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Story Times for Youth

In 2 weeks · Wed, May 6, 2:30 PM–3:30 PM UTC · Rosedale Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Meet us at the gym in the Recreation Center ever Wednesday morning at 10:30 for an interactive storytime for littles and their caregivers. Story times are held in the gym at the Recreation Center.

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Chevy Chase Mystery Book Club

Wed, Jun 10, 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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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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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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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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Drop-In Origami

Thu, Jul 30, 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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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 Story Time

In 2 weeks · Mon, May 4, 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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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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Love in Color Book Club

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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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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ASL Story Time

Mon, Dec 14, 4:00 PM–4:30 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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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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Preschool Story Time

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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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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Messy Art! - Spring Session

In 4 weeks · Thu, May 14, 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, Nov 19, 8:30 PM–9:30 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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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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Messy Art! - Spring Session

In 1 week · Thu, Apr 30, 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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Bilingual Story Time

In 2 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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Bilingual Story Time

Wed, Sep 2, 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 11, 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, Jul 9, 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, 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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Messy Art! - Spring Session

In 3 weeks · Thu, May 7, 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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Teens Sip & Make

Thu, Jun 25, 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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Preschool Story Time

Tue, Jun 2, 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, Jul 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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Story Time Tuesday

Tue, Jun 16, 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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Toddler Story Time

Wed, Nov 11, 4:00 PM–5:00 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.