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Pajama Story Time

Thursday, October 31, 2019, 7:00 pm

An evening story time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. These 30-to-40-minute evening programs are designed to delight children of all ages. Filled with stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination, these programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.

Toddler Story Time

Monday, November 4, 2019, 10:30 am

These 20 to 30 minute programs are full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop your child’s language skills and a love for books. It is a great time for very young children to socialize with others and be prepared to start school. Children ages 18-36 months are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with the children.

Get Your Spell On

Monday, November 4, 2019, 5:00 pm

Come take a spelling test and win prizes. All grades welcome. Ask for Mr. Z.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, November 6, 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 30-40 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 are welcome. Please no children under 2 years of age unless attending with a sibling or class group.

Adult Computer Class

Wednesday, November 6, 2019, 1:30 pm

Join us for adult computer classes, Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. at Bellevue Library. Ask for Mr. Zac. You'll learn: Basic computer skills Microsoft Office Suite Email assistance Resume assistance and much more

Toddler Story Time

Thursday, February 14, 2019, 10:30 am

Get up and get moving at our Toddler Story Times. These 20-to-30-minute programs are full of books, songs and fun activities are designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Children ages 18-36 months are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with the children.

Pajama Story Time

Thursday, November 7, 2019, 7:00 pm

Toddler Story Time

Monday, November 11, 2019, 10:30 am

Get Your Spell On

Monday, November 11, 2019, 5:00 pm

Come take a spelling test and win prizes. All grades welcome. Ask for Mr. Z.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 10:30 am

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Black History Movie

For my baseball lovers

For my baseball lovers, come watch 42: The Jackie Robinson Story. In 1946, Branch Rickey, owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers, took a stand against Major League Baseball's infamous color line when he signed Jackie Robinson to the team. Sunday, Feb. 15, 3-5 p.m. For ages 13-19.

Afro-Beat Dance Party

Saturdays, 12 p.m.

Beginning Feb. 14, the library will be hosting a weekly dance/fitness program that incorporates traditional African dance, Samba, Salsa and more. Classes are energetic, but for all fitness levels.

Painting by C.R. Wells of the Jackson Family Art Show

The Jackson Family Art Show featured for Black History Month!

The Jackson Family Art Show celebrates three generations of greatness in art. The family will visit libraries accross the District to celebrate Black History Month with exhibits and hands-on art demonstrations. The show will visit: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on Feb. 5, 6 p.m. Rosedale Library on Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m. Parklands-Turner Library on Feb. 21, 2 p.m.

Black History Month Movie

Fun for teens

Come watch the Spike Lee Movie Malcolm X, starring Denzel Washington. Malcolm X was a man who rose up from the dregs of society, spent time in jail reeducated himself and through spiritual enlightment, rose to the top. Join us Thursday, Jan. 29 at 4 p.m. For ages 13-19.

Black History Movie

Watch 'The Ernest Green Story'

Disney Educational Production presents The Ernest Green Story. The movie is about the Little Rock Nine, a group of courageous black students who enrolled in a previously all-white Arkansas high school. Join us Saturday, Feb. 14, 2-4 p.m. For ages 13-19.

Black Leadership and Film

Black History Month

Come watch Freedom's Song: 100 years of African-American Struggle and Triumph Middle/High School Edition on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 4 p.m. For ages 13-19.

High Noon Book Club

High Noon Book Club will discuss How The Light Gets In, A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel by Louise Penny. We're meeting in Room B on Monday, Feb. 2 at 12 p.m.

Typing Lessons for Kids

Typing Lessons is a program for children, third grade and up, which teaches them how to type on a keyboard with the proper ten-finger touch typing technique. The program is held every weekday after school for children who want time on the public computers. The time varies depending on when each student starts their computer time.

Senses of Peace

What does peace feel like?

In honor of the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and drawing on inspiration from the children's book, What Does Peace Feel Like? by Vladimir Radunsky, participants may contribute, in words and or pictures, what peace smells, sounds, tastes or feels like.

MLK Week Celebration 2015

Movie Showing: 'Remember The Titans'

On Jan. 11 at 2 p.m., in celebration of MLK Week, the William O. Lockridge Library will show Remember The Titans. In 1971, at the desegragated T.C. Williams High School, a black head coach, Herman Boon leads the football team to achieve racial harmony and success. The Titans go undefeated while battling racial prejudice, before slowly gaining support from the community. Watch this "Two Thumbs Up" movie and see the history of tears, resilience and victory!