April will be a busy month at the Library. Since it's National Poetry Month, we'll have a couple of events focused on poetry. We also will be offering our first Bedtime Story Hour, aimed specifically at kids ages 4-7 (although older and younger kids are welcome too). Read on to find out what we've got going in April....
Here's the Library's April Calendar:
Neighborhood Circle Time
Every Tuesday
10 a.m. at the Library
La Hora de Juego en Espanol
Thursdays, April 5 and April 12
10 a.m. at the Library
Spanish Circle Time with Lupe Marks
Reading with the Dogs
4-5 p.m. every Monday at the Library
Come read to some specially-trained, book-loving dogs
Friends of the Library Reading Group
Tuesday, April 10
7:30-9 p.m. at the Community Center, third floor
Discussion of “July, July” by Tim O’Brien
All are welcome
Spring Poetry Fun
Monday, April 16
Come create poetry with local poet Rosanne Singer
Ages 5 up
7 p.m. at the Library
Please call 301-891-7259 to sign up
Teen Book Club
Thursday, April 19
5-6 p.m. at the Library
Come talk about what you’re reading now
Snacks provided; please call 301-891-7259 to sign up
Favorite Poem Evening
Thursday, April 26
7:30 p.m. at the Library
Submit poems to ellenr@takomagov.org
Call 301-891-7259 for more info
All are welcome
Bedtime Story Hour
Monday, April 30
7 p.m. at the Library
Bring your teddy bears (or other stuffed favorites)
Pajamas, pillows and blankets welcome
Please call 301-891-7259 to sign up
Our Spanish Storytelling Saturdays program, led by Laura Kleinmann, will take place THIS Saturday (March 31) -- not April 7, as previously announced. The family-friendly program, suitable for all ages, begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Takoma Park, Md. Library, and there's NO registration necessary. Just come, ready to have some fun!
Laura, the media specialist at Oyster Bilingual Elementary School in DC, is an accomplished storyteller. Each month, she presents an entertaining program filled with stories and songs. The program is all in Spanish, but Laura's energetic style makes it easily understood even by those who don't speak the language.
If you have any questions about the program, please call the library at 301-891-7259. Hope to see you this Saturday!
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To make it easy for those of you with little ones, here's a round-up of our trio of regular programs for kids ages infant through five years. There's no sign up required for any of these -- just come!
***CIRCLE TIME - Every Tuesday, from 10-10:30 a.m. No sign up required. Ages infant-5 years
*** SPANISH CIRCLE TIME - The first two Thursdays of the month, from 10-10:30 a.m. No sign-up required. Ages infant-5 years.
***SPANISH STORYTELLING SATURDAYS - The first Saturday of the month, from 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. No sign-up required. All ages—infant through senior citizens!
Get a jump on spring at the Library! Come on Monday, March 19 at 7 p.m. to hear some spring stories, sing a few songs and then do a craft or two. Craft materials will be provided, courtesy of the Friends of the Takoma Park, Md. Library. Please call 301-891-7259 to sign up. Children of all ages are welcome!
Bring your teddy (or other stuffed favorite) to hear some stories and sing some songs on Monday, March 12 at 7 p.m. This event is particularly aimed at children ages 3-6, but all ages are welcome. Please call 301-891-7259 to sign up.
Join us on Monday, March 5 at 7 p.m. for a presentation on "Banned Books and the First Amendment" by Alexis and Bridget Egan. The Egans, high school seniors working towards their Girl Scout Gold Award, will talk about why people try to have books banned, how such challenges are handled, and what books are the most challenged. Call 301-891-7259 to sign up.