'Secret Saturdays'
Published on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Secret Saturdays is a great read for teens struggling with issues surrounding friendship and trust. The main character, Sean, has been acting out, telling lies and getting into trouble at school. He starts hanging out with a tough crowd. The problem is that this isn't like Sean.
Published on Tuesday, February 5, 2013
Start: How to Get Your Business Underway by Kevin Duncan explains the complexities of running a business in a clear and simple approach.
From learning to draft a concise, one-page business plan to marketing your business, you will become savvier, even if you have no knowledge of running a business.
So if you are facing questions like:
Published on Monday, February 4, 2013
Jay-Z’s Decoded profoundly deciphers the inspirations of Jay-Z’s musical ingenuity: friends, life experiences, culture and hip-hop legends.
Readers will not only cover a captivating, shuffled, chronological biography but his perception of politics, pop culture and hip-hop.
Visit Bellevue/Lockridge to reserve Decoded or ask about other similar books!
Published on Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Join us for a 5-day showing of the television epic Roots, Monday, Feb. 11 through Friday, Fab. 15.
Published on Friday, January 25, 2013
Join Thelma D. Jones, survivor and community navigator, for an evening of sisterly love, care, and support with fellow survivors.
This program, sponsored by the Smith Center for Healing and the Arts, will be held in the main meeting room.
Refreshments, important health information and special giveaways will be offered!
RSVP is required. To register and for more information, call the Program Coordinator at 202-483-8600.
Published on Tuesday, January 22, 2013
The Mayor's 2013 Summer Youth Employment Program sign-up begins Friday, Jan. 25 at 12:15 p.m.
District residents ages 14-21 wishing to sign-up will have priority access to several computer stations in the Teen Space of the Bellevue Neighborhood Library from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. Parents are welcome to accompany their children during the sign-up process. Library staff will be present to assist teens and parents.
HIV Testing and Blood Pressure Screening
Published on Friday, January 18, 2013
Every Thursday, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Community Education Group will offer HIV testing and blood pressure screenings in their testing truck outside of the William O. Lockridge/Bellevue Neighborhood Library.
The first step toward a healthy lifestyle is knowledge. Come down to the library on Thursdays and arm yourself with knowledge!
Science for Kids
Published on Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Need fun and exciting science project experiments for kids? You've come to the right place: William O. Lockridge Library:
Published on Monday, January 7, 2013
Join us as Dr. K. leads a series of personal health care education workshops in January and February in Meeting Room A. The sessions -- held on Jan. 17, Jan. 24, Feb. 21 and Feb. 28 -- will start at 6 p.m. and are 1.5 hours long.
Workshop activities will include:
Published on Monday, December 31, 2012
The District's new libraries stand out in their neighborhoods, and they continue to win praise nationally. The Wall Street Journal has recognized the William O. Lockridge/Bellevue and Francis A. Gregory libraries as two of the best designed buildings for 2012.
"We are proud that the District continues to be honored for offering its residents world-class libraries," said Ginnie Cooper, chief librarian of the DC Public Library. "By putting great design in the heart of our city's neighborhoods, more District residents are discovering all the wonderful things their Library offers."