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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 08/10/2026

We love to see our leaders stand up for the right to read! To our beloved wonks: you can read the full text of #HRes1603 via the link below www.congress.gov/bill/119th-c...

The graphic is a screenshot of a PDF of the text of House Resolution 1603 and says, "119th Congress | 2D Session | H. Res. 1603 | Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States."

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 01/10/2026

Book sale flyers, but they get progressively more unhinged

A book sale flyer with combined text and imagery. On the right side, there are three bookworms delighted to be reading around a conversation bubble that says, "Release your inner bookworm! Look how happy they are!" On the left side, the text reads, "Donations in good condition accepted thru October 4th. Book Sale. Saturday, October 10, 2026, 10am-2pm at the Library. All ages. All genres."

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 14/09/2026

Are you missing a water bottle? Could it have been left at our library?? Seriously, though. Y'all need to keep better tabs on your stuff. Reclaim your bottle before October, or you might spot it with a new owner around town ...

A colorful assortment of reusable drinking vessels are pictured

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 08/09/2026

The next Friends of the Library Book Sale is Saturday, 10 October! We are accepting donations through Sunday, 4 October. Bring us your books that need re-homing, and we will do our best to match them to people who will love them!

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 04/09/2026

A reminder that we will be closed Sunday, 9/6, & Monday, 9/7 for the Labor Day holiday. Our thanks to unions & labor advocates for all the protections we currently enjoy — those victories are a testament to the historical & current movements built on grit & risk of workers from all walks of life.

The background has a historical photo of labor union protest coverage from the University of Maryland's Special Collections. The text reads: "Closed September 6 & 7 for Labor Day. We will reopen with regular hours on Tuesday, September 8"

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 18/08/2026

Reminder: The Library will be closed for staff development this Thursday, 20 August. No programs will be held that day, nor study room reservations. We will reopen with regular hours on Friday, 21 August.

Yellow and green text on a blue background reads: "The Library will be CLOSED Thursday, 20 August for staff development. Come back and see us on Friday, 21 August for our normal operational hours." An icon showing two hands connected by a ring with a book and gear wheel inside is on the bottom right to emphasize the learning component of the closure.

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 10/07/2026

We've been informed that we should have posted the spaghetti-haired Haaland at the circulation desk instead. Thank you for affirming our decision to make whatever this is. Also, come check out our Crochet and Cozies program!

A photo of members of the Norway Men's National Team at the 2026 Men's World Cup with Erling Haaland in the foreground displaying a magnificent mane of scrap yarn hair. The header and footer are handwritten in chunky permanent marker and say, "A YARN program?? SCORE. Join us for Crochet & Cozies, Mondays, 1030am — Program Room"

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 10/07/2026

While we're not officially picking a national team to win the Men's World Cup, we *are* embracing the meme-ification of Erling Haaland. Can you find all 6 of them in the Library? We'll give you a clue to start:

A cutout of Norway's Men's National Team striker Erling Haaland points to a laminated purple sign that says, "This is a Whispering Zone" in English and "Esta es una zona de susurros" en español

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 17/06/2026

In case anyone was wondering if people still do things away from these cursed screens, the answer is "Yes!" Spend some time **offline** with us every 1st and 2nd Thursday evenings of the month — the next one is coming up on July 2nd. Join a neighbor's game, or bring your own!

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 13/06/2026

Coming up at 4pm today: author Steve Majors will talk about his most recent book, Man Made: Searching for Dads, Daddies, Father Figures, and Fatherhood. Join us for a reading and Q&A here in the Library's Program Room!

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 17/04/2026

We love Radius Books so much, because they know that art is for everyone! We just unpacked this new shipment, and it's full of incredible visual storytelling. And, instead of living on someone's coffee table, these will be on our shelves in the coming weeks so the whole community can enjoy them.

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 26/03/2026

Trying not to think about all the ways that Big Tech is using your data? If you are considering divesting from companies that don't align with your values, we have a program for that! Join us at 6pm on April 1st and/or April 8th for one or both sessions.

On a green background, the following narrative text is featured: "Workshop on Ethical Tech: A free workshop for those who want to choose more ethical everyday tech. 1 April *and* 8 April, 6pm. Takoma Park Maryland Library, Program Room. With Bill Crandall presenting. 2 sessions." Alongside the text are a tablet, a laptop, and a smart phone using navigation.

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 20/01/2026

If you're looking for Saturday plans that involve books and cats, you're going to want to check out the library this coming weekend for Kitty Book Nook! More information in our Events Calendar: takomapark.libcal.com/event/15649894

Photos of cats are interspersed with text that reads, "Takoma Park Maryland Library: This SAT 1/24 12-3pm. Meet adoptable cats, check out cat books & have a cup of tea!"

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 18/12/2025

Mark your calendars to join the Library and @chesapeakeclimate.bsky.social on January 7, 2026 for a screening of the film adaption of Mike Tidwell’s book The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue, by filmmakers Richard Hall and Simone Fari. A discussion and book signing with the author will follow.

An image of the cover of Mike Tidwell's book The Lost Trees of Willow Avenue sits to the left of text reading, "Local author event, Mike Tidwell, with the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, January 7, 2026, 7pm, Takoma Park Maryland Library"

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 01/12/2025

The Short Story (Not a Book) Club December selection is: **"Cuisine des Mémoires," by N. K. Jemisin** Thursday, December 18, at 630pm in the Program Room. ... maybe bring a snack. There's going to be a lot of food talk. More details on our event page here: takomapark.libcal.com/event/15278417

Graphic shows the December 2025 Short Story (Not a Book) Club selection, which is "Cuisine des Mémoires" by the amazing N. K. Jemisin.

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 06/11/2025

Did you know that all of the tables in our main reading room were made by a local artist out of trees from the original building site? Shoutout to Treincarnation for crafting pieces that are truly stunning at all hours, and especially when sunlight comes through the clerestory windows.

Image captures a closeup view of a wooden table surface that includes natural grain patterns and colored resin details

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 01/11/2025

The Friends of the Takoma Park Maryland Library book sale will open shortly for Friends members (you can join on the spot for early access!) and at 10am for the general public. Come get some books this lovely morning! Proceeds directly support library programs we all know and love ❤️

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 13/08/2025

We are still closed, but the move is happening, and every day is a day closer to reopening! If you have ever thought about joining a book club but haven't had the time to read a whole book, consider joining us for the Short Story (Not a Book) Club starting in September — third Thursdays at 630pm.

Origami birds surround the words "Short Story (Not a Book) Club, Third Thursdays, 630pm, Takoma Park Maryland Library, 101 Philadelphia Avenue. Selection for September 2025: 'The Paper Menagerie,' by Ken Liu. https://takomapark.info/ or library@takomaparkmd.gov for more info"

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 29/07/2025

Today is our last day open on New Hampshire Ave 😭 At 8pm tonight, we will close for about a month to pack, relocate, and reopen in our beautiful new building at 101 Philadelphia Ave. Come stock up on books, and we will see you again on the other side 📚❤️📚

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 23/04/2025

#WorldBookDay is 365 days/year in our library, but we hope that the rest of the world is picking up a book today to celebrate, too 📚 Come visit us to browse and check out something that looks interesting ... maybe un libro nuevo en español, or a title for Arab American Heritage Month?

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A display of books for Arab American Heritage Month

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Takoma Park Maryland Library @library.takomaparkmd.gov · 25/03/2025

This year is the 150th anniversary of the poet Rainer Maria Rilke's birth. He wrote so many beautiful things, but these words feel timely more than 120 years later:

A quote by Rainer Maria Rilke in Letters to a Young Poet reading, "We must accept our reality as vastly as we possibly can; everything, even the unprecedented, must be possible within it. This is in the end the only kind of courage that is required of us: the courage to face the strangest, most unusual, most inexplicable experiences that can meet us."

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