Takoma Park Maryland Library Programs
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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Advanced SearchTHERE ARE NEW ZOOM CREDENTIALS, BEGINNING JAN. 7, 2021!
To participate in Zoom Spanish Circle Time, go to: https://zoom.us/ Then put in Meeting ID: 959-5178-5847 and Meeting Password: 793725
Join the fun at our weekly (every Thursday at 10:30) Zoom Spanish Circle Time, led by Senora Geiza! In this 30-minute online program, kids and adults can sing songs and do rhymes and movement exercises in Spanish. To participate, go to https://zoom.us/ Click on "Join a Meeting." The Meeting ID is 959-5178-5847 and Meeting Password: 793725
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Register here if you are having problems with your library card number or have questions about your account. Be sure to give us your preferred e-mail address, the one you want us to use in contacting you. We can do renewals, verify new cards, etc.Your actual name and address should match whatever we have on record.
Our next program is Wednesday, September 8, 2021!
Calling all comics lovers! Join Library Associate Dave Burbank once a month, on a 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, Dave will read and show comics, then conclude by taking "drawing requests" from participants.
Open Hours
Monday-Thursday 10-8, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 12-6.
Please wear a mask.
We will continue to provide curbside service Monday-Thursday 12-8, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 12-6.
We do not distribute books on holidays or snow days. When this happens, we post notices on Facebook and Twitter.
Instructions
Join Ms. Kati every Wednesday morning at 10:30 a.m. for an online Circle Time via Zoom! To participate, go to https://zoom.us/ Click on "Join a Meeting." Then put in this Meeting ID: 995-4901-8825 and Meeting Password: 178851. At Circle Time, we sing songs, have fun with fingerplays and rhymes, and do lots of dancing and movement exercises. We read one book in the middle of the program. Note: if your child has a birthday coming up, please email Ms. Kati your child's name, age and birthday so we can celebrate! Email: kathrynn (at) takomaparkmd (dot) gov.
You are welcome to bring a bottle of water, a towel (completely optional; to put your mat on top and keep it dry and clean) and yoga mat if you want. I have mats available if you need one.
Masks are now optional! (May 22, 2021)
We do yoga, read a story, and enjoy some bubbles.
We cancel for bad weather (heat, rain, cold.)
First, I will read a bubble-themed story.
Kids will receive a bubble-themed craft bag to bring home.
Saturday, Oct. 9 10:30-11:30 (before the library opens)
Don't be afraid to get messy!
THIS PROGRAM IS ON HIATUS.
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.
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.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.
SCRIBBLER'S WILL BE BACK SEPTEMBER 3!
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.