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Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 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. For children ages 18-36 months and their grownups, who 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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Stranger in a Strange Land Lecture Series

Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 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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Wonderful Ones

Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 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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Lego Free Play

Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 4:30 pm

Get brains thinking and fingers building with the Chevy Chase Library Lego Club. Grab your friends and swing by. You bring your imagination and we'll provide the Legos. Recommended for ages 5-12.
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Baby Lap Time

Thursday, September 27, 2018, 10:00 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 0 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.
Preschool Story Time

Preschool Story Time

Thursday, September 27, 2018, 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, September 27, 2018, 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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Family Story Time

Saturday, September 29, 2018, 4:00 pm

Fun for the entire family, this 30-to-40-minute story time is packed full of books and activities for all ages. Promoting language and literacy skills, story times are a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. Children and their caregivers are encouraged to actively engage and participate with the stories and activities during the program.     
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Free film showing: "Italian for Beginners"

Monday, October 1, 2018, 2:00 pm

Free film showing of Danish movie "Italian for Beginners."  Several lonely people use an Italian language class to meet the romance of their lives.  Denmark, 2000, rated R, 1 hour 52 minutes.  Showing at 2:00PM and at 6:30PM.
Baby Lap Time

Baby Lap Time

Monday, October 1, 2018, 2:00 pm

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 0 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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