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Author Talk and Book Signing Tonight

Published on Wednesday, November 17, 2010

November is National Novel Writing Month, so there is no better time to join us at the Takoma Park branch on Thursday, November 18 at 7 pm to hear local author Kathryn Johnson discuss her latest work, The Gentleman Poet: A Novel of Love, Danger, and Shakespeare' s 'The Tempest' and the ins and outs of writing historical fiction.
book cover
According to the publisher's press release:  "In her dramatic and compelling new novel...author Kathryn Johnson suggests that William Shakespeare did not merely base 'The Tempest' on a story he read of 17th century shipwreck and survival off the Bermuda coast--but rather, he lived it."

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Calling All Witches, Wizards and Muggles!

Published on Saturday, November 13, 2010

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part One, is coming out in theatres on Nov. 19! Are you as excited as I am? To get geared up for the finale, join us for a celebration at Takoma Park Library at 3:30 on Friday, Nov. 19.  Participants will be sorted into the four Hogwarts Houses by our sorting hat and then compete in a scavenger hunt to win prizes. After that hard work, cool off with a glass of delicious butterbeer (don't worry, it's non-alcoholic) and make your own HP poster! 
PS: go here to watch the trailer. http://harrypotter.warnerbros.com/harrypotterandthedeathlyhallows/mainsite/index.html

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"The World Bank Unveiled: Inside the Revolutionary Struggle for Transparency"

Published on Wednesday, November 3, 2010

David ShamanDavid Shaman, author of The World Bank Unveiled: Inside the Revolutionary Struggle for Transparency, will discuss his book and experiences from his 12 years of working at the World Bank.

Mr. Shaman provided a brief overview of the book, stating:

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On My Bookshelf

Published on Thursday, October 28, 2010

Brick LaneIf you’ve ever participated in a book club discussion with me, or if you’ve stopped at any time just to chat about books, then you likely already know that my favorite stories are those that focus on some aspect of the human condition—be that aspect something that mankind usually celebrates, like a wedding; or something sad, like the passing of a loved one.  I look at it this way: for the most part, the things that we’ll all experience in life have already been captured in some gem that exists out there in the literary world, so why not take advantage of those gems and read about them?  

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Haunted Halloween Party

Published on Monday, October 25, 2010

The weather may be scarily warm, but it is fall, and Halloween is sneaking up on us!  Join us at Takoma Park Neighborhood Library on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm for a spookily fun event for the whole family!

We'll start off with a scary story time at 1:00, followed by a batty craft and a rousing round of musical tombstones...er, chairs.  Then head down to the meeting room for gory goodies, monster games and to have your fortune told or your face painted in the latest ghastly fashion.  Don't forget to come in costume - we'll announce the best costume at the end of the party. All ages welcome. 

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"Danny, the Champion of the World" by Roald Dahl

Published on Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Kasia Malloy-Mortellaro, one of our five-year-old "regulars" at the library, enjoyed reading Danny, the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl so much that she wrote a synopsis and book review for her neighborhood library's web page! Following is Kasia's impression of the story as told to her mother:

book cover of Danny, the Champion of the World

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DC Loves to Read

Published on Thursday, September 30, 2010

If you want to celebrate books and reading, Saturday, Oct. 2 is the day for you to come to any DC Library!  Check out the events that will be held at the Takoma Park branch below:

For Children and Families
Drop in Saturday to read stories at the cozy reading tent we've made by the fireplace.

For Teens
Some book covers just suck - but that doesn't mean the stories aren't good!  Save them by designing cool new covers and putting them on display.

For Adults
We're turning our meeting room into a Reading Salon where you can listen to jazz and sip tea while you read.  Join us for discussions of Let The Great World Spin by Colum McCann at 11:00 am and Losing My Cool by Thomas Chatterton at 2:00 pm. 

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Celebremos la Herencia Hispana

Published on Wednesday, September 8, 2010

September 15 - October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month.  To celebrate, the Takoma Park DC Library will be holding a fiesta on Saturday, September 25, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Check out our schedule of events:

1 p.m. Bilingual Story Time and Craft
Stories in English and Spanish. Then, make your own maracas!
1:30 p.m.     Musical Performances by Rogelio Valdes and Efrain Lopez
A variety of Spanish songs for all ages, sung by two special guests!

Samples of Central American cuisine will be served during the performances.
This event will be outside, weather permitting.
 

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Getting Started on Your Mystery Novel

Published on Thursday, August 19, 2010

Have you thought about writing a mystery novel and don't know how to
start? Looking for inspiration or curious about the process?
Experiencing writer's block?

Join local mystery author Susan Froetschel for a fun and informal workshop.

The program is suitable for teens and adults of all ages.

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End of Summer Reading Celebration

Published on Tuesday, July 27, 2010

It's that time of year again already, kids.  If you signed up for our summer reading program, Make A Splash or Make Waves, you and your family are invited to attend our end of summer celebration on Saturday, August 7, from 1 - 3 pm. We'll have a water balloon toss and other activites, plus our duck pond will be back due to popular demand. You can also get free books and prizes, refreshments and more!  Join us for some splash-worthy end of summer fun! 

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