Need help with your job search process? Drop in for personalized help with job seeking skills. Get help with:
For additional information, call 202-243-1186 or visit dclibrary.org/jobseekers.
Do you want to practice English? What would you like to talk about and learn?
Come to our free English Conversation Circles, where you can practice your English with others in a casual environment. They are held in Room 302.
Get help with setting up email accounts, resume writing and online application.
Mondays, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Come explore the world and new ideas through reading stories, movies, arts and crafts.
All programs are free and open to the public.
Fun films for the little ones, ages 3-5. Second showing at 11:30.
If bringing a group, please call 202-576-7252 ahead of time to reserve a spot.
New to the computer? Learn all the basics of operating a computer and using the Internet, with an emphasis on employment. Bring questions of your own.
For adults 18 and older.
Email megan.janicki@dc.gov for more info.
From April through August, we will watch a new documentary each month.
April 8
The Cove
In a sleepy lagoon off the coast of Japan is a highly guarded secret. During the night, Taiji fishermen engage in an unseen hunt for thousands of dolphins.
May 20
The King of Kong
This documentary chronicles a rivalry between two old school arcade masters. Each claims the world's highest score on Donkey Kong so they battle for dominance in this look at obsession and the pursuit of excellence regardless of the subject.
June 10
Exporting Raymond
A man named Philtravels to Russia to help adapt his favorite American television show.
July 15
Religulous
Comedian and TV host Bill Maher takes a pilgrimage across the globe on an mind-opening journey into the ultimate taboo: questioning religion.
Aug. 12
Grizzly Man
This documentary explores the life and death of amateur grizzly bear expert and wildlife preservationist Timothy Treadwell.
Learn to calculate, research and display table data using Excel formulas. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: D. P. Grogan
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics, Word I Basics, Word II Intermediate, Excel I Basics and Excel II Intermediate.
You will learn to:
Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.
Every Monday, except where noted, the knitting and crocheting CLASS meets; every Friday, the knitting and crocheting CLUB meets.
Join us for fun, creativity and making georgeous wear!
Tech Monday is a computer class offered at Northwest One library. Come and learn basic computer skills!
A storytime that combines early literacy and Process-Oriented Art. Process-Oriented Art is a technique that focuses on the process of producing art, rather than the product, and places emphasis on creative exploration of art materials.
Join us for stories, songs and a little bit of art.
This storytime is recommended for ages 2-5.
Babies enjoy books, rhymes, songs, and other activities on the laps of their caregivers. For non-walkers.
Registration required.
Sign up at the children's desk or by phone.
Arts and crafts activities for ages 8 and older.
Learn the basic terminology and navigational skills associated with surfing and searching the Internet via the World Wide Web. These skills can help you complete online job applications. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: C. Kessler
Computer Lab, Room 311
Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics and Word I Basics.
You will learn to:
Bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.
Are you a teen or preteen who loves to read? You know what makes reading a book even better? Discussing it with others.
This month we'll be discussing Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransome Riggs. Copies are available at the second-floor reference desk.
Do you have the skills with a Wii or Xbox controller?
Come every Monday until 6 p.m., starting April 1, in the large meeting room on the first floor.
Wii and Xbox games will be played, so come with friends ages 12-19 years old.
Join us every second and fourth Monday at Shepherd Park Library for a teen game night!
We will have different Wii and Playstation 2 games available as well as board games to play.
Learn how to do your very own polka-dot manicure! Nail polish and other materials will be provided by the librarians.
Please come to the library with clean nails (we will not have nail polish remover available at the program) and make sure you get permission to paint your nails from your parent or guardian!
Sign language classes are free and no registration is required.
This is an ongoing class—just walk in and begin any day; come whichever day you wish.
This class, with instructor Maurice Smith, meets Mondays and Tuesdays at the second floor East Lobby and continues indefinitely.
Chess instruction open to children and teens of all ages.
Call the library for details.
Have fun practicing your American Sign Language skills. FREE. No registration required. Walk in any time. Class continues indefinitely.
Instructor: Linda McCrimmon.
Second floor, East Lobby.
Beginning Monday, April 2, 2013, Chess Instruction for children and teens will be held on Mondays at 5:30 p.m.
There is no change for chess instruction for younger children ages 2- 6 on Thursdays.
Best for ages 7-16.
Do you want to practice English? What would you like to talk about and learn?
Come to our free English Conversation Circles, where you can practice your English with others in a casual environment.
Join us for a movie night for the family!
Call 202-645-4532 for this week's selection.
Join us for our weekly Teen Advisory Group meeting and earn community service hours for planning and participating in library programs.
Plan this month's game nights, book club, crafts and other programs.
Ages 12 - 17.
Join us for a free yoga class for adults provided by Yoga Activist.
Yoga Activist is an organization dedicated to providing free yoga instruction to communities by partnering instructors with social service organizations interested in promoting the benefits of yoga.
Mats will be provided. Registration is preferred, but not required.
Please email alana.quarles@dc.gov or call 202-698-6373 for more information.
For more information about Yoga Activist, please visit their website at www.yogaactivist.org.
Summer is so close we can almost taste it. We will be reading One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia.
Steps to Book Club Fun:
Best for grades 3-8.
*If you've already read the book, please re-read it before the book club meeting, and don't forget to bring the book with you.