On December 6, the Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library co-hosted (with the City of Takoma Park's Arts and Humanities "We Are Takoma" Cultural Series) a panel discussion, "At the Intersection of Race, Sports, and Law," in the Takoma Park Community Center auditorium. The event featured N. Jeremi Duru, who grew up in Takoma Park … Continue reading Sports, Race, and Law
Friends Launch Book Club for PBES ESOL Students and Parents
The Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library last year re-booted its effort to connect Library programs and services to underrepresented Takoma Park neighbors. Among our projects: Development of a book discussion club for Piney Branch Elementary School (PBES) students and their parents who have recently moved to the United States. After many weeks of … Continue reading Friends Launch Book Club for PBES ESOL Students and Parents
Another Successful Book Sale
Members of the Takoma Park and surrounding community came out in search of used and nearly new treasures at the fall book sale of the Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library. Despite an uncertain forecast, the sale was, as is traditional, held on the library lawn. This sale marked the first rise in book … Continue reading Another Successful Book Sale
The Book of Genesis
The Big Book Club launched its fall 2018 series of discussions on the Book of Genesis, with a lecture by Rabbi Greg Harris at Historic Takoma on October 17. About 40 people attended this event, focusing on the first book of the Bible. The discussion continues at the next meeting of the Big Book … Continue reading The Book of Genesis
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