Puzzle races at the Rockville library tomorrow afternoon at 3! Yes indeed. Sign up in a team or some solo and you can join one. Prizes! Wholesome competition! Sheer adrenaline! If you can’t make it tomorrow, there are races at other branches coming up!
Sign up for the summer reading challenge at https://mcpl.link/summer-reading too
Kick off the 2026 Montgomery County Public Library Summer Reading Challenge at the Davis Library (6400 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD, 20817) with an event for all ages!
Activities include:
Drop-In Activities:
11:00am-2:00pm - Sign-up for summer reading and get your FREE giveaway!
11:00am-2:00pm - Make a Dinosaur Puppet
11:00am-2:00pm - Drop-in Craft for Adults: Mindfulness Bookmarks
11:00am-2:00pm - Drop in and make a button!
11:30am-12:30pm - Dig for Fossils
11:30am-1:30pm - Balloon Twisting with Mike Klee Magic
Scheduled Events:
11:00am-11:30am - Dinosaur Storytime
1:00pm-2:00pm - Adult Book-Tasting
During the event, library staff and volunteers will be available to answer questions about the program, assist with sign-ups, and provide materials for those who register. Can't make the event? Sign-up (or log in) online or at your local library starting May 15, and begin logging and tracking your progress, starting June 13th.
Register for our Summer Reading Challenge here: mcpl.link/summer-reading-challenge
This program is generously sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.
Etch your own drinking glasses and sample some local drinks at the White Oak Town Center Oak Barrel, and Vine store.
REGISTER: https://mcpl.events/glass-etching
Create your own unique glasses using etching cream and stencils and sample some local wines. This event is taking place at the White Oak Town Center Oak, Barrel, and Vine store.
This program is for adults 21 years and older. Please bring your ID with you to your event.
Registration is required for this event.
Sign up for Adult Summer Reading! Adults can participate by signing up online at mcpl.link/summer-reading, reading books, and attending Adult Summer Reading events throughout the summer. Win Nationals tickets, a free Bruster's Ice Cream coupon and a voucher for a free book from a Friends of the Library Montgomery County bookstore by completing your reading hours, plus enter a raffle for Washington Spirit tickets. Participants can earn a raffle ticket for the chance at winning a prize.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-773-9460.
Looking for more information on MCPL's Summer Reading Programs? Visit the MCPL Summer Reading Challenge website.