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Chevy Chase Mystery Book Club

Wed, Sep 9, 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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MLK Library Literary Book Club

Tue, Sep 8, 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 September's meeting, we will be discussing Deacon King Kong by James McBride. About the book: In September 1969, a fumbling,...

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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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Family Story Time

In 3 weeks · Wed, May 6, 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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Family Story Time

In 5 days · Wed, Apr 22, 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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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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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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Baby Lap Time

Tue, Sep 22, 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Story Time Tuesday

Tue, Jun 9, 2:30 PM–3:15 PM UTC · Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Story Time helps to foster a love of reading and early literacy skills in your little one through books, songs, rhymes, and movement. Register to stay informed of any changes.

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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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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, 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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Preschool Story Time

In 3 weeks · Tue, May 5, 3:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Crosby Edith Fae Cook Cole Branch Library · Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

Join us every Tuesday at 10:30 am for stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts using best practices of the Every Child Ready to Read program. You and your children will have fun while honing skills necessary to be ready to read!

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Messy Art! - Spring Session

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 23, 8:30 PM–9:30 PM UTC · Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Want to paint on textured surfaces, and introduce your child to the fun of paint? Come to Messy Art and paint for the fun of it! We’ll be painting on cardboard textured panels, layered with recycled materials, as to make layered painted parts of a giant collaborative art piece. Make dots, mix...

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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.

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Teens Sip & Make

Thu, Dec 24, 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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Story Time Tuesday

Tue, Jul 7, 2:30 PM–3:15 PM UTC · Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Story Time helps to foster a love of reading and early literacy skills in your little one through books, songs, rhymes, and movement. Register to stay informed of any changes.

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Teens Sip & Make

Thu, Jun 4, 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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Toddler Story Time

In 1 week · Tue, Apr 28, 3:00 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC · Ages 18–36

Designed especially for children ages 18-36 months and their grown-ups to enjoy together, these 20-30 minute interactive programs are full of books, songs, and fun activities that promote language and motor skill development. If you would like to visit with a school, childcare, or camp group,...

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Teens Sip & Make

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 30, 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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ASL Book Club

Wed, Nov 18, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM 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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Toddler Story Time

Wed, Sep 9, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM UTC · West Roxbury Branch — Community Room · Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

Little ones ages 0 to 5 are invited to join Miss Annette for a story time with books, songs, movement, and finger play in the Community Room. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed.

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Baby Lap Time

Tue, Aug 25, 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.