One of the world’s most celebrated contemporary pianists and composers, Ludovico Einaudi returns following the release of his latest album, The Summer Portraits. Renowned for his signature blend of minimalist classical and cinematic music, Einaudi’s evocative compositions have captivated audiences in prestigious venues like the Royal Albert Hall, La Scala, and the Sydney Opera House. His...
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.
Readers in Grades 4-6! Join "No Shelf Control," a book discussion group for kids 9-12. This month we'll discuss "Efrén Divided" by Ernesto Cisneros, a story of family and friendship across borders. Efrén Nava's three-generational Mexican American family is close-knit and hardworking, but his parents harbor a secret. Once it is discovered, Efrén must take on...
Montgomery County’s Commission on Aging has a new program to help residents learn about the wide array of programs and services the County offers, ranging from: recreational; lifelong learning; volunteer and career opportunities; computers/technology; life transitions as we age; staying safe; and services that include caregiver support, in-home care, mental health services, food, transportation, and...
Interested in joining? The Book Club meets the second Thursday of each month from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm, meeting room 2. The book chosen for this month's discussion is "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe. This is the first of three novels in Chinua Achebe's critically acclaimed African Trilogy. It is a classic narrative about Africa's...
Enjoy two pop-up dog parks, free giveaways, a musical performance by the instructors of Bach to Rock Bethesda, and food and drink for sale from Smoke BBQ.
Join us for a night of puzzles, board games, and card games! Whether you're new to puzzles and tabletop games or are looking for people to play with, join others in a relaxed evening of gaming at the library. Feel free to use one of the puzzles and games in our collection or bring your...
Featuring six true stories shared by forced migrants, offering moving perspectives on starting new lives here.
French Cupcakes is more than a legendary café-bakery in this Midwest college town: it’s a place of dreams. Café manager/grad student Tina dreams of becoming a diplomat. House musician Nick dreams of becoming a country music star. Second year MBA student Bridget dreams of becoming a Wall Street titan. Baristas dream of becoming Cancan dancers...
Helen Zax will read her book Little Witch's To-Do List, in which Little Witch gets through her daily to-do list - from training her stubborn owl to taking flying lessons - one item at a time. This book is for ages 3-5 and gently teaches time management.
Bring your four-legged friend for some frightful fun on the Mansion grounds!
Let’s Celebrate Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights with cultural performances, crafts, and food tasting. Diwali, the "festival of lights" is mainly celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains and originated in India. Nowadays, this holiday is celebrated all around the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. Observing the victory of...
