Interested in careers in science\, food se rvice jobs or agriculture? Celebrate Civic Awareness Month at Brig adier General Charles E. McGee Library on Wednesday\, September 23 from 4- 5 PM - discover STEM careers\, ask questions\, make art\, earn SSL\, and h elp our community and the Little Free Seed Library of downtown Silver Spri ng's urban farm\, Koiner Farm!
\nThis SSL opportuni ty will take place in McGee Library's 3rd Floor Meeting Room. \;Learn about the Charles Koiner Conservancy for Urban Farming and Koiner Farm's incredible history and current role empowering\, feeding and teach ing our vibrant community.
\nFor SSL\, help the library with setup\, design future teen library programs\, help with cleanup/takedown\, and ha rvest seeds from dried flower heads and decorate seed envelopes with info about the seeds and what the plants look like! Your beautiful envelopes of seeds will go to the Little Free Seed Library for the public to use and p lant.
\nThis event is presented by the Charles Koiner Conservancy for Urban Farming (CKC) and \;< a href="https://www.ckcfarming.org/koiner-farm-1">Koiner Farm\, the fi rst urban farm in Maryland to be permanently preserved under a conservatio n easement and the flagship farm of CKC. The easement permits the continue d agricultural use of the property and protects access for the public. CKC hosts educational programs for local schools and community groups\, while maintaining the farm with help from interns and volunteers. CKC is a nonp rofit land trust that protects and manages urban farms in Montgomery Count y\, Maryland to help people connect with their land\, their food and their neighbors.
\nThis program is most appropriate for ages 11-1 9. Library Program Attendance is limited to participants within the sugges ted age range of the program.
\nQuestions about thi s program? \;Contact Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Libra ry at 240-773-9420.
\nLooking for more things \;to do at MCPL?\n
Teens\, t weens &\; adults\, join us Wednesday\, August 26 from 4 PM - 5 PM in Mc Gee Library's large 3rd Floor Meeting Room and learn how to become a publi shed author from acclaimed Random House/Disney &\; HarperCollins YA nov elist Anna Bright! \;Interested in a career in creative w riting or novel writing? Got something you&rsquo\;re working on but need a little help? Want to write a novel\, but aren&rsquo\;t sure where to begi n? Ms. Bright will share her career path to becoming a traditionally publi shed author. For ages 11 and up! SSL opportunity &\; enjoy snacks - no registration!
\nFreeState Justice\, Maryland&rsquo\;s LGBTQIA+ civil advocacy nonpro fit organization\, is offering a free\, confidential legal name change cli nic with guidance\, resources\, and support for Maryland residents of all ages! The clinic date is Saturday\, August 29\, 2026\, 2 PM - 4 PM at Brig adier General Charles E. McGee Library. The program will take place in the 3rd Floor Meeting Room. \;Walk-ins are welcome\, registr ation is encouraged! Earn SSL from the library by assisting at the event\, including preparing &\; designing future library programs and cleanup/ takedown!
\nYou don't need a library card to attend these events\, b ut you should get one to take full advantage of MCPL services. \;Take a look at these STEM resources available with a library card . Don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to \;Get a Library C ard.
\nTo r equest an accommodation\, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. I f 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 Admin istration at 240-777-0002.
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