Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library

Story time fun for the entire family, join us on Thursdays for an evening story time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. These 30-to-40-minute evening programs, designed to delight children of all ages, are filled with stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. 

Join us for Coffee & Conversation. Meet other customers who enjoy the library and participate in a lively conversation. Discuss current events, view and discuss a short-film, or read and discuss a short-story. This program is for adults. We meet every other Friday at 1 p.m. in the Large Lower-Level Conference Room. Light refreshments will be available. We look forward to meeting you. This program is free and open to the public.

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years! Children and their grownups 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. All programs are free and open to the public.

Story time fun for the entire family, join us on Thursdays for an evening story time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. These 30-to-40-minute evening programs, designed to delight children of all ages, are filled with stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination.