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Cover of Galactic Hot Dogs

Meet Max Brallier

Author of the 'Galactic Hot Dogs' series

Robots, zombies, hot dogs, video games, cartoons and a princess -- this new book has it all! We are excited to announce an author talk with Max Brallier. Learn about the inspiration for the hilarious comics and meet their creator. Books will be available for sale and signing.    Join us at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, July 27.

Cookbook

Author Talk and Book Signing with JuJu Harris

Tuesday, July 28 at 11 a.m. in the Main Meeting Room

JuJu Harris is a Culinary Educator and SNAP Outreach Coordinator at the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food and Agriculture.  

Correspondence Course: The Bathsua Project

Tenley Library Author Talk

Correspondence Course: The Bathsua Project

At some point, we will all have to deal with grief over the loss of a loved one.  But as local author Rhoda Trooboff shows in her new title, Correspondence Course: The Bathsua Project, how we deal with that grief and heal from it can be a defining moment in our lives.  

Cover image of Mom Knows: Reflections on Love, Gay Pride, and Taking Action

Author Talk: Catherine Tuerk

'Mom Knows: Reflections on Love, Gay Pride, and Taking Action'

Mom Knows: Reflections on Love, Gay Pride, and Taking Action is a series of essays from the loving mother of a gay son to other parents who might be struggling with their children’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Covering two decades of her work as an advocate for LGBT people in the D.C.

"Spirit Hovering: poems" by Nancy Arbuthnot

Nancy Arbuthnot Reading

A Poetry Month celebration

As part of National Poetry Month, the Takoma Park Neighborhood Library is hosting a poetry reading on Thursday, April 30, at 7 p.m. with local poet Nancy Arbuthnot. 

Travelwalk by Cary Kamarat

National Poetry Month: Cary Kamarat reads 'Travelwalk'

Celebrate National Poetry Month with travel-related poems

On Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m., the Georgetown Neighborhood Library will continue its National Poetry Month celebration with a reading from local poet and photographer Cary Kamarat. Mr. Kamarat is the author of the recent poetry anthology Travelwalk, a collection of travel-related poems and images.

Mathical

Mathical: Books for Kids from Tots to Teens

Join the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) and the Children’s Book Council (CBC) on Friday, April 17 at the Mt. Pleasant Library. 

Melinda Robertson

Author Talk: Melinda Robertson

Meet

On Saturday, May 2 at 3 p.m., come meet Melinda Robertson, the author ofMistaken Identity. This is a fast-paced story that takes you into the life of a single woman who plays by her own rules and ultimately changes the dating game.

Historical illustrations of the French in America

Jacques Bodelle Author Talk

Book Hill French Market

Take a break from the Book Hill French Market and learn something, too! Scientist Jacques Bodelle will speak about his most recent book on Saturday, April 25th at 2 p.m. in the library.

Versailles Gardens

The 17th & 18th Century -- Far West and Far East

Book Hill French Market

Art Historian Vanessa Badré will discuss her research on the art & architecture of Versailles Palace on Friday, April 24 at 12 p.m. The talk is part of our festivities held in honor of the Book Hill French Market.

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