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The Benning Branch of the D.C. Public Library was erected at 3935 Benning Road N.E. as the sixth in a series of branch libraries funded under the D.C. Public Works Program. The building was designed by architect Clark T. Harmon in cooperation with the...Read more

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  • Kitchen Table Book Group
    Thursday, November 12, 2009
    The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad

    Here’s a guide to one of the selected books, so even if you can’t join us you can still know what we were discussing.  Remember the questions are just for discussion and fun—it’s not a quiz!

    Here’s a guide to one of the selected books, so even if you can’t join us you can still know what we were discussing.  Remember the questions are just for discussion and fun—it’s not a quiz!

    Abstract

    In Afghanistan, just after the fall of the Taliban, a bookseller named Sultan Khan allowed a Western journalist to move into his home and experience firsthand his family's life in the newly liberated capital city of Kabul. From that act of openness emerges this remarkable book, already an international best-seller

    --From publisher description.

    About the Author

    Asne Seierstad has received numerous awards for her journalism and has reported from such war torn regions as Chechnya, the Balkans, Afghanistan, and Iraq.  She is fluent in five languages and lives in Norway.

  • Monday Movie Nights @ SouthWest
    Tuesday, November 10, 2009
    November 2009 Schedule

    Nov. 2: His Girl Friday (1940's slapstick comedy)
    Nov. 9: Mary Poppins (1964 musical film)
    Nov. 16: For the Bible Tells Me So (Documentary)
    Nov. 23: The Incredibles (2004 Pixar Animation)
    Nov. 30: It's a Wonderful Life (1940's American drama)

    Nov. 2: His Girl Friday (1940's slapstick comedy)
    Nov. 9: Mary Poppins (1964 musical film)
    Nov. 16: For the Bible Tells Me So (Documentary)
    Nov. 23: The Incredibles (2004 Pixar Animation)
    Nov. 30: It's a Wonderful Life (1940's American drama)

  • Ongoing Programs @ SouthWest
    Tuesday, November 10, 2009

    Basic Computer Tutorials: Every Thursday from 10am-12pm. Each class features a different topic ranging from an introduction to personal computers, basic skills concerning internet navigation, and tutorials for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

    Poetry Wednesdays:  A spoken word jam hosted every second Wednesday of each month that features local performance artists performing original compositions and renditions of their favorite works from other writers.

    Basic Computer Tutorials: Every Thursday from 10am-12pm. Each class features a different topic ranging from an introduction to personal computers, basic skills concerning internet navigation, and tutorials for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

    Poetry Wednesdays:  A spoken word jam hosted every second Wednesday of each month that features local performance artists performing original compositions and renditions of their favorite works from other writers.

  • August Events for Adults
    Monday, July 27, 2009

    An Evening of Poetry

    Second Wednesday of the Month

    Date: August 12, 6:30 p.m.

    Location: Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Place S.W.

    An Evening of Poetry

    Second Wednesday of the Month

    Date: August 12, 6:30 p.m.

    Location: Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Place S.W.

    An Evening of Poetry is an opportunity for seasoned performance artists as well as novices to share the art of the spoken word and verse. This is more than just a poetry slam; it is a chance to bring together community within the Washington area in a venue that is always entertaining. Call 202-724-4752 for more information.

    Come and get your "snap" on!

    Monday Night at the Movies

    Mondays 6:30 p.m.

    Location: Southwest Neighborhood Library, 900 Wesley Place S.W.

    Start your week off right at the library. Come and experience a different cinematic treat.

    Adventure!
    Suspense!
    Comedy!
    Drama!
    Horror!

    It's all at your library!!

    August is Harry Potter Month

    August 3 – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
    August 10 – Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
    August 17 – Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
    August 24 – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
    August 31 – Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

    The Kitchen Table Book Group

    Last Saturday of the Month 1 p.m.

    Upcoming Books and Dates

    August 29 – Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
    September 26 – Four to Score by Janet Evanovich
    October 24 – Eyre Affair by Jasper Fford
    (Please note the date change--for October only, we are not meeting on the last week.)

    The Kitchen Table Book Group will have a librarian-led discussion of the current book, or come share what you are reading now. There's always room for one more at our table!

    View and share the book group's flier.

    Computer Tutorials

    Thursdays 10 a.m.

    Drop in and learn:

    •    PC Basics
    •    Word
    •    Internet
    •    E-mail
    •    Excel
    •    PowerPoint

    August & September Classes

    August 6 - E-mail Basics
    August 13 - PowerPoint Basics
    August 20 - Excel
    August 27 - Excel

    September 3 - Intro to PC
    September 10 - Internet Basic
    September 17 - E-mail Basics
    September 24 - Word

    Call 202-724-4752 for more information about these and other exciting events!

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900 Wesley Place S.W.
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: 202-724-4752

Monday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Tuesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday Closed