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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.
About Building Stories Visit select DC Public Library locations to explore a new children's exhibit, featuring kiosks with illustrations by Washington, D.C.-based illustrator Trap Bob. The kiosks are part of the Building Stories exhibit currently on view at the National Building Museum. Building...
About Building Stories Visit select DC Public Library locations to explore a new children's exhibit, featuring kiosks with illustrations by Washington, D.C.-based illustrator Trap Bob. The kiosks are part of the Building Stories exhibit currently on view at the National Building Museum. Building...
Sing songs and listen to stories on the National Mall! The DCPL Book Bike will visit the Enid Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building for a series of six outdoor story times. We will meet at the Arts + Industries Building -- not the library. Seating is available on a first-come,..
Learn to spot common species, make a fun craft, and join our resident bird lover for a relaxed nature adventure. For all ages. All children must be accompanied with a parent and/or guardian. We will meet at the Oxon Run Park James E. Bunn Amphitheater. Know Before You Adventure ✔ Bring Binoculars ✔.
Please join us for a Tuesday Night Movies screening of the documentary “The Rhythm of Jamaican Art”. The Rhythm of Jamaican Art - Shedding a light on the complexities faced by Jamaican Contemporary Artists. The Rhythm of Jamaican Art introduced by Emmy Award Winning Actress Sheryl Lee...
Educators from The Phillips Collection will lead participants in an exploration of Jacob Lawrence’s The Migration Series, as well as a hands-on art activity inspired by the artworks. Participants will have the chance to experiment, create, and connect with artwork in a new way. This program...
In this course, participants will explore a variety of mixed-media approaches to art! Mixed media can unlock a variety of textures, styles, and imaginative avenues. We will discuss the combination of materials that complement one another and how to achieve successful compositions through a range of.
About the books: Of Mice and Men is a 1937 novella written by American author John Steinbeck. It describes the experiences of George Milton and Lennie Small, two displaced migrant ranch workers, as they move from place to place in California, searching for jobs during the Great Depression....
Together, we’ll learn about the Postal Museum collection and read The Word Collector by Peter H. Reynolds. After the story, participants can enjoy hands-on activities inspired by the book including collecting words and stamps, and writing their own letters. If you would like to request an...
This month we will be discussing The Green Ages: Medieval Innovations in Sustainability by Annette Kehnel . A fascinating blend of history and ecological economics that uncovers the medieval precedents for modern concepts of sustainable living. "In The Green Ages, historian Annette Kehnel explores..
This month we will be discussing Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives by Siddharth Kara . An unflinching investigation reveals the human rights abuses behind the Congo’s cobalt mining operation―and the moral implications that affect us all. "Cobalt Red is the searing,...
The DC Public Library is excited to celebrate Discover Summer with you at NMWA, the first museum in the world solely dedicated to championing women through the arts. With its collections, exhibitions, programs, and online content, the museum seeks to inspire dynamic exchanges about art and ideas....
Special Feature This event will highlight Jacob Lawrence’s Migration Series as a window into the past and an integral part of the American story. Families are invited to learn about the artist during storytime, create art influenced by his artistic process, and explore Lawrence’s work...
This event will celebrate access to literacy and the important work of Basil Kincaid. Kincaid’s work pays homage to the long history of quilt-making while exploring the relationships between identity, ancestry, and place. Some themes are deeply personal and autobiographical, others are more...
About Building Stories Visit select DC Public Library locations to explore a new children's exhibit, featuring kiosks with illustrations by Washington, D.C.-based illustrator Trap Bob. The kiosks are part of the Building Stories exhibit currently on view at the National Building Museum. Building...
The Takoma Park Neighborhood Branch Library will host the “Inklings” New Fantasy Book Club, named in honor of the originator of the genre - J.R.R. Tolkien’s own fantasy book club. We will meet in-person to discuss the works of current fantasy authors, with a focus on authors who...
Starting in 2025 the Takoma Park DC Library will host the ‘Science Friction’ Sci-fi Book Club. Science Friction will meet every fourth Thursday of the month to discuss recent publications of science fiction. Science and speculative fiction began as a genre of experimentation, where...
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..
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..
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.
Sing songs and listen to stories on the National Mall! The DCPL Book Bike will visit the Enid Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building for a series of six outdoor story times. We will meet at the Arts + Industries Building -- not the library. Seating is available on a first-come,..
Sing songs and listen to stories on the National Mall! The DCPL Book Bike will visit the Enid Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building for a series of six outdoor story times. We will meet at the Arts + Industries Building -- not the library. Seating is available on a first-come,..
Sing songs and listen to stories on the National Mall! The DCPL Book Bike will visit the Enid Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building for a series of six outdoor story times. We will meet at the Arts + Industries Building -- not the library. Seating is available on a first-come,..
Sing songs and listen to stories on the National Mall! The DCPL Book Bike will visit the Enid Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building for a series of six outdoor story times. We will meet at the Arts + Industries Building -- not the library. Seating is available on a first-come,..
Learn to spot common species, make a fun craft, and join our resident bird lover for a relaxed nature adventure. For all ages. All children must be accompanied with a parent and/or guardian. We will meet at the Oxon Run Park James E. Bunn Amphitheater. Know Before You Adventure ✔ Bring Binoculars ✔.
Sing songs and listen to stories on the National Mall! The DCPL Book Bike will visit the Enid Haupt Garden at the Smithsonian Arts + Industries Building for a series of six outdoor story times. We will meet at the Arts + Industries Building -- not the library. Seating is available on a first-come,..
In this course, participants will explore a variety of mixed-media approaches to art! Mixed media can unlock a variety of textures, styles, and imaginative avenues. We will discuss the combination of materials that complement one another and how to achieve successful compositions through a range of.
In this course, participants will explore a variety of mixed-media approaches to art! Mixed media can unlock a variety of textures, styles, and imaginative avenues. We will discuss the combination of materials that complement one another and how to achieve successful compositions through a range of.
In this course, participants will explore a variety of mixed-media approaches to art! Mixed media can unlock a variety of textures, styles, and imaginative avenues. We will discuss the combination of materials that complement one another and how to achieve successful compositions through a range of.