Bethesda
The Bethesda Friends produce a quarterly newsletter– email the chapter at bethesda@folmc.org to join their mailing list.
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.
Annual Report 2010
Friends of the Library, Bethesda Chapter
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.
Click here to read the rest of the report.
Library Lovers Month at Bethesda
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.
Chicago Day
Join Friends of the Library, Bethesda Chapter for a day of fun, food, and baseball featuring Chicago (the city, not the band). Click on the image to see the full sized poster.
Archives
01.16.2009: 19th Century Literature Series01.16.2009: Bethesda Opens New Teen Space
