Tag: Programs and Events
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Win Prizes in Kensington Park Fall Colors Art Contest
Submit November 16-30 Enjoy the changing colors of the season in any art medium: paint, photo, etc.Only art work with the Fall Colors theme will be accepted.Exhibit will take place during the month of December. Enter the Fall Colors Art Contest at the Kensington Park Library. Entry Period: Sunday, November 16–Sunday, November 30, during library…
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Preschool Play and Learn @ MCPL: Boosting Kindergarten Readiness
Did you know that play is an important part of early child development? Long before that first day of school, children are already using play to learn about the world, express themselves, and grow new skills. We at MCPL believe in the power of learning through play. That’s why we’re excited to share our new…
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Washington Wizards Winter Reading Challenge Runs December 21 – March 16
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) and the Washington Wizards have teamed up with the D.C. Public Library (DCPL), the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS), the Alexandria Library, the Arlington Public Library (APL) and the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) to get young people reading this winter with the “Wizards Winter Reading Challenge.” The…
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Enter the Fall 2024 Photo Contest at Kensington Park Library
Submit Fall Photos November 12-27 Do you enjoy the changing colors of the season and capturing them on camera? Enter the Fall Colors Photography Contest at the Kensington Park Library. Participants aged 16 and up may enter mounted photos from November 12-28 during library hours, and chosen photos will be on display throughout December. Entry…
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Veterans: Your Guide to Education and Careers
As we honor our veterans throughout November, we’re excited to share valuable resources designed to support you and your family during your transition to civilian life.
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Summer Reading Challenge 2024 Wrap-up: the Adventure Started Here!
We certainly had an adventure at the library this summer! Kids soothed the Montgomery County Agricultural Fair animals with bedtime stories, planned for the zombie apocalypse with The Last Kids on Earth author Max Brallier, and prepared their Pokémon teams for battle. Teens used science to solve a mystery and launched a Dungeons & Dragons…
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MCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge Badge 3 is open now!
MCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge Badge #3 — Become a Park Protector — is open now! Read books, complete activities, and attend library programs to earn great prizes— including Washington Nationals tickets and free books — while helping MCPL and the Montgomery Parks Foundation preserve our history, increase accessibility, and keep our parks beautiful. Badge #2 —…
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August Fun in the Branches
Head to our branches for indoor fun this month! Aspen Hill Library 7/28-8/4 Adventure Week Take and Make Craft – Cork Boat Craft Kits Float your own boat with our cork boat craft kits, available all this week. Kits are available at the Information Desk, while supplies last. Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library 7/24-8/2 Mari Mariposa…
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MCPL Hosts ‘Just for the Record-A Vinyl Day’ Featuring Keynote Speaker DJ Johnny Juice
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host its annual Just For the Record: A Vinyl Day, a celebration of all things Record and DJ culture in Montgomery County and the DMV (DC Metro Area), from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. The free festival for music enthusiasts will take place at the Brigadier General Charles…
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MCPL Partners with the Nationals for the 2024 Summer Reading Challenge!
Batter up! Books and baseball are a winning combination and it’s easier than ever to enjoy both this summer, thanks to Montgomery County Public Libraries’ 2024 Summer Reading Challenge. The Washington Nationals and MCPL have teamed up for the fifth consecutive year to reward summer readers with an adventure at the ballpark! Here’s how it…
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MCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge Badge 2 is open now!
MCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge Badge #2 — Become a Time Traveler — is open now! Read books, complete activities, and attend library programs to earn great prizes— including Washington Nationals tickets and free books — while helping MCPL and the Montgomery Parks Foundation preserve our history, increase accessibility, and keep our parks beautiful. Read books, complete…
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July Fun in the Branches
Head to our branches for indoor fun this month! Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library 7/24-8/2 Mari Mariposa Adventure Week Scavenger Hunt It’s adventure week at McGee Library! Come celebrate by visiting and completing our scavenger hunt for a fun prize! Davis Library 7/28-8/3 Teen Graphic Novel Contest — Celebrating Adventure Week! Adventure Starts Here!…