Published on Friday, May 10, 2013
Some food historians believe that pizza-like dishes (baking bread with toppings on stones in a wood oven) can be traced back to the early Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures.
Today's pizza pie has been attributed to baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples, Italy. In 1889, a special pizza dish was created to honor King Umberto and Queen Margherita by Esposito. To represent the colors of the Italian flag, Esposito used Neapolitan flat bread with green basil, white mozzarella cheese and red tomato sauce.
Celebrate the eating of pizza on May 17, 2013.
Pizza Firsts:
All Aboard!
Published on Thursday, May 9, 2013
Discover the beauty of steam, diesel and electric trains. On Saturday, May 11, communities across America will be celebrating National Train Day.
Did you know:
1. Some bullet trains float magnetically above the rails.
2. People who love trains are called railfans. They take vacations to go trainspotting.
3. Many train stations are called Union Station. These are stations used by different train lines.
4. National Train Day is May 11.
5. A puppy was found on a mail car in 1888. The mailmen named him Owney. He rode the mail trains and became their lucky charm.
(Trains by Amy Shields)
Get on the fast track and read about trains.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Published on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The DC Public Library will be open during its regular hours on Thursday, March 7.
Week Two: Famous Firsts
Published on Thursday, February 21, 2013
Check out the library to find the answers.
Published on Friday, February 8, 2013
How well do you know African-American History? During the month of February, each week the Deanwood Library will present trivia questions pertaining to African-Americans. Check out the library to find the answers.
?? Who Am I ??
Children and the Civil Rights Movement
Published on Monday, January 21, 2013
Many children and teens helped to mobilize the nation in the fight against inequality.
On May 2-4, 1963, hundreds of students marched in the "Children's Crusade" in Birmingham,. Ala. A song created for the "Children's Crusade" movement was sung during the march:
Lecture Series by Neighborhood Legal Services Program
Published on Wednesday, November 28, 2012
- Curious about wills and advance directives, but overwhelmed by the process?
- Want to know how to protect you and your children from identity theft?
- Do you know your rights when it comes to unpaid wages?
Join us in December as we host three consumer-oriented lectures sponsored by the Neighborhood Legal Services Program.
Dec. 3, 6 p.m. -- Wills and Advance Directives
An attorney from the Neighborhood Legal Services Program will explain the ins and outs of wills and advance directives, and where to find help in preparing your will.
Dec. 6, 11 a.m. -- Consumers' Rights
Published on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Modelland, the fierce new novel by Tyra Banks, is out!
No one gets in without being asked. And with her untamable hair, large forehead and gawky body, Tookie De La Crème isn’t expecting an invitation. Modelland — the exclusive, mysterious place on top of the mountain — never dares to make an appearance in her dreams.
But someone has plans for Tookie. Before she can blink her mismatched eyes, Tookie finds herself in the very place every girl in the world obsesses about. And three unlikely girls have joined her.
Thursday Beyond Google and Introduction to Computers
Published on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Thursdays @ 9:30
Sept. 13 -- Beyond Google
Learn to use the library's many online databases. Learn to search for newspaper, magazine and journal articles as well as books and sections of books.
All free with your library card.
Sept. 20 -- Introduction to Computers
Are you a beginning computer user? Just learning? This class is for you.
Sept. 27 -- Beyond Google
Last Wednesday of Every Month @ 6:30 p.m.
Published on Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Recite or read your own work, or poetry from a book -- or just come to listen.
All ages invited.
To register please call 202-698-1175 or come by the library.
