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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.
september, 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
19sep(sep 19)10:30 am(sep 19)10:30 amConstruction Crew: DUPLOChapters:Damascus
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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
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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
19sep(sep 19)10:30 am(sep 19)10:30 amPlay Date at the LibraryChapters:Chevy Chase
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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
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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
19sep(sep 19)10:30 am(sep 19)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
19sep(sep 19)4:00 pm(sep 19)4:00 pmKids' Board Game TimeChapters:Connie Morella
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Drop in and play board games at the library! For children ages 5 & up. Board games are provided. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Connie Morella Chapter.
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Time
(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Connie Morella Library
7400 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
20sep(sep 20)10:30 am(sep 20)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
20sep(sep 20)10:30 am(sep 20)10:30 amCivic Dialogue (Formerly Jefferson Cafe)Chapters:Chevy Chase
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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 "How Much
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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
20sep(sep 20)4:30 pm(sep 20)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
21sep(sep 21)11:00 am(sep 21)11:00 amScience and Stories: Discovering MagnetsChapters:Connie Morella
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Magnets might seem magical until you learn the science behind them. Join Science Connections to explore the world of magnetism through hands on science experiments. Test different items to see
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For children ages 6 & up. Registration required; space is limited.
Sponsored by 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
21sep(sep 21)12:30 pm(sep 21)12:30 pmAuthor Visit: Lynne OlsonChapters:Potomac
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Bestselling author Lynne Olson will visit the branch to discuss her new book Madame Fourcade’s Secret War: The Daring Young Woman Who Led France's Largest Spy Network Against Hitler. New Time:
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Time
(Saturday) 12:30 pm - 2:45 pm
Location
Potomac Library
10101 Glenolden Dr, Potomac, MD 20854
21sep(sep 21)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
21sep(sep 21)2:00 pm(sep 21)2:00 pmScience Saturday - Discovering MagnetsChapters:Davis
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Magnets might seem magical until you learn the science behind them. Join Science Connections to explore the world of magnetism through hands on science experiments. Test different items to see
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Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location
Davis Library
6400 Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817
21sep(sep 21)2:00 pm(sep 21)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
21sep(sep 21)2:00 pmRhythmaya Dance GroupChapters:Germantown
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Let's get moving! This program will bring a smile to every face as you see the magnificent costumes, watch the different styles of Indian dance, and then join in! Limited tickets
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Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Germantown Library
19840 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874
21sep(sep 21)2:00 pmJazz and the Civil Rights Movement: Galen Abdur-RazzaqChapters:Chevy Chase
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Join renowned flautist and lecturer Galen Abdur-Razzaq for a riveting presentation about Jazz and its role in the Civil Rights Movement. This program is designed specifically with a focus on
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Join renowned flautist and lecturer Galen Abdur-Razzaq for a riveting presentation about Jazz and its role in the Civil Rights Movement. This program is designed specifically with a focus on the history of jazz chronicling the music from the turn of the century to present day; women in jazz highlighting the influence they had on the evolution of jazz and their significant contributions to the art form – jazz; and lessons on music theory. No registration is required.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase chapter.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
22sep(sep 22)2:00 pm(sep 22)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
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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
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Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Location
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
24sep(sep 24)10:30 amMother Nature Tai ChiChapters:Little Falls
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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
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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.
Time
(Tuesday) 10:30 am
Location
Little Falls Library
5501 Massachusetts Ave Bethesda, MD 20816
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No more eating at your desk on Wednesdays! Come out every Wednesday May through September, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the outdoor market book sale in the passageway between Gibbs
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No more eating at your desk on Wednesdays!
Come out every Wednesday May through September, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the outdoor market book sale in the passageway between Gibbs Street and Dawson’s Market. The Friends of the Library, Rockville Memorial Chapter sells books for all ages, fiction and non-fiction, CDs and DVDs each week. Book selections change from week to week. Enjoy the outdoor market and peruse their book collection on your lunch hour.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Rockville Memorial Chapter.
Time
(Wednesday) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Rockville Memorial Library
21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
25sep(sep 25)12:00 pm(sep 25)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
25sep(sep 25)2:00 pm(sep 25)2:00 pmFiction, Memoir and Biography Book GroupChapters:Chevy Chase
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Join the group to discuss Chemistry by Weike Wang. Copies of the selected book are made available one month before the session, at the Information Desk. Registration is not required. Sponsored by Friends
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Join the group to discuss Chemistry by Weike Wang. 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 the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.
Time
(Wednesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Chevy Chase Library
8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
26sep(sep 26)10:30 am(sep 26)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
26sep(sep 26)10:30 am(sep 26)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
26sep(sep 26)10:30 am(sep 26)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
26sep(sep 26)1:00 pm(sep 26)1:00 pmLiterary Salon, Fall 2019Chapters:Little Falls
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Please join us for a free book discussion led by Dr. Karen Arnold. We will be discussing "Roll of Thunder, Hear my cry" "Let the circle be unbroken" and "Road
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Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Little Falls Chapter.
Time
(Thursday) 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Location
Little Falls Library
5501 Massachusetts Ave Bethesda, MD 20816
27sep(sep 27)4:30 pm(sep 27)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
28sep(sep 28)11:00 am(sep 28)11:00 amCuentos & Canciones with Ms. MabelleChapters:Rockville Memorial
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Read, sing, and dance with Ms. Mabelle during this energy-filled bilingual storytime! Families will have lots of fun singing, dancing, and listening to stories in both English and Spanish. Children
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
28sep(sep 28)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
28sep(sep 28)2:00 pm(sep 28)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
29sep(sep 29)2:00 pm(sep 29)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
30sep(sep 30)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
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