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SUMMARY:Beginning Beekeeping with Urban Beekeepers in Montgomery County
DESCRIPTION:Come listen to a lecture about beekeeping and honey harvesting from author and beekeeper Phil Frank! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave you found yourself gazing longingly at a busy bee\, or admiring a flourishing garden? It might be time for a hive of your very own. If you’ve ever been interested in learning about being a beekeeper\, this program is for you! Bees aren’t just for the countryside\, urban life and bees go hand in hand. Author and local beekeeper Phil Frank will be lecturing on the care and keeping of your very own bees. \nPhil Frank is a science journalist and TV producer\, writer\, and director of non-fiction films. His programs have been seen on CNN\, Discovery Channel\, National Geographic Channel\, and Science Channel amongst many others. While producing a National Geographic program about mass animal die-offs\, Phil became fascinated by honey bees. In 2014\, he started his first hive. Now he has 15 hives on his deck\, and one glass walled hive in his kitchen\, where he studies busy bees year round. Phil developed and runs websites for the Maryland State Beekeepers Association and Maryland’s Montgomery County Beekeepers Association. He designs beekeeping curricula and teaches honey bee biology for beekeepers. \nCopies of Hive Tour\, coauthored with Frank Linton will be available for purchase at this event. You can also check it out at the library from our local authors collection. \nQuestions about this program? Contact the branch 240-777-0790.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/beginning-beekeeping-with-urban-beekeepers-in-montgomery-county/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000
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SUMMARY:Author Discussion: Jennifer Oko\, Martha Anne Toll\, and Varun Gauri
DESCRIPTION:Join Jennifer Oko\, author of Just Emilia\, a darkly comic\, time-bending tale of three versions of one woman stuck in a DC Metro elevator\, and Martha Anne Toll\, author of Duet for One\, a lyrical story of love\, loss\, and the healing power of music\, in conversation with local author Varun Gauri. Together\, they’ll explore mothers and memory\, identity and time\, and transformation in fiction\, and share insights into their creative and publishing journeys.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/author-discussion-jennifer-oko-martha-anne-toll-and-varun-gauri/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T193000
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night @ Caddies on Cordell
DESCRIPTION:Come to Caddies on Cordell every Tuesday at 7:30 PM for Trivia Night. It’s free to play\, and there are gift card prizes for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place teams. Enjoy Happy Hour prices from 3-10 PM\, and half off pizza all day long!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/trivia-night-caddies-on-cordell/2025-09-16/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T123000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
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SUMMARY:Fiber Friends
DESCRIPTION:A biweekly meeting for creative people to come relax and craft with each other. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDo enjoy taking a break and knitting or crocheting? What about embroidery? If so\, join us and relax in a group of fiber enthusiasts! Feel free to bring your projects and work on them in a laid-back setting. We meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10:30am to 12:30pm. \nQuestions about this program? Contact the Connie Morella Library at 240-777-0970. \nTake a look at Creativebug\, which has resources for knitting\, crocheting and other crafts.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/fiber-friends/2025-09-17/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T143000
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CREATED:20250815T190049Z
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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-2/2025-09-17/
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:20250917T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T193000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T151943Z
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SUMMARY:September's Middle School Book Club
DESCRIPTION:No Shelf Control welcomes ALL readers in grades 6\, 7\, and 8 for a monthly meeting and discussion of books chosen by a librarian just for this age group and read ahead of time. Anyone ages 11-14 is welcome! \nIf you are in grades 6\, 7\, or 8 and love to read and have fun talking about books and characters\, Middle School Book Club is the place for you! Over the course of the school year\, we’ll read books with a wide range of genres—featuring characters your age and themes such as friendship\, family\, overcoming adversity\, confronting challenges\, sorting through conflicting values\, and navigating life\, school\, sports and other extracurricular activities\, other people’s expectations\, and their expanding knowledge of themselves and the world around them. We often use new books published within the last 5 years and acclaimed titles from such award programs as the Black-Eyed Susan Tapestry. Each session’s interactive discussions and hands-on activities will relate to the major topics and themes of the book in a fun and engaging way. \nEach month\, you can borrow a copy of the assigned book from the Connie Morella Library. You can also access many of the titles as e-books or e-audiobooks through the library’s free app\, Hoopla and Libby. The book for September 17 is SLIDER\, by Pete Hautman. \nPlease contact children’s librarian Joe Farmarco (joseph.farmarco@montgomerycountymd.gov) with any questions about the program and participant eligibility.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/septembers-middle-school-book-club/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T200000
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SUMMARY:Author Discussion: Alisha Fernandez Miranda
DESCRIPTION:The author of My What If Year is back with a witty debut novel that takes you inside the world of extreme wealth and charitable giving. She will be in conversation with Victoria Vrana\, chief executive of Global Giving.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/author-discussion-alisha/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
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SUMMARY:Yappy Hour at Caddies
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays | 5:30pm-8:30pm \nFor every Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail purchased Thursdays June through September\, Tito’s Handmade Vodka will donate $1 to Warrior Canine Connection\, up to $1\,000. \nPaw-dras | Tito’s Handmade Vodka\, orange juice\, cranberry juice \nDaily Walk | Tito’s Handmade Vodka\, lemonade\, iced tea \nLoyal Labrador | Tito’s Handmade Vodka\, ginger beer\, squeeze of lime \nSalty Dog | Tito’s Handmade Vodka\, grapefruit juice with a salted rim \nAll-Time Furravorite | Tito’s Handmade Vodka\, club soda\, slice of orange\, slice of lime
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/yappy-hour-at-caddies/2025-09-18/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T201056Z
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SUMMARY:Kiti Gartner & The Drifting Valentines
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URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/kiti-gartner-the-drifting-valentines/
LOCATION:Woodmont Triangle\, Corner of Norfolk & St. Elmo Avenues
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music,Summer Concert Series
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250919T230000
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SUMMARY:Noochie's Live From the Front Porch
DESCRIPTION:Dinner & Doors 6:30pm \nShowtime 8:30pm
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/noochies-live-from-front-porch/
LOCATION:Bethesda Theater\, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T230000
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SUMMARY:An Evening With The Beatles
DESCRIPTION:Featuring members of The Vi-Kings w/ Tom\, Lofgren\, Apple Core\, The Six\, Accidental Charm\, The Goodfellas\, Second Wind\, The Nowhere Men\, Still Surfin’\, and The Rand Band. Dinner and doors at 6pm\, showtime at 8pm.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/an-evening-with-beatles/
LOCATION:Bethesda Theater\, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts/Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250922T114500
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
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SUMMARY:Little Hands Signing: Autumn Signs
DESCRIPTION:Learn basic American Sign Language through tales of falling leaves\, squirrels\, pumpkins and more! Presented by Signing Storyteller\, Kathy MacMillan. Sponsored by Friends of the Library\, Montgomery County. TICKETS REQUIRED! FREE tickets may be obtained at the Information Desk beginning 30 minutes prior to the program.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/little-hands-signing-autumn-signs/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T120000
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CREATED:20250815T171340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T171340Z
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SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
DESCRIPTION:Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books\, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities\, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with children.  ​ \nSpace is limited! FREE tickets are available on a first come\, first served basis at the Information desk beginning 30 minutes before the program. Toddler Storytime occurs at 10:30 and 11:15.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/toddler-storytime-at-connie-morella-library/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250923T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
CREATED:20250318T192758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T192758Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night @ Caddies on Cordell
DESCRIPTION:Come to Caddies on Cordell every Tuesday at 7:30 PM for Trivia Night. It’s free to play\, and there are gift card prizes for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place teams. Enjoy Happy Hour prices from 3-10 PM\, and half off pizza all day long!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/trivia-night-caddies-on-cordell/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
CREATED:20250815T190049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T190049Z
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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-2/2025-09-24/
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:20250924T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
CREATED:20250815T155328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T155418Z
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SUMMARY:Jared Fox: Learning Environment: Inspirational Actions\, Approaches\, and Stories From The Science Classroom
DESCRIPTION:Join educator Jared Fox in – and out – of his New York City science classroom on an excursion beyond textbooks and lectures to reimagine teaching and learning. Learning Environment offers a concrete vision for engaging students and energizing teachers through project-based experiential learning.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/jared-fox-learning-environment-inspirational-actions-approaches-and-stories-from-science-classroom/
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:20250925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
CREATED:20250703T145719Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T150413Z
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SUMMARY:Yappy Hour at Caddies
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays | 5:30pm-8:30pm \nFor every Tito’s Handmade Vodka cocktail purchased Thursdays June through September\, Tito’s Handmade Vodka will donate $1 to Warrior Canine Connection\, up to $1\,000. \nPaw-dras | Tito’s Handmade Vodka\, orange juice\, cranberry juice \nDaily Walk | Tito’s Handmade Vodka\, lemonade\, iced tea \nLoyal Labrador | Tito’s Handmade Vodka\, ginger beer\, squeeze of lime \nSalty Dog | Tito’s Handmade Vodka\, grapefruit juice with a salted rim \nAll-Time Furravorite | Tito’s Handmade Vodka\, club soda\, slice of orange\, slice of lime
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/yappy-hour-at-caddies/2025-09-25/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T154506Z
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SUMMARY:Movie & Mingle Series: Foxy Brown with Pam Grier
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive screening and meet-and-greet with Pam Grier. Dinner and doors at 5:30pm\, movie at 7pm.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/movie-mingle-series-foxy-brown-with-pam-grier/
LOCATION:Bethesda Theater\, 7719 Wisconsin Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
CREATED:20250815T155527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T155527Z
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SUMMARY:Author Discussion: Lauren Willig: The Girl From Greenwich Street
DESCRIPTION:Lauren Willig will discuss her latest historical fiction novel\, The Girl From Greenwich Street\, set in 1800 about the shocking murder of a young woman that forces bitter rivals Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr to work together as the case goes to trial. Based on the true story of the first U.S. murder trial\, the novel is part murder mystery\, part thriller\, part true crime.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/author-discussion-lauren-willig-girl-from-greenwich-street/
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:20250926T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250926T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
CREATED:20250827T153012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T153012Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Afternoon Games\, Puzzles\, Coloring & Crafts
DESCRIPTION:Looking for an activity on an early-release day from school? We’ll have a variety of board games\, card games\, puzzles\, crafts\, and coloring–fun for all ages! Friends and families welcome! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome spend an afternoon at the library and maybe make new friends playing some of favorite children’s and family board and card games: Checkers\, Chess\, Candy Land\, Go Fish\, Connect Four\, Bananagrams\, Battleship\, Sorry!\, Pictionary\, Apples to Apples\, and more! Desktop puzzles\, floor puzzles\, crafts\, and coloring stations\, too! Children\, teens\, and families welcome!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/fall-afternoon-games-puzzles-coloring-crafts/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
CREATED:20250815T155640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T155640Z
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SUMMARY:Storytime: Paige Towler: Talking Rocks And Minerals
DESCRIPTION:Paige Towler will read from Talking Rocks and Minerals\, her new nonfiction picture book told from the perspective of rocks\, offering a view of geology straight from the source. Explaining how different rocks and gemstones form from minerals\, this book is full of fun facts and puns – a great choice for any young rock collector or rock lover. Rock on! \nThere will be a craft activity for kids aged 5-10.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/storytime-paige-towler-talking-rocks-and-minerals/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250927T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
CREATED:20250827T153207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T153207Z
UID:10000633-1758987000-1758992400@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:September's "Our Earth" Book Discussion Club
DESCRIPTION:Come\, share your ideas and learn more about environmental topics in this space for thoughtful exchange\, around fiction and non-fiction books. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nStarting 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 Good Ancestor: A Radical Prescription for Long-Term Thinking\, by Roman Krznaric.This book is a call to save ourselves and our planet by targeting the root of our inaction: extreme short-sightedness. It outlines six practical ways we can retrain our brains to save our future and create a “time rebellion”-shifting our allegiance from our generation only to all humanity\, present and future. \nA limited number of copies will be available at the Check Out Desk. This title is also available in eAudio format through Hoopla with no waiting time.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/septembers-our-earth-book-discussion-club/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251027
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SUMMARY:Shifting Frames by Mariah Gugel
DESCRIPTION:Shifting Frames explores the fluidity of perception\, where moments slip between clarity and obscurity\, presence and disappearance. Figures\, botanicals\, and landscapes appear as if glimpsed in passing—fragmented\, refracted\, and reassembled through changing vantage points. \nLight and shadow act as shifting thresholds\, creating transparencies and overlays that blur the distinction between inside and outside\, figure and ground\, memory and immediacy. Repetition of form suggests rhythm and return\, while the instability of perspective unsettles the eye\, asking the viewer to pause in the ambiguity of what is seen. \nThese paintings dwell in the spaces between frames—the gaps where meaning flickers and dissolves\, where the ordinary is transformed into something unfamiliar. In this unsettled terrain\, stillness coexists with movement\, and what emerges is less a fixed narrative than an unfolding encounter with perception itself.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/shifting-frames-by-mariah-gugel/
LOCATION:Waverly Street Gallery\, 4600 East West Highway\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Exhibit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T110000
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SUMMARY:Mid-Autumn Tai Chi Open House via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:De-stress\, boost natural immunity\, increase fitness through low-impact exercise! No prior experience necessary. FREE but RSVP required via e-mail (SunAndMoonTaijiOne@gmail.com)
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/mid-autumn-tai-chi-open-house-via-zoom/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Classes/Workshops
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SUMMARY:Latin American Literature: A comprehensive Overview
DESCRIPTION:Discover the main aspects of the different cultural and literary currents within 20th-century Latin American literature with Professor J. Monzón\, PhD. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n“Latin American literature” is a label that can be used to group together varying works in a uniform\, singular genre without taking into account the various countries and cultures which comprise the region it references. \nThis presentation seeks to give readers of the general public an overview of the cultural and literary diversity of works written by Latin American authors from the 20th century. The talk will highlight three main approaches to 20th century Latin American literature to give the public a more informed view of the various cultural codes of the region. \nFirstly\, we will highlight the different cultures that make up the region by showing how Latin America can be grouped into various cultural areas which reflect the PreColumbian past as well as the independent national cultures. Secondly\, the talk will feature excerpts (in English) from works written by Jorge Luis Borges\, Gabriel García Márquez\, Juan Rulfo\, among others\, to showcase how each author’s work reflects the culture in which they wrote. Thirdly\, these initial works will also be placed alongside works from the latter half of the 20th century and start of the 21st century from a younger generation of writers to show the transformations and development of the varying literary discourses of Latin America. \nJackson Monzón holds his Ph.D. in Spanish Language and Literature from the University of Maryland\, College Park. He is an instructor of Spanish at Montgomery College\, Rockville\, and is an experienced Interpreter and Translator. He has lived\, worked\, and studied abroad in Argentina\, Morocco\, and Spain. He currently lives in Silver Spring  with his wife and two young children.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/latin-american-literature-a-comprehensive-overview/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T200000
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SUMMARY:BOOK LAUNCH! A Philosophy of Thieves\, by Fran Wilde
DESCRIPTION:Join us as award winning author Fran Wilde launches her book tour at Wonderland! Her new fantasy/sci-fi novel\, described Robin Hood meets Parasite meets Six of Crows\, is a high-tech futuristic fantasy where thieves are entertainment for the wealthy. This evening will be a ticketed event. More info to come.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/book-launch-a-philosophy-of-thieves-by-fran-wilde/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T120000
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CREATED:20250815T171340Z
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SUMMARY:Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library
DESCRIPTION:Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books\, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities\, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with children.  ​ \nSpace is limited! FREE tickets are available on a first come\, first served basis at the Information desk beginning 30 minutes before the program. Toddler Storytime occurs at 10:30 and 11:15.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/toddler-storytime-at-connie-morella-library/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T193000
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SUMMARY:September's Mystery Book Club at Connie Morella
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Connie Morella Mystery book club! We will be reading mysteries\, thrillers and whodunits together every month. This September\, we will be discussing The Expectant Detectives by Kat Ailes. \nCan they solve the mother of all murders? \nFor Alice and her partner Joe\, moving to the sleepy village of Penton is a chance to embrace country life and prepare for the birth of their first child. He can take up woodwork; maybe she’ll learn to make jam? But the rural idyll they’d hoped for doesn’t quite pan out when a dead body is discovered at their local prenatal class\, and they find themselves suspects in a murder investigation. \nWith a cloud of suspicion hanging over the heads of the whole group\, Alice and her new-found pregnant friends set out to solve the mystery and clear their names\, with the help of her troublesome dog\, Helen. However\, there are more secrets and tensions in the heart of Penton than first meet the eye. Between the discovery of a shady commune up in the woods\, the unearthing of a mysterious death years earlier\, and the near-tragic poisoning of Helen\, Alice is soon in way over her head. \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/septembers-mystery-book-club-at-connie-morella/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T200000
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CREATED:20250815T155913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T155913Z
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SUMMARY:Author Discussion: Kitty Zeldis: One of Them
DESCRIPTION:The author of Not Our Kind and The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights returns with a story of secrets\, friendship\, and betrayal about two young women at Vassar in the years after World War II\, a powerful and moving tale of prejudice and pride that echoes the cultural and social issues of today. Moderated by Kevin Berrill and sponsored by the Vassar Club of DC.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/author-discussion-kitty-zeldis-one-of-them/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250930T213000
DTSTAMP:20260403T152816
CREATED:20250318T192758Z
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SUMMARY:Trivia Night @ Caddies on Cordell
DESCRIPTION:Come to Caddies on Cordell every Tuesday at 7:30 PM for Trivia Night. It’s free to play\, and there are gift card prizes for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place teams. Enjoy Happy Hour prices from 3-10 PM\, and half off pizza all day long!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/trivia-night-caddies-on-cordell/2025-09-30/
LOCATION:Caddies on Cordell\, 4922 Cordell Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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