Published on Wednesday, March 31, 2010
While the FCC’s newly-released National Broadband Plan recommends creating partnerships to increase the relevance of broadband Internet among older Americans, 60 District residents received a free computer after completing a DC Public Library sponsored computer-training program.
“This program addressed the cost, relevance and comfort with technology barriers outlined in the National Broadband Plan as critical for increasing the number of older Americans using Internet at home,” said Chris Tonjes, chief information officer with the DC Public Library. “District residents aged 55 and over received free training at the Woodridge or Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library and, through our partners, received the equipment needed to connect to the Internet.”
Published on Thursday, March 25, 2010
On Sunday April 4, the DC Public Library will be closed for Easter. Library service will resume on Monday, April 5.
New Library Opens April 26
Published on Monday, March 22, 2010
The Anacostia Neighborhood Interim Library, located at 1801 Good Hope Road, S.E. will close Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 5:30 pm. Library services will resume on Monday, April 26, 2010 at the new Anacostia Neighborhood Library, located at 1800 Good Hope Road, S.E.
Published on Monday, March 22, 2010
The DC Public Library celebrates Women’s History Month with a presentation by the Women’s National Book Association (WNBA) at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library’s Great Hall, on March 26, 2010 from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Published on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Interim Manager Only Local Librarian Honored
Published on Wednesday, March 17, 2010
DC Public Librarian Eric Riley has been named a “Mover and Shaker” by
Library Journal magazine. Launched in 2002 to recognize librarians, vendors and others who are shaping the future of libraries, Riley was praised for his work managing the
Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Interim Library and for creating exceptional public programs.
“It's such an honor to be recognized by the profession for the diligent work done not only by me, but also by my staff,” said Eric Riley.
Interim Location Opening April 26
Published on Thursday, March 11, 2010
The
Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Library, located at 3160 16th St. N.W. will close for
renovation Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 5:30 pm. Library services will resume on Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Interim Library, located at 3164 Mount Pleasant St. N.W.
The library will remain in the interim location until spring 2011, when the renovated Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Library re-opens at its 16th St. location.
Celebrate Earth Day with Local Author Melanie Choukas-Bradley
Published on Thursday, March 11, 2010
What stories do the trees in your neighborhood tell? Are any of them willow oaks? If so, Thomas Jefferson, who designed and executed the first D.C. street tree planting on record, would have loved them. Learn more about Washington's trees on April 22nd at 7:00 pm, when author
Melanie Choukas-Bradley gives a lecture at the
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library entitled "City of Trees."
Choukas-Bradley will take the public on a virtual tour of Washington's botanic history and diversity. She will share pictures and stories behind the trees in Cleveland Park, the White House, the Capitol, Mount Vernon and other historic sites.
New, Permanent Location Opening April 5
Published on Monday, March 1, 2010
The Benning Neighborhood Interim Library, located at 4101 Benning Rd. N.E. will close Saturday, March 13, 2010. Library services will resume on Monday, April 5, 2010 at the new Benning Neighborhood Library, located at 3935 Benning Road, N.E.
The new two-story library will be 22,000 square feet and feature:
Published on Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Today, Mayor Adrian Fenty joined Ward 4 Councilmember Muriel Bowser and DC Chief Librarian Ginnie Cooper to celebrate the end of demolition at the Petworth Neighborhood Library with a wall-breaking ceremony.
"Today, we break the interior wall through 70 years of history to revive this library to meet the needs of this community while maximizing this historic landmark’s use," said Mayor Adrian M Fenty. "This new facility will function as a major focal point for community meetings, reading and recreation for years to come."
