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In celebration of Arab American Heritage Month, local authors Karen Leggett and Carrie Maslen will share their picture books and a craft to take home *Ticketed event*
Tickets will be handed out, first-come first-served, at the children's desk 15 minutes prior to the program. Space is limited.
Join us for picture book readings, author Q&A, and fun crafts!
MCPL is celebrating Arab American Heritage month with two local Montgomery County authors. Carrie Maslen, author of Baking Bread with Jiddo and Karen Leggett Abouraya, author of Zamzam, are visiting the library to celebrate the universal love of grandparents and to share in the special traditions of Arab American food and culture. Carrie and Karen will each read from their most recently published picture books, host a short Q&A, and end with a fun craft to take home and enjoy!
An optional opportunity to purchase signed copies of Carrie & Karen's books will be available after the program.
This program is targeted toward families with children preschool through 3rd grade.
Questions about this program? Contact the branch (240) 773-9520
Looking for more fun things to do at MCPL? Check out MCPL's calendar of events or all the fun things you can do with a library card!
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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.
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.
AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Elementary School |
EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Meet the Author | Lectures and Discussions | Arts, Crafts and Hobbies |
TAGS: | Indoor Program | Goal 1: Kindergarten Readiness | Arab American Heritage Month |
NOTE: Elevator unavailable due to replacement beginning 1/22/24, for approximately 4 months. Customers can access the lower level (children's room/meeting room) via stairs at the parking lot entrance or via the Massachusetts Avenue entrance.
