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LEGO Construction & Duplo Too!

LEGO Construction & Duplo Too!

Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

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.

No Shelf Control “Efrén Divided”

Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

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...

Bethesda Reads Book Discussion Club: “Things Fall Apart”

Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

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...

Beyond the Board

Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

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...

Celebrate Diwali!

Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

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...

Author Event: Lucy Lehane

Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

Come meet author Lucy Lehane and get a sneak peak at forthcoming paranormal romantic comedy Thirsty! Lucy will read from Thirsty and then be open to questions from readers. A revenge plot sets sparks flying in this screwball paranormal romantic comedy of enemies-to-lovers, chaotic supernatural friend groups, and scorching chemistry from debut author Lucy Lehane. Charlie needs to revamp his career. Writing...

Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library

Toddler Storytime at Connie Morella Library

Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

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...

Cover to Cover: “Lola’s First Day of the Dead”

Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

Cover to Cover is a NEW monthly reading, discussion & activity group for students in grades 2-3. This month we'll discuss "Lola's First Day of the Dead" by Keka Novales. Lola Lopes Cruz has always lived in Texas. But one year, while preparing for Halloween, she learns about the holiday celebrated by her mother when she...

Fiber Friends

Fiber Friends

Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

Do 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.

LEGO Construction & Duplo Too!

LEGO Construction & Duplo Too!

Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

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.

Middle School Book Club: “Aniana Del Mar Jumps In”

Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

Calling all readers in Grades 6-8! Join the Middle School Book Club: a book discussion group for kids 11-14. The book for October 15 is ANIANA DEL MAR JUMPS IN,...

Author Talk: Rebecca Little and Colleen Long

Connie Morella Library 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD, United States

Authors Rebecca Little and Colleen Long will be appearing at the Connie Morella Library to read from and discuss their book, I'm sorry for my loss: an urgent examination of reproductive care in America. Little and Long will read passages from their book and take questions, followed by book sales and signing. Combining powerful personal narratives with exhaustive research into laws,...

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