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Quince Orchard Library
57 upcoming events for kids and families at Quince Orchard Library, straight from the calendar we read every week.
Library · Gaithersburg · Updated September 16, 2026
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The English Conversation Group offers a comfortable place to practice speaking English. Participants will engage in informal discussions, vocabulary-building activities, and everyday conversation practice. This group is ideal for English language learners who want to improve fluency and meet new people. Questions about…
Play at your own pace, meet other players, and enjoy a welcoming space where beginners and returning players can participate comfortably. Whether you’re learning the game or have years of experience, this friendly gathering offers a relaxed environment to socialize, sharpen your skills, and have fun. We provide the gam…
TUESDAY
22
SEPTEMBER
The English Conversation Group offers a comfortable place to practice speaking English. Participants will engage in informal discussions, vocabulary-building activities, and everyday conversation practice. This group is ideal for English language learners who want to improve fluency and meet new people. Questions about…
School age children are welcome to come read to Liam and Dillon -- two super friendly, fluffy therapy dogs (National Capital Therapy Dogs) who can't wait to meet you! Whether you're just starting out or a reading pro, this is your chance to curl up with a pup and share a story. Each reader gets a 10-minute session. Sig…
WEDNESDAY
23
SEPTEMBER
Ideal for ages 18 months to 5 years with a parent or caregiver. These 25-30-minute programs are full of diverse 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 activ…
THURSDAY
24
SEPTEMBER
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 when they start walking. A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their car…
Settle in with a paper-based project. Stay with one activity or move among the options. You can: make a collage with paper and available images. decorate a journal page or write from a prompt. draw, doodle, or make a small paper project. Work independently, with a partner, or alongside other teens. Written steps and vi…
For September's meeting, we will be discussing Orbital by Samantha Harvey A 2024 Booker Prize-winning novel that follows six astronauts on the International Space Station during a single day, reflecting on Earth, humanity, and their own lives as they orbit the planet. The slender, plot-light book uses the unique vantag…
FRIDAY
25
SEPTEMBER
The Spanish Conversation Group offers a comfortable place to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you're looking to practice your conversational Spanish, improve your confidence, or maintain your language skills, all adult learners are welcome. Questions about this program? Contact Quince Orchard Library at 240-777-0200.…
Join fellow fiber artists and fabric crafters for a relaxed, creative gathering. Exchange tips, learn or teach a new technique, or simply enjoy crafting in good company. All fiber arts are welcome—knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, embroidery, and more. Bring your current project and connect with others who share your…
Each Friday, join us in the meeting room from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm 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. Li…
SATURDAY
26
SEPTEMBER
Master Gardeners can help you: Choose the right plants and trees for your yard Test and improve your soil Care for your lawn in environmentally friendly ways Identify weeds, insects, and plant diseases Use pesticides and herbicides safely and only when needed Recognize and protect beneficial insects Learn when and how…
Take a trip with us as we explore some of the rich and diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking nations celebrated during Hispanic Heritage month. Participate in three different interactive craft stations and bring home what you make to share with others! Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc.…
A writing prompt* is offered for each session, but you're welcome to write about any topic. If you write a poem, please bring about 12 copies so we can read and discuss it together. You can also come just to listen and join the discussion, no poem required. At our December meeting, we share poems by our favorite publis…
MONDAY
28
SEPTEMBER
The English Conversation Group offers a comfortable place to practice speaking English. Participants will engage in informal discussions, vocabulary-building activities, and everyday conversation practice. This group is ideal for English language learners who want to improve fluency and meet new people. Questions about…
Play at your own pace, meet other players, and enjoy a welcoming space where beginners and returning players can participate comfortably. Whether you’re learning the game or have years of experience, this friendly gathering offers a relaxed environment to socialize, sharpen your skills, and have fun. We provide the gam…
TUESDAY
29
SEPTEMBER
The English Conversation Group offers a comfortable place to practice speaking English. Participants will engage in informal discussions, vocabulary-building activities, and everyday conversation practice. This group is ideal for English language learners who want to improve fluency and meet new people. Questions about…
WEDNESDAY
30
SEPTEMBER
Ideal for ages 18 months to 5 years with a parent or caregiver. These 25-30-minute programs are full of diverse 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 activ…
Join us to build practical money skills you can use now. Guest presenters from Kelley Cushing Business Connect (KCBC) will explain saving, credit, debt, and investing with real-life examples and short activities. This program is a good starting point if you are thinking about a first job, managing spending, saving for…
THURSDAY
1
OCTOBER
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 when they start walking. A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their car…
Join Quince Orchard Library 's Teen Advisory Board (TAB) to help shape teen programs, displays, volunteer projects, and library spaces. TAB members share ideas with library staff, give feedback, plan upcoming activities, and work with other teens on projects that support the library and community. The first hour usuall…
FRIDAY
2
OCTOBER
Join fellow fiber artists and fabric crafters for a relaxed, creative gathering. Exchange tips, learn or teach a new technique, or simply enjoy crafting in good company. All fiber arts are welcome—knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, embroidery, and more. Bring your current project and connect with others who share your…
Each Friday, join us in the meeting room from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm 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. Li…
SATURDAY
3
OCTOBER
Come to our meeting room on select Saturdays to play and enjoy a simple craft. Meet new friends and have fun! This is a drop in at anytime program. Program designed for 0-9 years old. Siblings welcome! No registration necessary. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc. Questions about this progr…
MONDAY
5
OCTOBER
The English Conversation Group offers a comfortable place to practice speaking English. Participants will engage in informal discussions, vocabulary-building activities, and everyday conversation practice. This group is ideal for English language learners who want to improve fluency and meet new people. Questions about…
Play at your own pace, meet other players, and enjoy a welcoming space where beginners and returning players can participate comfortably. Whether you’re learning the game or have years of experience, this friendly gathering offers a relaxed environment to socialize, sharpen your skills, and have fun. We provide the gam…
TUESDAY
6
OCTOBER
The English Conversation Group offers a comfortable place to practice speaking English. Participants will engage in informal discussions, vocabulary-building activities, and everyday conversation practice. This group is ideal for English language learners who want to improve fluency and meet new people. Questions about…
Jen is a lifelong yoga practitioner who has been teaching since 2019. Questions about this program? Contact Quince Orchard Library at 240-777-0200. 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 und…
Please bring a mat and water bottle. Jen is a lifelong yoga practitioner who has been teaching since 2019. Questions about this program? Contact Quince Orchard Library at 240-777-0200. Library program attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. C…
WEDNESDAY
7
OCTOBER
Ideal for ages 18 months to 5 years with a parent or caregiver. These 25-30-minute programs are full of diverse 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 activ…
THURSDAY
8
OCTOBER
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 when they start walking. A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their car…
Meet staff from Montgomery College's Office of Community Engagement for guidance on education, career, and youth program options. Students, families, and adult learners are welcome. Montgomery College staff can provide information about: youth programs in STEM, robotics, coding, game design, and creative writing. dual…
Browse books that have faced challenges in schools or libraries, and learn how a challenge differs from a ban. Then, choose a response based on what interests you. You can: make a bookmark or shelf talker. create a blackout poem or visual response using provided materials. respond to a fictional book-challenge scenario…
FRIDAY
9
OCTOBER
The Spanish Conversation Group offers a comfortable place to practice speaking Spanish. Whether you're looking to practice your conversational Spanish, improve your confidence, or maintain your language skills, all adult learners are welcome. Questions about this program? Contact Quince Orchard Library at 240-777-0200.…
Join fellow fiber artists and fabric crafters for a relaxed, creative gathering. Exchange tips, learn or teach a new technique, or simply enjoy crafting in good company. All fiber arts are welcome—knitting, crocheting, hand sewing, embroidery, and more. Bring your current project and connect with others who share your…
Each Friday, join us in the meeting room from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm 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. Li…
SATURDAY
10
OCTOBER
Come join in a special firefighter storytime. Then stay for a craft, meet real firefighters, and see a big fire engine from the local Volunteer Fire Department. Please note the fire engine will be there as long as it is not called out for an emergency call. Ideal for ages 18 months and up with a parent or caregiver. Pa…
Thanks to a generous donation from the Pearl Foundation, we are pleased to have poet Gabby Gilliam come to share her poems at Quince Orchard Library. After she reads she will answer your questions about writing and publishing. Then we invite participants to share their original poetry at an open mic. Gabby Gilliam desc…
MONDAY
12
OCTOBER
The English Conversation Group offers a comfortable place to practice speaking English. Participants will engage in informal discussions, vocabulary-building activities, and everyday conversation practice. This group is ideal for English language learners who want to improve fluency and meet new people. Questions about…
Play at your own pace, meet other players, and enjoy a welcoming space where beginners and returning players can participate comfortably. Whether you’re learning the game or have years of experience, this friendly gathering offers a relaxed environment to socialize, sharpen your skills, and have fun. We provide the gam…
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