A solar eclipse will be visible in our area on April 8. Enjoy the following commemorative events at MCPL!
Monday, April 1:
2-3pm
Spring Break at Olney Library! – Build a Pinhole Projector
Make your own pinhole projector so you can safely view the partial solar eclipse on April 8!
Tuesday, April 2:
4:30pm – 5:30pm
STEAM Club: Solar Eclipse – at Gaithersburg Library
Join us as we get ready for the solar eclipse on April 8th! We’ll learn about what happens during a solar eclipse and how to view one safely with hands on activities.
6:30-7:30pm
Solar Eclipses: the spectacle and the science – Get solar eclipse protection eyewear & learn about eclipses at Maggie Nightingale Library
NASA Eclipse Ambassador and Deputy Director of the George Mason Observatory, Dr. Rob Parks will prepare audience members for April 8’s solar eclipse.
Wednesday, April 3:
4-5:30pm
Solar Eclipse Celebration – Celebrate the upcoming eclipse and get your eclipse glasses! at Rockville Memorial Library
Celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse and pick up your eclipse glasses at the Rockville Memorial Library.
Thursday, April 4:
6:30pm – 7:15pm
Coming soon to a planet near you- a total solar eclipse! – at Damascus Library
Did you know we will be close to totality for the April 8 solar eclipse? Learn about this amazing natural event and pick up free solar eclipse observing glasses (while supplies last). Ages 10-Adult.
Friday, April 5:
4:30-5:30pm
Crafts at the Library: Solar Eclipse & Space at Kensington Park Library
Join us for solar eclipse and space crafts!
Saturday, April 6:
11am – 12pm
Sun Science for Kids – at Potomac Library
Get ready for the solar eclipse with hands-on science and craft activities.
Monday, April 8:
2:45pm – 3:45pm
View the Solar Eclipse with Us! at Long Branch Library
Join us on our plaza where we will be handing out special glasses so that you safely can view the partial solar eclipse – weather permitting!
Check out more events on our daily calendar!