 The Noyes Children's Library Foundation and Montgomery County Public Libraries are helping to celebrate The Month of the Military Child at Naval Support Services Bethesda (Walter Reed) with a StoryWalk® and a series of Story Times at the base's Child Development Center during April, 2023.
Children, along with their families and teachers, will enjoy We're Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen while walking on the grassy areas surrounding the Child Development Center. This book was also presented in Kensington in November, 2022 as the 16th Noyes Storywalk®! Families can find crafts related to the book HERE, and by scanning QR codes on the panels. MCPL Librarians from Noyes Children's Library are participating in the Early Literacy Outreach by sharing some favorite Story Times with classes at the Child Development Center throughout April.
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 aParticipants will tap into their “library” of knowledge to compete in the second virtual trivia night to support the Noyes Children’s Library Foundation. The event on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, at 8 p.m., is hosted by CYU@Trivia and will feature seven rounds of trivia in under two hours. There will be five rounds of general knowledge, a music round, and a picture round. Contestants can play as a team of 1, with friends, or get the whole family involved—the event is open to everyone. There is no fee to compete; donations are welcome.
Registration is open at eventbrite.com/e/trivia-for-a-cause-benefiting-noyes-childrens-library-foundation-tickets-529893895907. CYU@Trivia hosts in-person and virtual trivia games through which players can support a chosen nonprofit. All donations from the Feb. 25 event will support the activities and programming by the Noyes Children’s Library Foundation. The Noyes Children’s Library Foundation is a grassroots nonprofit founded in 1991 to raise funds for the historic Noyes Children’s Library, a specialized branch of Montgomery County Public Libraries in Kensington, Maryland. For more information, go to noyeslibraryfoundation.org.  Kensington, MD – For its 18th free Noyes StoryWalk®, The Noyes Children’s Library Foundation presents A Library, written by Nikki Giovanni and illustrated by Erin K. Robinson.
Families can read this lyrical story on signs posted at Warner Circle Park from February 11 through March 12, 2023. Warner Circle Park is located at 10231 Carroll Place, Kensington, MD, across the street from the Noyes Children’s Library. A Library is an “ode to the magic of a library as a place not only for knowledge but also for imagination, exploration, and escape.” The words of Giovanni – a world-renowned poet, New York Times bestselling author, and Coretta Scott King Honor winner – combine with Robinson’s vibrant colors and evocative images to invite readers of all ages to imagine where their library can take them. The 18th Noyes StoryWalk® is timed to celebrate February’s Black History and Library Lovers month, and Women's History month in March. A “Library Love Letter Craft” related to the book is available online at www.noyeslibraryfoundation.org/events. Families are encouraged to share a selfie while at the StoryWalk® or a photo of a completed craft on the Noyes Children’s Library Facebook page (facebook.com/MakeMoreNoyes); post to Facebook and tag the Noyes Children’s Library Foundation, or post to Instagram and tag @makemorenoyes. The Noyes Children’s Library Foundation launched its Noyes StoryWalk® program in January, 2021 as an early literacy initiative when libraries were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, and continues to enable families to enjoy books together in the outdoors. A complete list of the Noyes StoryWalks®, including background information and accompanying crafts, is available at www.noyeslibraryfoundation.org/Events. StoryWalk® is a registered trademark of Anne Ferguson. ### On Tuesday, February 7, 2023, members of the Montgomery County Council gathered with Anita Vassallo, Director of Montgomery County Libraries; Cassandra Malik, MCPL's Early Literacy and Children's Services Program Manager; the Noyes Librarians; and representatives of The Noyes Children's Library Foundation to celebrate a proclamation in honor of the Noyes Library for Young Children’s 130th anniversary! Check this link for MCPL blog post about the library’s storied origins and growth, written by Noyes Librarian and storytime leader extraordinaire, Sean Riley.     The Noyes Children’s Library Foundation is kicking off 2023 with an ’80s-themed dance party for families. The event at Kensington Town Hall will include a dance floor pumping with greatest hits from the era, tables with crafts, and a separate room with story time. All the fun happens on Saturday, Jan. 21 from 3-5pm.
Attendees are welcome to dress in costumes or ’80s attire. Snacks and water will be available. The “Back to the ’80s Family Dance Party” is open to children of all ages, but the activities are geared to kids from 2 to 8 years old. A DJ and a dance leader from A Squad Entertainment will help get families moving to the music. Proceeds from the “Back to the ’80s Family Dance Party” will support the activities and programming by the Noyes Children’s Library Foundation. For more information, go to noyeslibraryfoundation.org. The Noyes Children’s Library Foundation “Back to the ’80s Family Dance Party” Date: Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 Time: 3-5 pm Cost: $7 per person / $25 max per family (infants free). Space is limited and sales are only at the door. Location: Kensington Town Hall, 3710 Mitchell St., Kensington, MD 20895 Website: www.noyeslibraryfoundation.org |
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