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67 upcoming events for kids and families at Connie Morella Library, straight from the calendar we read every week.

Library · Bethesda · Updated September 16, 2026

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SUNDAY
20
SEPTEMBER

2 PM – 2:45 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Gather the whole family for the fun as we learn American Sign Language vocabulary through stories, songs, and more! Sept 13: First Signs Sept 20: Autumn Signs Sept 27: Food Signs **Space is limited. Tickets are first come first served and will be handed out 30-minutes before the program. This program is for children of…

MONDAY
21
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-down and balance and postural exercises. REGIS…

1 PM – 2 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-down and balance and postural exercises. REGIS…

WEDNESDAY
23
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Practice Spanish in a cordial and welcoming environment! A native speaker will discuss different topics during the sessions, encouraging attendees to improve their grammar and become more comfortable speaking aloud. Whether you learned Spanish at home or school, are using Mango or Rosetta Stone , join us to chat, incre…

1 PM – 2 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-down and balance and postural exercises. REGIS…

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-down and balance and postural exercises. REGIS…

4 PM – 5 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Each Wednesday, join us in the meeting room from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO and Duplos! We supply the LEGO and Duplo pieces, and you supply the imagination! This program is for children ages 3 years old and up. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program. Ques…

THURSDAY
24
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM · 11:15 AM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and t…

1 PM – 3 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Have fun and meet new people while gaining language skills and knowledge. Groups are led by volunteer facilitators who are native English speakers and guide conversations on relevant topics. Looking for resources to practice English? Take a look at these resources using your library card: Language learning resources Do…

5 PM – 7 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Do enjoy taking a break and knitting or crocheting? What about embroidery? If so, join us and relax in a group of fiber enthusiasts! Feel free to bring your projects and work on them in a laid-back setting. We meet in the evening on the 2nd Tuesday and 4th Thursday of every month from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Questions about…

FRIDAY
25
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM · 11:15 AM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Please join us for a fun bilingual storytime just right for the whole family! We welcome you to participate in stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish and English. These 25-30-minute programs are designed to engage children of all ages with diverse stories and activities. We’ll use call-and-response and movement to devel…

SATURDAY
26
SEPTEMBER

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Starting from a common base to have real discussions about the environment, this book discussion club is a great way to deepen ideas, have respectful debates while listening to the points of view of others and broaden our understanding and vision on this important topic. Together, we may discover new forms of commitmen…

SUNDAY
27
SEPTEMBER

2 PM – 2:45 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Gather the whole family for the fun as we learn American Sign Language vocabulary through stories, songs, and more! Sept 13: First Signs Sept 20: Autumn Signs Sept 27: Food Signs **Space is limited. Tickets are first come first served and will be handed out 30-minutes before the program. This program is for children of…

MONDAY
28
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-down and balance and postural exercises. REGIS…

1 PM – 2 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-down and balance and postural exercises. REGIS…

4 PM – 6 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Freebies are small, hand-crafted gifts that fans exchange and hand out at concerts! They can include items like bracelets, keychains, and photo cards. Join us and craft Freebies that you can hand out at an upcoming concert you're attending or at other fan events! This program is open to ages 13 and up. All supplies are…

TUESDAY
29
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM · 11:15 AM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and t…

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Come join the Connie Morella Mystery book club! We will be reading mysteries, thrillers and whodunits together on the last Tuesday of every month. This September, we will be discussing Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin. When her grown daughter is suspected of murder, a charming and tenacious widow digs into the case t…

WEDNESDAY
30
SEPTEMBER

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Interested in learning more about your smartphone camera? In this lecture, we'll discuss common camera icons on Android and iPhone devices, simple editing tools, managing and sharing your photos, and editing date and location details on your phone. We'll also go over how to check your camera settings so that it can sca…

1 PM – 2 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-down and balance and postural exercises. REGIS…

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-down and balance and postural exercises. REGIS…

4 PM – 5 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Each Wednesday, join us in the meeting room from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO and Duplos! We supply the LEGO and Duplo pieces, and you supply the imagination! This program is for children ages 3 years old and up. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program. Ques…

THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER

10:30 AM · 11:15 AM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and t…

1 PM – 3 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Have fun and meet new people while gaining language skills and knowledge. Groups are led by volunteer facilitators who are native English speakers and guide conversations on relevant topics. Looking for resources to practice English? Take a look at these resources using your library card: Language learning resources Do…

4:15 PM – 5:15 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

My First Book Club is a reading program designed to provide students in grades K-1 with a unique opportunity to improve their literacy and language arts skills through reading aloud, group discussion, and related activities. Participants should be attending kindergarten or first grade, or the equivalent, but do not nee…

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Travel back in time with our historical fiction book club! From political intrigue to daring romances, every month we visit a different period in time. Join us this June for The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Groff. "A servant girl escapes from a colonial settlement in the wilderness. She carries nothing with her but her wits,…

SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the culture of reading. ​ Space…

SUNDAY
4
OCTOBER

12 PM – 4 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Summer was a season of adventure for every American Girl Historical Character. Join Blake Changnon and The Changnon Family Museum of Toys and Collectibles as we explore the beloved Saves the Day stories of the first seven Historical Characters. This mini-museum brings to life the fifth book in each character's six-book…

MONDAY
5
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-down and balance and postural exercises. REGIS…

1 PM – 2 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-down and balance and postural exercises. REGIS…

TUESDAY
6
OCTOBER

10:30 AM · 11:15 AM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and t…

5 PM – 6:30 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Each month we will have have a different activity or theme. Perhaps we will play some board game, or maybe explore creative writing or a video game tournament. A teen friendly and relaxing space. Questions about this program? Contact Connie Morella Library at 240-777-0970. Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find…

WEDNESDAY
7
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Do enjoy taking a break and knitting or crocheting? What about embroidery? If so, join us and relax in a group of fiber enthusiasts! Feel free to bring your projects and work on them in a laid-back setting. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Questions about this program? Contac…

1 PM – 2 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-down and balance and postural exercises. REGIS…

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

DESCRIPTION: One hour exercise classes for people over 55 held twice a week. These classes are designed to: Increase muscular strength and bone density Improve balance Enhance energy and wellbeing With the use of ankle and hand weights, participants engage in warm-up, cool-down and balance and postural exercises. REGIS…

4 PM – 5 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Each Wednesday, join us in the meeting room from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO and Duplos! We supply the LEGO and Duplo pieces, and you supply the imagination! This program is for children ages 3 years old and up. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program. Ques…

6:30 PM – 7 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

An evening storytime where pajamas are encouraged but not required. These 25-30-minute evening programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love o…

THURSDAY
8
OCTOBER

10:30 AM · 11:15 AM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and t…

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

The book chosen for this month's discussion is Lila by Marilynne Robinson . This award winning author returns to the town of Gilead in an unforgettable story of a girlhood lived on the fringes of society in fear, awe, and wonder. Lila, homeless and alone after years of roaming the countryside, steps inside a small-town…

1 PM – 3 PM·Connie Morella Library · Bethesda

Have fun and meet new people while gaining language skills and knowledge. Groups are led by volunteer facilitators who are native English speakers and guide conversations on relevant topics. Looking for resources to practice English? Take a look at these resources using your library card: Language learning resources Do…

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