UPDATED -- Grab & Go Kids Planner: June 15 - 21

This week marks the kickoff for the Montgomery County Public Libraries' children's summer reading program. From the library's webpage, click on the orange summer reading box to sign up.  Looking to get out of the house instead?  Here are Germantown's best bets for families this week:

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This week, enjoy Katie Brady the Music Lady. Be sure to bring a blanket and some sun block. Concerts may be cancelled due to inclement weather.  

Where:
When: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 16 

Price: Free

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(Updated June 16, 2:58 p.m.)  The Splash Playground is currently undergoing repair due to a mechanical failure.  It is slated to re-open on Saturday, June 18.  For more information, call 301-670-4680.
Where: 18056 Central Park Circle, Boyds
When: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily starting June 18.
Price: $5 per person per activity or $7.50 for a splash & golf combo (one round of golf, all day at the splash playground).

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Enjoy singing and dancing at this special story time for preschool children and their caregivers.  This is the last story time until fall.    
Where: Gaithersburg Arts Barn, Kentlands
When: 11 to 11:45 a.m. Thursday, June 16
Price: Free

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Observe the night sky at this evening campfire program, complete with roasted marshmallows. Meet across from the park office in the campfire area.  Call 301-924-2127 to learn more and make reservations. 
Where: , 11950 Clopper Road in Gaithersburg
When: 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 17
Price: Free, donations welcome.

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Learn how to cast a line, bait a hook and tie basic knots at this introductory fishing class for families.  Anglers older than 16 years old must possess a valid non-tidal fishing license. Call Ted Manley at 301-963-8788 to learn more and make reservations. 
Where: , 11950 Clopper Road in Gaithersburg
When: 9:30 to 11 a.m. Saturday, June 18
Price: Free for class; $2 fee per person to enter park plus cost of fishing license, if needed.

• CARS 2 MOVIE EVENT
Kids ages 3 to 8 are invited to enjoy story time and games to celebrate the June 24 release of the new Cars 2 movie.   
Where:
When: 2 p.m. Saturday, June 18
Price: Free

• PRESCHOOL FILM FEST
Enjoy four to six short films based on popular children picture books. This program is designed for children ages 2 to 6, attending with a caregiver. Siblings welcome. No registration necessary. 
Where: Damascus Public Library
When: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 21
Price: Free

• PASSPORT TO FUN: SWEDEN
Design your own Swedish dolls and flag at this make-it, take-it event for ages 3 and older.  Michaels' Passport to Fun program travels the globe via crafts.
Where: in Germantown
When: ongoing between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 21. The program will be offered through the end of July.   
Price: Free

• REPTILES ALIVE!
Meet a giant python, alligator, tortoise, monitor lizard and other amazing reptiles at this program for children in grades kindergarten through eight. No registration required. 
Where: Quince Orchard Public Library
When: 2 to 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 21
Price: Free

• KIDS COOKING CLASS
Kids can learn to cook at one of these two classes for children ages 4 to 8.  Space is limited, so sign up at customer service or call 301-258-9500.
Where: cafe, Kentlands

When:  5 to 6 p.m. or 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21

Price: $5 per child.

On June 16, this article was edited from the original to reflect that the Splash Playground is currently closed and undergoing repairs.  The facility is expected to re-open on June 18, 2011.  Call 301-670-4680 for additional information.