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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/2025-12-09/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T120000
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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/2025-12-02/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251129T170000
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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:20251125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251125T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
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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/2025-11-25/
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:20251122T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T170000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T193000
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SUMMARY:Middle School Book Club: "WINK"
DESCRIPTION:Middle School Book Club 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 November 19 is WINK\, by Rob Harrell.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/middle-school-book-club-wink/
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:20251119T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T123000
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SUMMARY:Fiber Friends
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/fiber-friends-3/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T171500
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SUMMARY:Cover to Cover! "Stella & Marigold"
DESCRIPTION:Cover to Cover is a NEW monthly reading\, discussion & activity group for students in grades 2-3. This month we’ll discuss “Stella & Marigold” by Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nStella and her sister\, Marigold\, are best friends. Follow them as they first meet\, play together\, help the plumber\, go into a meerkat tunnel at the zoo\, help each other through a sick day\, and have other ordinary experiences that usually turn out to have an unusual twist to them! “Stella & Marigold” is the first book in a new series from the acclaimed authors of the popular Ivy + Bean books. \nYou can borrow a copy of “Stella and Marigold” by Annie Barrows and Sophie Blackall–along with a specially prepared reading guide for our group–from the Connie Morella Library; just ask at either the Circulation Desk or Information Desk for the book for the November meeting of Cover to Cover!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/cover-to-cover-stella-marigold/
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:20251118T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
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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/2025-11-18/
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:20251114T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20251003T171029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T171029Z
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SUMMARY:The Roots of Modern Bethesda Part II -- From Trolley Suburb to Urban Center
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lecture with Hank Levine! In September\, Bethesda Historical Society Secretary Hank Levine took us through how\, between 1750 and 1920\, geography and advances in transportation set the stage for the development of modern Bethesda. Now Hank returns to tell the story of how in the century after the end of World War I Bethesda became the affluent suburb and urban center we know and (mostly) love today. Join us in person as we explore how the rise of the automobile brought new neighborhoods and a growing central business district; how the zoning and planning ‘wars’ of the 1960’s to 1990’s shaped our community; and how Metro jump-started the growth of a town into a city. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCo-sponsored by Bethesda Metro Area Village and Connie Morella Library. Free and open to the public. BMAV is a volunteer-driven neighborhood nonprofit that works to build community connections among neighbors through social engagement and recruiting volunteers to help one another. Check out www.bmavillage.org for more information.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/roots-of-modern-bethesda-part-ii-from-trolley-suburb-to-urban-center/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T110000
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SUMMARY:Spanish/English Bilingual Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for a fun bilingual storytime just right for the whole family! \nWe welcome you to participate in stories\, songs\, and rhymes in Spanish and English. These 25-30-minute programs are designed to engage children of all ages with diverse stories and activities.  We’ll use call-and-response and movement to develop language skills and creativity. \nTogether we’ll encourage young learners to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. Let’s meet new friends and spark children’s growth in language and literacy! \nSpace is limited! FREE tickets are available on a first come\, first served basis at the Information desk beginning 30 minutes before the program.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/spanish-english-bilingual-storytime/
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:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T170758Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the Board
DESCRIPTION: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 own with you!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/beyond-board/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20251003T165731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T165731Z
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SUMMARY:Bethesda Reads Book Discussion Club: "The Only Woman in the Room"
DESCRIPTION: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 The Only Woman in the Room by Marie Benedict. A powerful novel based on the incredible true story of the glamour icon and scientist Hedy Lamarr whose groundbreaking invention revolutionized modern communication. Her beauty almost certainly saved her from the rising Nazi party and led to marriage with an Austrian arms dealer. Underestimated in everything else\, she overheard the Third Reich’s plans while at her husband’s side\, understanding more than anyone would guess. She devised a plan to flee in disguise from their castle\, and the whirlwind escape landed her in Hollywood. She became Hedy Lamarr\, screen star. But she kept a secret more shocking than her heritage or her marriage: she was a scientist. And she knew a few secrets about the enemy. She had an idea that might help the country fight the Nazis…if anyone would listen to her. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nCopies of this book will be available at the check out desk\, while supplies last.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bethesda-reads-book-discussion-club-only-woman-in-room/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T165607Z
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SUMMARY:No Shelf Control: "The Lost Library"
DESCRIPTION:Calling all readers in grades 4-6! No Shelf Control is a book discussion & activity group just for students age 9-12. This month we’ll discuss “The Lost Library” by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvan and his best friend\, Rafe\, spend the summer after fifth grade trying to find out the story behind the sudden appearance of little free library—guarded by a big orange cat named Mortimer—in front of the building that used to be the town’s library before something happened that no one will talk about. “The Lost Library” by award-winning and critically-acclaimed children’s chapter book authors Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass features a little bit of mystery\, a lot of curiosity\, some local history\, a bit of fantasy\, and a great friendship. It should provide plenty of material for a great discussion and some fun activities in this month’s meeting of No Shelf Control! \nYou can borrow a copy of the book\, along with a specially prepared reading guide for our group\, from the Connie Morella Library; just ask at either the Circulation Desk or Information Desk for the book for the November meeting of No Shelf Control.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/no-shelf-control-lost-library/
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:20251111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
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/2025-11-11/
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:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20251003T160131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T160131Z
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SUMMARY:Tales of Yesterday - Historical Fiction Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Travel back in time with our historical fiction book club! From political intrigue to daring romances\, every month we visit a different period in time. Join us this November for Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson. \n“Born on a plantation in Charles City\, Virginia\, Pheby Brown was promised her freedom on her eighteenth birthday. Instead she finds herself thrust into the bowels of slavery at the infamous Devil’s Half-Acre\, a jail where slaves are broken\, tortured\, and sold every day. Forced to become the mistress of the brutal man who owns the jail\, Pheby’s survival lies in outwitting him–even if it means making the ultimate sacrifice.” — adapted from jacket \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/tales-of-yesterday-historical-fiction-book-club/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T171500
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
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SUMMARY:My First Book Club
DESCRIPTION:My First Book Club is a reading program designed to provide students in grades K-1 a unique opportunity to improve literacy and language arts skills through group reading\, discussion\, and related activities. Participants should be attending kindergarten or first grade\, or the equivalent\, but do not need to know how to read independently yet. This program does not teach kids how to read but rather serves as a fun and interactive way for beginning readers to practice reading aloud\, listening to others read\, and talking about stories and characters and language arts concepts\, such as theme and setting. \nEach session will focus on 1-2 short books with related discussion\, activities\, games\, and/or crafts. You do not need to read the book(s) ahead of time! Copies of the books will be provided by the library at the event\, and everyone will have the choice to volunteer to read aloud\, including adult caregivers and the librarians. Questions and discussion topics will be carefully structured to promote skills such as reading comprehension\, word recognition\, pronunciation\, and vocabulary-building.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/my-first-book-club/
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:20251104T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20251003T155709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T155709Z
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SUMMARY:Paul Goldberg Author Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a reading from author Paul Goldberg\, followed by a Q&A\, book sales and signing. \nPaul Goldberg’s most recent novel\, The Dissident\, was shortlisted for the 2024 Wingate Literary Prize. He is the author of the novels The Yid\, which was a finalist for the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature and the National Jewish Book Award’s Goldberg Prize for Debut Fiction\, and The Château. \nCheck out Paul Goldberg’s books here! \nA book sale and signing will follow the reading.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/paul-goldberg-author-talk/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251104T120000
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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/2025-11-04/
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:20251102T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20251003T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T154848Z
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SUMMARY:Surviving Homework for Teens & Parents: Strategies to Navigate Daily Homework Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Homework can turn home life into a battle zone! Benefit from practical tools and tips to help students keep up with the demands of school work. The Huntington Learning Center incorporates proven methods for achieving success to help students build confidence and achieve their potential. As students gain the tools they need to succeed in school\, they can avoid poor homework habits and better keep up with homework. Join us for this valuable presentation that can help both students and parents!
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/surviving-homework-for-teens-parents-strategies-to-navigate-daily-homework-challenges/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20251003T154637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T154637Z
UID:10000757-1761840000-1761843600@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Escape the Library
DESCRIPTION:A short escape room for people who enjoy puzzle solving. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYour friend has been bitten by a zombie and it’s up to you to save them! Finish the cure in a rundown lab and rescue the world from zombie annihilation. \nWe’ll have four 45-minute sessions for people to take part in! Registration opens on October 20th and is first come first serve. Make sure to register for which time slot you would like to attend! Registration is required. You can also call the Connie Morella Library at (240) 777-0970 if you need help signing up. \nTime slots are: \n4:00-4:45 \n5:00-5:45 \n6:00-6:45 \n7:00-7:45 \nSessions will start promptly so please arrive on time.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/escape-library/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20251003T154420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T154420Z
UID:10000756-1761676200-1761679800@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Mystery Book Club at Connie Morella Library: "A Bad Day for Sunshine"
DESCRIPTION:Come join the Connie Morella Mystery book club! We will be reading mysteries\, thrillers and whodunits together every month. This October\, we will be discussing A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones. \nSheriff Sunshine Vicram finds her cup o’ joe more than half full when the small village of Del Sol\, New Mexico\, becomes the center of national attention for a kidnapper on the loose. \nDel Sol\, New Mexico is known for three things: its fry-an-egg-on-the-cement summers\, strong cups of coffee–and\, now\, a nationwide manhunt? Del Sol native Sunshine Vicram has returned to town as the elected sheriff–thanks to her adorably meddlesome parents who nominated her–and she expects her biggest crime wave to involve an elderly flasher named Doug. But a teenage girl is missing\, a kidnapper is on the loose\, and all of this is reminding Sunshine why she left Del Sol in the first place. Add to that the trouble at her daughter’s new school\, plus and a kidnapped prized rooster named Puff Daddy\, and\, well\, the forecast looks anything but sunny. \nBut even clouds have their silver linings. This one’s got Levi\, Sunshine’s sexy\, almost-old-flame\, and a fiery-hot US Marshal. With temperatures rising everywhere she turns\, Del Sol’s normally cool-minded sheriff is finding herself knee-deep in drama and danger. Can Sunshine face the call of duty–and find the kidnapper who’s terrorizing her beloved hometown–without falling head over high heels in love…or worse? \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-a-bad-day-for-sunshine/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20250815T171340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T171340Z
UID:10000543-1761647400-1761652800@www.bethesda.org
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/2025-10-28/
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:20251027T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251027T173000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20251003T154254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T154254Z
UID:10000755-1761580800-1761586200@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:STEM at the Library
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Science Lab @ the Library\, a self-paced drop-in event featuring several stations with different experiments and activities designed to help children in grades K-5 learn important scientific principles. This hands-on program will provide children with the opportunity to use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to achieve results in the areas of chemistry\, physics\, math\, and engineering. Teen volunteers from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School’s Science Olympiad will be available to demonstrate and assist with the activities. \nWe will provide all the materials for this program.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/stem-at-library/
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:20251026T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20251002T193249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T193249Z
UID:10000754-1761483600-1761494400@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Art Swap
DESCRIPTION:Trade in your unused art supplies for some new to you items! If you love arts and crafts\, come trade with us! Our art swap is for people with leftover supplies from projects\, or looking for inspiration for something new. You can drop off your unused supplies at any time we are open during the week\, and then stop by on Sunday to get inspired for your next project. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nBring your gently used or like new art supplies to the branch Sunday October 19 through Saturday October 25 at the front desk. \nWe will accept standard art supplies\, including the following: \n\nKnitting supplies\nSewing supplies\nPapercrafts\nGlue\nWriting utensils\nPainting supplies\nCanvases\nPolymer clay\nPaper/journals\n\nWe will not accept anything larger than a standard sized cardboard box\, and we will not accept any broken items.  \nBags will not be provided for your items at the swap. You do not need to donate items to participate. Each participant will be able to take five items from the swap. \nQuestions about this program? Contact the branch 240-777-0970
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/art-swap/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20251002T193143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T193143Z
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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 Turning to stone: discovering the subtle wisdom of rocks\, by Marcia Bjornerud. Rocks are the record of our creative planet reinventing itself for four billion years. Nothing is ever lost\, just transformed. Marcia Bjornerud’s life as a geologist has coincided with an extraordinary period of discovery. From an insular girlhood in rural Wisconsin\, she found her way to an unlikely career studying mountains in remote parts of the world. As one of few women in her field\, she witnessed the shift in our understanding of the Earth\, from solid object to an entity in a constant state of transformation. In the most tumultuous times of her own life\, a deep understanding of our rocky planet imbued her life with meaning. The lives of rocks are long and complex\, spanning billions of years and yet shaping our own human lives in powerful\, invisible ways. Sandstone that filters out pathogens creating underground oases in aquifers of clean water. Ecologite is “the chosen rock” whose formation keeps the planet running. Earth is not just a passive backdrop\, or a source of resources to be mined\, extracted\, and carved out. Rocks are full of wisdom\, but somewhere along the way many of us have forgotten how to hear it. When we are uncertain about where to find truth\, a geocentric worldview reminds us that we are Earthlings\, part of a planetary community where we can find wisdom in the most unlikely places. \nA limited number of copies will be available at the Check Out Desk.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/our-earth-book-discussion-club-2/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T120000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20250815T171340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T171340Z
UID:10000542-1761042600-1761048000@www.bethesda.org
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/2025-10-21/
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:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20251002T193017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T193017Z
UID:10000752-1760882400-1760889600@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Author Talk: Rebecca Little and Colleen Long
DESCRIPTION: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. \nCombining powerful personal narratives with exhaustive research into laws\, culture\, medicine\, and history\, I’m Sorry for My Loss is a comprehensive sociological take on how pregnancy loss came to be so stigmatized and why a system of more compassionate care is critical for everyone. \nI’m Sorry for My Loss is a surprising\, enraging\, and unusually witty effort to detangle this societal knot. Rebecca Little and Colleen Long\, childhood friends who grew up to be journalists\, both experienced late-term loss\, and together they take an incisive\, deeply reported look at the issue\, working to shatter taboos that have made so many pregnant people feel ashamed and alone. \nRebecca Little is an accomplished Chicago-based freelance writer and former contributing editor for Chicago Magazine. She has written for The Chicago Tribune\, Chicago Parent\, WBEZ\, Zagat\, Google\, The Irish Times\, and Crains Chicago Business\, among other publications\, as well as many corporate and university clients. \nColleen Long is a journalist based in Washington\, D.C. who has covered some of the nation’s most important news including the White House\, presidential elections\, national security and law enforcement. She has written extensively on the nationwide repercussions from the fall of Roe\, and on the intersection of women and the criminal justice system including an award-winning story on prison nurseries. \nYou can borrow I’m Sorry for My Loss in multiple formats here. \nRegistration is required for this event.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/author-talk-rebecca-little-and-colleen-long/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260622T134941
CREATED:20251002T175904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T175916Z
UID:10000751-1760553000-1760556600@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Middle School Book Club: "Aniana Del Mar Jumps In"
DESCRIPTION: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\, by Jazminne Mendez. Middle School Book Club 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! \n\n\n\n\n\n\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 October is ANIANA DEL MAR JUMPS IN\, by Jazminne Mendez.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/middle-school-book-club-aniana-del-mar-jumps-in/
LOCATION:Connie Morella Library\, 7400 Arlington Road\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children's Event/Classes
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