Thursday, March 7, 2013
Published on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The DC Public Library will be open during its regular hours on Thursday, March 7.
Published on Friday, February 15, 2013
'The Yuckiest, Stinkiest, Best Valentine Ever' by Brenda Ferber and Tedd Arnold
Published on Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Leon has got a crush on Zoey. But his Valentine's Day card has other ideas about meaning of the day of love. Follow Leon as he chases down his runaway valentine and finally tells Zoey his secret. If you're a Fly Guy fan, you'll love Tedd Arnold's zany take on the Gingerbread Man fairy tale.
Enjoy this light hearted read out loud with Kindergarteners through third graders.
'Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice' by Phillip M. Hoose
Published on Thursday, February 7, 2013
Chances are you know the heroic actions of Rosa Parks, but do you know about Claudette Colvin?
Claudette Colvin was an ordinary young woman in Montgomery, Ala., who also stood up for her rights by refusing to give up her seat on a segregated bus. In Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice by Phillip M. Hoose, read Claudette’s own words and explore the world she lived in, thanks to primary sources like her family's and friends' photos. This fascinating and well-balanced biography gives an in-depth look at Colvin's everyday life during the Civil Rights Movement and the Jim Crow era.
C.R. Gibbs Will Host Annual Lecture Series
Published on Friday, February 1, 2013
Noted, local, award-winning international lecturer, author and historian of the African Diaspora, C.R. Gibbs, will present his annual Black History Month Lecture Series. This African History and Culture series will focus on black miners, the life and contributions of phenomenal black women and historical and factual information on the great slave revolts.
This popular lecture series will be held on Wednesdays in February at 7 p.m. on the following dates:
Feb. 13: “Black Miners: A Buried Legacy”
Feb. 20: “Great Black Women”
Feb. 27: “Let Your Motto Be Resistance: Great Slave Revolts”
For ages 13 and older.
Published on Friday, February 1, 2013
This month, be sure to join us for:
This year's Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards
Published on Thursday, January 31, 2013
Earlier this week the American Library Association (ALA) announced the winners of the Youth Media Awards for noteworthy books, videos and other outstanding materials for children and teens. These prestigious awards include the Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards. Learn more about process of choosing these awards on ALA's website.
Here is the list of this year's winners and runnerups with a link to how to find here theme here at the DC Libraries.
Saturday Morning Sewing Class!
Published on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Join us for beginning sewing class for the holidays! Learn basic sewing techniques and create a gift.
Classes will be taught by local designer Samira “Mira” Thompson are set for Dec. 8 and Dec. 22 at 9:30 a.m.
Samira “Mira” Thompson was born and raised in Washington D.C. Samira has always been passionate about the world of fashion. Even as early as the young age of 5, she would play dress up with her cousins.
Published on Monday, November 5, 2012
Date change: the Swedish puppet performance "Max" (originally scheduled for Monday Nov. 5) has been changed to Wed., Nov 7 at 2 p.m. Our apologies!
"Max" is a big performance for the little ones based on Swedish author Barbro Lindgren’s books. The picture books about Max take a look at everyday problems and triumphs typically experienced by toddlers, written in a language reminiscent of children’s first sentences.
Best for ages 2-5.
Please register via email at elizabeth.nolan@dc.gov or call Woodridge Library (202-541-6226) to let us know that you are coming.
Published on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Join us Monday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. for a big performance for the little ones based on Swedish author Barbro Lindgren’s books. The picture books about Max take a look at everyday problems and triumphs typically experienced by toddlers, written in a language reminiscent of children’s first sentences.
Best for ages 2-5.
Please register via email at elizabeth.nolan@dc.gov or call Woodridge Library (202-541-6226) to let us know that you are coming.
If St. Patrick's Day inspires you to get into the Irish spirit, try the adventurous Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer.
