TUESDAY
27
OCTOBER
Olney Library
75 upcoming events for kids and families at Olney Library, straight from the calendar we read every week.
Library · Olney · Updated October 21, 2026
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One‑on‑one ten‑minute reading sessions with certified therapy dogs Bernie, Alyce, Emmy Lou, or Gidget at Olney Library, for ages 5–10.
WEDNESDAY
28
OCTOBER
Montgomery County Public Schools-Child Find (Olney Library) — Staff provide information on scheduling free development screenings for preschool children and direct parents to online resources. Ages 18+.
Halloween-themed storytime and costume parade at Olney Library, followed by a Stay and Play session with educational toys for ages 0‑5, for ages 10 and under.
Olney Library offers a VR headset demonstration where participants try immersive experiences, exploring locales, games, and time travel, ages 14 and up.
Storytelling celebrating The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Olney Library with guest storyteller Terrell Chambers, free, for ages 10 and under.
THURSDAY
29
OCTOBER
Free one-hour exercise class at Olney Library with volunteers guiding warm‑up, balance, postural drills and ankle/hand weight exercises, for ages 18 and up.
Free one-hour exercise class with ankle and hand weights, warm‑up, cool‑down, balance and postural drills led by volunteers at Olney Library, for ages 18 and up.
A tech lecture at Olney Library teaches seniors 55+ how to search, compare, and shop on Amazon.com.
Olney Library's Digital Resources Clinic teaches downloading e‑books, e‑audiobooks, e‑magazines and streaming music and movies; bring a device and passwords, for ages 18 and up.
One‑on‑one ten‑minute reading sessions with certified therapy dogs Bernie, Alyce, Emmy Lou, or Gidget at Olney Library, for ages 5–10.
LEGO Construction Crew and Duplo Too! (Olney Library) — Build with supplied LEGO and Duplo pieces in the meeting room Thursday afternoons, imagination required, ages 3–13.
FRIDAY
30
OCTOBER
Drop-in playtime at Olney Library offers birth‑to‑5 children and caregivers a variety of age‑appropriate toys, for ages 5 and under.
Uasuf Gueye leads an adult djembe drumming class at Olney Library, where participants with intellectual disabilities and their care partners drum together; registration required, ages 18+.
SATURDAY
31
OCTOBER
Drop-in playtime at Olney Library offers birth‑to‑5 children and caregivers a variety of age‑appropriate toys, for ages 5 and under.
Panel discussion at Olney Library featuring memory care, hospice, and home care directors, moderated by aging specialist Cerena Anderson, with Q&A for adults 18 and up.
SUNDAY
1
NOVEMBER
Social bridge games with experienced players offering support at Olney Library, a relaxed setting for practice and meeting new people, 18+.
MONDAY
2
NOVEMBER
Free one-hour exercise class at Olney Library with volunteers guiding warm‑up, balance, postural drills and ankle/hand weight exercises, for ages 18 and up.
Free one-hour exercise class with ankle and hand weights, warm‑up, cool‑down, balance and postural drills led by volunteers at Olney Library, for ages 18 and up.
Build Play‑Doh squishy circuits to light up at Olney Library, exploring electricity with hands‑on STEM activities; registration required, for ages 5–13.
Informal English conversation practice for new learners at Olney Library, limited space, open to ages 18 and up.
TUESDAY
3
NOVEMBER
Teens create Post‑It Note art while eating pizza, then take their projects home; materials provided until supplies run out, registration required, ages 11–17.
One‑on‑one ten‑minute reading sessions with certified therapy dogs Bernie, Alyce, Emmy Lou, or Gidget at Olney Library, for ages 5–10.
WEDNESDAY
4
NOVEMBER
Storytime with diverse tales, then a play session using educational toys in the Large Meeting Room, for ages 10 and under.
Olney Library hosts hands‑on quilting sessions where participants work on projects, share show‑and‑tell, and learn together, ages 18 and up.
THURSDAY
5
NOVEMBER
Free one-hour exercise class at Olney Library with volunteers guiding warm‑up, balance, postural drills and ankle/hand weight exercises, for ages 18 and up.
Free one-hour exercise class with ankle and hand weights, warm‑up, cool‑down, balance and postural drills led by volunteers at Olney Library, for ages 18 and up.
American-style Mah Jongg games in Olney Library’s large meeting room, with volunteers assisting beginners, twice monthly on first and third Thursdays, 1‑3 pm, for ages 18 and up.
LEGO Construction Crew and Duplo Too! (Olney Library) — Build with supplied LEGO and Duplo pieces in the meeting room Thursday afternoons, imagination required, ages 3–13.
One‑on‑one ten‑minute reading sessions with certified therapy dogs Bernie, Alyce, Emmy Lou, or Gidget at Olney Library, for ages 5–10.
Medicare information session at Olney Library covering benefits, eligibility, enrollment, costs, savings programs, fraud protection, and local services for ages 18 and up.
FRIDAY
6
NOVEMBER
Drop-in playtime at Olney Library offers birth‑to‑5 children and caregivers a variety of age‑appropriate toys, for ages 5 and under.
Yoga and mindfulness session at Olney Library, led by Ms. LouAnn, guides babies, toddlers, preschoolers and caregivers through meditation, movement, breathing exercises, for ages 5 and under.
SATURDAY
7
NOVEMBER
Drop-in playtime at Olney Library offers birth‑to‑5 children and caregivers a variety of age‑appropriate toys, for ages 5 and under.
Charles Wood Quartet performs a dynamic mix of new pieces and audience‑favorite hits at Olney Library, showcasing global touring experience and musical artistry, all ages.
SUNDAY
8
NOVEMBER
Social bridge games with experienced players offering support at Olney Library, a relaxed setting for practice and meeting new people, 18+.
MONDAY
9
NOVEMBER
Free one-hour exercise class at Olney Library with volunteers guiding warm‑up, balance, postural drills and ankle/hand weight exercises, for ages 18 and up.
Free one-hour exercise class with ankle and hand weights, warm‑up, cool‑down, balance and postural drills led by volunteers at Olney Library, for ages 18 and up.
Make simple toys for adoptable dogs and cats at Montgomery County Animal Services, hands‑on crafting at Olney Library, ages 5–13.
Informal English conversation practice for new learners at Olney Library, limited space, open to ages 18 and up.
TUESDAY
10
NOVEMBER
One‑on‑one ten‑minute reading sessions with certified therapy dogs Bernie, Alyce, Emmy Lou, or Gidget at Olney Library, for ages 5–10.
Regular programs
- Read to a Dog: Olney Library
- Bone Builders @ Olney Library - Class 1
- Bone Builders @ Olney Library - Class 2
- LEGO Construction Crew and Duplo Too!
- African Drumming on Djembe with Uasuf Gueye - In-person
- Play Date at the Library
- Social Bridge Play @ Olney - In-person- On Sundays
- English Conversation Club-In Person
- Family Storytime
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