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Free film showing: "Capote"

Monday, April 1, 2019, 2:00 pm

Capote - In 1959, Truman Capote learns of the murder of a family in Kansas and decides to write a book about the case. While researching for his novel In Cold Blood, Capote forms a relationship with one of the killers, Perry Smith, who is on Death Row. Phillip Seymour Hoffman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Capote. Rated R, US, 2005, 1 hour 54 minutes. 
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Free film showing: "Capote"

Monday, April 1, 2019, 6:30 pm

Capote - In 1959, Truman Capote learns of the murder of a family in Kansas and decides to write a book about the case. While researching for his novel In Cold Blood, Capote forms a relationship with one of the killers, Perry Smith, who is on Death Row.  Phillip Seymour Hoffman won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Capote. Rated R, US, 2005, 1 hour 54 minutes. 
Baby Lap Time

Baby Lap Time

Tuesday, April 2, 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.
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Wonderful Ones

Tuesday, April 2, 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.
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Chevy Chase Book Club: "Lincoln in the Bardo" by George Saunders

Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 7:00 pm

The April selection for the Chevy Chase Library's Book Club is Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders. We will meet in the upstairs meeting room at 7 p.m. Copies of the book can be picked up at the branch or you can download a digital copy from our catalog.
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Stranger in a Strange Land Lecture Series

Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 7:00 pm

The Chevy Chase DC Library will begin its yearly lecture/discussion series on March 20, 2018. The theme for the 2018-2019 series will be: "Stranger in a Strange Land: Immigration, Alienation and Fear of 'The Other.'”  March 13, 2018  Supplemental screening (optional)  Medea (1982) 87 minutes  March 20, 2018
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Toddler Story Time

Thursday, April 4, 2019, 10:00 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.
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Toddler Story Time

Thursday, April 4, 2019, 11:00 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

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, April 4, 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.  
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Kid's Chess Club

Thursday, April 4, 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.   

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