Celebrate Louis Braille's Birthday

Come join us to celebrate the birthday of Louis Braille, the French teenager who invented the system of dot writing used by blind people all over the world.

Please join us on Sunday, January 4th, 2:00-3:30 p.m. in the 1st floor meeting room. We will celebrate the birthday of Louis Braille, the French teenager who invented the system of dot writing used by blind people all over the world. We will play games, celebrate Louis Braille’s accomplishments, learn how braille is used for particular activities like map reading, and have cake and refreshments. People of all ages are welcome.

Sponsored by the National Federation of the Blind of Maryland Sligo Creek Chapter and the Montgomery County Library Accessibility Advisory Committee. 

Questions about this program? 

Please contact the branch at 240-777-0140.

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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.

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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