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Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library

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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  • Washington Highlands Library Closing for Reconstruction
    Wednesday, November 18, 2009
    Interim Location Opening December 21, 2009

    The Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library located at 115 Atlantic St. S.W. will be closed for reconstruction beginning Monday, November 30, 2009. Library services will resume on Monday, December 21, at the Washington Highlands Interim Library, located at 4035 South Capitol St. S.W. During that period, you may return or renew materials checked out from Washington Highlands at any of the other D.C. public libraries. 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.

    The Washington Highlands Neighborhood Library located at 115 Atlantic St. S.W. will be closed for reconstruction beginning Monday, November 30, 2009. Library services will resume on Monday, December 21, at the Washington Highlands Interim Library, located at 4035 South Capitol St. S.W. During that period, you may return or renew materials checked out from Washington Highlands at any of the other D.C. public libraries. 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!

  • High Noon Book Club
    Thursday, November 12, 2009
    No Meeting in December

    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!

    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

  • "Push" by Sapphire
    Tuesday, November 10, 2009

    Have you heard about that new movie, Precious? Its based on a book called Push by Sapphire. Chanel Toms, Washington Highlands' Teen Aide, wrote a mini-review of the book. Here's what she had to say:

    Push is an award-winning novel about an illiterate girl and her struggles in life with her family and school. The character Precious feels invisible to everyone around her.

    Many teachers are using this novel in the classroom. This is very risky because it is very explicit. But it keeps you glued to the pages.

    Have you heard about that new movie, Precious? Its based on a book called Push by Sapphire. Chanel Toms, Washington Highlands' Teen Aide, wrote a mini-review of the book. Here's what she had to say:

    Push is an award-winning novel about an illiterate girl and her struggles in life with her family and school. The character Precious feels invisible to everyone around her.

    Many teachers are using this novel in the classroom. This is very risky because it is very explicit. But it keeps you glued to the pages.

    I enjoyed reading this novel and would recommend it to teens at the library!

  • Frightfully Fun Monsterpiece Contest!
    Friday, October 23, 2009

    Hey, kids! Wouldn't it be cool to design your own monster? And maybe have that design turned into a toy?

    Come join us at the library on October 27, 2009 at 4 p.m for the “Make My Own Monster Halloween Contest.” Children ages 6 to 12 will draw a cool-looking monster on the entry form, and the winning “monsterpiece” in this nationwide contest will be turned into a real toy by the North American Bear Company! Global Action for Children will provide entry forms that require either a parent or guardian’s signature.

    Hey, kids! Wouldn't it be cool to design your own monster? And maybe have that design turned into a toy?

    Come join us at the library on October 27, 2009 at 4 p.m for the “Make My Own Monster Halloween Contest.” Children ages 6 to 12 will draw a cool-looking monster on the entry form, and the winning “monsterpiece” in this nationwide contest will be turned into a real toy by the North American Bear Company! Global Action for Children will provide entry forms that require either a parent or guardian’s signature.

    Plus, for every monster submission, the North American Bear Company will donate $1 to Global Action for Children.

    Participate in this contest to benefit charity, and call 202-645-5880 for more information.Find out more:

  • Hot Picks for the Week
    Thursday, October 22, 2009

    We've got some great new titles in this week, as well some hot older titles. Come on in and check them out!

    • Dream Big! O Magazine's Guide to Discovering Your Best Life 151.1 D771
    • American Rebel: The Life of Clint Eastwood 92 E143e
    • Street Judge: A Novel Fiction Mathis
    • Million Dollar Demise Fiction Johnson

    Also, be sure to check out these new DVDs.

    • Freedomland starring Samuel L. Jackson and Julianne Moore
    • She's Gotta Have It (A Spike Lee Joint)

    We've got some great new titles in this week, as well some hot older titles. Come on in and check them out!

    • Dream Big! O Magazine's Guide to Discovering Your Best Life 151.1 D771
    • American Rebel: The Life of Clint Eastwood 92 E143e
    • Street Judge: A Novel Fiction Mathis
    • Million Dollar Demise Fiction Johnson

    Also, be sure to check out these new DVDs.

    • Freedomland starring Samuel L. Jackson and Julianne Moore
    • She's Gotta Have It (A Spike Lee Joint)
    • Phat Girlz starring Mo'Nique

  • Hot Picks!
    Thursday, October 15, 2009

    Check out our new hot picks @ Washington-Highlands!

    • Hot House Orchid by Stuart Woods
    • Evidence of Murder by Lisa Black
    • Hard Ball by Sara Paretsky
    • Night Pleasures by Sherrilynn Kenyon
    • Million Dollar Demise by RM Johnson

    Check out our new hot picks @ Washington-Highlands!

    • Hot House Orchid by Stuart Woods
    • Evidence of Murder by Lisa Black
    • Hard Ball by Sara Paretsky
    • Night Pleasures by Sherrilynn Kenyon
    • Million Dollar Demise by RM Johnson

  • High Noon Book Club
    Thursday, October 15, 2009

    High Noon Book Club read Gather Together in My Name by Maya Angelou on October 5, 2009.
    We had a wonderful discussion: eating, drinking and laughing.

    Come join us on November 2, 2009 @ 12 noon to discuss Practicing What You Preach by Vanessa Davis Griggs.

    High Noon Book Club read Gather Together in My Name by Maya Angelou on October 5, 2009.
    We had a wonderful discussion: eating, drinking and laughing.

    Come join us on November 2, 2009 @ 12 noon to discuss Practicing What You Preach by Vanessa Davis Griggs.

  • Wii Gaming Nights for Teens
    Thursday, October 15, 2009

    Hey teens! Need a study break? Washington Highlands is now hosting a Wii Gaming Night, every Tuesday from 6 p.m to 7 p.m. Bring your friends, and enjoy great minigames like boxing, baseball, table tennis and hockey! Got a game that we don't have? You can bring in your own Wii games to share with the group.

    We look forward to seeing you Tuesday nights!

    Hey teens! Need a study break? Washington Highlands is now hosting a Wii Gaming Night, every Tuesday from 6 p.m to 7 p.m. Bring your friends, and enjoy great minigames like boxing, baseball, table tennis and hockey! Got a game that we don't have? You can bring in your own Wii games to share with the group.

    We look forward to seeing you Tuesday nights!

  • Read Articles from the Minority Presses
    Thursday, October 1, 2009

    This database provides full-text coverage of more than 250 publications from the ethnic and minority press. The collection totals over one million newspaper, magazine, and journal articles and includes the Baltimore Jewish Times, Asianweek from San Francisco, El Mundo from Oakland and Black Enterprise from New York. Coverage dates back to 1990.

    This database provides full-text coverage of more than 250 publications from the ethnic and minority press. The collection totals over one million newspaper, magazine, and journal articles and includes the Baltimore Jewish Times, Asianweek from San Francisco, El Mundo from Oakland and Black Enterprise from New York. Coverage dates back to 1990. Nearly one-quarter of the articles are presented in Spanish. Casi un cuarto de los artículos se presenta en español.

  • Research Health and Wellness
    Friday, September 25, 2009

    The Health and Wellness Resource Center has information about diseases and conditions, and drugs and herbal remedies. Whether you’re researching acne, obesity, AIDS or menopause, you can find information here.

    The Health and Wellness Resource Center has information about diseases and conditions, and drugs and herbal remedies. Whether you’re researching acne, obesity, AIDS or menopause, you can find information here.

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115 Atlantic St. S.W.
Washington, DC 20032
Phone: 202-645-5880

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