“Hooray! One of the pillars of literate society, the Takoma Park Big Book Club, is back in business!” Thus Phil Schewe, the club’s organizer and host, announces its revival. The book, chosen almost a year ago, is Toni Morrison’s novel, “Beloved.” First published in 1987, it is once again back on the New York Times … Continue reading The Big Book Club is Back in Business!
A Review of 2019-2020
The following is from the President's Report from the recently-released 2019-2020 FTPML Annual Report. The Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library is an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that supports our community library. Each year, the Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library engages with members and the Takoma Park community to promote and fund the library’s incredible … Continue reading A Review of 2019-2020
2020 Annual Meeting August 18
The Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library annual meeting will take place remotely on August 18th at 7:00 PM. During the meeting, the Board will report on our accomplishments over the past year and hold elections. This year, the following positions are up for election: President, Vice President, and Secretary. Additionally, there are five … Continue reading 2020 Annual Meeting August 18
Little Free Libraries
The Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library is the sponsor of a number of Little Free Libraries around town (where books are available for contactless pickup). Here are their locations: 7609 Maple Ave (across from Sherman Ave) 7700 Maple Ave (across from Lincoln Ave) 7500 Maple Ave (inside of Takoma Community Center--for families waiting … Continue reading Little Free Libraries
