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
The Black History Film series kicks off tonight at the library at 6 p.m. Every Thursday night in February, we will be showing a different film related to black history. Tonight's film is Tuskegee Airmen.
Be sure to join us the rest of the month for the following films:
February is Black History Month! For many students in the D.C. area and around the nation, now is the time to begin those research papers on a significant event in black history or on a person. You can begin your research at one of the D.C. Public Library's databases, the African American Experience database. You will need your library card in order to access the database from home.
What makes this database unique? In addition to highlighting some of the events and figures in black history, it also highlights cultural milestones. You can explore the origins of holidays like Kwanzaa, or discover how AIDS affects the African-American community.
The African American Experience is just one of many databases that focus on black history. You can find more databases on the Library Web site.
Deja and Nikki are best friends. They live right by one another. They go to the same school and are inseparable. Antonia moves in next door, but she can’t break these two girls apart. But that’s before Deja has the idea to start a drill club during recess.
Nikki & Deja is a lovely chapter book, with regular African-American girl characters in everyday situations; trying to do each others' hair, experiencing friendship drama and hoping that the loud kids in line don’t get the whole class in trouble. The book is also about friendships, jealousy, miscommunication and forgiveness. The lesson in this book story is that things can still be great even if they don’t go as expected.
This chapter book is recommended for kids in grades 2 and 3.
Come join the High Noon Book Club on Monday Feb. 1, 2010, when we explore the book Going Down South by Bonnie Glover. It's a story about motherhood, love, disappointment and forgiveness.
January 15 is the anniversary of the birth of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, the civil rights leader who was assassinated in 1968. The DC Public Library is celebrating the life of Dr. King with a week-long series of events at all of our libraries. Please visit the Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library to participated in our Wall of Hope, where you can share your hopes and dreams. On Thursday, January 14, at 5 p.m. we will have a special family celebration called "Happy Birthday, Dr. King." There will be films and refreshments for all.
All DC Public Libraries will be closed on Monday, January 18, in observation of the King holiday.
Happy New Year!
This month, the staff at the Washington Highlands Library is pleased to bring a new program to the library.
We invite you and your baby (up to 24 months) to join us on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for songs and stories. This will be an ongoing program throughout the year. Parents, grandparents and other caregivers are welcome!
The High Noon Book Club resumes on Jan. 4 at 12 p.m. when we discuss Joseph Hallinan’s book, Why We Make Mistakes: How We Look Without Seeing, Forget Things in Seconds, and Are All Pretty Sure We Are Way Above Average. In this book, Hallinan, a journalist, seeks to uncover the mysteries of human error, and delves into such topics as psychology, economics, and consumer and social behavior. Laced with humor and facts, this book is not a self-help title, but it may help you stop overlooking the details. Hope to see you here!
The Washington Highlands Interim Library, located at 4037 South Capitol St. S.W., opened on December 21, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. Please join us for a cup of hot cocoa, and lots of great giveaways. The interim library features a great selection of books, CDs and DVDs, as well as more computers.
In January, a Technology Tutor will be available weekly to help with computer skills, including typing and job searching. We will continue to be open our regular hours, including two nights a week. Limited parking is available in the lot adjacent to the building.
The interim library will remain open through the completion of the new Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library, located at 115 Atlantic St. S.W.
The Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library, located at 115 Atlantic St. SW, closed for reconstruction on Monday, November 30, 2009. The Washington Highlands Interim Library, located at 4035 South Capital St. SW, will open on Monday, December 21. In the meantime, you may return or renew materials checked out from Washington Highlands at any D.C. public library. You will still be responsible for returning materials on time, or you may accrue overdue fines. If you would like to renew your materials by phone, please call the Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library at 202-645-4297, or the Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library at 202-645-4532. You may also renew books online.
The library will remain in the interim location until 2011, when the new Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library re-opens in its original location. We look forward to seeing you on South Capitol Street!
The High Noon Book Club will not meet in December, as we will be moving into our interim location at 4035 South Capitol St. S.W. Please join us on January 4, 2010, at 12 noon at the interim location to discuss Why We Make Mistakes by Joseph Hallinan. You may stop by the library by November 28 to pick up a copy. After that date, you can request a copy of the book to be sent to another library of your choosing (we suggest the new Parklands-Turner in the Shops at Parkland at 1547 Alabama Ave. S.E.). Enjoy the holidays, but remember—keep reading!
For more information: Washington Highlands Library Construction Update
4037 S Capitol St. S.W.
Washington, DC 20032
Phone: 202-243-1184
| Monday | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am - 5:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
