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Toddler Storytime - Spring Session

In 4 weeks · Wed, May 13, 2:30 PM–4:00 PM UTC · Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

Come and join us in Meeting Room 2 of Shepherd Park Library to enjoy a storytime and playtime! For ages Birth to Five years old, and their caregivers. Please pick up your free tickets at the desk - one for each person attending, child or adult - then head on upstairs to Meeting room 2. We'll start..

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Baby Lap Time - Spring Session

In 3 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...

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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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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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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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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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Bilingual Story Time

Wed, Sep 9, 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 - Spring Session

In 4 weeks · Tue, May 12, 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...

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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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Drop-In Origami

In 2 weeks · Thu, Apr 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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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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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, 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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Teens Sip & Make

Thu, Aug 20, 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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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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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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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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Baby Lap Time

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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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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Teens Sip & Make

Thu, Sep 10, 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

Wed, Jul 8, 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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Preschool Story Time

Starts in 4 hrs · Thu, Apr 16, 2:30 PM–3:15 PM UTC · Lone Star College-CyFair Library Branch Library · Washington, DC · Ages Up to 5

Occurrence: Thursdays, weekly (unless otherwise noted) Time: 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM Ages: 3-6 Description: Stories, songs, and movement! Get ready to sing, play, read, and talk with Ms. Missy in this action-packed story time. Additional Info: Free! No Registration Location: Kids Corner Ticket..

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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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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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Teens Sip & Make

Thu, Dec 17, 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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Read and Craft

Starts in 10 hrs · Thu, Apr 16, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library · Washington, DC

Stop by the children's program room on Thursday afternoons anytime between 4:00-5:00p.m. for crafty, book-fueled fun. We fill a room with books and craft supplies. You draw inspiration from books and your imagination to create something that is uniquely yours.

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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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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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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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Calendars and Clocks Book Club

Mon, Jul 20, 10:30 PM–12:00 AM UTC · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library · Washington, DC

Year of the Tiger: An Activist's Life is as powerful as the person who wrote it. In Chinese culture, the tiger is deeply revered for its confidence, passion, ambition, and ferocity. That same fighting spirit resides in Alice Wong. Drawing on a collection of original essays, previously published...