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All Ages Story Time

Thursday, February 13, 2020, 10:30 am

These 30-to-40-minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. Children and their grownups are encouraged to actively engage and participate with the stories and activities during the program. Ages 0-5 and caregivers.

Chess Club

Monday, February 17, 2020, 4:00 pm

Whether you’re an experienced player or a total beginner we have a game for you! Learn the basics of the game on our giant set or play with a friend to develop your skills. Ages 6-12 and caregivers.

Get Your Spell On

Monday, February 17, 2020, 5:00 pm

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

Explorations

Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 10:30 am

This is in an interactive program for children and caregivers that uses play and exploration to develop pre-literacy skills. This program will rotate through play, music and dance, building, and sensory-based sessions. Ages 2-5 and caregivers.

Adult Computer Class

Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 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

Clapperboard, popcorn, cinema tickets and a movie reel, computer illustration

Afternoon Movies

Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 4:00 pm

Watch an after school movie to unwind from the day with friends. Ages 6-12 and caregivers. Some movies may be rated PG-13.

All Ages Story Time

Thursday, February 20, 2020, 10:30 am

Chess Club

Monday, February 24, 2020, 4:00 pm

Get Your Spell On

Monday, February 24, 2020, 5:00 pm

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

Explorations

Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 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!