Graphic novelist Kevin McCloskey will talk about his new book, “The Real Poop on Pigeons,” on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 PM.
Graphic novelist Kevin McCloskey will read and discuss his new book for young readers, The Real Poop on Pigeons, on Thursday, April 28 at 7:00 PM. McCloskey also will do some drawing for the audience at the program. In his book, McCloskey mixes fact with humor as he writes about the common pigeon, showing why these birds are both fascinating and helpful. Politics & Prose will be selling copies of McCloskey’s book, but our event is free and no purchase is required. Please join us for what promises to be an entertaining and educational event!
The Montgomery County GreenFest is taking over 2 blocks of Takoma Park with music, films, speakers, exhibitors and workshops all focused on building community and improving our environment. We hope you’ll join us!
Don’t miss the electric vehicle show, 80 exhibitors, panel discussions, workshops, kids activities, and more. Special welcome by EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy.
Attendees can get a Greenfest sticker to enjoy discounts from local businesses including:
$3 Cold Brewed Iced Coffee and $2.25 Iced Teas at La Mano Coffee Bar, 304 Carroll St, NW, plus an additional 10% off if you bring your own cup
10% off at Kin Da Thai Sushi, 6923 Laurel Ave
One free coffee or espresso for each customer that buys gelato or sorbet at Dolci Gelati, 7000 Carroll Ave
Mark’s Kitchen, 7006 Carroll Ave, will offer 25% off all burgers
Olive Lounge, 7006 Carroll Ave, is offering $3.75 drafts and $3.50 for all dips on their menu
10% off at Capital City Cheesecake, 7071 Carroll Ave
To receive the discounts, GreenFest attendees must be wearing a “Montgomery County GreenFest” sticker, which will be available at the GreenFest info booth and the Old Takoma Business Association/Main Street Takoma booth the day of the festival.
Safe Routes to School Takoma Park 5K Challenge
Race day is Sunday, May 1!
TkPk 5K Challenge logo
The Safe Routes to School Takoma Park 5K Challenge promotes pedestrian safety by challenging the students, parents and staff at participating schools, and area residents to train and compete in the annual event held the first Sunday in May. Events include a 5K run or walk, a one-mile fun run and a quarter mile youth race. Proceeds from the 5K Challenge fund pedestrian safety and health initiatives through the local Parent Teacher Associations.
We’ll have a special “Dia” at the Takoma Park Maryland Library on Sunday, April 24 at 3:00 PM as local author/illustrator Lulu Delacre talks about her new Spanish/English book, Olinguito de la A a Z/Olinguito From A to Z.
We’ll have a special “Dia” (Dia de los Ninos/ Dia de los Libros, Children’s Day/Book Day) at the Takoma Park Maryland Library on Sunday, April 24 at 3:00 PM as local author/illustrator Lulu Delacre talks about her new Spanish/English book, Olinguito de la A a Z/Olinguito From A to Z. In the book, Delacre cleverly uses the alphabet to introduce young readers to the habitat of the olinguito, a recently discovered mammal that lives in the cloud forest of the Ecuadorean Andes. Kirkus called Delacre’s book, aimed at ages 4-8, “poetic and informative, a breath of fresh air in the too-often-contrived world of bilingual books.” Delacre’s presentation will end with a craft related to her book. Politics & Prose will be selling copies of Delacre’s book, but the event is free and no purchase is required to attend. Please join us for this fun way to enjoy a new bilingual book and participate in the national celebration of “Dia de los Ninos/Dia de los Libros”!
Author/illustrator Lulu Delacre will read and discuss her new bilingual alphabet book, “Olinguito, From A to Z!” on April 24 at 3:00 PM at the Takoma Park Maryland Library!
Author/Illustrator Ruth Chan will be at the Takoma Park Maryland Library at 7:00 PM on April 7 to launch her debut book “Where’s the Party?”
All are invited to a special party at the Library on Thursday, April 7, at 7:00 PM when author/illustrator Ruth Chan launches her first picture book, “Where’s the Party?” We’ll have party hats and prizes, plus birthday cake, of course. Chan will read her new book, do some live drawing, and answer audience questions. Politics & Prose will be selling copies of “Where’s the Party?” for those who want them signed by Chan, but our event is free and no purchase is required.
Please join us for a tour of the Library grounds this Wednesday, April 6 at 6:30 p.m., prior to the City Council meeting at 7:30.
Members of the Council will meet outdoors to explore various Library expansion possibilities with the architect, Greg Lukmire. This is your opportunity to see how the outdoor and indoor space might be impacted by the forthcoming renovation, and to address any questions you may have. All are invited!
Dave Barry will talk about his new kids’ book “The Worst Night Ever,” a sequel to his best-selling book “The Worst Class Trip Ever” on May 6 at 7:30 PM at the library!
We’ve got a stellar line-up of kids’ authors and illustrators coming to the Library this spring, courtesy of our partnership with Politics & Prose Bookstore. From picture book creators to graphic novelists, we’ve got a program for every kid and kids’ book lover — 13 programs in all from April through June! Origami Yoda author Tom Angleberger launches the season on Wednesday, April 6, at 7:30 PM when he spotlights the first book in a new Rocket & Groot series, Stranded on Planet Strip Mall. Critically-acclaimed local author Lulu Delacre will offer a bilingual program on her new book, Olinguito From A to Z on Sunday, April 24, at 3 PM. Nationally-known humorist Dave Barry showcases his new humorous novel for kids, The Worst Night Ever, on Friday, May 6 at 7:30 PM. And 2016 Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall and kids’ author John Bemelmans Marciano talk about their new series, The Witches of Benevento on Thursday, May 19 at 7:30 PM. And these are just some highlights! Mark your calendars to meet some of the best authors and illustrators working in children’s literature today. Politics & Prose will be selling books at each program, but the events are free and no purchase is required to attend.
Check out the full line-up!
Upcoming Takoma Park Maryland Library Events
Date
Time
Description
Notes
Monday, March 7
7:30 PM
Author Winifred Conkling discusses her book “Radioactive! How Irene Curie & Lise Meitner Revolutionized Science and Changed the World.” Best for ages 10 up.
Monday, March 14
7:30 PM
Author/illustrator Ursula Vernon presents “Of Mice & Magic,” the second volume in her “Hamster Princess” hybrid series.
Wednesday, April 6
7:30 PM
– “Origami Yoda” author/illustrator Tom Angleberger launches a new “Rocket & Groot” series with “Stranded on Planet Strip Mall!”
Thursday, April 7
7:00 PM
Author/illustrator Ruth Chan spotlights her new picture book, “Where’s the Party?”
Monday, April 11
7:00 PM
Author/illustrator James Sturm presents “Birdsong: A Story in Pictures,” his new graphic novel beginning reader.
Tuesday, April 19
7:00 PM
Author/illustrator Henry Cole talks about his new picture book, “Spot the Cat”
Sunday, April 24
3:00 PM
Author/illustrator Lulu Delacre reads and discusses her new bilingual alphabet book, “Olinguito, From A to Z!”
Bilingual (Spanish & English) event
Thursday, April 28
7:00 PM
Author/illustrator Kevin McCloskey discusses his new graphic novel non-fiction beginning reader, “The Poop on Pigeons.”
Monday, May 2
7:00 PM
Picture book star Mac Barnett presents his newest book, “Rules of the House.”
Friday, May 6
7:30 PM
Author & humorist Dave Barry talks about his new kids’ novel, “The Worst Night Ever,” a sequel to his best-selling book “The Worst Class Trip Ever.”
Community Center Auditorium
Saturday, May 7
3:00 PM
Caldecott Honor illustrator Molly Idle presents the latest in her “Flora” picture book series, “Flora and the Peacocks.”
Thursday, May 19
7:30 PM
2016 Caldecott Medalist Sophie Blackall and author John Bemelmans Marciano launch their new chapter book series, “The Witches of Benevento.”
Friday, May 20
7:30 PM
Graphic novelist Maris Wicks highlights her new book, “Science Comics: Coral Reefs, Cities of the Ocean”
Tuesday, June 7
7:00 PM
Debut Author Minh Le, a Takoma Park resident, spotlights his new picture book, "Let Me Finish!"
Thursday, June 9
7:00 PM
Graphic novelist Ben Hatke spotlights his new picture book, “Nobody Likes a Goblin.”
All events are in the Children’s Room of the Takoma Park Maryland Library, 101 Philadelphia Ave., Takoma Park, MD. unless otherwise noted. Table maintained by Karen MacPherson, Library Manager - Children & Young Adult Services. (KarenM@takomaparkmd.gov)
“An American Tragedy,” by Theodore Dreiser, Lecture and reception with Dr. Adam Wood, atHistoric Takoma, 7328 Carroll Avenue on Thursday April 7 at 7:30 PM. This introduction to the classic work will be the first in a series of discussions sponsored by the Friends of the Library “Big Book Club. ” All are invited! Check at the Library for discussion dates.
The Takoma Park Maryland Library needs your input! Please consider taking the Library Renovation Survey, an important survey that you are encouraged to fill out with open-ended comments. The survey is available here:
The Friends of the Library Reading Group will discuss “The Hiawatha” by David Treuer TONIGHT, Wednesday March 23 at 7:30 p.m. in the Hydrangea Room. All are invited!
