Saturday, July 1
11am-1pm
Discovery Saturday @ Little Falls – Box City!
We’ve got the boxes, you bring your imagination. See what you and other participants can create together–streets full of houses and businesses and who knows what else!
2-3pm
Make a Zine at Aspen Hill Library
Join us at the Aspen Hill Library to create your own Zine with a local graphic artist. REGISTER
Monday, July 3:
4-5pm
Drop In Crafts at Little Falls Library
Cool down from those hot summer days with some crafts!
Wednesday, July 5:
2:30-4pm
Crafternoon at White Oak Library
A different craft every week!
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Games & Crafts at Damascus Library
Drop in and play board games, make a craft, hang out with friends. For grades 6 – 12.
4-6pm
Friendship Bracelets at White Oak Library
Drop in and create a friendship bracelet or two. We will have all the supplies on hand to make a friendship bracelet for you and a friend. No registration required. Ages 11 – 18.
Saturday, July 8:
10am-2pm
Create Your Own Button/Badge – a “Celebrate Damascus” Event at Damascus Library
Drop in between 10am-2pm to create your own button/badge using a special machine and recycled materials, and explore the many resources the library has to offer. All ages welcome.
Monday, July 10:
4-5pm
Drop In Crafts at Little Falls Library
Cool down from those hot summer days with some crafts!
Tuesday, July 11:
3-4pm
Recycled Fashion Runway – at Gaithersburg Library
Join us for a recycled fashion show! We will work in teams to turn recycled materials into incredible outfits that we will show off on the runway.
5:00pm – 6:00pm
Crafternoon at Potomac Library
Crafts and open art play for kids every Tuesday!
6:30-7:30pm
Family Fun Night @ Little Falls – Kindness Service Projects
We’ll be creating some items to donate and learn about other ways for families to help others in our community.
Wednesday, July 12:
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Games & Crafts at Damascus Library
Drop in and play board games, make a craft, hang out with friends. For grades 6 – 12.
Sunday, July 16:
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Kids Crafts! at Aspen Hill Library
4-H volunteers will be on hand to teach kids how to make marbleized paper!
Wednesday, July 19:
2-4pm
Indigo Tie Dye – Get in! We’re going tie dying! at Wheaton Library
Learn how to liven up your white, natural fiber t-shirts, bandannas, and more with eye-popping designs in deep indigo blue!
Thursday, July 20:
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Make Your Own Friendship Bracelet at Kensington Park Library
Make your own friendship bracelet.
4:30-5:30pm
Teen Crafternoon – Squeegee Art at Gaithersburg Library
Teens and tweens can join us in the teen room to create Squeegee Art!
6-7:45pm
Fiber Arts Group – Monthly Meeting at Wheaton Library
Do you knit, crochet, quilt, or enjoy other similar activities? If you’re new to it and would benefit from a group environment, join us for this free get-together. Bring your own supplies.
Saturday, July 22:
12-2pm
Birds of a Feather – Drop-In Painting Activity – at Gaithersburg Library
Let’s work together to help our birds fly!
Tuesday, July 25:
3-4pm
Family Art Afternoon – at Gaithersburg Library
Drop in and have fun as a family creating artwork inspired by some of our favorite stories!
Saturday, July 29:
10:30am – 11:30am
Random Acts of Kindness Week Family Storytime – Featuring a Collaborative Art Project at Aspen Hill Library
Monday, July 31
10:30am-12pm
Create a Graphic Novel (for 10-15 years old) at Wheaton Library
In this 5-session class, you will write and illustrate your own graphic novel page. Registration opens July 2, 2023.
Check our calendar of events to keep up with all arts and crafts programs and events at MCPL!