Takoma Park Mayor Kate Stewart hosts a Greenfest Storytime at 2:30 p.m. Saturday April 30 in the Children's Room. Come join Mayor Kate as she reads some great kids' books with environmental themes. We'll conclude the program with a green-themed craft for kids to do. And don't forget to check out the rest of the 2nd annual Montgomery County Greenfest, which runs tomorrow from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. and is centered at the Takoma Park Community Center. There will be music, films, speakers (including US EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy), exhibitors and workshops -- all focused on building our community and improving our environment. Greenfest
Thursday, April 28, 7 pm — Author/illustrator Kevin McCloskey discusses his new non-fiction beginning reader, The Poop on Pigeons.
He is also the author of Mrs. Fitz’s Flamingos, We Dig Worms!, and the wonderfully quirky St. Patrick: the lesser known miracles.
Tuesday, April 19, 7 pm – Author/illustrator Henry Cole talks about his new picture book.
Publisher's page (with other illustrations)
Reading Rockets interview
Drop Everything and Read Day
Tuesday April 12th
and ... it's Beverly Cleary's 100th birthday!
Come read with us at the library - 7 pm on the 12th.
We'll have birthday cake.
The Beverly Cleary website
Beverly Cleary biography
Washington Post article
Spring Crafts is on Sunday, April 10 from 2:00-3:00. Drop in and make flower scratch art, a felt flower bouquet, and a Very Hungry Caterpillar necklace, among other crafts. Kids of all ages!
Graphic Novelist James Sturm
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Monday, Apr. 11, 7 pm
Sturm presents his book, Birdsong: A Story in Pictures, a wordless book for ages 5-8.
Strum is the director of the Center for Cartoon Studies (James Sturm for grown-ups)
Bedtime Stories will be on Tuesday, April 5 at 7:00. We'll read stories, sing songs, and do a simple craft at the end. The theme is nighttime on the farm.
Here.
Thursday, April 7, 7pm – Author/illustrator Ruth Chan spotlights her new picture book, Where’s the Party?
Chan's illustrations are charming. Look at her Portraits of the Unsure and Portfolio.
The library's monthly LEGO Club will be on Sunday, April 3 from 1:30-3:00. Registration is not necessary but keeps you abreast of any program changes.
The target age is 3-10. Enjoy free play and building with our collection of LEGO and DUPLO.
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