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Bilingual Story Time

Wed, Aug 19, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and learn during our bilingual story time. Our English/Spanish story time introduces children to the Spanish language through books, rhymes, and songs. Escucha cuentos, canta, baila y aprende durante nuestra hora de cuentos bilingüe. La hora de cuentos...

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Baby Lap Time

Tue, Jun 30, 5:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes.

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After School Activities

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 5, 8:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Come after school to unwind, make new friends, do a little craft, and learn something. We do all sorts of activities, from seasonal crafts to STEAM. Every Tuesday, a new activity! Any suggestions? Talk to the librarians!

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Family Story Time

In 1 week · Wed, Apr 29, 2:00 PM–2:30 PM UTC · Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

These 30 minute story times are designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. The whole family is encouraged to participate! ----...

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Baby Lap Time

Tue, Nov 10, 6:00 PM–6:30 PM UTC · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes.

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ASL Book Club

Wed, May 27, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Virtual Program · Washington, DC

Come join us for an ASL Book Club on Zoom every other month on a Wednesday evening from 6-7 p.m. ET. The ASL Book Club is facilitated by Librarian Janice Rosen from the Center for Accessibility. NOTE : Even if you do not know sign language, you are welcome to join us. Voice and automatic captioning.

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Teens Sip & Make

Thu, Nov 12, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC · Ages 10–17

Every Thursday, Teens hang out while getting crafty. Some of the activities include beading, gimp, collaging, coloring, pastel sketching, painting, sewing, creative writing. Occasionally, teens enjoy special activities with community partners, as well as Teen Talk-Backs where teens share what's on..

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Teens Sip & Make

Thu, Aug 6, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC · Ages 10–17

Every Thursday, Teens hang out while getting crafty. Some of the activities include beading, gimp, collaging, coloring, pastel sketching, painting, sewing, creative writing. Occasionally, teens enjoy special activities with community partners, as well as Teen Talk-Backs where teens share what's on..

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Bilingual Story Time

In 4 days · Wed, Apr 22, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and learn during our bilingual story time. Our English/Spanish story time introduces children to the Spanish language through books, rhymes, and songs. Escucha cuentos, canta, baila y aprende durante nuestra hora de cuentos bilingüe. La hora de cuentos...

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Teens Sip & Make

Thu, Jun 18, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC · Ages 10–17

Every Thursday, Teens hang out while getting crafty. Some of the activities include beading, gimp, collaging, coloring, pastel sketching, painting, sewing, creative writing. Occasionally, teens enjoy special activities with community partners, as well as Teen Talk-Backs where teens share what's on..

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Teens Sip & Make

Thu, Nov 26, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC · Ages 10–17

Every Thursday, Teens hang out while getting crafty. Some of the activities include beading, gimp, collaging, coloring, pastel sketching, painting, sewing, creative writing. Occasionally, teens enjoy special activities with community partners, as well as Teen Talk-Backs where teens share what's on..

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Chevy Chase Mystery Book Club

Wed, Aug 12, 10:30 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Virtual Program · Washington, DC

The Chevy Chase Mystery Book Club meets monthly on Teams on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm.

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Baby Lap Time

Tue, Aug 11, 5:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes.

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Bicentennial Urban Hellscape Book Club

Mon, Oct 26, 11:00 PM–12:15 AM UTC · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

The US Bicentennial of 1976 came and went with a bare minimum of celebration. The country was in no such mood. It was a post-Vietnam, post-Civil Rights, post-Watergate, post-Great Society world with the great urban centers in a state of undeniable decay and inflation eroding the confidence of the...

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Baby Lap Time

In 4 days · Tue, Apr 21, 5:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes.

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Preschool Story Time

Tue, Dec 15, 5:30 PM–6:00 PM UTC · Fairbanks Branch Library · Washington, DC · Ages 3–6

Join us for Preschool Story Time each Tuesday at 11:30 am where we will listen to stories, sing and dance, and do an occasional craft to explore creativity and also help build fine motor skills each week! Our program will be held in the children’s area of the Fairbanks Branch Library. This program..

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MLK Library Literary Book Club

Tue, Aug 11, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

Are you interested in literary fiction and nonfiction? Are you looking for a book club that meets in downtown DC? Join the longest-running book club hosted by DCPL! For August's meeting, we will be discussing Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah. About the book: At the turn of the twenty-first century, three.

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Drop-In Origami

Thu, Oct 29, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

At Drop-in Origami, anyone can experience the joy of origami - the Japanese art of paper folding! Each event will be hosted in the Digital Commons area by staff members that will help you fold beginner-friendly patterns. Origami paper and instruction sheets will be provided.

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Baby Lap Time

Tue, Jun 9, 5:00 PM–5:30 PM UTC · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes.

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Teens Sip & Make

Thu, Nov 5, 9:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC · Ages 10–17

Every Thursday, Teens hang out while getting crafty. Some of the activities include beading, gimp, collaging, coloring, pastel sketching, painting, sewing, creative writing. Occasionally, teens enjoy special activities with community partners, as well as Teen Talk-Backs where teens share what's on..

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MLK Library Literary Book Club

Tue, Oct 13, 5:30 PM–7:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

Are you interested in literary fiction and nonfiction? Are you looking for a book club that meets in downtown DC? Join the longest-running book club hosted by DCPL! For October's meeting, we will be discussing The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton. About the book: Winner of the 1921 Pulitzer Prize,.

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ASL Story Time

Mon, Jun 1, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC · Ages 2–5

We will both sign and vocalize our stories and songs. No prior knowledge of ASL is required. This fun story time is recommended for kids ages 2-5 with a caregiver. If you would like to request an accommodation for a disability, please contact the DC Public Library Center for Accessibility at least..

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Not-So-Lazy-Sunday Book Club

Sun, Jun 28, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

This month we will talk about An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. "Today in the United States, there are more than five hundred federally-recognized Indigenous nations comprising nearly three million people, descendants of the fifteen million Native people...

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Drop-In Origami

Thu, Aug 27, 7:30 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

At Drop-in Origami, anyone can experience the joy of origami - the Japanese art of paper folding! Each event will be hosted in the Digital Commons area by staff members that will help you fold beginner-friendly patterns. Origami paper and instruction sheets will be provided.

Free

Bicentennial Urban Hellscape Book Club

Mon, Jun 22, 11:00 PM–12:15 AM UTC · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

The US Bicentennial of 1976 came and went with a bare minimum of celebration. The country was in no such mood. It was a post-Vietnam, post-Civil Rights, post-Watergate, post-Great Society world with the great urban centers in a state of undeniable decay and inflation eroding the confidence of the...

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Black Studies Book Club

In 3 weeks · Sat, May 9, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

The MLK Black Studies Book Club meets the first Saturday of each month to explore, engage, and discuss books from and relating to the Black radical tradition. Selections include classics from authors such as Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X, W.E.B. DuBois, James Baldwin, and Audre Lorde, as well...

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Not-So-Lazy-Sunday Book Club

Sun, Sep 27, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

This month we will talk about Evicted: poverty and profit in the American city by Matthew Desmond. "[The author] takes us into the poorest neighborhoods of Milwaukee to tell the story of eight families on the edge. Arleen is a single mother trying to raise her two sons on the 20 dollars a month she.

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Bilingual Story Time

Wed, Sep 23, 2:30 PM–3:00 PM UTC · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Listen to stories, sing songs, dance, and learn during our bilingual story time. Our English/Spanish story time introduces children to the Spanish language through books, rhymes, and songs. Escucha cuentos, canta, baila y aprende durante nuestra hora de cuentos bilingüe. La hora de cuentos...

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ASL Book Club

Wed, Jul 22, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Virtual Program · Washington, DC

Come join us for an ASL Book Club on Zoom every other month on a Wednesday evening from 6-7 p.m. ET. The ASL Book Club is facilitated by Librarian Janice Rosen from the Center for Accessibility. NOTE : Even if you do not know sign language, you are welcome to join us. Voice and automatic captioning.

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Baby Lap Time - Spring Session

In 2 weeks · Tue, May 5, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for pre-walking infants and their caregivers. Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes lots of interaction between...