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Quince Orchard Library

53 upcoming events for kids and families at Quince Orchard Library, straight from the calendar we read every week.

Library · Gaithersburg · Updated October 21, 2026

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TUESDAY
27
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Informal English discussions, vocabulary‑building activities, and everyday conversation practice take place at Quince Orchard Library, Gaithersburg, for ages 18 and up.

6 PM – 7 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Read to a dog at Quince Orchard Library, where therapy dogs Liam and Dillon provide 10‑minute reading sessions; bring a book or borrow one, for ages 3–10.

WEDNESDAY
28
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Storytime at Quince Orchard Library features diverse books, songs, and movement activities for ages 1–5, with parents encouraged to participate and siblings welcome.

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Not-So-Spooky Toddler/Preschool Storytime (Quince Orchard Library) — 20‑30‑minute session of books, songs, movement activities, optional costumes, adults participate, ages 1–3.

THURSDAY
29
OCTOBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Costume optional baby storytime with books, songs, rhymes and bounces, followed by play, at Quince Orchard Library for infants and caregivers, ages 1 and under.

4 PM – 5 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

TeenTober Social at Quince Orchard Library offers board and card games, art projects, music listening, and recommendation sharing, with light refreshments available, for ages 11–17.

FRIDAY
30
OCTOBER

1 PM – 3 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Fiber arts meetup at Quince Orchard Library lets participants knit, crochet, sew, embroider and share techniques, bringing projects to craft together, ages 18 and up.

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

LEGO Construction Crew and Duplos Too! (Quince Orchard Library) — Building with supplied LEGO and Duplo pieces in the meeting room each Friday afternoon, for ages 1–10.

MONDAY
2
NOVEMBER

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Informal English discussions, vocabulary‑building activities, and everyday conversation practice take place at Quince Orchard Library, Gaithersburg, for ages 18 and up.

1 PM – 3 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

American‑style Mah Jongg games at Quince Orchard Library, with National Mah Jongg League rules, open to beginners and experienced players, ages 18 and up.

TUESDAY
3
NOVEMBER

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Informal English discussions, vocabulary‑building activities, and everyday conversation practice take place at Quince Orchard Library, Gaithersburg, for ages 18 and up.

WEDNESDAY
4
NOVEMBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Storytime at Quince Orchard Library features diverse books, songs, and movement activities for ages 1–5, with parents encouraged to participate and siblings welcome.

2 PM – 3 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Discussion of The Authenticity Project novel at Quince Orchard Library, exploring honesty, connection, and unexpected friendships, for ages 18 and up.

6 PM – 7 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Guided writing workshop at Quince Orchard Library explores fiction, poetry, language experiments, and creative risks, led by an MCPS teacher and published author, for ages 11–17.

THURSDAY
5
NOVEMBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Baby Storytime at Quince Orchard Library — 20‑30‑minute session of books, songs, rhymes and bounces for infants on caregivers’ laps, followed by stay‑and‑play, ages 1 and under.

4 PM – 6 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Teen Advisory Board meeting at Quince Orchard Library features guest presentations, group reflection, service planning, and SSL hour credit, with snacks provided, for ages 11–17.

FRIDAY
6
NOVEMBER

11 AM – 12 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Native Spanish teacher leads relaxed conversation practice for adult learners at Quince Orchard Library, ages 18 and up.

1 PM – 3 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Fiber arts meetup at Quince Orchard Library lets participants knit, crochet, sew, embroider and share techniques, bringing projects to craft together, ages 18 and up.

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

LEGO Construction Crew and Duplos Too! (Quince Orchard Library) — Building with supplied LEGO and Duplo pieces in the meeting room each Friday afternoon, for ages 1–10.

SATURDAY
7
NOVEMBER

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Create a small fiber optic friend with provided materials at Quince Orchard Library during the MD STEM Festival, free, registration required, for ages 5–10.

2 PM – 4 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Poet Jona Colson reads his work, fields questions, then invites community members to share original poems at an open mic, Quince Orchard Library, for ages 18 and up.

MONDAY
9
NOVEMBER

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Informal English discussions, vocabulary‑building activities, and everyday conversation practice take place at Quince Orchard Library, Gaithersburg, for ages 18 and up.

1 PM – 3 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

American‑style Mah Jongg games at Quince Orchard Library, with National Mah Jongg League rules, open to beginners and experienced players, ages 18 and up.

TUESDAY
10
NOVEMBER

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Informal English discussions, vocabulary‑building activities, and everyday conversation practice take place at Quince Orchard Library, Gaithersburg, for ages 18 and up.

4 PM – 5 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Teenagers draw, collage, journal, or craft bookmarks while low‑volume music plays, with optional prompts and a quieter table, at Quince Orchard Library, for ages 11–17.

6 PM – 7 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Read to a dog at Quince Orchard Library, where therapy dogs Liam and Dillon provide 10‑minute reading sessions; bring a book or borrow one, for ages 3–10.

6 PM – 7 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Jen Wang guides gentle movements, deep stretches, mindful breathing and meditation at Quince Orchard Library; participants bring a mat and water bottle, ages 14 and up.

THURSDAY
12
NOVEMBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Baby Storytime at Quince Orchard Library — 20‑30‑minute session of books, songs, rhymes and bounces for infants on caregivers’ laps, followed by stay‑and‑play, ages 1 and under.

3 PM – 5 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Montgomery College staff answer questions on STEM programs, dual enrollment, degree pathways, and workforce development at the Quince Orchard Library for ages 11 and up.

4 PM – 5 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Explore AI-generated claims, images, and chatbot responses, checking sources, protecting private data, and deciding verification steps at Quince Orchard Library, for ages 11–17.

FRIDAY
13
NOVEMBER

1 PM – 3 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Fiber arts meetup at Quince Orchard Library lets participants knit, crochet, sew, embroider and share techniques, bringing projects to craft together, ages 18 and up.

3:30 PM – 5 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

LEGO Construction Crew and Duplos Too! (Quince Orchard Library) — Building with supplied LEGO and Duplo pieces in the meeting room each Friday afternoon, for ages 1–10.

SATURDAY
14
NOVEMBER

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Legend of the Three Sisters Tale and Craft (Quince Orchard Library) — Retelling the Three Sisters legend and crafting beans, squash, and corn projects, for ages 1–10.

2 PM – 3:30 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Paint a wooden mandala with vibrant colors at Quince Orchard Library, relaxing while expressing creativity, free tickets, first‑come‑first‑serve, for ages 18 and up.

MONDAY
16
NOVEMBER

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Informal English discussions, vocabulary‑building activities, and everyday conversation practice take place at Quince Orchard Library, Gaithersburg, for ages 18 and up.

1 PM – 3 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

American‑style Mah Jongg games at Quince Orchard Library, with National Mah Jongg League rules, open to beginners and experienced players, ages 18 and up.

TUESDAY
17
NOVEMBER

10:30 AM – 12 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Informal English discussions, vocabulary‑building activities, and everyday conversation practice take place at Quince Orchard Library, Gaithersburg, for ages 18 and up.

6 PM – 7:30 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Hands‑on denim repair workshop at Quince Orchard Library demonstrates easy hand‑sewing techniques, then lets participants mend their own garments with staff assistance, ages 14 and up.

WEDNESDAY
18
NOVEMBER

10:30 AM – 11 AM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

Storytime at Quince Orchard Library features diverse books, songs, and movement activities for ages 1–5, with parents encouraged to participate and siblings welcome.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM·Quince Orchard Library · Gaithersburg

A discussion of Lisa See's The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane explores family, tradition, and cultural identity at Quince Orchard Library, ages 18 and up.

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