Babymouse Creators Jenni & Matt Holm Tuesday, Oct. 1, 7 p.m.
The Holm siblings present their new picture book, The Evil Princess vs. The Brave Knight
Kids Author Hena Khan Wednesday, Oct. 2, 7:30 p.m
Khan talks about her new novel, More to the Story, an update on Little Women
Graphic Novelist Kevin McCloskey Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m.
McCloskey spotlights his newest science comic for kids, Ants Don’t Wear Pants
Petites Chansons Saturday, October 5, 10:30 a.m.
Led by Madame Marie
LEGO Club Sunday, October 6, 1:30-3 p.m.
Building fun for ages 3-10.
Comics Jam Tuesday, October 8, 4 p.m.
Come read some great comics!
Kids Art Sunday, October 13, 2-3 p.m.
Come make art with Ms. Kati
Picture Book Author Julie Fogliano Tuesday, October 15, 7 p.m.
Fogliano will talk about her new picture book, Just In Case You Want to Fly, illustrated by Caldecott Honor artist Christian Robinson
Friends of the Library Bi-Monthly Book Club Wednesday, Oct. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Join Tim Rahn in a discussion of Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. Community Center Azalea Room. All welcome !
Friends of the Library Book Sale Saturday, October 19, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Library lawn.
Caldecott Club Monday, October 21, 7 p.m.
We’ll be reading and discussing books that are great possibilities for the 2020 Caldecott Medal. Lemonade and cookies served.
Friends of the Library Big Book Club Wednesday, October 23, 7:30 p.m.
The Friends Big Book club begins discussion series of The Sound and the Fury by William Faulkner with a reception and lecture by GWU Professor Evelyn Schreiber at Historic Takoma, 7328 Carroll Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Following discussions, moderated by Phil Schewe, held at the Takoma Park Community Center on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 p.m.: November 6, November 20, December 4. All welcome!
Folk Song Sing-a-long for Kids & Adults Saturday, October 26, 10:30 a.m.
Folksingers Chip & Debbie Jones lead the crowd in singing some well-loved folk songs. All ages welcome!
Alternative Games Saturday, October 27, 2-4 p.m.
Dungeons & Dragons. Ages 8 up.
Scary Stories Monday, October 28
Join storyteller extraordinare Candace Wolf as she tells some spine-tingling tales. Two shows: 7-7:45 p.m. with less scary stories for kids ages 5-7; 7:50-8:50 p.m. with scarier stories for ages 8 up.
Circle Time Tuesdays, 10 a.m. OR 11 a.m.
Spanish Circle Time Thursdays, 10:30-11 a.m. Led by Senora Geiza