Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library

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S.T.A.R. @ THE LIBRARYSing, Talk and Read for Parents, Grandparents and CaregiversCome sign up for the S.T.A.R. (Sing, Talk and Read) Workshop at Benning Neighborhood Library on September 28th at 6:30pm. The workshop is design for parents, grandparents and caregivers with children ages 3 to 5 year olds to get them ready to read. Spaces are limited so call and register now at 202-281-2583. Workshop is based on the work of Saroj Ghoting.

Attention Benning Teens

New iMacs Are Here!

Sending out a construction update to all the eager teens getting ready for Benning Library's re-opening...Brand new iMacs are available for teen usage in Benning's new teen space. Come join us in the teen space when we open on Monday, April 5th or come in Saturday, April 10 for our grand opening and be the first in line to use one of our iMacs.

Basic Computer Classes

Benning Library will offer basic computer classes in the month of April. Come and sign up today!Monday 4/12/10 Computer Basic - 9:30 a.m.Tuesday 4/13/10 Computer Basic - 7 p.m.Monday 4/19/10 Basic E-mail - 9:30 a.m.Tuesday 4/20/10 Basic E-mail - 7 p.m.For more information, call 202-442-7740 or 202-442-7741.

Benning Teen Book Club

First Teen Program at the New Benning Library!

The Benning Teen Book Club is scheduled to meet on April 6, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. in the teen space at the BRAND NEW Benning Library.

"My Dream Is..." Essay Writing Contest

And the Winners Are...

Benning Interim Library wants to congratulate the top 3 winners of Martin Luther King's, "My Dream Is..." Essay Writing Contest. NO PHOTO AVAILABLE1st Place Winner - Ashley Kibler

New Benning Library Now Open

Grand Opening Party: Saturday, April 10

The new Benning Library at 3935 Benning Rd. N.E. is open.

African Author Must-Reads

Titles You Won't Want to Miss

The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi AdichieSay You're One of Them by Uwem AkpanA Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael BeahThey Poured Fire on Us from the Sky: The Story of Three Lost Boys by Benjamin Ajak, Benson Deng, Alephonsian Deng, and Judy BernsteinWhat is the What by Dave Eggers with Valentino Achak Deng

Update on the New Library

Coming Soon to Benning Road...

Our excitement grows as we move closer to the grand opening of the new Benning Neighborhood Library. The new building will include:80,000 books, DVDs, CDs, and other library materials Children's Program Room Separate reading areas for adults, teens, and children 32 public access computers with free Wi-Fi Internet access Mobile laptop cart with 20 computers Comfortable seating for 200 customers

Great African-American Reads!

Pick up a Good Book This Month

Looking for a great read? Try some of these African-American authors:River, Cross My Heart by Breena Clarkson Orange, Mint and Honey by Carleen Brice Push by Sapphire