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Baby and Toddler Lap Time

Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 10:30 am

A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-30 minutes 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.

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 11:15 am

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

Build a Better World Lego Club

Wednesday, June 28, 2017, 4:00 pm

Calling all Lego enthusiasts! Come build your best Lego creation! Lego pieces are small. Ages 5 and older please. Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver.

P.A.L. (People Animals Love) Dog Visit

Monday, July 10, 2017, 7:00 pm

Bring your favorite story to read to a dog! Children ages 4-12 are invited to read aloud to a P.A.L. dog. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

NorthStar Digital Literacy Assessment and Certificate - Proctored Session

Friday, July 14, 2017, 10:00 am

The NorthStar Digital Literacy Assessment and Certificate are respected workforce credentials that affirm your competency in basics digital literacy skills. A photo ID will be required to logon and a passing score of 85% on each assessment will be required to receive the NDLA Certificate during this 1 hour proctored session.

Circuits, Switches, and Lights!

Friday, July 14, 2017, 1:00 pm

Create a light show you can carry in your pocket! Design and create a breadboard-based circuit with FutureMakers.

Adult Book Club

Thursday, July 20, 2017, 7:00 pm

Join our Adult Book Club every third Thursday of the month. We have a lively group discussion for an hour and read mostly literary fiction titles. Next Book: We are All Completely Beside Ourselves by Karen Joy Fowler. Members vote on the next book to read each month. New members welcome!

Mad Science: Up, Up and Away!

Monday, July 24, 2017, 1:00 pm

This interactive program introduces children to the principles of air and pressure. Hot air balloons, vortex generators and even a hovercraft help children understand the power of air. Ages 8 and up.

Makers Generation

Thursday, July 27, 2017, 7:00 pm

Come and have fun experimenting with basic robotics. For Children ages 6-12.

In Julia's Kitchen: Practical and Convivial Kitchen Design Inspired by Julia Child

Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 6:30 pm

Listen to author Pamela Heyne discuss how Julia Child's kitchen design and practices influence the modern home.

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Build a Better World Lego Club

The Takoma Park Neighborhood Library is hosting a weekly Lego Club for children ages 5 and older on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in conjunction with the "Build a Better World" Summer Reading theme. Throughout the summer, we will be sharing pictures of the creations built by our participants. Here are some of the most recent creations!

Summer Reading

Summer Reading Kick-Off Celebration

Come to our Summer Reading Kickoff featuring Nick & Six on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 7 p.m.

D.I.Y. Teen Sewing Workshop

Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 3:30 PM. DISCOVER THE ART OF FASHION SEWING! Join us for a D.I.Y. pencil skirt and neck tie sewing workshop, led by Jamila Madyun, Savannah College of Art & Design graduate. This program is for teens, 11 to 17 years old. Reservations are required due to limited seating capacity. Free Program. To reserve a space for the program, please contact the Takoma Park Library, 202-576-7252.

Friends of Takoma Park Library Book Sale

Saturday, May 6, 2017, 10 a.m.

Join the Takoma Park Library Friends on Saturday, May 6, 2017 for their Spring Book Sale. An assortment of books will be available - cookbooks, science fiction, graphic novels, DVDs, audiobooks - and much more. Most books just $1.00! The Book Sale will be held on the front lawn of the library from 10 am to 4 pm. Rain Date: Saturday, May 13. Proceeds support library programming. All ages.

Fringe Music in the Library

Marian McLaughlin, Progressive Folk String Artist

SUNDAY, JANUARY 29, 2017 at 2:30 p.m. Marian McLaughlin is a songwriter, singer, and guitarist pushing the boundaries of folk music. Weaving together imaginative lyrics, intricate classical guitar work, and rhapsodic delivery, she creates songs of exquisite detail that are delicate, yet full of depth. FREE :: ALL AGES! Fringe curates free live music events twice a month in the DC Public Libraries sponsored by the DC Public Library Foundation.

Takoma Reads

'We the Animals' by Justin Torres

It’s Takoma Reads, the podcast where the once and current staff of the Takoma Park Library get together and chat about books. For this episode, we read We the Animals by Justin Torres. SPOILER ALERT: We talk about the whole book, so if you would prefer to read the story without knowing how it ends, you may want to listen to this after you read it.

Summer Reading Kick-Off at Takoma Park Library

Monday, June 6 at 7:00 p.m. Join us as we kick-off Summer Reading 2016 at Takoma Park (DC) Library with a musical performance featuring guest artist, Sean Gaskell, playing traditional songs on the Kora, a 21-string harp used in West Africa. All Ages. Check out our webpage for exciting programs all summer long, http://dclibrary.org/takoma.

Book to Film Club

Chi-raq

Spike Lee's Chi-Raq is a modern day adaptation of the ancient Greek play 'Lysistrata' by Aristophanes.

Mindful Eating

Nutrition Workshop for Adults

Tuesday, April 12, 6:30 p.m. Learn tips and tricks to help you become more aware of how your environment influences what and how much you eat. This workshop is not about what to eat - it's about how to eat. Workshop presented by Roxana Ehsani, Giant Food nutritionist. For more information, call the Takoma Park Neighborhood Library, 202-576-7764.

Adults

Meet Author Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Balm

Join us for a book talk and signing with Dolen Perkins-Valdez, New York Times bestselling author of Wench. Perkins-Valdez will discuss her latest novel, Balm. The stor