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
SummerQuest 2018
Summer reading plays a critical role in helping youth improve reading skills, develop academically, and prepare for a successful school year, while also staving off learning losses associated with the ‘summer slide.’ For this reason, the Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library places an emphasis on providing all Takoma Park youth with opportunities to … Continue reading SummerQuest 2018
Lunch and Learn
The Friends were honored to join Community CHEER, its 100+ summer campers, their parents, and Takoma Park community leaders at the Lunch and Learn Awards Program the evening of August 1st at the Takoma Academy. Developed by local community leaders in 2013, Lunch and Learn is a summer enrichment camp for school-aged children from Takoma … Continue reading Lunch and Learn
