The Bethesda Friends produce a quarterly newsletter– email the chapter at bethesda @ folmc.org to join their mailing list. (Remove the spaces.)
Join them for their Classics in Context series with Chapter leader Michael Bevel as he brings 19th Century literary into 2009. This year-long series features books from four different influences– Gothic/Sensation novels, Novels by women, European writers, and Late- and Post-Victorian novelists. This is a unique opportunity to gain perspective on the defining works of the time with friends and neighbors. See the calendar below for more information, and their newsletter has even more details.
May-June 2011 Newsletter
Posted on May 11th, 2011 by Jacqui Goetz permalink
Annual Report 2010
Posted on June 16th, 2010 by Jacqui Goetz permalink
After a banner year of programming and activism, Friends of the Library, Bethesda Chapter, is facing a time of change. The chapter hasn’t changed, but the library system we cherish is going to be a more austere place in the coming year. Reductions in library hours, staff and collections will also mean cutbacks in programs – both those run by the librarians and those run by FOL-B. The challenge will be to see how we redefine ourselves –- we can’t and shouldn’t be trying to gloss over what patrons will understand as a new age for our library, but at the same time, we will be called upon and must respond.
At this time, it’s great to celebrate all that the past year has been to Bethesda.
Posted on January 21st, 2010 by Jacqui Goetz permalink
Join Friends of the Library, Bethesda Chapter for some amazing musical events and book readings this Library Lovers Month.
On February 11th at 7:30 p.m., author Rosemary Reed will discuss her book, The Threads of Time, the Fabric of History, Profiles of African American Dressmakers and Designers from 1860 to the Present .
On February 13th at 3:00 p.m., the Adult Student Music Forum will hold its 3rd annual recital at Bethesda Library with “A Valentine to Music.”
On February 20, 2:00 pm, enjoy Chinese New Year games and activities with Amy Chen.
On February 27, 2:00 pm, The Black Hall of Fame Show will be presented by Kinderman. This program for elementary school age kids will provide an interactive look through African American history.