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. From 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....
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...
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...
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! If you are in grades 6, 7, or 8 and love to read and have...
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.
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. Stella 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...
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...
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...
Please join us for a fun bilingual storytime just right for the whole family! We 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....
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...
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...
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. Evan and his best friend, Rafe, spend the summer after fifth grade trying to find out the story behind the sudden appearance...
