Registration opens:
July 13th, 2026

STEAM at the Library: Build A Beach House!

at Olney Library

Beach season is here!

Build a Beach House! Engage your mind by blending art and engineering to construct your very own beach house to keep.  We'll be using sturdy milk cartons, icing as our construction glue, and sweet and savory treats and candies. All materials provided. Dress for a mess!

This program is for children between the ages of 8 and 12 years old. Children under the age of 8 MUST be accompanied by an adult. This is a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) Program.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR EACH PARTICIPANT.

Registration is forfeit 10 minutes after the start of the program.

This program has been generously sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc.

Looking for something to do until this program? Sign up for MCPL's Summer Reading Challenge! Preregistration begins May 15. Log activities from June 13 – August 21, 2026.

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Questions about this program? Contact the Olney Library: 240-773-9545

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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