Join us for upcoming programs at the Takoma Park Maryland Library! All events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
Interested in a children's program? Register each child individually, under the child's name, and please indicate age.
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Takoma Park Maryland Library
Saturday, Jul. 29, 2 p.m.
Join author Veronica Bartles on Saturday, July 29 at 2 p.m. as she reads her new picture book,
The Princess & the Frogs, and then leads a fun craft based on the book. In the book, Princess Cassandra is desperate for a friend but decides a pet frog will have to do. When she kisses the frog in excitement, however, it turns into a prince who wants to marry her -- something which doesn't interest this particular princess. In its review,
Kirkus called the book a "refreshing princess book that puts kissing in its place and rejoices in childhood idylls." Copies of Bartles' book will be available for sale, but this event is free and no registration or purchase is required to attend.
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Computer Room B
Sundays, 7/30, 8,/6, 8/13, 8/20 at 12:30
Join us as we learn How to Read a Novel through a free online course from the University of Edinburgh and the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Register with Futurelearn, where the online portion of the course becomes available on July 24th. Then register here to let us know you will be joining us on Sundays at the library (in Computer Room B) to discuss that week's content. We'll meet at 12:30 for about an hour, over coffee and snacks.
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Tuesday, Aug. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Join us on Tuesday, August 1 at 7:30 p.m. for the launch of the newest book by award-winning graphic novelist Gareth Hinds. Known for his graphic novel adaptations of Shakespeare plays,
Beowulf, and
The Odyssey, Hinds this time tackles Edgar Allen Poe in
Poe: Stories and Poems. Hinds has won critical praise for his previous books, with reviewers noting his fine line and expert use of color, shadow and perspective in bringing the emotions of a story to the fore. Politics & Prose will be selling copies of Hinds' books, but our event is free and no purchase or registration is required to attend. Note: our event is best for teens and adults because of the gothic horror nature of Poe's stories, amplified by Hinds' illustrations.
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Community Center Auditorium
Thursday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m.
Join us on Thursday, August 10 at 7 p.m. for a free special concert by the Alphabet Rockers in the Takoma Park Community Center auditorium. At their shows, high-energy duo Kaitlyn McGaw and Tommy Shepherd Jr. combine hip hop with social justice themes to create unforgettable music for young children and their grown-ups. The
San Francisco Chronicle has said of the duo: "Alphabet Rockers tackle issues of race and diversity while inspiring a love of hip hop." Normally based in San Francisco, the Alphabet Rockers are touring in the East for a couple of weeks in August, and we were lucky to book them in Takoma Park! No registration or tickets required for this free event.
Sponsored by Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library.
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occasional Fridays, Sept-June, 4 p.m.
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, IS THE LAST SCRIBBLERS CABAL OF THE SEASON. THE PROGRAM WILL RETURN IN THE FALL, ONCE SCHOOL STARTS.
TO KEEP UPDATED AS TO WHETHER THE SCRIBBLER'S CABAL WILL TAKE PLACE ON A FRIDAY, PLEASE REGISTER!
Calling all young artists! Please join us to draw together most Fridays at 4 p.m. Our Scribbler's Cabal program is led by Dave Burbank, library assistant and artist extraordinaire. Bring a sketchbook, pencil or pen, and your creativity, and come draw with Dave! All are welcome, but we ask that you register because Dave is off every third Friday or so. We'll send an weekly email reminder to everyone who registers so you'll know whether the program is taking place.
Sponsored by Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library.
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Sunday, August 20, September 17, October 29, November 19, December 17
Sunday
August 20: Back to School!
Kids of all ages are welcome.
Make art, have fun!
Usually one Sunday a month.
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Sunday, August 6, September 10, October 1, November 5, December 3
Enjoy free play and building with LEGO at our monthly LEGO Club.
We also have many LEGO books and LEGO Club Magazine that kids can use for inspiration.
The American Library Association's (ALA's) Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) has partnered with LEGO to provide a digital toolkit to inspire creating, playing, making, and sharing. Children learn and have fun while they share, play, and build with LEGO in the library.
For kids ages 3-10, 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Please don't bring your own LEGO! We have plenty of LEGO for everyone to use. We have Duplos for younger children.
Thank you to the Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library for generously supplying us with the materials for this event!
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Every Thursday at 10:15 AM and at 11 AM
Los jueves. La primera sesión empreza a las 10:15, la segunda a las 11:00.
Por favor elija una o la otra.
Join Senora Geiza every Thursday for a rousing half-hour program of Spanish songs and rhymes. Great for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups. The first session begins at 10:15, the second at 11:00. Please choose one or the other.
Sponsored by Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library.
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Wednesday, August 2, September 6, October 4, November 1, December 6
Wear your PJs & bring a favorite lovey as we read some stories and sing some songs.
After our stories and songs, we will do a simple craft!
Perfect for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grown-ups.
Bedtime Stories is usually the first Wednesday of the month and is always at 7:00.
Registration is optional, but allows us to notify you of schedule changes.
Please register the child, not the adult and include a parent's e-mail address.
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Tuesdays at 10 AM and 11 AM
Sign your child up here if you want to receive notification of Circle Time cancelations. Rarely, but once in while, we have to skip Circle Time because of storms, ice, sickness - unexpected events.
Note: there are two 30 minute Circle Times, one from 10-10:30 a.m. and the second from 11-11:30 a.m. Because of crowding, we ask people to attend one or the other. Thanks!
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Jan 15 & 16, Feb 19 & 20, May 28 & 29, Jul 4, Sep 3 & 4, Nov 10, 11, 23, 24, 25, 26, Dec 24 & 25
We do close sometimes! For Monday holidays we close Sundays as well. If the library is closed, the computer rooms are closed as well.
Because of weather, we may close unexpectedly on other days. Always check if you have doubts. 301.891.7259 When this happens, scheduled programs are cancelled or postponed.
Takoma Park Maryland Library
once a month on a Saturday at 10:30 September-June; call or check website for more information
Madame Marie is off for the summer. She'll return in September -- check back to confirm the exact date!
Welcome, bienvenue, babies, toddlers, preschoolers and your grown-ups! Join Madame Marie as she leads us in French songs and rhymes. You don't need to know French to enjoy this program.
Registration optional. If you do register, we can let you know the next date for the program, and also contact you in case of cancellation.
Sponsored by Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library.
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Tuesday, Jun. 13, 4 p.m.
The next Comics Jam will be held on Tuesday, June 13 at 4 p.m. This will be our last Comics Jam program until September.
Come have fun reading comics on the big screen with our comics expert Dave Burbank! At the end of each Comics Jam programs, Dave takes "drawing requests" from the audience. Comics Jam is held on the second Tuesday of each month, September through June, at 4 p.m. No registration required.
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Monday, Jul. 17, 7 p.m.
OUR NEXT MEETING IS MONDAY, July 17 at 7 p.m. Join us once a month for our Caldecott Club, a.k.a. our family book club, where we read and discuss the newest illustrated books eligible for the Caldecott Medal. The Medal is given annually by the American Library Association to the best-illustrated book for ages birth through 14 so we look at a wide range of books! Generally, we read 3-5 books each month, discussing each one, and then voting on our favorite at the end of the evening. We also serve lemonade and cookies. Registration isn't necessary, but it is helpful if you want to receive an email each month with a reminder of the latest date.
Sponsored by Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library.
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Saturday, Sep. 30, 10:30 am
Yoga Storytime for 2-4 year olds. Enjoy yoga poses, songs, and a story with your child.
This is a 30-45 minute program.
We have yoga mats available.
Saturday, 10:30 am
ON HIATUS UNTIL FALL 2017
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