http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ The Takoma Park Maryland Library staff web log. en-us 2012-05-04T16:39:44-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002707.html Book Sale returns in May! The Friends of the Library will hold their semi-annual book sale on Saturday May 19, on the Library grounds from 10 am to 3 p.m. The Friends book sales provide a rare opportunity to find terrific bargains to give as gifts or to add to your own library. We will have fiction and non-fiction for all ages in superb condition at low prices. The Friends book sales are one of the most important sources of revenue for the Friends, and all proceeds go to the Library in the form of gifts. The Friends have funded a variety of public programs, including Spanish and French Circle Time, our unique summer reading program for children, lanyards for kids’ library cards, new e-resources for adults and children, and many research tools, now available on-line. We always need volunteers to help out at the sale, in two-hour shifts between the hours of 8 am and 4 pm. Service learning hours are available for high school students – and adult volunteers have an opportunity to spend a pleasant afternoon meeting their neighbors, as well as helping their community Library. For information on volunteering at the book sale, contact Ellen Robbins at ellenr@takomagov.org or at 301-891-7258. Thanks to all those who donated really beautiful books. Book donations will be accepted through May 15. Donated books must be of general interest, in good condition, and must be brought by appointment if there are more than three boxes. Donated books cannot be accepted at the sale. 2707@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-05-04T16:39:44-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002703.html These statistics are a couple of years old, but very interesting. Please consider becoming a member of the Friends. And come to the book sale May 19th. Remember that our community also has school libraries and college libraries which need your concern and support. 2703@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-04-26T13:53:52-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002696.html 1912 Fenway Park 1912 The sinking of the Titanic (Hardy's poem) and 1962 The Snowy Day (did you know the drawings of Peter were based on a real boy?) 2696@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-04-20T13:11:30-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002695.html The show: Montgomery Blair High School this weekend and next. The book: final Friends of the Library discussion May 16th. Blair Schedule:April 20 7:30PMApril 21 7:30PM April 22 2PM April 28 7:30PM April 29 7:30PM 2695@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-04-19T15:32:06-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002682.html NPR's Brooke Gladstone on public libraries 2682@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-04-10T14:07:38-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002672.html Again this year we'll celebrate a special poetry night. Please come and listen to a selection of poems chosen by community members. It really is wonderful. Last year was our biggest poetry night ever. April 10th. Food of course. Have a favorite poem that you are willing to read? (This is a very friendly audience.) Contact Ellen at 301.891.7259 or e-mail your selection to her. 2672@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-04-02T12:13:36-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002670.html 2670@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-03-31T10:49:11-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002669.html Dottie Brown, who has been living in Takoma Park since the mid 1950's, has been enjoying the Seniors Computer Class a lot. She is 95 years old. 2669@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-03-24T19:33:54-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002664.html Metro is considering changes to the F4/F6 services. These are the Metro buses that stop right in front of the our library. The F4 also stops in front of the New Carrolton Library. And they pass very near the Hyattsville, Silver Spring and University of Maryland Libraries. . This is a sort of library route. You can go from one to another by bus, without changes or long walks. Do you have have an opinion or want to hear about the issues? Two public meetings are scheduled for this week. Wednesday March 21, Hyattsville Library, 6-8 PM. Thursday March 22, Takoma Park Community Center 6:30-8:30 Current routes and timetables 2664@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-03-19T10:27:46-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002662.html 2662@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-03-13T16:15:23-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002657.html Thursday, February 23rd at 7:30 PM Book signing and discussion Especially for adults and teens, but everyone is welcome. Come listen to award-winning artist Nate Powell who illustrated the graphic novel The Silence of Our Friends . This a semi-autographical novel, set in Houston in the 60s, that tells the story of of a two families, a black family from the poorest ward and a suburban white family, who both fight for justice.Take a peek online.Another sampleHere is a review by a librarian (who can't spell). And be sure to read through the GoodReads comments. 2657@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-02-15T15:47:42-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002655.html Takoma Plays will celebrate our zip code day with two hours of games, yoga, dress-up, puzzles and a singalong. Next door in the community center, 6-8 PM, Thursday, 2/09/12. 2655@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-02-06T11:06:54-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002647.html The Chinese New Year celebration begins Monday the 23rd, at the new moon, and lasts until the full moon, February 6th, which is the festival of lanterns. (A day by day account.) The dragon is the symbol for the coming year. (Specifically the water dragon, part of the 60 year cycle.) But, according to this site, as the animal years/months/days follow the solar calendar the dragon begins on February 4th (the 5th in some years) rather than on the lunar new year. (See below) Wear red. It's a Chinese good luck color. Attend the parade and other festivities. January 29th in Chinatown, on H Street NW between 6th and 8th Streets, 2–5 PM. Dragon dance, music and a giant firecracker explosion. Look at the nine dragons painting from the Sung dynasty. And the Yangliuqing paintings. And learn an Asian language (or English). We offer a number of options through Mango:Cantonese BasicCantonese CompleteMandarin BasicMandarin CompleteMandarin Little Pim (for very small children.)English for Cantonese SpeakersEnglish for Mandarin SpeakersRemember - this new moon is not just a Chinese holiday. The Vietnamese Tê't begins at the same new moon and is celebrated for three days. And this is the Korean New Year, Seollal, also celebrated for the first three days of the new moon. You can learn, with MangoKorean BasicKorean CompleteVietnamese BasicVietnamese CompleteEnglish for Korean speakersEnglish for Vietnamese speakersYou will need a current card from this library. ]]> 2647@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-01-21T09:53:06-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002641.html The library will be closed Monday, January 16th. 2641@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2012-01-09T10:32:21-05:00 http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/archives/002634.html Due to problems with a Verizon trunk line, all city phones with a "7200" extension are out of service at the moment, at least for those trying to call into the city's departments. But you can reach the Library and other city departments by calling 301-891-7100 and asking to be transferred. The phone outage has been reported and is being worked on. We'll keep you updated, and thanks for your patience. 2634@http://www.takomapark.info/library/mt/ 2011-12-22T13:26:02-05:00