Tag: Programs and Events
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Join MCPL for Earth Month Events!
Earth Day is April 22 Join us for the annual celebration of all things Earth on Thursday, April 22. We’ll have a week of fun events, so join in! Planet Earth–Sand Art InstructableApril 19, 3 PM In honor of Earth Month, join us for a virtual meet up, where we will create awesome sand art…
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“Constitutional Patriotism, Partisanship and the Future of American Democracy ” with Congressman Jamie Raskin
Join Congressman Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Monday, April 5 at 1pm for Constitutional Patriotism, Partisanship and the Future of American Democracy. Congressman Jamie Raskin is the U.S. Representative for Maryland’s 8th Congressional District. He recently served as the Lead House Manager during the second Senate impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, which ended with…
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Join Virtual Yoga @ MCPL
Whether you’re new to the practice of yoga or an experienced yogi, MCPL offers several opportunities weekly to join in a class. No registration is required–just log on with the zoom links. Visit mcpl.events/yoga for any weekly shifts in days, times and class cancellations. Online Yoga Classes @ MCPL! Gentle Hatha Yoga at Noon- VirtualWednesdays,…
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Celebrate Women’s History Month at MCPL
March is Women’s History Month! Our 2021 theme–Valiant Women of the Vote: Refusing to be Silenced–continues to celebrate the suffrage centennial. Please join us online for an array of events celebrating women’s history and accomplishments in all areas of life. Beyond the 19th: The Equal Rights Amendment – Virtual – in observance of Women’s History MonthThursday,…
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Make Music Montgomery Contest Open for Entries
We’re happy to invite County residents to audition live or submit a recording for the “Make Music Montgomery” contest. All acts must contain a live musical element, which may include dance. Acts in a variety of languages and cultures are encouraged. The Twinbrook Library, located at 202 Meadow Hall Drive in Rockville, will host live…
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Montgomery County Public Libraries Celebrates Library Lovers Month
County Executive Marc Elrich joined by Council President Tom Hucker, Councilmember Will Jawando, lead for Libraries, MCPL Director Anita Vassallo, and Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc. (FOLMC) Executive Director Ari Brooks proclaimed February as Library Lovers Month. This annual event celebrates and showcases the importance of libraries in Montgomery County. The theme this…
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Celebrate Black History Month 2021 at MCPL
Black History Month at MCPL February is Black History Month, and MCPL has free online resources, books, and events to help you learn and celebrate! If you’re looking to explore and research online we’ve got some wonderful, authoritative resources for you. The Oxford African-American Studies Center contains over 6,000 biographies, more than 10,000 articles, and hundreds of maps, documents,…
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MoComCon Art, Cosplay & Essay Contest Open!
Today is the first day for entries to the MoComCon 2021 Art, Cosplay and Essay Contest. You have three options to participate in this year’s competition: Create artwork of your favorite character from any fandom, book, television show, or movie, or invent your own original character! Create and dress up in a costume of your…
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National Financial Literacy Month
Should I rent or buy a house? Lease a new car or buy one used? Pay off debt or invest more? And what does it mean to “invest” anyway? April is National Financial Literacy Month. This month, empower yourself to answer these and other personal finance questions. MCPL has books, online resources, and programs to…
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Women’s History Month 2019
March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the contributions women have made throughout American history. The first official celebration of Women’s History Month was in 1987, when Congress passed Public Law 100-9 designating March 1987 Women’s History Month. But the origins of the celebration go as far back as 1909, when a Women’s…
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Celebrate Black History Month 2019
Did you know that February is Black History Month? MCPL has free online resources, books, and events to help you learn and celebrate! If you’re looking to explore and research online we’ve got some wonderful, authoritative resources for you. The Oxford African American Studies Center online database is focused “on the lives and events which have shaped African American and African…
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Organize and Create in the New Year – 2019
How would you like to start this new year? Do you have a bunch of things to sort out from the holidays? To help you get started, you can join us with a “neat” program on decluttering your life on January 19 at 12:00 PM. What else is new at the Kensington Park Library for…