http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ Takoma Park Maryland Library services for children. en-us karen.macpherson@gmail.com 2008-04-30T12:19:07-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001191.html If you haven't visited the Children's Room for a while, come by and see the transformation made by our artistic shelvers, Wanda Hsiung and Deborah Erwin. We've got flowering "trees" blooming everywhere, and the wall space over the picture books is bursting with colorful signs of spring. Wanda and Deborah now are hard at work coming up with signs/pictures that will make it easier for young patrons to find where books about various subjects -- from dolphins to baseball -- are shelved. 1191@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-04-30T12:19:07-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001189.html Our popular "Lapsit" program for babies 12 months and under returns in June. We'll meet each Wednesday morning -- June 4, 11, 18 and 25 -- from 10-10:30 a.m. The program includes songs, rhymes and books. Register online 1189@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-04-30T11:54:32-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001186.html Parents, come learn about the latest trend in kids' books -- graphic novels. On Tuesday, May 13 at 7:30, library assistant Dave Burbank, a graphic novel expert, and children's/teen librarian Karen MacPherson will offer a primer on what graphic novels are, why kids are so crazy for them, and how parents can use them to inspire interest in books among reluctant readers. We'll even offer graphic novel reading lists you can take home. Although this program is aimed at parents and other interested adults, school-aged children also are most welcome to attend. Please register by calling 301-891-7259 or register online 1186@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-04-24T14:55:31-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001165.html Kids -- join local poets Rosanne Singer and Liz Rees and create a special spring memory at our Spring Dreams poetry program on Monday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Liz and Rosanne will work with kids to write poems from the point of view of spring things, such as flowers, rain, rabbits, bees, etc. We'll also have art materials so young poets can create the shape of their spring thing after they write their poems. Spring Dreams , which is sponsored by the Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library, is best for children ages 5 and up. To register, call 301-891-7259 or register online. 1165@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-04-04T10:09:58-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001164.html On Saturday, April 19, acclaimed storyteller Diane Macklin will headline the library's second annual Dia celebration. Formally called El Dia de los Ninos/El Dia de los Libros ( Children's Day/ Book Day), Dia is a national event designed to highlight our multicultural heritage. Our program, which is sponsored by the Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library, will open with books and songs in English and Spanish, and then Diane will spin her wonderful web of stories. We'll finish up with some easy, fun crafts. Please register by calling 301-891-7259 1164@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-04-04T10:02:09-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001163.html Babies, toddlers, preschoolers and their grown-ups are invited to our April 14 Bedtime Stories program at 7 p.m. Come in your p.j.s, bring your blankets, pillows and teddy bears (or other stuffed favorites). No need to register -- just come for a half-hour program of stories and songs. 1163@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-04-04T09:33:01-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001162.html Come to the library on Friday, April 11 at 4 p.m. and celebrate (one day early) the birthday of an American treasure -- Beverly Cleary, author of the Ramona and Henry Huggins books, among many others. Our program is part of a nationwide celebration called Drop Everything and Read, or D.E.A.R. We'll celebrate by listening to audio versions of some Cleary books while we create bookmarks. No need to register -- just come! 1162@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-04-04T09:30:09-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001126.html Come celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with stories of wily leprechauns and other legendary Irish sprites on Monday, March 17. Our program will begin at 7 p.m., and we’ll end with a simple craft. Please register by calling 301-891-7259 or emailing library-programs@spambob.net. (put leprechaun in the subject line, please). 1126@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-02-29T18:39:04-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001125.html Parents: are you interested in participating in a book club with your child? Come get some advice and inspiration at our special “Parent-Child Book Club” program on Monday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. Please register by calling 301-891-7259 or emailing library-programs@spambob.net (put "clubs" in the subject line, please). Adult and kid participants in various local parent-child book clubs will tell offer tips on starting a book club as well as suggestions for how to get - and keep - a book discussion going. In addition, we’ll hear recommendations for books that work well for various ages (as well as some books that were book discussion duds!). 1125@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-02-29T18:35:09-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001124.html During the month of March, we're offering our "Bedtime Stories" program twice -- on Monday, March 3 and on Monday, March 31. Both programs will begin at 7 p.m. Our program is perfect for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and their grown-ups. Come in pjs and bring your favorite teddy bear or other stuffed favorite. No need to register -- just come along for a half-hour of songs, stories and rhymes. 1124@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-02-29T18:29:40-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001076.html Don't buy valentines – come and make your own at the Library on Feb. 11! Thanks to the Friends of the Takoma Park Md. Library, we'll have plenty of supplies for young participants to create lots of valentines. We'll also offer ideas, but you are free to use your own creativity as well! To ensure that we have enough supplies for everyone, please register by calling 301-891-7259 or emailing children's librarian Karen MacPherson at library-programs@spambob.net. Please put valentines in the subject line. This program is appropriate for all ages, with parent help for the littlest ones. 1076@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-01-24T14:55:51-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001075.html Come on Monday, Feb. 4 from 7:30-8:30 to hear some hilarious stories about Nicholas, the mischievous schoolboy who's been called the Dennis the Menace of France. These books, written by Rene Goscinny, are particularly great for reluctant readers. Participants should be in kindergarten or older, however, as these aren't picture books. Register by calling 301-891-7259 or emailing library-programs@spambob.net (put Nicholas in the subject line, please). 1075@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-01-24T13:58:24-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001061.html Calling all kids ages 5 and up! Come to the Takoma Park Md. Library on Jan. 14 from 7-8:30 to learn how to make a shadow puppet and then put on a show based on one of Aesop's fables. Registration is required for this special program, as we have space for only 20 participants. Call 301-891-7259 or email children's/teen librarian Karen MacPherson at library-programs@spambob.net. 1061@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2008-01-02T11:51:40-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001047.html Spanish Circle Time is canceled today because of the snow. 1047@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2007-12-06T08:55:11-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/archives/001030.html 'Tis the season to celebrate the beginning of winter. Come join us on Thursday, Dec. 20 at 7:15 p.m. for the library's popular annual Winter Solstice Celebration. As usual, drummer and ethnomusicologist Bill Jenkins will open our program. He'll be followed by the merry band of Foggy Bottom Morris Men. No need to register, just come! 1030@http://www.takomapark.info/library/children/ 2007-11-26T17:24:27-05:00