| Key | Imgs | Short Description |
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 2010_MD_Takoma_CC | 12 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center |
| 2019_MD_Takoma_CC | 10 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center |
| 2020_MD_Takoma_CC | 37 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center |
| 2021_MD_Takoma_CC | 7 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center |
| 2022_MD_Takoma_CC | 25 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center |
| 2023_MD_Takoma_CC | 29 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center |
| 2023_MD_TCC_SligoO_230615 | 48 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center -- Exhibit Opening: Celebrating Sligo Creek
Celebrating Sligo Creek
Free Art Opening Reception
Sligo Creek is a lifeblood for wildlife in Takoma Park, an important tributary in our watershed, and a source of creativity and inspiration for local artists.
Two photographers and a mixed-media artist will share their work inspired by the creek and... |
| 2023_MD_TCC_OpenedO_230112 | 59 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center -- Exhibit Opening: One Day My Soul Just Opened Up
One Day My Soul Just Opened Up
FREE ART OPENING RECEPTION
Four Black female artists will share their diverse range of artwork in a new exhibition at the Takoma Park Community Center. The featured artists include Debra Jean Ambush, Nikki Brooks, Joan M. E. Gaither, and Anike Robinson.
The exhibition,... |
| 2022_MD_TCC_RealmO_220428 | 13 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center -- Exhibit Opening: Realm of the Real
Realm of the Real Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Thursday, April 28 at 7:30 pm
The Realm of the Real exhibition showcases the figurative work of three local artists who explore different aspects of the human form, ranging from graceful dancers to historical figures to more abstract interpretations.... |
| 2023_MD_TCC_Sligo | 34 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center -- Exhibit: Celebrating Sligo Creek
Celebrating Sligo Creek
Sligo Creek is a lifeblood for wildlife in Takoma Park, an important tributary in our watershed, and a source of creativity and inspiration for local artists.
Two photographers and a mixed-media artist will share their work inspired by the creek and its environs in the... |
| 2019_MD_TCC_DeNinno | 11 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center -- Exhibit: Kristine DeNinno |
| 2023_MD_TCC_Opened | 76 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center -- Exhibit: One Day My Soul Just Opened Up
One Day My Soul Just Opened Up
Four Black female artists will share their diverse range of artwork in a new exhibition at the Takoma Park Community Center. The featured artists include Debra Jean Ambush, Nikki Brooks, Joan M. E. Gaither, and Anike Robinson.
The exhibition, titled One Day My Soul Just... |
| 2022_MD_TCC_Realm | 36 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center -- Exhibit: Realm of the Real
Realm of the Real
The Realm of the Real exhibition showcases the figurative work of three local artists who explore different aspects of the human form, ranging from graceful dancers to historical figures to more abstract interpretations. The artists include Sarah Louise Hyde, Michael Hyman, and... |
| 2019_MD_TCC_Decay | 10 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center -- Exhibit: The Beauty of Decay
The Beauty of Decay
In our consumer society that disposes everything that isn’t new, decay is a scary word, conjuring thoughts of advancing age and death. But decay can be beautiful as well. Artists Kristina King, David Mosher, and Chrissy Wilkin will explore these themes in The Beauty of Decay, a new... |
| 2022_MD_TCC_UnitingUS | 79 | MD -- Takoma Park Community Center -- Exhibit: Uniting US |
| 2017_MD_Alice_170914 | 42 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Alex Alice ("Castle in the Stars")
Alex Alice - Castle in the Stars: The Space Race of 1869 — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
A year after his mother’s disappearance, Seraphin still holds out hope that she is alive somewhere. When summoned to a Bavarian castle for a mysterious reason, Seraphin thinks he might be closer to finding his... |
| 2017_DC_Alexis_FF_170417 | 67 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Alexis Frederick-Frost ("Hocus Focus")
Alexis Frederick-Frost - Hocus Focus — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
Imagine how frustrated you’d be if you worked for a wizard and never learning any magic! The Knight knows this feeling well, and he’s determined to change it. His plan is simple: find a book of spells, whip up a potion, steal the... |
| 2016_MD_Hatke_160609 | 81 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Ben Hatke ("Nobody Likes a Goblin")
Ben Hatke - Nobody Likes a Goblin — at Takoma Park Library (MD):
Goblin lives a quiet but happy life in a dungeon. He has everything he needs: boots to eat for breakfast, rats to care for as pets, and Skeleton to have as his Very Best Friend. Together, the two buddies do what they love best: namely,... |
| 2015_MD_Barry_150506 | 45 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Dave Barry ("Worst Class Trip Ever")
Dave Barry - The Worst Class Trip Ever — at Takoma Library (MD)
Author and humorist Dave Barry’s rollicking middle-grade adventure takes place against a backdrop of D.C. s more famous landmarks. Wyatt and his best friend Matt have a run-in with some mysterious men on their class’s flight to D.C. and... |
| 2015_MD_Davis_Weing_150921 | 63 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Eleanor Davis & Drew Weing ("Flop to the Top")
Graphic Novelists Eleanor Davis & Drew Weing:
Husband-and-wife duo, Eleanor Davis and Drew Weing, will present their newest graphic novel for kids, "Flop to the Top," on Monday, Sept. 21 at 7 :30 p.m. The book, aimed at ages 4-8, tells the story of self-centered Wanda, a girl who thinks that she's got... |
| 2014_MD_Davis_140915 | 20 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Eleanor Davis ("How to Be Happy")
Award-winning graphic Novelist Eleanor Davis will read from, and discuss, her newest book, "How to Be Happy." Davis, who is known for her graphic novels for kids like "Stinky" and "The Secret Science Alliance, now publishes something special for adults. In "How to Be Happy," Davis offers a series of... |
| 2017_MD_Jenkins_170215 | 46 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Emily Jenkins ("A Greyhound, a Groundhog")
Emily Jenkins - A Greyhound, a Groundhog — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
Award-winning children’s author Emily Jenkins tells the story of an unlikely friendship between a greyhound and a groundhog. As soon as they meet, they feed off each other’s restlessness, running around and encountering the wonders... |
| 2015_MD_Imaginary_Fred_151001 | 112 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers ("Imaginary Fred")
Eoin Colfer and Oliver Jeffers - Imaginary Fred — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
Fred is an imaginary friend by nature: he becomes a companion to lonely children, one by one, until they no longer need him. Eventually, though, Fred begins to long for a friend who will stick around. When he meets Sam, has... |
| 2019_MD_Cousteau_190308 | 104 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Fabien Cousteau ("Great White Shark Adventure")
Fabien Cousteau Great White Shark Adventure — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
Famed explorer Fabien Cousteau and his junior explorers set off on an expedition to the coast of South Africa, home to the world’s largest concentration of great white sharks. They, along with his team of research experts, have... |
| 2015_MD_Levine_150427 | 36 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Gail Carson Levine ("Stolen Magic")
Gail Carson Levine - Stolen Magic — at Takoma Park Library (MD):
Elodie is returning to Lahnt after her last thrilling adventure with the dragon detective Meenore and Count Jonty Um, an ogre, in tow. Although she’s excited to see home again, she’s anxious about how her companions might be received. But... |
| 2015_MD_Hinds_150223 | 48 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Gareth Hinds ("Macbeth")
Graphic Novelist Gareth Hinds @ Takoma Park Maryland Library
Artist Gareth Hinds, known for his critically-acclaimed graphic novel adaptations of classics like "Beowulf" and "Romeo & Juliet," will present his newest book, "Macbeth," on Monday, Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. Hinds will talk about his process of... |
| 2015_MD_Hosler_150430 | 70 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Jay Hosler ("Last of the Sandwalkers")
Jay Hosler - Last of the Sandwalkers — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
Entomologist Hosler’s action-packed graphic novel depicts the tale of Lucy, a curious and tenacious scientist, who happens to be a beetle. She leaves New Coleopolis, her urban home at the edge of a vast desert in the protective shade of... |
| 2019_MD_Holm_191001 | 86 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm ("The Evil Princess vs. The Brave Knight")
Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm - The Evil Princess vs. The Brave Knight—at Takoma Park Library (MD)
The Evil Princess and her brother, the Brave Knight, simply do not get along. She casts villainous spells, while he spends his days fighting dragons. He rescues kittens while she stirs up mischief.... |
| 2018_MD_Royer_180913 | 34 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Jérémie Royer ("Audubon: On the Wings of the World")
Jérémie Royer - Audubon: On the Wings of the World — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
He was a man of many names and many lives, some invented and some embellished. But one thread followed John James Audubon through his life: a love of nature and an unquenchable thirst for adventure. This graphic novel... |
| 2018_MD_Roth_181008 | 22 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Jonathan Roth ("Beep and Bob")
Jonathan Roth - Beep and Bob — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
Bob accidentally earned the highest test score on the planet and is shipped off to the best school in the universe, the galactic Astro Elementary, located deep in space. That is where he befriends Beep, a curious little alien. With Halloween... |
| 2015_MD_Aguirre_150518 | 38 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Jorge Aguirre ("Dragons Beware!")
Graphic Novelist Jorge Aguirre:
Join us when artist Jorge Aguirre presents his newest graphic novel for kids, "Dragons Beware!" The book, aimed at ages 7-12, is a sequel to the popular "Giants Beware!" Politics & Prose will be selling copies of Aguirre's books, but the program is free and no purchase... |
| 2016_DC_Medina_161006 | 30 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Juana Medina ("Juana and Lucas")
JUANA MEDINA - JUANA AND LUCAS **BILINGUAL EVENT
Juana loves her native city of Bogotá, Colombia, maybe even as much as she loves her canine “furry amigo” Lucas. He is one smart perro: he knows how to warn Juana when Mami is coming to yell at her for staying up too late, and even how to be a fútbol... |
| 2019_MD_Fogliano_191015 | 7 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Julie Fogliano ("Just in Case You Want to Fly")
Julie Fogliano - Just in Case You Want to Fly—at Takoma Park Library (MD)
Just in case you want to fly/ here’s some wind/ and here’s the sky.” These encouraging words begin the latest picture book by the author of When’s My Birthday? The rhyming text’s reliably gentle cadence assures young readers and... |
| 2014_MD_DiCamillo_140829 | 94 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Kate Dicamillo ("Leroy Ninker Saddles Up")
Kate Dicamillo - Leroy Ninker Saddles Up: Tales from Deckawoo Drive — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
Kate DiCamillo and Chris Van Dusen make a return to Deckawoo Drive, with a new story about one of Mercy Watson’s neighbors. Leroy Ninker has everything he needs to be a cowboy—lasso, boots, hat—except a... |
| 2016_MD_McCloskey_160428 | 60 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Kevin McCloskey ("Real Poop on Pigeons")
Kevin McCloskey - The Real Poop on Pigeons:
McCloskey’s lighthearted ode to pigeons begins with two strangers sitting on a bench. As one exclaims that he hates these “rats with wings,” a group of people dressed in mascot-like pigeon suits descend upon him to explain why pigeons are, in fact, rather... |
| 2016_MD_Alexander_160201 | 105 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Kwame Alexander ("Surf's Up")
Kwame Alexander - Surf's Up — at Takoma Park Library (MD):
Bro the frog can’t believe it when his best friend, Dude, is so absorbed in a book that he isn’t even interested in a trip to the beach. Bro makes sure Dude comes along, though, and on the way a strange thing happens: Bro’s exclamations about... |
| 2016_MD_Rules_160503 | 61 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Mac Barnett and Matt Myers ("Rules of the House")
Mac Barnett and Matt Myers - Rules of the House:
Siblings Ian and Jenny are on their way to a vacation house in the woods. Ian’s raison d’être is following rules such as “Always pack a toothbrush,” whereas Jenny lives to ignore such dictums as “No pinching” and “No lying.” She wastes no time in... |
| 2015_MD_Picture_Book_150903 | 65 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Mac Barnett & Christian Robinson
Picture Book Creators Mac Barnett & Christian Robinson:
Join us on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m. for a special evening with two award-winning picture book creators, writer Mac Barnett ("Sam & Dave Dig a Hole") and artist Christian Robinson ("Josephine" and "Last Stop on Market Street"). At the event, the... |
| 2022_MD_Le_220628 | 185 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Minh Lê ("The Blur")
Minh Lê - The Blur - at Takoma Park Library, MD
This event is in-person at the Takoma Park, MD Community Center Auditorium.
Politics and Prose is delighted to partner with the Takoma Park Maryland Library for an exciting program with children's book author Minh Lê.
The Blur by Minh Le, illustrated... |
| 2016_DC_Chan_160407 | 124 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Ruth Chan ("Where's the Party?")
Ruth Chan - Where's the Party? — at Takoma Park Library (MD):
Georgie the cat loves his friends; he loves cake; but most of all, he loves eating cake with his friends at… parties! One morning, he is inspired to throw the biggest and best bash of them all; he dons his party hat, packs up a cake, and... |
| 2016_MD_Higgins_160127 | 39 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Ryan T. Higgins ("Mother Bruce")
Ryan T. Higgins - Mother Bruce — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
Bruce is one grumpy bear. He doesn’t like sunny days; he doesn’t like rainy days. In fact, he doesn’t like much of anything-- except eggs, which he uses in fancy recipes. One day, however, before he can cook the eggs he’s gathered, they hatch... |
| 2016_MD_Witches_160519 | 26 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Sophie Blackall and John Bemelmans Marciano ("Witches of Benevento")
Sophie Blackall and John Bemelmans Marciano - Witches of Benevento: Mischief Season — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
Marciano and Caldecott Medal winner Blackall’s new series takes place in 1820s Benevento, Italy, a place historically reputed to be full of witches. In fact, not only are there witches—not... |
| 2023_DC_PastisTCC_231016 | 180 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Stephan Pastis ("Looking Up")
Stephan Pastis - Looking Up - at the Takoma Park Community Center Auditorium, MD
We are delighted to partner with the Takoma Park Library, MD to present Stephan Pastis and his newest book, Looking Up.
About the Book:
Saint’s life is changing around her—and she has had enough. Her neighborhood is... |
| 2017_MD_Joyce_170424 | 56 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- William Joyce ("Bently & Egg...")
William Joyce - Bently & Egg, A Day with Wilbur Robinson, Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the Family Lazardo — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
Meet William Joyce and celebrate the reissue of three of his classic picture books. You’ll be able to spend A Day With Wilbur Robinson in his house of wacky... |
| 2018_MD_Morales_180906 | 106 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Community Center -- Yuyi Morales ("Dreamers/ Soñadores")
Yuyi Morales - Dreamers/ Soñadores (Spanish language) — at Takoma Park Library (MD)
In 1994, the award-winning author Yuyi Morales crossed a bridge with her two-month old son from Ciudad Juárez, Mexico to El Paso, Texas. They settled into a new American life where almost everything was different and... |
| 2023_MD_Tavares_230320 | 99 | Politics & Prose @ Takoma Park Maryand Library -- Matt Tavares ("Hoops")
Author Event: Matt Tavares
Matt Tavares, Author/illustrator of the popular book, Hoops, will join us on Monday, March 20 at 6:00 pm at the Library. After his presentation, he will sign books. Books will be available from Politics & Prose at the event. |
| 2017_MD_Takoma_Cuba_170205 | 73 | Takoma Park Community Center -- Event: A Conversation with Cuba
Our community has a rich history with Cuba and the Cuban people. Recent changes in the relationship between Cuba and the United States (namely, the reestablishment of diplomatic relations) have created increased opportunities for people-to-people exchange and government-to-government negotiations. Where... |
| 2015_MD_Takoma_CC_80th_151216 | 74 | Takoma Park Community Center -- Event: Library's 80th Birthday Party
Happy Birthday to the Library!
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Come celebrate the Takoma Park Maryland Library’s 80th birthday with cake and lemonade!
Then, at 7:30 p.m., you are invited to attend a public meeting in the Community Center where the latest concept design for the proposed Library... |
| 2015_MD_Takoma_CCP_151216 | 47 | Takoma Park Community Center -- Event: Public meeting on proposed library renovation
Happy Birthday to the Library!
Takoma Park Maryland Library
Come celebrate the Takoma Park Maryland Library’s 80th birthday with cake and lemonade!
Then, at 7:30 p.m., you are invited to attend a public meeting in the Community Center where the latest concept design for the proposed Library... |
| 2022_MD_Takoma_Reverse_220324 | 17 | Takoma Park Community Center -- Event: Richard Bell ("The Reverse Underground Railroad")
"The Reverse Underground Railroad" Lecture
In a new Takoma Park Arts event, University of Maryland history professor Richard Bell will share the little-known and horrific history of the “Reverse Underground Railroad.” In the decades leading up to the Civil War, free Black children and adults in the... |
| 2019_MD_TCC_DecayO_190110 | 31 | Takoma Park Community Center -- Exhibit Opening: The Beauty of Decay
The Beauty of Decay Art Exhibition Opening Reception
In our consumer society that disposes everything that isn’t new, decay is a scary word, conjuring thoughts of advancing age and death. But decay can be beautiful as well. Artists Kristina King, David Mosher, and Chrissy Wilkin will explore these... |
| 2014_MD_Petersen_140904 | 31 | Takoma Park Community Center and Fantom Comics -- David Petersen ("Mouseguard")
“Mouseguard” Author/Illustrator David Petersen, Thursday September 4, 7:30 p.m. at the Library: This award-winning graphic novelist will talk about his books and do a drawing demonstration. |