Events

Join us for Mother Nature Tai Chi, a Chinese mind-body-spirit practice that can improve one’s health and quality of life. Each of the 13 forms is self-contained and we will be practicing them in the class. Mother Nature Tai Chi is suitable for beginners as well as experienced Qigong practitioners.

This class will be led by Alessia Barbieri de Pierini, a certified instructor of American Tai Chi. Please wear soft soled shoes and loose comfortable clothing.

Registration is required.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Little Falls Chapter.

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 by Carolyn Ericson, a certified yoga instructor.

Register here or by calling the library at (240) 773-9590.

Please bring your own yoga mat and bath towel.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.

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 “6 Demographic Trends Shaping the US and the World in 2019” by Anthony Cilluffo and D’Vera Cohn.  FACTANK Pew Research Center, April 11, 2019. Copies will be available at the information desk.

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.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase.

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 for pleasure. Join us and share your projects and ideas. If you’re just starting to knit, you must bring size 8 knitting needles, and worsted weight yarn. Beginning crocheters will need to bring an “A”, “G” or “H” size crochet hook, and worsted yarn to learn the basics. Our group meets in the meeting room downstairs (we have an elevator).

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Aspen Hill.

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 must be left at the library but, may be photographed before deconstruction. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  Meet on the 5th Floor, Program Room, Saturday 12:30-5:30 pm and Sunday 1-4:30 pm Look for extended play time during our Summer hours!

This STEM program is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Library, Silver Spring

DeoxyriboNucleic Acid (DNA) is called the building block of life and every living creature on the planet contains DNA. Come join Science Connections on a journey into your cells to learn what is so special about DNA, what makes up DNA, and what it looks like. At the end, use your science laboratory skills to extract DNA from strawberries! For ages 6 and up.

STEM program. Please register online.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Davis.

Please join us for a bilingual storytime just right for toddlers and preschoolers. Stories in English and Spanish, songs and rhymes, too! These 25-30 minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages. Filled with diverse stories and activities that promotes and develops language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning, and introduce them to the culture of reading.

 This program is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.

Join us for Mother Nature Tai Chi, a Chinese mind-body-spirit practice that can improve one’s health and quality of life. Each of the 13 forms is self-contained and we will be practicing them in the class. Mother Nature Tai Chi is suitable for beginners as well as experienced Qigong practitioners.

This class will be led by Alessia Barbieri de Pierini, a certified instructor of American Tai Chi. Please wear soft soled shoes and loose comfortable clothing.

Registration is required.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Little Falls Chapter.

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 by Carolyn Ericson, a certified yoga instructor.

Register here or by calling the library at (240) 773-9590.

Please bring your own yoga mat and bath towel.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.

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 must be left at the library but, may be photographed before deconstruction. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  Meet on the 5th Floor, Program Room, Saturday 12:30-5:30 pm and Sunday 1-4:30 pm Look for extended play time during our Summer hours!

This STEM program is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Library, Silver Spring

Limited, free tickets available one hour before showtime. Science meets storytelling in this presentation. During a midnight meteor shower, something mysterious falls from the sky toward Earth. Two kids investigate and find visitors from another planet! Trapped by a crazy space scientist, the kids must risk everything to rescue the aliens and help them… Escape from Earth! Limited free tickets will be available one hour before showtime.

Limited, free tickets available one hour before showtime on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Germantown Chapter.

The Friends of the Library, Rockville Memorial Chapter will be hosting Rob Scheer, founder of Comfort Cases and author of A Forever Family: Fostering Change One Child at a Time. His personal story with the foster care system is poignant and inspiring. You will learn how one person can make a difference and what you can do to help. The presentation will be followed by a book sale and signing. All are welcome to this free event to be held in the Rockville Memorial Library’s 1st floor meeting room, 21 Maryland Avenue.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Rockville Memorial Chapter.

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 by Carolyn Ericson, a certified yoga instructor.

Register here or by calling the library at (240) 773-9590.

Please bring your own yoga mat and bath towel.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.

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 must be left at the library but, may be photographed before deconstruction. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.  Meet on the 5th Floor, Program Room, Saturday 12:30-5:30 pm and Sunday 1-4:30 pm Look for extended play time during our Summer hours!

This STEM program is made possible through the generous support of the Friends of the Library, Silver Spring