Enslaved; Abolitionist; Methodist Preacher; Underground Railroad conductor; Founder of the Dawn Settlement; Entrepreneur; Author. Presented by the Josiah Henson Museum and Park in Montgomery County. Josiah Henson, born into slavery and scarred by brutal abuse, overcame illiteracy and physical hardship to gain his freedom, learn to read, and become a Methodist preacher and community leader....
Looking for an indoor activity on a cold Early Release day from school? We'll have a variety of games, puzzles, coloring, and winter-themed crafts--fun for all ages! Friends and families welcome! Come spend an afternoon at the library and maybe make new friends playing some of your favorite children's and family board and card games:...
Come, share your ideas and learn more about environmental topics in this space for thoughtful exchange, around fiction and non-fiction books. 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...
Six professional Washington, D.C. area theatre companies will write, direct, rehearse and perform original plays based on similar themes in only 24 hours. The plays will be presented at the 16th annual Play In A Day, a one-of-a-kind theatrical event.
Screening of award-winning 2025 Spanish film. Free bagels, coffee, and tea. Discussion to follow.
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...
This beloved animated feature from the legendary Hayao Miyazaki follows the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei when they move into a new home in the countryside. To their delight, they discover that their new neighbor is Totoro, a mysterious forest spirit who can only be seen by children. Totoro introduces them to...
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!
Yotam Ottolenghi blends live cooking, storytelling, and audience interaction in a warm, insightful stage event.
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.
Each Wednesday, join us in the meeting room from 4:00pm-5:00pm for a session of building with LEGO and Duplos! We supply the LEGO and Duplo pieces, and you supply the imagination! This program is for children ages 3 years old and up. Parents/caregivers MUST accompany children under the age of 8 during the program.
An evening storytime where pajamas are encouraged but not required. These 25-30-minute evening programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to...
