Welcome!

Welcome to the web site of the Chevy Chase DC Friends of the Library. We are a volunteer group in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington, DC working to support the Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library.

Mission

Friends of the Chevy Chase, DC Neighborhood Library is a non-profit community organization dedicated to supporting library programs, collections and facilities through advocacy and fundraising.

News

2011 Sheila Robertson Prize
This year's Sheila Robertson Awards wre presented June 8 at the Chevy Chase DC Library. The winners gathered to receive their prizes and read the winning essays. All the entries were gathered in a booklet. You can download a copy here!

The winners were:

• Sheila Robertson Prize 3-8 grade($100): Jamila Stith age 13, Paul Public Charter School, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by Eleanor Coerr
• FoL Prize 3-8($50): Joshua Taubman age 10, Lafayette ES, Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
• FoL Prize 3-8($50): Eliza Kravitz age 10, Georgetown Day School, Journey to the River Sea by Eva Ibbotson
• Honorable Mention: Rosalia Inglima age 8, Lafayette ES, Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
• Honorable Mention: Charlie Bennett age 9, Lafayette ES, The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo?
• Honorable Mention: Will Kubzansky age 10, Key ES, The School Story by Andrew Clements
• Honorable Mention: Teddy Wasserman age 9, Key ES, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo?
• Sheila Robertson Prize k-2($50): Justine age 7, Don't Let the Pigeons Stay Up Late by Mo Willems
• FOL Prize k-2($25): Drew Holt Feggans age 6, DC Bilingual PCS, Cliffords Good Deeds by Norman Bridiwell
• FOL Prize k-2($25): Ally Han age 7, Lafayette, The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
• Honorable Mention: Hannah Darnell age 8, Lafayette Elementary, A Nest for Celeste by Henry Cole
• Honorable Mention: Adeline Darnell age 6, Lafayette, I Broke My Trunk by Mo Willems
• Honorable Mention: Miles Orvetti age 6, Home school, The Tempest by William Shakespeare

Ms. Robertson passed away this December and we dedicated this program in honor of her long-time service to the library and the Friends of the Library group. Ms. Robertson was a retired librarian and founding member of the Friends group. She served as president from the early 1980s until 1996. During her tenure she supported many children’s programs. In creating this award, the Friends decided to build on her endeavor to encourage children not only to read but to read thoughtfully, and thus created the prize for book reviews written by children. The contest has generated many wonderful children’s book reviews over the years from many local students and library patrons.


FOLio is Bigger
FOLio, the Friends bookstore, has expanded. It still open every Saturday, so come check out the new space. FOLio is accepting donations, especially DVDs and CDs.

FoL on Facebook
If you use Facebook, please show your support by becoming a fan of the FoL page so we can keep you up to date on FoLio store news and specials and other Friends of the Library info.

Upcoming Library Events

These programs are free and no reservations are required.

CCDC Library Book Club

For information on Book Club meetings contact:

Emily Menchal emily.menchal@dc.gov.
Librarian
Chevy Chase Library

Ongoing Children's Programs
Story Time!
Baby/Toddler Lap Time
Tuesdays 10:00 am
Ages birth - 24 months.

Family Story Time
Wednesdays 7:00 pm
Stories, arts and crafts

Preschool Story Time
Thursdays 10:00 am
Ages 2 - 5 years.


Marvelous Movie Mondays: Spring is Here!

• March 28- Bread & Tulips (Italy 2000, 114 mins., Rated PG-13)
• April 4—The Secret of Their Eyes (Argentina 2009, 2 hrs, Rated R)
• April 11— Prisoner of the Mountains (Russia 1996, 99 mins., Rated R)
• April 18—A Man for All Seasons (UK 1966, 2 hrs., Rated G)
• May 2—Eat Drink Man Woman (Taiwan/US 1994, 124 mins., Rated PG)
• May 9– In the Mood for Love (China 2000, 98 mins., Rated PG)
• May 16— Shall We Dance? (Japan 1996, 136 mins., Rated PG)
• May 23- The Scent of Green Papaya (Vietnam/France 1993, 101 mins., Rated PG-13.
• June 6- Infamous (US 2003, 110 mins., Rated R)
• June 13—Broken Hearts Club (US 2000, 94 mins., Rated R)
• June 20- Hairspray (US 2007, 117 mins., Rated PG)

All films in this series are shown with English subtitles, even when the film is in English, so that persons with hearing impairments can enjoy the movie. A discussion follows each movie for those who would like to learn more about the movie or share their thoughts on it.

Join!

Join the CCDC Friends of the Library by filling out a membership form and sending it in. Please make your check payable to Friends of the Chevy Chase, DC Library and mail to:

Friends of the Chevy Chase, DC Library
Chevy Chase, DC Library
5625 Connecticut Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20015

Membership dues and other contributions are completely tax deductible. Funds support special library events, purchases and facility improvements at the Chevy Chase, DC Neighborhood Library.