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Baby and Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 10:30 am

These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children birth to two years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 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-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.

Baby Lap Time

Thursday, March 28, 2019, 2:00 pm

A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. This 20-to-30-minute story time introduces books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children ages birth to when they start walking.This story time is designed so the baby will be in their caregiver’s lap and the grownup is actively involved in the program.

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

Monday, April 8, 2019, 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.

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 10:30 am

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 9, 2019, 11:15 am

Baby Lap Time

Thursday, April 4, 2019, 2:00 pm

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 10:30 am

Preschool Story Time

Tuesday, April 16, 2019, 11:15 am

Baby Lap Time

Thursday, April 11, 2019, 2:00 pm

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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

Meet Author Tracy Chiles McGhee

Melting the Blues

Please join us for a book talk and signing with Tracy Chiles McGhee. McGhee will discuss her latest novel, Melting the Blues, set in 1957 Arkansas. The story follows an aspiring musician caught between a yearning to leave his small town and deep connections to the community, an ambivalence that leads him to truly understand the blues. This program is presented as part of th

Meet Author Tony Hynes

The Son with Two Moms

Join us as local author Tony Hynes discusses his first book, The Son with Two Moms, a memoir of growing up in a remarkable family. Hynes was raised by same-sex moms of a different race than his own. Today, that is not such a big thing, but 20 years ago, it was a very different story.

Saturday Morning Story Time

Read-Aloud Story Time. Saturdays at 10 a.m. For ages 2-5 with caregivers. Join us to enjoy stories, rhymes and finger plays in front of the fireplace. We hope to see you there! Program presented in partnership with the Junior League of Washington. For more information, call the Takoma Park Neighborhood Library, 202-576-7252.

Children

DC Women Artists

Women's History Month March 2016

Come and join the celebration of Women's History Month by attending an invigorating lecture by the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA). A representative from NMWA will be visiting a few DCPL branches to discuss local women artists. No registration is required. Just show up, and bring your friends while you're at it. Takoma Park Neighborhood Library Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m., Meeting Room downstairs Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library

C.R. Gibbs African American History and Culture Lecture

The Underground Railroad in Washington, D.C.

Thursday, February 25, 2016. 7:00 p.m. In celebration of African American History Month, noted historian and author, C.R. Gibbs presents an African American history and culture lecture, "The Underground Railroad in Washington, D.C." Don't miss this thought-provoking and engaging discussion! The Takoma Park Library is located 3 blocks from the Takoma Metro Station. For more information, call 202-576-7764.

Takoma Reads

'The Things They Carried'

It’s Takoma Reads, the podcast where the once and current staff of the Takoma Park Library get together and chat about books.

DC Job Seekers

Need help with your job search? Schedule an appointment to get individualized support from library staff. We can help you to: Create an email account Start/edit a resume Navigate online job search engines and begin online job applications Email danielle.brogdon@dc.gov or call 202-576-7252 to make an appointment.

Meditation Workshops

Tuesday, January 26, 2016, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 6:30 p.m. Are you working toward a healthier you in the New Year? Attend our workshops on Jyoti Meditation led by David Newcomb. Learn how to: Reduce stress Gain a deeper sense of fulfillment Improve your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being For more information, call the Takoma Park (D.C.) Library, 202-576-7764.

Adults