Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, January 24. Stay tuned for details.
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Published on Monday, December 19, 2011
Looking for Great Gift Ideas? Try This Link from NPR.
Published on Friday, December 16, 2011
If you are looking for great book gift ideas then a few of the folks at NPR have some good ideas.
Happy holidays!
Large shipment of new books just received!
Published on Wednesday, December 14, 2011
We have received many new young adult books recently. Check out The Future of Us by Jay Asher & Carolyn Mackler,
With Special Guests: The Wilson High School Jazz Chorus
Published on Monday, December 12, 2011
Is there a better way to get in the holiday mood than with songs and stories? The fabulous Wilson High School Jazz Chorus is going to come help us celebrate the holidays on Wednesday, December 21, at 1 p.m.
Please join us for a festive time of songs, stories and fun. All ages are welcome.
"The Color of Hay: The Peasants of Maramures"
Published on Monday, December 12, 2011
Join us at the library on Thursday, December 15, at 7 p.m., as photographer and author Kathleen Laraia McLaughlin discusses her book, The Color of Hay: The Peasants of Maramures.
A selection of photographs from the work will be displayed, and a book signing will follow the program.
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Roy Blount Jr.'s Newest Book
Published on Monday, December 5, 2011
Alpha Better Juice or, the Joy of Text is another of Roy Blount Jr.'s romps through the English language. Blount has a way with words and quite obviously loves words having their way with him. The best example of this is the title of his previous work on the subject: Alpha
Thursday, December 8th at 4:30PM
Published on Monday, December 5, 2011
Get ready for the holidays with a fun beading workshop! Join us at the library to create the perfect gift with some help from Ms. Jackie.
We'll be making necklaces, bracelets, bookmarks and napkin rings.
For kids ages 9 and up.
Wednesday, December 7, at 4 p.m.
Published on Thursday, December 1, 2011
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at creating a henna tattoo? This is your chance. We will learn the basic shapes used to create the intricate designs of mehndi body art.
Then participants will have a chance to apply what they've learned to create their own, unique "tattoo." All the materials will be provided.
Children and teens ages 10 and up.
Wednesday, December 7, at 4 p.m.
Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The DC Public Library will be closed Friday, December 2, for staff training. Visit the library's website 24/7 to download books, music, renew materials, sign up for eNews and eNotices and much more. Normal business hours resume on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Photos and Stories from “The Color of Hay; The Peasants of Maramureş”
Published on Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Maramureş Valley in Northern Romania is so remote that generations of peasant farming practices remained intact. As modern amenities like cable TV began to reach the region, Kathleen Laraia McLaughlin documented how the people changed. On December 15, McLaughlin will share her experience and photographs from her book, “The Color of Hay; The Peasants of Maramureş” at the Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library.
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