2026 Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff

at the Damascus Community Recreation Center

Kick off the 2026 Montgomery County Public Library Summer Reading Challenge with an event for all ages!

Kick off the 2026 Montgomery County Public Library Summer Reading Challenge at the Damascus Community Recreation Center (25520 Oak Dr, Damascus, MD 20872) with an event for all ages! 

Activities include:

Outdoor Basketball Court

11:00am-2:00pm - Bubbles, Sidewalk Chalk & Games

1:00-2:00pm - Dino-ROAR: a contest for children 3-12 years old

Outdoor Loading Drive

11:00am-2:00pm - Sign-up for summer reading and get your FREE giveaway! 

Foyer/Lobby Area

11:00am-1:00pm - Washington Nationals Mascot Meet & Greet

11:00am-2:00pm - Washington Spirit Mascot Meet & Greet

11:00am-2:00pm - Community Outreach Tables

11:00am-2:00pm - Scavenger Hunt: Can you find Tristan the Triceratops?

Music Room

11:00am-11:30am - Family Storytime

12:00-12:30pm - Dino Dance Party

Conference Room

11:00am-2:00pm - Teen Tech Help for Adults & Seniors

Game Room

11:00am-2:00pm - Drop-In Game Room & Meet-up for Teens

Craft Room

11:00am-2:00pm - Drop-in Craft for Adults: DIY Dino Eggs (while supplies lasts)

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 for more details. 

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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