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Free film showing: "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"

Monday, February 25, 2019, 2:00 pm

Musical comedy about a sheriff who fights to keep a historic whorehouse running when a television reporter targets it as the Devil's playhouse. Film stars Burt Reynolds, Dolly Parton, and Dom DeLuise. US, 1982, rated R, 1 hour 54 minutes.

Free film showing: "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas"

Monday, February 25, 2019, 6:30 pm

Musical comedy about a sheriff who fights to keep a historic whorehouse running when a television reporter targets it as the Devil's playhouse. Movie stars Burt Reynolds, Dolly Parton and Dom DeLuise. US, 1982, rated R, 1 hour 54 minutes.

Baby Lap Time

Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 10:30 am

A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-to-30-minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children ages birth to when they start walking. Baby Lap Time is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere. This story time is designed so the baby will be in their caregiver’s lap and the grownup is actively involved in the program; it is recommended that each child have their own adult with them.

Wonderful Ones

Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 3:30 pm

Join us for songs, books and more. This program is recommended for children 12-24 months. Registration required. Visit the library or call 202- 282-0021 to sign up.

Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, February 27, 2019, 10:30 am

Get up and get moving at our Toddler Story Times. These 20-to-30-minute programs are full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Children ages 18-36 months and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities and participate in the program along with the children. Tickets required; available on a first-come, first-serve basis the morning of the program.

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, February 28, 2019, 4:00 pm

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years. Children and their grownups, will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. These 30-to-40-minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them.

Kid's Chess Club

Thursday, February 28, 2019, 5:00 pm

Join us for weekly chess instruction on Thursdays. This program is for children of all ages who want to learn to play or improve their chess moves and play in tournaments. Our chess instructor will teach you how to think and plan your next move and use your brain power to win. Come and join our chess group and learn to make a risky move or two and have fun. This program is made possible by the Friends of the Chevy Chase Library. When the chess instructor is unable to attend, this program will be canceled.

Free film showing: "Vera Drake"

Monday, March 4, 2019, 2:00 pm

Matinee showing of Vera Drake. Based on a true story. A woman in 1950s England secretly aids women in terminating unwanted pregnancies. When authorities find her out, her world and family life unravel. Directed by Mike Leigh. UK, 2004, Rated R, 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Free film showing: "Vera Drake"

Monday, March 4, 2019, 6:30 pm

Evening showing of Vera Drake. Based on a true story. A woman in 1950s England secretly aids women in terminating unwanted pregnancies. When authorities find her out, her world and family life unravel. Directed by Mike Leigh. UK, 2004, Rated R, 2 hours and 5 minutes.

Baby Lap Time

Tuesday, March 5, 2019, 10:30 am

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Five Books About One Song

Expertise. It's a nice thing to have, but it often takes time and effort that we don't have. Luckily, it's fairly easy to be an expert on one very, very specific thing, like a song. Think about it. Would you rather spend 2 years studying American music history, or one afternoon learning all there is to know about "White Christmas?" Here are five books that will have you on your way to faking pop music expertise.

Coffee Table Books to Make You Look Smart

Books you probably haven't read but boy do they make you look interesting!

A brand new year has just begun and you find yourself full of energy and the motivation needed to ensure that 2019 is one for the books. Of course you're going to lose that last pesky ten pounds, start off every morning with 30 minutes of meaningful meditation and finish at least one book a month.

50th Anniversary of Woodstock

Sullivan County, N.Y., is putting up 36 giant fiberglass doves around the county, so you know something is up. It seems they are preparing for millions of visitors in 2019 because all these years later, people are still talking about something that happened there many years ago…

What's Out There?

"The stars are like the trees in the forest, alive and breathing. And they're watching me.” -Haruki Murakami, Kafka on the Shore

The wide vacuum of space: black, never-ending, mysterious and beautiful. Haven’t you ever wondered what could be lurking among the stars? These YA novelists have a few ideas, and not all of them involve peaceful alien alliances or inter-dimensional romance. The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James

#IamNotMyHair

Non-Fiction books focused on Hair-Care

People often times see their hair as a major reflection of themselves. In many cases, a deep personal relationship is established between a person and their hair. Hair and beauty is a multi-billion dollar industry and it is estimated that a person will spend 50,000 on hair over their lifetime.

John Dies at the End

Spoiler alert: The main character might bite the dust

Not every book has a happy ending so don't get too attached to the main character in these, they might not make it. Major spoilers ahead, so if you don't want to know the fate of the main character, stop reading now. Atonement by Ian McEwan

Hidden Gay History

Gay History can be gleaned in history books, biographies of gay people, books about how religion treats homosexuality, and countless other materials. This list is intended to help you find some fascinating sources you might not have seen.

DC's Wild, Wondrous Heart

Ecological, Historical & Poetic Explorations of Rock Creek Park

When many people think of our nation's capital, they focus on its political life. Yet residents here know our city environment encompasses much more than federal politics. At its heart lies my favorite area, Rock Creek Park. Over double the size of Central Park, it includes forests, streams, hills, fields, recreational and historical sites. Here residents and tourists can escape from urban stress, slow down, engage in recreation, and commune with nature.