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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.

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Lego Weekend Play Silver Spring Library 900 Wayne Ave Silver Spring MD 20910

26may(may 26)1:00 pm(may 26)1:00 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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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

Time

(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Location

Silver Spring Library

900 Wayne Ave Silver Spring MD 20910

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Creative Play Aspen Hill Library 4407 Aspen Hill Rd Rockville, MD 20853

26may(may 26)2:00 pm(may 26)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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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 and their parent/caregiver.

STEM program
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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Qigong Little Falls Library 5501 Massachusetts Ave Bethesda, MD 20816

28may(may 28)10:30 amQigongChapters:Little Falls

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Join us for Qigong, a Chinese mind-body-spirit practice that can improve one's health by focusing on movement and breathing technique. This is a very gentle and relaxing class is designed

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Join us for Qigong, a Chinese mind-body-spirit practice that can improve one’s health by focusing on movement and breathing technique. This is a very gentle and relaxing class is designed to reduce stress and improve concentration while promoting a feeling of well-being. 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. Please register here.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Little Falls Chapter.

Time

(Tuesday) 10:30 am

Location

Little Falls Library

5501 Massachusetts Ave Bethesda, MD 20816

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Creative Play Aspen Hill Library 4407 Aspen Hill Rd Rockville, MD 20853

28may(may 28)2:00 pm(may 28)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

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 and their parent/caregiver.

STEM program

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Aspen Hill Library Chapter.

Time

(Tuesday) 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Location

Aspen Hill Library

4407 Aspen Hill Rd Rockville, MD 20853

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Older Americans Month - AARP Safe Driving Course Little Falls Library 5501 Massachusetts Ave Bethesda, MD 20816

29may(may 29)10:30 am(may 29)10:30 amOlder Americans Month - AARP Safe Driving CourseChapters:Little Falls

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Celebrate Older Americans Month by joining us for a FREE AARP Safe Driving Course. Tune-up your driving skills, update your knowledge of the rules of the road and learn safe

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Celebrate Older Americans Month by joining us for a FREE AARP Safe Driving Course. Tune-up your driving skills, update your knowledge of the rules of the road and learn safe driving strategies as well as normal age-related physical changes and how to adjust driving to allow for these changes. Some insurance companies will even give class participants a discount on their car insurance. (Check with your insurance company for more information.)

The class is 4 hours plus a short break for lunch. Some refreshments will be provided. You may also bring a drink and snack with you, if you like. Please plan to arrive 15 minutes early for administrative details and registration.

Please register here

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Little Falls Chapter.

Time

(Wednesday) 10:30 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Little Falls Library

5501 Massachusetts Ave Bethesda, MD 20816

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Play Date at the Library Chevy Chase Library 8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

30may(may 30)10:30 am(may 30)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.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.

Time

(Thursday) 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Location

Chevy Chase Library

8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Construction Crew: DUPLO Damascus Library 9701 Main St., Damascus, MD, 20872

30may(may 30)10:30 am(may 30)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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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

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Handcrafters' Meetup Chevy Chase Library 8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

30may(may 30)10:30 am(may 30)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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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, a lifetime artisan, will lead the gathering and share her extensive knowledge of all types of handcrafts. Light refreshments will be served. No registration necessary.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.

Time

(Thursday) 10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Location

Chevy Chase Library

8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Build and Learn with LEGO Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

30may(may 30)4:00 pm(may 30)4:00 pmBuild and Learn with LEGOChapters:Connie Morella

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Children ages 6 - 10 are invited to drop in for a session of imaginative construction with LEGO. We supply the blocks, so please leave yours at home. Your creations

Event Details

Children ages 6 – 10 are invited to drop in for a session of imaginative construction with LEGO. 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.

STEM program.

Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Connie Morella Chapter.

Time

(Thursday) 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Location

Connie Morella Library

7400 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Build and Learn with DUPLO Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

31may(may 31)10:30 am(may 31)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

Event Details

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, Connie Morella Chapter.

Time

(Friday) 10:30 am - 11:30 am

Location

Connie Morella Library

7400 Arlington Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814

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Lego Play Chevy Chase Library 8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

31may(may 31)3:30 pm(may 31)3:30 pmLego PlayChapters:Chevy Chase

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Drop in for an open session of LEGO play on Fridays between 3:30 and 5:00 pm. Elementary age with an adult. We will provide the LEGOs and space, you provide

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Drop in for an open session of LEGO play on Fridays between 3:30 and 5:00 pm. Elementary age with an adult. We will provide the LEGOs and space, you provide the imagination. Free! No registration necessary.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Chevy Chase Chapter.

Time

(Friday) 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Location

Chevy Chase Library

8005 Connecticut Ave, Chevy Chase, MD 20815

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Lego Crew Gaithersburg Library 18330 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877

31may(may 31)4:30 pm(may 31)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 a

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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 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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