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Love in Color Book Club

Thu, Dec 3, 12:00 AM–1:00 AM UTC · Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Do you love romance novels but never see yourself represented in them? If so, this book club is for you! The Love in Color book club is for people who love the romance genre and want to read books from a diverse set of authors. All of the books selected are written by an author of color with...

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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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Los Bookis Queer Latine Book Club

Thu, Jul 9, 10:15 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Join our community of readers for a bimonthly book club where we will discuss titles centering queer Latine voices and stories with library staff and Los Bookis , a podcast for queer Latine bookworms. This space will center queer Latine authors and celebrate storytelling, community, and...

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Baby Lap Time

In 3 weeks · Tue, Jun 2, 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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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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Not-So-Lazy-Sunday Book Club

Sun, Oct 25, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

This month we will talk about The Road to Jonestown by Jeff Guinn. A portrait of the cult leader behind the Jonestown Massacre examines his personal life, from his extramarital affairs and drug use to his fraudulent faith healing practices and his decision to move his followers to Guyana, sharing...

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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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Story Time Tuesday

In 4 weeks · 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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Preschool Story Time

In 4 weeks · Tue, Jun 9, 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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Toddler Story Time

Wed, Jul 29, 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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Love in Color Book Club

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jun 3, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Do you love romance novels but never see yourself represented in them? If so, this book club is for you! The Love in Color book club is for people who love the romance genre and want to read books from a diverse set of authors. All of the books selected are written by an author of color with...

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Preschool Story Time

Tue, Sep 29, 4:30 PM–5:00 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

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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Calendars and Clocks Book Club

In 5 days · Mon, May 18, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

From the indie rockstar of Japanese Breakfast fame, and author of the viral 2018 New Yorker essay that shares the title of this book ( Crying in H Mart ), an unflinching, powerful memoir about growing up Korean-American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity. In this exquisite story of...

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Baby Lap Time

Tue, Sep 29, 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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Not-So-Lazy-Sunday Book Club

Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

This month we will talk about Disability Visibility by Alice Wong. "A groundbreaking collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience: Disability Visibility brings together the voices of activists, authors, lawyers, politicians, artists, and everyday.

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Calendars and Clocks Book Club

Mon, Aug 17, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

In Ashkenazi Jewish folklore, a golem is a humanoid being created out of mud or clay and animated through secret prayers. Its sole purpose is to defend the Jewish people against the immediate threat of violence. It is always a rabbi who makes a golem, and always in a time of crisis. But Len...

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Calendars and Clocks Book Club

Mon, Sep 21, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

From an award-winning storyteller comes The Five Wounds , a stunning debut novel following a New Mexican family's extraordinary year of love and sacrifice. It's Holy Week in the small town of Las Penas, New Mexico, and thirty-three-year-old unemployed Amadeo Padilla has been given the part of Jesus.

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Bilingual Story Time

In 4 weeks · Wed, Jun 10, 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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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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Love in Color Book Club

In 3 weeks · Wed, Jun 3, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Do you love romance novels but never see yourself represented in them? If so, this book club is for you! The Love in Color book club is for people who love the romance genre and want to read books from a diverse set of authors. All of the books selected are written by an author of color with...

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Baby Lap Time

Tue, Jul 14, 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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Calendars and Clocks Book Club

Mon, Dec 21, 11:30 PM–1:00 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

As an unusual illness plagues Russian public official Ivan Ilyich , his life is forever changed as he deals with doctors who cannot diagnose or treat him, as well as a certain death sentence. We hope you'll join us during this cold month to discuss the book if you're available; books are available..

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ASL Story Time

In 3 weeks · 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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Love in Color Book Club

Wed, Sep 2, 11:00 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Do you love romance novels but never see yourself represented in them? If so, this book club is for you! The Love in Color book club is for people who love the romance genre and want to read books from a diverse set of authors. All of the books selected are written by an author of color with...

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Baby Lap Time

Tue, Sep 8, 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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Chevy Chase Mystery Book Club

Wed, Jul 8, 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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Not-So-Lazy-Sunday Book Club

Sun, Jul 26, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

This month we will talk about Disability Visibility by Alice Wong. "A groundbreaking collection of first-person writing on the joys and challenges of the modern disability experience: Disability Visibility brings together the voices of activists, authors, lawyers, politicians, artists, and everyday.

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Toddler Story Time

Wed, Jul 8, 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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ASL Story Time

Mon, Jul 13, 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..