Reviewing a favorite book helps children’s reading comprehension, and gives them an opportunity to express an opinion through writing. At this hands-on workshop, which is especially useful for children participating in the 2011 Sheila Robertson Prize for Children’s Book Reviews, children will learn about book reviews and have an opportunity to select and write their own reviews.
Open to kindergarteners through grade 8. Wednesday, April 13, from 7 to 8 p.m.
This month's Coen Brothers series will continue this Monday, April 11, with the 2000 musical comedy O Brother, Where Art Thou? starring George Clooney.
The screening will begin at 6:30 p.m. Save room for popcorn!
The CCHDC Book Club will meet on May 2 at 7 p.m. to discuss the book Bright-Sided by Barbara Eherenreich. Copies of the book will be available at the information desk.
Watch a clip of Ehrenreich discussing the book on The Daily Show.
Yes, many important things have happened on Connecticut Avenue!
FDR dictated that famous line "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself" at the Mayflower Hotel on Connecticut Avenue.
And Langston Hughes was "discovered" by Vachel Lindsay when Hughes was working as a busboy at the Wardman Park Marriott at Connecticut and Woodley.
You may be surprised to learn how many historically interesting things have happened on Connecticut Avenue. Come to the library during the month of April to see more such stories!
This month’s Second Look Film Filmfest will feature the work of the Coen Brothers, the acclaimed directing/producing team. On Monday, April 4, we will be screening Fargo, the Oscar-winning dark comedy starring Frances McDormand and William H. Macy.
The rest of the schedule is as follows:
4/11 O Brother Where Art Thou?
4/18 The Man Who Wasn’t There
4/25 A Serious Man
Screenings will begin at 6:30 p.m. Save room for popcorn!
Chevy Chase Library is excited to welcome back meditation expert William Smith on Monday, March 28, at 7 p.m.
Open to teens and adults. Hope to see you there!
Chevy Chase has three!
Take a peek at the upcoming titles:
Monday, March 14, The Second Look Filmfest will continue with its series of James Bond films.
This week we are screening Live and Let Die starring Roger Moore, based on the novel with the same name by Ian Fleming.
Also, don't forget to vote for your "Best Bond" when you stop by the library.
On Saturday the Children's room celebrated Mardi Gras. Children and their parents started arriving at 1 p.m., and naturally the first thing to do was to make masks and crowns (heavy on the glitter!).
While waiting for the glitter and glue to dry, the people feasted on a special treat called a king cake. A king cake is a type of coffee cake with cinnamon and often has a filling, which can include such items as cream cheese, jam, nuts and raisins. Once the tummies were full, it was time to create "floats" out of book carts. Check out the pictures below, and watch the YouTube video.
Come and experience a taste of New Orleans at the Chevy Chase Library.
The festivities start with mask-making and refreshments that include King Cake!
This will be followed by float (library cart) decorating and a parade with bead tossing. Also, if the weather is good, the parade will go outside. Kids of all ages welcome!
