November 30, 2015

Bedtime Stories on Tuesday, Dec. 1

Our monthly Bedtime Stories program is on Tuesday, December 1 at 7:00 p.m. Our theme will be Sleepy Bears! Bring a teddy bear if you've got one.
The program lasts 30-45+ minutes depending on whether or not you stay for the craft!

As always, children are welcome to wear PJs and 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.

Registration is optional, but allows us to notify you of schedule changes.

Posted by kathryn at 12:39 PM

November 19, 2015

International Games Day!

Join us Saturday Nov. 21 from 2-4 p.m. as we celebrate International Games Day @ Your Library by playing a rousing game of Dungeons & Dragons. Space is limited, so registration is required: Event Registration - Takoma Park Maryland Library Players must be 8 or older; parents and other adults also are welcome to register and play. We'll also offer print word games throughout the day for kids to enjoy on their own as part of our International Games Day celebration.

Posted by karen at 03:04 PM

November 10, 2015

Crafternoon on Sunday, 11/15

I Love to Collage! is on Sunday, 11/15 from 2-3. Have fun developing those fine motor skills through ripping and cutting paper. Handling different kinds of paper--tissue paper, cardstock, paper bags--provides a sensory experience for little hands. We have some self stick collage boards that crafters may use or they can arrange and glue their images.

This craft program is open to kids of all ages. No registration is necessary but as always, registration allows you to be up to date and receive email reminders.

Posted by kathryn at 08:46 PM

November 09, 2015

Celebrate Beagles

Tuesday Nov 10, 7:30pm, in the auditorium

Newbery Medalist Phyllis Reynolds Naylor will return to discuss the final book in her Shiloh series on Tuesday evening.

The first book in the series, simply titled Shiloh, won the 1992 Newbery Medal; the Newbery Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Asssociation to the best-written book for children from birth through age 14.

At the Nov. 10 event, Naylor will talk about how she got the idea for the first book, why it became a series, and read a bit from the just-published final book, A Shiloh Christmas.

Note, this event will be held next door in the Takoma Park Community Center auditorium (7500 Maple Avenue in Takoma Park), not inside the library itself.

Politics & Prose bookstore will be selling copies of Naylor's books at the event, but no purchase is required to attend this free event. Please join us for what promises to a special event.


Shiloh 0689316143Saving Shiloh 0689814607Shiloh Season 0689806477Shiloh Christmas 9781481441513








Posted by library at 03:50 PM

Bedtime Stories on Tuesday, Nov. 10

Bedtime Stories is Tuesday night on November 10 at 7:00. Our theme is Astronauts & Outer Space. We'll be doing stories, songs, and a craft appropriate for young children. Drop in and blast off!

Posted by kathryn at 03:05 PM

November 08, 2015

Eaglebear & Friends

Monday Nov 9, 7pm

Eaglebear at the Takoma Park libraryJoin us for the annual visit of Eaglebear, a.k.a. Tomas Shash, and some of his friends and family members as they do some dances and sing some songs from their Apache and Xicano cultures. It's a great way to celebrate November as American Indian Heritage Month. All ages are welcome!

Sponsored by Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library.

Posted by library at 02:12 PM

November 02, 2015

Caldecott Club Tonight

Kids and adults are invited to join us tonight Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 p.m. for our Caldecott Club, a.k.a. our family book club. For this program, we'll be focusing on some new graphic novels for kids, including Little Robot by Ben Hatke and Nimona by Noelle Stevenson, that are potential candidates for the 2016 Caldecott Medal. The Caldecott Medal is awarded annually by the American Library Association to the best-illustrated book for kids from birth through age 14. At tonight's program, we'll be reading key selections from the graphic novels, then we'll discuss them and vote for our favorite, using our special kid-friendly Caldecott criteria. As always, lemonade and cookies will be served, courtesy of the Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library. No registration is required. Just come and join us for a fun library program for the whole family!

Posted by karen at 12:52 PM
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