Category: In the Branches

  • March Fun in the Branches

    March Fun in the Branches

    Head to our Branches for indoor fun this month! Gaithersburg Library 3/4-3/31 Tolkien reading day scavenger hunt Germantown Library 3/1-3/31 Battle of the BOoks In a showdown of literary proportions, who will come out victorious? Each week, vote for your favorite reads to see who will move on to the next round. Voting cards will […]

  • February Fun in the Branches

    February Fun in the Branches

    Head to our Branches for indoor fun this month! Germantown Library 2/1 Special Display: Find a New Friend Don’t judge a book by its cover! During the month of February, choose a SURPRISE book from our special display. Then, review the book with the included form and bring it back to the librarian for a bookmark* […]

  • January Fun in the Branches

    January Fun in the Branches

    Head to our Branches for indoor fun this month! Damascus Library 1/22 Scavenger Hunt: Year of the Rabbit Germantown Library 1/11, 1/18 & 1/25Drop-in Chess 1/14 10:30AM-4:30PM MoComCon 2023 – Dungeons & Dragons Demo MoComCon 2023 – Collaborative Art Station MoComCon 2023 – Selfie Station MoComCon 2023 – Button Making MoComCon 2023 – Take & […]

  • December Fun in the Branches

    December Fun in the Branches

    Kensington Park Library 12/7Build a Snowflake Take & Make ​​Kids can build a snowflake with marshmallows and toothpicks. Germantown Library 12/14 & 21Drop-in Chess 12/24Storytime Stations 10:30amREAD, SING, WRITE, TALK & PLAY your way through each of our storytime stations, while learning some early literacy tips along the way.  Just because there’s no storytime this […]

  • American Minority Veterans Research Project at MCPL

    American Minority Veterans Research Project at MCPL

    November is National Veterans and Military Families Month. The American Minority Veterans Research Project will have informational tables throughout November, 2022, at Montgomery County Public Libraries branches. They’ll provide updated information about veterans’ services at local, state and national levels to veterans, their families and the community. Information about obtaining medical and social needs and […]

  • September Fun in the Branches

    September Fun in the Branches

    In addition to our full calendar of events, each MCPL branch plans and provides activities you can take a break to enjoy while you’re browsing! Gaithersburg Library 9/1Scavenger Hunt: Dewey Decimal System Germantown Library 9/22Drop-in Baby Social Hour 9/26, 12-2pmDrop-in Craft: Make Your Own Library Card Lanyard 9/14, 9/21, & 9/28Drop-in ChessDrop on in and […]

  • MCPL and Montgomery County Board of Elections to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 20, 2022

    MCPL and Montgomery County Board of Elections to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day on Sept. 20, 2022

    The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) will provide information tables at select branches of Montgomery County Public Libraries on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022 in celebration of National Voter Registration Day. National Voter Registration Day is a national holiday celebrating our democracy. The Montgomery County Board of Elections and Public Libraries want to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities to […]

  • August Fun in the Branches

    August Fun in the Branches

    In addition to our full calendar of events, each MCPL branch plans and provides activities you can take a break to enjoy while you’re browsing! Davis Library 8/1Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt Gaithersburg Library 8/14Paper Plate Jellyfish Germantown Library 8/3, 8/10, 24 & 31Drop-in ChessDrop on in and join fellow enthusiasts for a friendly game of chess. […]

  • July Fun in the Branches!

    July Fun in the Branches!

    In addition to our full calendar of events, each MCPL branch plans and provides activities you can take a break to enjoy while you’re browsing! This month, enjoy Shark Appreciation Week take and makes, a weekly afternoon of chess at the Germantown Library, and more. Read on, and stop in the branches soon! Gaithersburg Library […]

  • May Fun in the Branches!

    May Fun in the Branches!

    In addition to our full calendar of events, each MCPL branch plans and provides activities you can take a break to enjoy while you’re browsing! This month, enjoy spring take and makes, an opportunity to share your input about Montgomery County’s Climate Action Plan with the Department of Environmental Protection; a weekly afternoon of chess […]