Events

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. Preschool age. No registration needed.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.

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. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Damascus Chapter.

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 left at the library, but may be photographed before deconstruction. All children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Bethesda Chapter.

**Note: Free tickets are available at the customer service desk 30 minutes before the beginning of the program. Space is limited.**

Energize your children with laughter, cheers and applause while they review important mathematical concepts with The Magical Math Tour. In addition to great math content, this show helps relate math to their everyday lives.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Silver Spring Chapter.

Take a look inside common household items and see how they’re made. In this twist on MakerSpace, instead of making things, we’ll break things. Teen Meet-ups is a weekly summer-long event for all teens and tweens entering middle and high school. Along with a special craft each week, teens can play board games, enjoy light snacks, and spend time relaxing with friends.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Damascus Chapter.

Drop in for an open session of imaginative construction with LEGO. We supply the blocks, so please leave yours at home–just bring your ideas and start building, or take on our challenge of the week! Your creations must be left at the library, but may be photographed before deconstruction. Ages 6-17, no younger siblings, all children age 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Drop-in, no pre-registration.  A summertime STEM program for children and families.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Library, Damascus Chapter.

Drop in for an open session of Lego play on Fridays between 3:30 and 5:00 pm. Program is for  children elementary age with an adult. We will provide the Legos and space, you provide the imagination. No registration needed. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.

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.

Gives an overview of life in our oceans, introducing a variety of LIVE SEA ANIMALS, such as a clam, a hermit crab, a spider crab, one large and one small sea snail, a seastar or urchin, a clown fish, and even a baby shark! Real marine artifacts are shown, such as whale baleen, a preserved sea turtle, a sea turtle rib, and others. All of our presentations include a discussion of ecology, habitat, and conservation. This is a summertime program for children of all ages and their families.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County.

Children are invited to drop in for 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.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Silver Spring Chapter.

Join us for a drop-in play date! We will have Duplo blocks, shakers and more! This is a summertime program for babies up to age 5.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Germantown Chapter.

Space limited, online pre-registration begins the Tuesday prior to each program. Ages 4-11, no younger siblings. Please arrive on time, program begins promptly. Features a different science project each week. A summertime STEM program for children and families. Call 240-773-9444 for more information.

Please note:

• Attendee must be between the ages of 4 Years and 11 Years old.
• Attendee MUST give 24 hour cancellation notice to allow others on the waiting list to attend.

Sponsored by The Friends of the Library, Damascus Chapter.