Family Storytime at Damascus Community Recreation Center

Damascus Library 2026 Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff

These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination.

Kick off the 2026 Montgomery County Public Library Summer Reading Challenge at the Damascus Community Recreation Center (25520 Oak Dr, Damascus, MD 20872) with a fun storytime!

These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the culture of reading.​ 

Seating is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. 

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. 

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Questions about this program? Contact library administration with questions. 

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

To request an accommodation, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002.

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