Summer Reading Theme 2023: All Together Now! Help Solve the Case of the Elusive Electricity

Mischief is afoot at your local library! The library’s electricity is missing, and we need your help to find out what happened. It’s time to gather our magnifying glasses and brush off our searching skills as we set off on an adventure to solve the case of the missing electricity!

With the summer reading theme “All Together Now”, detectives from ages 5-12 can work together to help discover the fate of the library’s electricity all while learning about different energy sources, environmental justice, and how to conserve energy at home. Participants can expect to solve puzzles, play games, and make crafts as they overcome harrowing plot twists and red herrings to figure out this classic who dunnit.

Our adventure will be led by high school students from the P.O.W.E.R (Peer Outreach With Energy Resources) program who have worked all year to prepare this interactive energy story.

P.O.W.E.R, now in its 5th year, is a collaborative program between the Department of Environmental Protection and Audubon Naturalist Society. Through the program, MCPS high school students learn about energy sources, conservation, and efficiency and practice public speaking and storytelling to engage our community.

So join us in an hour packed to the brim with energy! Participants will learn about energy sources, electrical appliances, efficiency and conservation, and exciting renewable solutions—and earn fun prizes for catching the culprit.

Check the list below to find out when Energy Express is coming to your local library.

• Tuesday, June 20 at 2:00 PM @ Connie Morella
• Wednesday, June 21 at 11:00 AM @ Potomac
• Thursday, June 22 at 11:00 AM @ Marilyn Praisner
• Thursday, June 22 at 2:00 PM @ Long Branch
• Tuesday, June 27 at 11:00 AM @ Gaithersburg
• Tuesday, June 27 at 2:00 PM @ Maggie Nightingale
• Wednesday, June 28 at 2:00 PM @ Damascus
• Tuesday, July 11 at 11:00 AM @ Chevy Chase
• Tuesday, July 11 at 2:00 PM @ Davis
• Thursday, July 13 at 11:00 AM @ Kensington Park
• Thursday, July 13 at 2:00 PM @ Twinbrook
• Tuesday, July 18 at 2:00 PM @ Little Falls
• Thursday, July 20 at 11:00 AM @ Rockville Memorial
• Thursday, July 20 at 2:00 PM @ Wheaton
• Tuesday, July 25 at 11:00 AM @ Olney
• Tuesday, July 25 at 2:00 PM @White Oak
• Thursday, July 27 at 11:00 AM @ Germantown
• Thursday, July 27 at 2:00 PM @ Quince Orchard
• Tuesday, August 1 at 11:00 AM @ Aspen Hill
• Tuesday, August 1 at 2:00 PM @ Silver Spring