Library Events

THIS PROGRAM IS ON HIATUS UNTIL THE LIBRARY IS FULLY RE-OPENED.
Enjoy free play and building with LEGO at our monthly LEGO Club.
We also have LEGO books and LEGO Club Magazine that kids can use for inspiration.

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.
Sunday, April 5, May 3, June 7, August 9

Please don't bring your own LEGO! We have plenty for everyone to use. We also 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!
 

THIS PROGRAM IS ON HIATUS UNTIL THE LIBRARY IS FULLY RE-OPENED.
Los jueves.  La  sesión empreza a las 10:30.

Join Señora Geiza every Thursday for a rousing half-hour program of Spanish songs and rhymes. Great for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups. 
  Sponsored by Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library.

Our IN-PERSON CIRCLE TIME  IS ON HIATUS UNTIL THE LIBRARY IS FULLY RE-OPENED. FOR NOW, CHECK OUT THE LISTING FOR OUR ONLINE VERSION, ZOOM CIRCLE TIME.
And if you want an extra dollop of Circle Time in your lives, please check out the video Ms. Karen made of a Circle Time program: https://youtu.be/gdm85PF4dtU

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 unexpected events.

 

THIS IN-PERSON PROGRAM IS ON HIATUS UNTIL THE LIBRARY IS FULLY RE-OPENED.
CHECK OUT THE LISTING FOR OUR ONLINE VERSION, ZOOM SCRIBBLER'S CABAL

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 occasional 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.

THIS IN-PERSON PROGRAM IS ON HIATUS UNTIL THE LIBRARY IS FULLY RE-OPENED
.Join our family book club -- our Caldecott Club! Each month, we read 4 new picture books -- all possibilities for the Caldecott Medal. We discuss each book, using our "kid-friendly" Caldecott criteria, then vote on our favorite at the end of each night. Lemonade and cookies (including gluten-, nut- & dairy-free alternatives) are served at each Caldecott Club meeting courtesy of the Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library. Sponsored by Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library.

 


THIS PROGRAM IS ON HIATUS UNTIL THE LIBRARY IS FULLY OPEN.
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.

THIS IN-PERSON PROGRAM IS ON HIATUS UNTIL THE LIBRARY IS FULLY RE-OPENED.
CHECK OUT THE LISTING FOR OUR WEEKLY ONLINE VERSION, ZOOM COMICS JAM.

Join us for this fun, once-a-month "Comics Book Club" program which takes place on the second Tuesday each month at 4 p.m., Sept.-June. At our program Library Associate Dave Burbank reads comics aloud; as he reads, the comics are projected on a big screen so that everyone can follow along. The program concludes with Dave, who is our staff artist, taking drawing requests from the audience. No registration required.

THIS PROGRAM IS ON HIATUS UNTIL THE LIBRARY IS FULLY OPEN.
Join game-master Dave Burbank for this monthly session of Alternative Games, including Dungeons & Dragons. The event, which takes place from 2-4 p.m., is aimed at kids ages 8 up; registration required. NOTE: The program normally takes place the last weekend of the month, but sometimes is on Saturday and sometimes Sunday. We'll send an email with the latest program date to all who are registered.
 

NOTE: ZOOM COMICS JAM IS ON A SUMMER HIATUS. CHECK BACK IN AUGUST FOR INFORMATION ON WHEN THE PROGRAM WILL RESUME. THANKS!

Calling all comics lovers! Join Library Associate Dave Burbank every Wednesday from 4-5:30 p.m., for our online Comics Jam via Zoom. To participate, go to: https://zoom.us/ Click on "Join a Meeting," then put in this Meeting ID: 734-913-6285. At the program, Mr. Dave will read and show comics, then conclude by taking "drawing requests" from participants. 

NOTE: ZOOM SCRIBBLER'S CABAL IS ON A SUMMER HIATUS. CHECK BACK IN AUGUST FOR WHEN WE WILL RESUME THE PROGRAM. THANKS!
If you like to draw, please join Library Associate Dave Burbank every Friday from 4-5:30 p.m. for our online Scribbler's Cabal via Zoom! To participate, go to https://zoom.us/ Click on "Join a Meeting" then put in this Meeting ID: 734-913-6285. At the program, everyone focuses on their own drawing, and shares as they feel comfortable. 

ZOOM YOGA ON HIATUS!

Friday, 10:30 a.m. To participate, go to https://zoom.us/ Click on "Join a Meeting." Then put in this Meeting ID: 669-381-6885 and Meeting Password: 423812
Enjoy a story, songs, puppets, and of course some fun yoga poses!
Don't worry if you don't have your own mat. Just wear some comfy clothes.

Yoga Storytime is going outdoors!
PLEASE ONLY REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN'S NAMES!

Let's move our bodies in traditional yoga postures (tree pose, downward dog, child's pose, triangle pose, etc.) as well as silly and playful movements and actions. 
We will end in savasana, which is quietly resting in a comfortable position.
I will also read a story and maybe even take out the bubble machine!

Join me at the Takoma Park Recreation Center lawn at 7315 New Hampshire Avenue from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. on Fridays.
For physical distancing we are limiting to 8 children, ages 3 and up, and their grownup. Please let me know if you'd like to bring a younger sibling. Registration is required. 
Masks are required for adults. If kids can wear them, try to do so. 

If you have a yoga or exercise mat or towel you may bring your own. However, if you don't have one, don't worry!
We will have mats available and sanitizing spray to clean them. 

We will be in a shaded area, but sunscreen, bug spray, and a bottle of water are strongly recommended!
Also, please know that there is no restroom access at this time. 
Wear comfy clothes and don't worry if you've never done yoga before! 
In case of excess heat or rain, we may have to cancel. 

Starting in September we're moving to Saturdays! We're taking off the first Saturday in September for Labor Day weekend. 

Takoma Park residents, please consider signing up for the new Engage Takoma site! https://engage.takomaparkmd.gov/