creativity at this free drop-in LEGO program. Come up with your own amazing creations! We supply the bricks so please leave yours at home. Grades K-5 (with a caregiver.) MakerSpace and STEM.
Sponsored by The Friends Of The Library, Gaithersburg Chapter
Time
(Friday) 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Location
Gaithersburg Library
18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877
26oct(oct 26)12:30 pmLego Weekend PlayChapters:Silver Spring
Event Details
Children are invited to drop in to build, create, and play with our DUPLOS (little ones) and LEGOS. We supply the blocks, so please leave yours at home. Your creations
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Time
(Saturday) 12:30 pm
Location
Silver Spring Library
900 Wayne Ave Silver Spring MD 20910
26oct(oct 26)2:00 pmWings and ThingsChapters:Germantown
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Limited free tickets will be available one hour before showtime. Join us for a presentation by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on birds of prey including falcons, owls and
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Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Germantown Library
19840 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
27oct(oct 27)2:00 pm(oct 27)2:00 pmAuthor Talk: Garrett PeckChapters:Rockville Memorial
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Author Garrett Peck to talk about his latest book, The Great War in America: World War I and Its Aftermath. Peck is a Washington-area historian, tour guide, and author of
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Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Location
Rockville Memorial Library
21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
27oct(oct 27)2:00 pm(oct 27)2:00 pmCreative PlayChapters:Aspen Hill
Event Details
Drop in every Tuesday, Saturday & Sunday from 2-4 pm, for a fun-filled session of block play (duplos and others) and hands-on learning activities. For children in preschool through kindergarten
Event Details
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Aspen Hill Library Chapter.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Aspen Hill Library
4407 Aspen Hill Rd Rockville, MD 20853
28oct(oct 28)7:00 pm(oct 28)7:00 pmMeet Author Joelle CharbonneauChapters:Connie Morella
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Joelle Charbonneau, author of the New York Times bestselling The Testing trilogy, will discuss Verify, her newest book for teens. Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing at this event
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Joelle Charbonneau, author of the New York Times bestselling The Testing trilogy, will discuss Verify, her newest book for teens.
Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing at this event from Politics and Prose*, with a percentage of the proceeds benefiting the Friends of the Library, Connie Morella Chapter.
*Books are available for purchase at other MCPL events from Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.
Time
(Monday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location
Connie Morella Library
7400 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
30oct(oct 30)12:00 pm(oct 30)12:00 pmGentle Hatha YogaChapters:Chevy Chase
Event Details
Gentle yoga is perfect for seniors, those who are just starting out with yoga, are less mobile or simply want a more relaxed yoga experience. Each class will be taught
more
Event Details
Please bring your own yoga mat and bath towel.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.
Time
(Wednesday) 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
31oct(oct 31)10:30 am(oct 31)10:30 amConstruction Crew: DUPLOChapters:Damascus
Event Details
Drop in for a morning open session of imaginative construction with DUPLO (ages 2-5), and EDU-BLOCK (ages NB-2). We supply the blocks, so please leave yours at home-- just bring
Event Details
Drop in for a morning open session of imaginative construction with DUPLO (ages 2-5), and EDU-BLOCK (ages NB-2). We supply the blocks, so please leave yours at home– just bring your ideas and start building! Your creations must be left at the library, but may be photographed before deconstruction. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Drop-in, no pre-registration. FREE. STEM.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Damascus Chapter
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Damascus Library
9701 Main St., Damascus, MD, 20872
31oct(oct 31)10:30 am(oct 31)10:30 amPlay Date at the LibraryChapters:Chevy Chase
Event Details
Come to the Chevy Chase Library on Thursday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 am to meet new friends and have fun with Duplos, blocks, matching and sorting games and other STEM/STEAM
Event Details
Come to the Chevy Chase Library on Thursday mornings from 10:30 -11:30 am to meet new friends and have fun with Duplos, blocks, matching and sorting games and other STEM/STEAM activities. For Preschool age. Free! No registration needed.
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Location
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
31oct(oct 31)10:30 am(oct 31)10:30 amHandcrafters' MeetupChapters:Chevy Chase
Event Details
Are you interested in learning a new handcraft or just gathering with other hand crafters for sharing ideas, patterns and good company? Then this group is for you! Sarah Stout,
Event Details
Time
(Thursday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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