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
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
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
