I Made It Myself is an arts and crafts program for children. Every week we make something new that you can take home with your child or post in the children's area of the library.
Programs have included coloring, painting, collage, small assemblage kits, paper, button and yarn crafts.
All ages.
Open Lego Duplo block play time for children ages 2 to 5 years and their caregivers.
Using the "Sing, Sign, Song" method, you and your baby can learn American Sign Language through simple rhymes. Interactive chants and songs focus on practical activities and family life through the seasons.
Hosted by local mom Marelise Voss.
Ages birth to 36 months.
Learn more features of this spreadsheet software that can help you further your career. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: S. Karaffa
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 and Excel I Basics.
You will learn to:
Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.
Saturday Technology Training Sessions are on the third Saturday of each month with a few exceptions for holidays. They are held until 4 p.m. in the Adaptive Services Division, Room 215.
The meetings are a chance for people who use Adaptive Technologies to get together and share information, learn about technologies such as the JAWS ScreenReader and MAGic ScreenMagnifier, which make the computer accessible to people who are blind or have low vision, and hear demonstrations of new Adaptive Technologies and Services. Past sessions have included iPhone and iPad, Captioned Telephone and employment tips from the Rehabilitation Services Administration.
Attend this free two-hour workshop on eliminating stress and become one of the most knowledgeable people about eliminating stress.
RSVP required at Stressclasses@QInstitute.com.
Free weekly yoga classes led by a qualified instructor, courtesy of Yoga Activist.
Geared toward beginners, but all are welcome.
Felecia Karen Scott, a born and raised Washingtonian, discovered her love of poetry in 1984 when her sister asked her to recite William Blake's "The Lamb" in an elementary school talent show. In 1988, when in Mrs. Miller's Creative Writing class, she discovered that writing poetry was as enjoyable and rewarding as reading and reciting.
With the publication of her first book of poems, The LP Collection: Lessons and Praise, Ms. Scott is letting the world join her in the love of poetry. Many of her poems are centered around God, family, friends and personal life lessons that have directly and indirectly affected her outlook on life. Poetry for Ms. Scott has served as a positive outlet as well as a vehicle for healing. One of her dreams is to use her poetry to assist with healing the brokenhearted along with continuing to use it as her own personal creative arts therapy. Poems in this collection will indirectly introduce you to Ms. Scott.
Join Ms. Scott in room 209 as she reads selections from her book and answers questions about her work.
Join the Teen Book Club as we discuss John Green's Paper Towns.
Refreshments will be provided.
Please join us for the viewing and discussion of the classic film noir, Touch of Evil (1958).
Introduction to simple Web page design, using the HyperText Markup Language (.html). Seats will be filled on a first-come, space-available basis.
Instructor: T. Nguyen
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, Web I Basics, Web II Intermediate and Email Basics. A significant amount of typing is required!
You will learn to:
Bring your own flash drive to save class documents or send them to your email account.
If you have participated in 3 to 5 years of Twelve Step Recovery, then you qualify to join the MACC group for a power hour -- Make A Change a conviction.
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.