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Chess Master Eugene Brown, "Life of a King"

Chess Master Eugene Brown, "Pawns to Kings"

Chess Tournament

Sunday, September 15, 2019, 3:00 pm

Calling chess players of all levels and ages! Have you always wanted to learn how to play this ancient board game? Are you looking for a expert player to help you improve your “A-Game”? Do you want to hear how a young man from Southeast DC used chess lessons to transform his life? Are you a biography or DC history buff? Join local chess enthusiasts and Chess Master Eugene Brown (“The Big Chair Chess Club”) for three days of special events for all ages.

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Monday, September 16, 2019, 11:00 am

These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children birth to 2 years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 10:30 am

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years. Children and their caregivers, will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. These 30-to-40-minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them. Class groups and child care centers are welcome at these sessions. Please no children under 2 years of age unless attending with a sibling or class group.

Anacostia Library Homework Zone

Wednesday, September 19, 2018, 3:30 pm

Welcome to The Homework Zone! The Anacostia Library staff cares about the education and well being of the youth in our neighborhood. In support of scholastic achievement, library staff invite children ages 8 to 15 to visit the Anacostia Library on Wednesdays after school for a unique study hall opportunity. Each Wednesday from 3:30 to 5 p.m., library staff will establish a calm study environment called The Homework Zone in the children's area.

Crafternoon: Celebrating, Culture, and Cuentos

Thursday, September 19, 2019, 4:00 pm

Enjoy being creative? Does your inner artist yearn to experiment with new styles? Then, join us as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating art in traditional Hispanic forms such as molas, paper flowers, and papel picado. We will be making molas on Sept. 19, paper flowers on Sept. 26, and papel picado on Oct. 3. Ages 5 to 12 welcome. This event is free.

Crafternoon

Thursday, September 19, 2019, 4:00 pm

Come and try your hand at making something. Join us every Thursday for Crafternoon, a fun and simple drop in craft! Parents/Caregivers can make something too! Each week will feature a different activity. All supplies will be provided. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Supplies are limited, first 15 children will be able to attend. If you have a group with more than eight children, please call ahead at 202-715-7707.

COLORS: Adult Coloring Program

Friday, September 20, 2019, 12:00 pm

Coloring can be an incredibly calming and stress relieving activity; it's a simple way to connect with one's creativity and relieve daily anxiety. Just like meditation, coloring also allows us to switch off our brains from other thoughts and focus only on the moment, helping to alleviate worry. Stop in every Friday at noon and discover why this trend has taken off. Coloring pages and materials will be provided.

Living Well Self Management Workshops

Saturday, September 21, 2019, 10:00 am

In partnership with DC Health and other major health care providers, the Anacostia Library is offering the Living Well Self Management Workshops. These workshops are free to adults seeking help to manage health conditions such as cancer, depression or anxiety, diabetes, heart disease, obesity and more. The workshops will offer techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain, isolation, poor sleep and living with uncertainty. Living Well Workshops will take place at 10 a.m. every Saturday, Sept. 7 - Oct. 19.

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Monday, September 23, 2019, 11:00 am

Northstar Digital Literacy

Tuesday, September 24, 2019, 6:00 pm

Every other Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. the Anacostia Library will host Northstar Digital Literacy training and testing. Tuesday will be for practice sessions, and Thursdays will be for official testing. Earn your Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate in computer basics, Internet, Windows 10, Microsoft Office, social media, email and information literacy.

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Living Well Self Management Workshops

Workshops For Health and Wellness

Discover SCIENCE* with Dr. Bear: Nutrition!

*Scientific Creative Innovative Engaging New Cool Experience* A hands-on STEM and arts program focusing on health issues of concern to the local D.C. community.

The Art of Cursive Writing

What’s your style of handwriting? Which do you prefer, long or shorthand? During this four week workshop, we will explore the different levels of penmanship leading up to cursive writing. We will experiment with various writing instruments such as pencils, pens, markers and crayons.

Shakespeare for the Young

Thursday, June 20, 10:30 am & 11:30am

Shakespeare For The Young is a company of puppeteers and designers dedicated to bringing Shakespeare's stories and poetry to young audiences through the medium of puppets.

A Right to the City

Page Turner Thursday Presents: Mayor For Life

In celebration of DC Public Library "A Right to the City" campaign. The Anacostia Neighborhood Library will read Mayor For Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr. written by Marion Barry, Jr. and Omar Tyree. A blurb from the book jacket reads, "Marion Barry four-term mayor of Washington, D.C.

Book Clubs

Read Across America

Dr. Seuss Story Time

Sending a very special whooty who To all who’s and Cindy Lou’s No matter how small This is your call! The time is now To celebrate Read Across America The Anacostia Library will show you how! So go, go, go Run, run, run To the Anacostia Library to have Seuss fun, fun, fun! You can come on skates You can come on skis You can come in a hat

Discover SCIENCE* with Dr. Bear: Safety First!

Monday, February 18, 2019 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

*Scientific Creative Innovative Engaging New Cool Experience A hands-on STEM and arts program focusing on health issues of concern to the local D.C. community. Presented by Children's National Health Systems, this month's topic is "Safety First!" Bicycle helmets will be given on a first come, first served basis.

Oral Histories

A well put-together oral history is a beautiful thing. The organizational mind and narrative-building skills of a great writer can be paired with first-person quotes from some of the most interesting and talented people in a given field. Here is a sampling of some of the oral histories DC Public Library has to offer!

Teen Programming Ideas for 2019

We Need Your Input!

At the Anacostia Neighborhood Library, we want all of our visitors to feel welcomed when they walk through the doors. We strive to provide all the resources and services that our visitors look for when they come to the library. One important area we would like to improve is programs for teenagers. At the moment, we are looking to develop new teenage programs. The Anacostia Neighborhood Library wants these new programs to make our teenagers feel welcomed. However, we can't do it alone.

Teens

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Meals Served July 1 -- Aug. 9

DC Public Library is participating in the 2019 Free Summer Meals Program. Kids and teens eat free lunch on weekdays from July 1 - August 9. No registration is required. Lunch will be provided Monday – Friday from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the following library locations: