Cocoa and a Craft! No Registration! - In-person

Holiday fun for everyone

Drop in and join us for fun crafts while enjoying cocoa, snacks, and a laid-back atmosphere in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room! All ages welcome!

Join us and relax at our holiday crafting party in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room! Sip hot chocolate, enjoy crafting and snacks, and have fun with friends and family! All ages are welcome. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc.

Questions about this program? Contact Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library at 240-773-9420.

If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL? Chess Club meets every Tuesday from 4:30-7:30. Play chess in a friendly and inclusive environment - beginners welcome!

Kids 5-13 are welcome at Thursday Afternoon Adventures every Thursday afternoon from 4pm-6pm. Every week is different- enjoy games, crafts, and more!

Join us at Safe and Affirming Spaces with SMYAL for ages 11-24! Meet new people, get creative, just vibe with folks in a fun, welcoming space! No registration! 3rd Friday of each month, 4 PM - 6 PM in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room:

Friday, November 21: SMYAL's Zine Workshop - Earn SSL hours by co-designing library programs at this event and helping with cleanup and takedown after the event! Come through and get creative! Learn how to make your own mini-magazine (also known as a zine) to share your art, stories, doodles, and big ideas. We’ll have all the supplies, just bring your imagination! No experience needed, just good vibes and self-expression. Hosted with Young Playwrights' Theatre.

Friday, December 19: SMYAL's Friendship Mixer - Meet new people, play games, and vibe with folks in a fun, welcoming space! Whether you’re looking to make new friends or just hang out, this mixer is all about good energy, laughter, and making new connections.

Take a look at these resources for teens. You can use your library card to access over a hundred online resources. We have recommended lists of books & authors for teens, test prep resources and other online resources for exploring careers or getting ready for college, information on volunteering or working in a library, and much more! Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card.

Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

Accommodation Requests

People who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing should request English-language captioning or sign-language interpretation at least five days before the library-sponsored program they plan to attend. Contact the Assistant Facilities and Accessibility Program Manager at 240-777-0002 with all other accommodation requests.

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