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Babies In Bloom
Parents and caregivers are invited to bring their babies
(up to 24 months) for a fun-filled half-hour of stories, songs,
rhymes and fingerplays, all specifically designed to stimulate early
infant development.
After the designated programs, caregivers and their children can
stay for a lively and informative discussion of issues and concerns
related to caring for newborn to five year-olds. The presentations
will be hosted by Tot's Line, a County information and referral
service.
Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis
for all programs.
Wednesdays, October 15 through November 19 at 10 am.
Wednesdays, February 18 and 25 at 10 am.
Storytime -
Library storytimes are presented for children ages two to five, unless otherwise noted. Parents and caregivers must accompany two and three year-olds, while children four years and older may attend alone, providing an adult remains in the branch.
Wednesdays, January 7 through February 11 at 10 am.
Celebrating African Roots: Stories of Africa & America
Come celebrate the richness of African American culture and history through a fun, interactive performance by acclaimed storyteller Diane Macklin. Ms. Macklin will trace folk customs and lore that have shaped American culture and society past, present and future. Her dynamic style incorporates rhythm, language, and movement to create a unique story experience not to be missed.
The Washington Post says Ms. Macklin “…embrace(s) the griotic traditions of African storytelling, using song, dance and interaction with the audience to weave (her) spell over young audiences, engaging their imagination.”
Ms. Macklin is the resident storyteller at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African Art in Washington, D.C. She has also performed for the Colonial Williamsburg Storytelling Festival, the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture and Wolf Trap’s Theatre-in-the-Woods. She is a teaching artist with numerous organizations including Wolf Trap Institute for Early Learning and the Kennedy Center’s DC Partnership Schools Program.
Performance begins at 7:00 pm.
Monday, February 9
Roses Are Red…
Wednesday, February 11 from 9 am. to 5 pm.
Create a Valentine and then send it to the one you love!
For all ages.
Book Clubs
Meet friends and neighbors at the library for a lively discussion about some popular books! The discussion will be led by library staff. Registration is encouraged. Maximum of 25 participants per session. Please call the branch to register. For adults or teens, as specified.
For Teens
The Race by Richard North Patterson
Monday, January 26 at 10 am.
Patterson explores both the sordid and noble sides of 21st century U.S. politics without shying away from the controversial political issues of our time.
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