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SUMMARY:Teen Open Mic @ The Writer's Center
DESCRIPTION:A special Open Mic to uplift the voices and work of the teenagers in our community. \nProse\, poetry\, and spoken word Open Mic @ The Writer’s Center! All writers are welcome to come and share 4-5 minutes of their latest work. \n\nSign-up starts at 1:45pm\, and readings begin promptly at 2pm.\nLimited to 20 readers\, so arrive early if you plan to read.\n\nSponsored by Poet Lore\, America’s oldest poetry magazine. \nFREE and open to the public. Please note that we no longer offer advance sign-up.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/teen-open-mic-writers-center/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes,Discussions/Readings
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SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club @ Wonderland Books: Three Bags Full
DESCRIPTION:Join the Mystery/Thriller Book Club for our November read: Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann. All are welcome!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/mystery-book-club-wonderland-books-three-bags-full/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T110000
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CREATED:20250930T182144Z
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2025-11-19/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T200000
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SUMMARY:Thomas Dann: Midnight in Memphis
DESCRIPTION:Local author Thomas Dann discusses his new debut novel\, Midnight in Memphis\, a Southern noir crime thriller set in Memphis in the 1950s in which two detectives forge an unlikely alliance as they strive to bridge the racial divide and catch a killer hell bent on revenge.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/thomas-dann-midnight-in-memphis/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T153000
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SUMMARY:"Our Earth" Book Discussion Club
DESCRIPTION:Starting from a common base to have real discussions about the environment\, this book discussion club is a great way to deepen ideas\, have respectful debates while listening to the points of view of others and broaden our understanding and vision on this important topic. Together\, we may discover new forms of commitment and imagine new sustainable and desirable horizons. \nThis month’s selection is The lost trees of Willow Avenue: a story of climate and hope on one American street\, by Mike Tidwell. A riveting and elegant story of climate change on one city street\, full of surprises and true stories of human struggle and dying local trees – all against the national backdrop of 2023’s record heat domes and raging wildfires and hurricanes. In 2023\, author and activist Mike Tidwell decided to keep a record for a full year of the growing impacts of climate change on his one urban block right on the border with Washington\, DC. A love letter to the magnificent oaks and other trees dying from record heat waves and bizarre rain\, Tidwell’s story depicts the neighborhood’s battle to save the trees and combat climate change: The midwife who builds a geothermal energy system on the block\, the Congressman who battles cancer and climate change at the same time\, and the Chinese-American climate scientist who wants to bury billions of the world’s dying trees to store their carbon and help stabilize the atmosphere. The story goes beyond ailing trees as Tidwell chronicles people on his block sick with Lyme disease\, a church struggling with floods\, and young people anguishing over whether to have kids\, all in the same neighborhood and all against the global backdrop of 2023’s record heat domes and raging wildfires and hurricanes. Then there’s Tidwell himself who explores the ethical and scientific questions surrounding the idea of “geoengineering” as a last-ditch way to save the world’s trees – and human communities everywhere – by reflecting sunlight away from the planet. No book has told the story of climate change this way: hyper local\, full of surprises\, full of true stories of life and death in one neighborhood.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/our-earth-book-discussion-club-3/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T193000
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SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club at Connie Morella Library: "Squeeze Me"
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Connie Morella Mystery book club! We will be reading mysteries\, thrillers and whodunits together every month. This November\, we will be discussing Squeeze Me by Carl Hiassen. \nFrom the author of Skinny Dip and Razor Girl\, a hilarious\, New York Times best-selling novel of social and political intrigues\, set against the glittering backdrop of Florida’s gold coast. \nIt’s the height of the Palm Beach charity ball season: for every disease or cause\, there’s a reason for the local luminaries to eat (minimally)\, drink (maximally)\, and be seen. But when a prominent high-society dowager suddenly vanishes during a swank gala\, and is later found dead in a concrete grave\, panic and chaos erupt. Kiki Pew was notable not just for her wealth and her jewels–she was an ardent fan of the Winter White House resident just down the road\, and a founding member of the POTUSSIES\, a group of women dedicated to supporting their President. Never one to miss an opportunity to play to his base\, the President immediately declares that Kiki was the victim of rampaging immigrant hordes. This\, it turns out\, is far from the truth. \nThe truth might just lie in the middle of the highway\, where a bizarre discovery brings the First Lady’s motorcade to a grinding halt (followed by some grinding between the First Lady and a love-struck Secret Service agent). Enter Angie Armstrong\, wildlife wrangler extraordinaire\, who arrives at her own conclusions after she is summoned to the posh island to deal with a mysterious and impolite influx of huge\, hungry pythons . . . \nCopies of the book can be picked up at the front desk at the Connie Morella Library\, or you can borrow a digital copy from our online collection here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/mystery-book-club-at-connie-morella-library-squeeze-me/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251126T120000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2025-11-26/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20251003T174615Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Film Festival: Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Heritage Film Festival is a community-based event that brings together short films of all genres from novice and seasoned filmmakers to celebrate independent media. Join us as we celebrate the Festival’s 20th year with a screening of short films\, and an opportunity to ask questions and discuss with the filmmakers!  Light refreshments will be served. \nFind more information about the Heritage Film Festival at their website. \nSpace is limited! Tickets will be available on a first come\, first served basis at the Information desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the start of the program.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/heritage-film-festival-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T120000
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CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
UID:10000691-1765364400-1765368000@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2025-12-10/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251213T153000
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SUMMARY:Author Peter Mountford Book Release w/ Karin Tanabe
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes author Peter Mountford for a reading from his new collection\, Detonator. Peter is joined by novelist Karin Tanabe. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/author-peter-mountford-book-release-w-karin-tanabe/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2025-12-17/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20251211T202738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T202738Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Novelist Marisa Kashino
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of fiction! We’re joined by author Marisa Kashino for a discussion of her new novel\, Best Offer Wins. Marisa is in conversation with Amy Freeman\, author and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. \nRSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online from Bookshop.org »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-with-novelist-marisa-kashino/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20251211T202838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T202838Z
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SUMMARY:End of Season Celebration Reading!
DESCRIPTION:Ever wonder who else is taking classes at The Writer’s Center? Want the chance to hear the work being made in other classes? Meet with Instructors of the coming season’s courses? \nWe invite you to attend our first ever End of Season Celebration\, a time to meet and hear work from the participants from the numerous workshops we’ve hosted for the past four months. \nThis in-person event will gather the community of writers and instructors of the past four months to showcase work generated\, revised\, and inspired by the workshops held this season. Following this showcase\, there will be a reception to meet fellow workshop participants and instructors. \nWe hope to see you\, at the Center\, in celebration of our wonderful community.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/end-of-season-celebration-reading/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20251211T203010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T203010Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Poet Ally Ang
DESCRIPTION:Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Ally Ang to discuss their debut collection\, Let the Moon Wobble. Ally is in conversation with Emily Holland\, poet and editor of Poet Lore\, America’s oldest poetry journal. \nRSVP here to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern. \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online from the publisher »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-with-poet-ally-ang/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20251211T203143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T203143Z
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SUMMARY:Novelist Nancy Garruba in Conversation w/ Katherine Gekker
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes novelist Nancy Garruba for a reading and discussion of her debut novel\, The Vanishing of Rose B. Nancy is in conversation with Katherine Gekker. FREE & open to the public. RSVP here. \nAbout The Vanishing of Rose B. \nRose B. defied mid-century expectations of what a woman could be and do. Not only a devoted wife and mother\, and one never to be seen without gloves and a hat\, she was the family’s main breadwinner. Exemplary\, indeed—although in private\, Rose suffered her charismatic\, volatile husband’s abuse\, abuse witnessed by their twin daughters\, Claire and Frances. Frances urged Rose to divorce\, Claire played mediator\, and Rose persevered\, determined to preserve her family\, even if at cost to herself. But a violent incident one spring evening would upset Rose’s plan and propel Frances to a life far from her parents and sister. \nDecades later\, Claire’s a reclusive high school art teacher who creates beautiful photographs but never exhibits. Frances is an architect in Los Angeles. Rose has died\, and Frances has flown home to help Claire sort through their mother’s clothes. Claire\, insisting that Frances is their mother’s mirror image\, one that she must capture\, asks Frances to pose for her as Rose\, dressed in Rose’s clothes. Frances\, wanting to force a discussion of that long-ago violent spring evening\, agrees\, but on one condition: She’ll tell stories as she poses\, stories about Rose. Told in two voices—that of the dynamic\, conflicted Frances and the tender\, diffident Claire\, who has her own stories about Rose—The Vanishing of Rose B. explores the difficulties mothers and daughters encounter in defining themselves within the world and against each other.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/novelist-nancy-garruba-in-conversation-w-katherine-gekker/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20251211T203404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T203404Z
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SUMMARY:Eric Lichtblau Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes author Eric Lichtblau for a reading from his new novel\, American Reich: A Murder in Orange County\, Neo-Nazis\, and a New Age of Hate. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP here. \n\nEric Lichtblau is a Washington author and investigative journalist and a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner. His latest non-fiction book\,  American Reich: A Murder in Orange County\, Neo-Nazis\, and a New Age of Hate\, is being released in January\, and he has written three previous books: the New York Times best-seller The Nazis Next Door\, as well Bush’s Law\, and Return to the Reich. He was a Washington reporter for the New York Times for fifteen years\, where he earned two Pulitzer Prizes\, and for the Los Angeles Times for fifteen years before that\, and he has also written for The New Yorker\, TIME Magazine and other publications. He has been a frequent guest on NPR\, MSNBC\, C-SPAN\, and other networks\, as well as a speaker at many universities and institutions\, and a teacher in writing and journalism at Georgetown\, UCLA\, the Writer’s Center in Bethesda\, Md.\, and elsewhere.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/eric-lichtblau-book-launch/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T203000
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SUMMARY:Researching for Creativity: Practical tips of DC-Area writers\, from the1930s and Now
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes Kim Roberts\, David Nicholson\, and David Taylor for a conversation and practical creative exercises on how to research in your writing. This event will also include examples of local resources. \n\nAbout the Event \nHow can real-world research foster your creative work and thinking? In connection with The People’s Recorder podcast\, this conversation with three DMV writers starts from the experiences of writers in a Depression-era cultural experiment\, the Federal Writers’ Project. And it comes up to now with views from writers today about how research and interviews feed their own creative work. \nAs heard in the People’s Recorder podcast\, many emerging writers in the 1930s found their voices in community with peers on a government project intended to put people to work documenting American life and history. Young writers — including some who later grew to prominence including Margaret Walker\, Tillie Olsen\, Richard Wright\, Ralph Ellison and John Cheever — honed skills in archival research\, oral history interviews\, and street-level research. Those skills also helped in shaping their distinctive voices in poetry\, novels and nonfiction.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/researching-for-creativity-practical-tips-of-dc-area-writers-from-the1930s-and-now/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Book Club at Wonderland Books
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Fiction Book Club is led by Robin Altice\, and highlights historical fiction set in and aound the DMV. Robin has also planned field trips to destinations in the books\, which she will lead in tandem with the discussion meetings at Wonderland. The Historical Fiction club meets once a month on Mondays\, with the next meeting on January 26th at 7PM to discuss The Women of Arlington Hall by Jane Healey\, with a field trip tie-in at the International Spy Museum at a later date. \nTo join this club\, email Robin Altice at historicbookclub@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/historical-fiction-book-club-at-wonderland-books/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T110000
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-01-28/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T180000
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SUMMARY:Teen Book Club at Wonderland Books
DESCRIPTION:The Teen Book Club is organized by Kathy Fuller and is geared toward high school readers aged 14-17. It meets roughly every 8 weeks on Sundays at 5PM. \nThe first meeting is on Sunday February 1 at 5PM\, where the group will discuss Codebreaker by Jay Martel. \nIf you or your teen is interested in joining this book club\, email Kathy Fuller at kathygoldberg@hotmail.com.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/teen-book-club-at-wonderland-books/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T200000
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SUMMARY:Romantasy Book Club at Wonderland Books
DESCRIPTION:The Romantasy Book Club is led by Wonderland bookseller (and yes\, the store’s Instagram star!) Grace Cross. As a romance novel connoisseur and intermediate explorer of fantasy realms\, Grace is looking forward to swooning over stories and analyzing publishing trends. Her favorite romantasies include: Once Upon a Demon’s Heart by KM Moronova\, The Crown of Oaths and Curses by J. Bree\, and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. \nThe Romantasy Book Club meets every six weeks on Mondays\, and the first meeting is on Monday\, February 2 to discuss The Knight And The Moth by Rachel Gillig. \nTo join this club\, please email gracescross@gmail.com.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/romantasy-book-club-at-wonderland-books/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-02-04/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20260108T194027Z
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SUMMARY:Literary Fiction Book Club at Wonderland Books
DESCRIPTION:The Literary Fiction book club is led by Wonderland Books co-owners Amy Joyce and Gayle Weiswasser\, whose love for great fiction is reflected by the sheer square footage of the store devoted to this genre. They will switch off leading discussions\, which will take place every 6 weeks or so. To join this club\, please email info@wonderlandbooks.com. \nOur first literary fiction selection will be Isola by Allegra Goodman\, with the discussion taking place on Tuesday\, February 10 at 7PM.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/literary-fiction-book-club-at-wonderland-books/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-02-11/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T163214
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SUMMARY:Memoir Book Club at Wonderland Books
DESCRIPTION:The Memoir Book Club is led by the Wonderland bookselling team and focuses on memoir/biographies. It meets every six weeks\, usually on Mondays at 7PM. To join the club\, please email info@wonderlandbooks.com. The first meeting is on February 19\, where we will discuss The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/memoir-book-club-at-wonderland-books/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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