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Monday, August 17
This program has been generously sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc . Looking for something to do until this program? Sign up for MCPL's Summer Reading Challenge ! Preregistration begins May 15. Log activities from June 13 – August 21, 2026. Attend more events at the library or use your library…
Tuesday, August 18
Join us on Tuesday afternoons to build with DUPLOs®! Ages 0-5 Each Tuesday, join us from 4:00PM-5:00PM (some days we may be able to start at 3:30. Feel free to check with us!) for a session of building with DUPLOs®! We supply the DUPLO® pieces and you supply the imagination! This program is for children ages 0-5. Paren…
Wednesday, August 19
A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-30-minute storytimes introduce a diverse collection of books, songs, rhymes and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to 2. This is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys and culture of reading in a p…
Practice reading aloud and build your confidence during a one-on-one reading session with a certified therapy dog. Come and read to a licensed therapy dog. Best for kids in 1-3rd grades who need help to develop reading confidence. No parents or siblings allowed in room. Questions about this program? Contact the branch…
Middle School Book Club welcomes ALL readers in grades 6, 7, and 8 for a monthly meeting and discussion of books chosen by a librarian just for this age group and read ahead of time. Anyone ages 11-14 is welcome! If you are in grades 6, 7, or 8 and love to read and have fun talking about books and characters, Middle Sc…
Thursday, August 20
The short films, selected from MCPL's Kanopy streaming service, include the Oscar-winning "Toyland," about families supporting each other during WWII, and "Ave Maria," a comedy about an Israeli family stranded at a convent in the West Bank. Light refreshments will be served. Questions about this program? Contact the Da…
Interested in learning about the game Warhammer? We have the supplies AND the people who can teach you how to play. Learn, build, paint, and prepare for gameplay (occurring outside of library) every Thursday. For 12-18-year-olds Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County. Looking for more fun things to…
Calling all aspiring writers! Need a safe space to write and get feedback? Join us for a creative writing workshop to help develop your writing skills. For middle and high school students. Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-777-0922 Check out the MCPL teen page for resources and programs for Teens - M…
Saturday, August 22
Questions about this program? Contact Davis Library at 20-777-0922. Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card . Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under…
We will continue to discuss and plan which Teen programs and displays to feature at Little Falls Library. Snacks will be provided. What is a Teen Advisory Board? TAB is a group of library teen volunteers that helps the library and the community by implementing, promoting and advocating for youth services in Montgomery…
Sunday, August 23
This program at Connie Morella Library offers individuals, including those with disabilities, to read to a calm, gentle dog in a low-pressure environment. Reading aloud to a therapy dog can be a beneficial experience for adults and teens promoting relaxation, reducing anxiety, boosting confidence and improving communic…
Join us for a screening of Why Dinosaurs? a documentary from the father-son team behind Pinto Productions, presented by MPT and PBS. From prestigious museums and universities, to blockbuster films and toys--dinosaurs have always fascinated us. But, why? Join dino-obsessed teen James Pinto and his filmmaker father as th…