Have you read The Other Wes Moore? Are you a fan of The Wire or Ace of Cakes? Are you a not-so-secret supporter of the Ravens and the Orioles? Discover some books set in Baltimore at Petworth Library. Among them are:
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Published on Monday, October 17, 2011
Published on Saturday, October 15, 2011
Join the Petworth Fiction Book Club on Monday, October 17, at 7 p.m. to discuss The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates by Wes Moore.
Though our book club usually reads fiction, we are making a departure to read this memoir because October's topic is DC Reads. DC Reads is a DC Public Library literacy program that promotes reading for pleasure by having city-wide celebrations focusing on one book. The goal is to appeal to a wide audience--high school students and adults of all ages--to generate in-depth questions and discussion. DC Reads uses various artistic means to discuss, display, entertain and celebrate the joy of reading.
Here is one exciting DC Reads event where you may get an opportunity to communicate with author Wes Moore.
Published on Friday, September 30, 2011
Petworth Neighborhood Library customers have been enjoying free yoga classes, courtesy of Yoga Activist, twice each month since August. The skilled yoga instructors have just scheduled additional classes through the end of the year! Please see below for dates and times.
These beginner level classes are open to everyone. No experience is necessary. If you've ever wanted to try yoga, this is the perfect opportunity!
Classes begin at 11 a.m. Dress comfortably, and bring your water bottle to stay hydrated. Yoga mats are available. There is no need to register in advance.
Published on Thursday, September 29, 2011
Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15 to October 15, 2011!
Come to the Petworth Neighborhood Library to check out books about famous Latinos in history and countries in Latin America, along with books by Hispanic authors, Spanish language films, Latin music CDs and more!
Published on Thursday, September 22, 2011
We had a wonderful Hispanic Heritage Month celebration with Jose Luis Orozco.
Over 200 children and adults sang, danced and clapped together in this bilingual program.
Orozco provided us with a performance that was both lively and warm.
After the concert, the children took turns swinging at a pinata.
Nos divertimos mucho! We had a lot of fun!
Published on Friday, September 9, 2011
The National Book Festival will be September 24-25. Petworth Library has a display featuring some of the authors who will be at this year's festival. Among them are:
Published on Tuesday, September 6, 2011
In September 1850, California became a state. Among other things, it is famous for its beaches, vineyards and mountains. Or is it really famous for earthquakes, Donner Pass and Alcatraz? Or maybe sea lions in San Francisco and sea otters in Monterey.
Published on Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Pajama Story Time will continue through the fall! To accommodate children who will be going to bed earlier to wake up for school, the program will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings, instead of 7:3
0 p.m., starting in September.
Children may wear their pajamas and/or bring a favorite stuffed animal to Pajama Story Time. The program is for infants to six-year-olds.
We are looking forward to reading bedtime stories with you!
Published on Monday, August 29, 2011
On Wednesday, August 24, we had a great party at the Petworth Librar
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We celebrated the children, all the books they read over the summer, and going back to school. We made back-to-school magnets, candy sushi, and played freeze dance. Every child was able to choose a prize from the treasure chest. Make sure to keep an eye on this page for the next party!
Published on Monday, August 15, 2011
Former Georgetown basketball star and current Boston Celtic Jeff Green traded his team jersey for a superhero costume at the Petworth Neighborhood Library last Friday. Green was a special guest at “Create Your Own Superhero,” a library summer reading workshop.
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