Bright Beginnings

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Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights with us! Come listen to the story of Diwali and then get creative with two Diwali themed crafts - sparkling Diyas and colorful Rangoli. Join us for a bright and joyful Diwali celebration designed especially for kids. We’ll begin with a colorful Diwali story that introduces the Festival of Lights and its traditions. Then, children will get creative with two hands-on crafts: decorating their own diyas and making vibrant rangoli designs using colored sand. This fun, festive program invites families to explore Diwali through stories, art, and imagination. Come share the light! We will provide all the materials for this program. This program is designed for children ages 4-12 years old. Limited to 36 participants. Free tickets available in-person 30 minutes before the event at the children’s information desk. Please note that admittance ends 10 minutes after the advertised start time. This program is generously sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc. Questions about this program? Contact the branch at 240-777-0110. If you are looking for something to do until this program, take a look at these resources for kids using your library card. Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card . National Geographic Kids - Explore amazing adventures in science, nature, culture, archaeology, and space. Best for children ages 6–14 Gale in Context: Elementary - Children's magazines and reference books TumbleBooks - books that read themselves Kanopy Kids - videos and animated books BookFlix - animated stories Explora Educators, Explora Primary School - education resources 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 the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child. If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated. Accommodation Requests To request an accommodation, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002 . mh 1.1 01/03/2023