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Thursday, June 4, 2020
Learn ASL
Library Takeout
12 p.m.
American Sign Language Conversation Circle for Beginners continues Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 - 1 p.m. via video conferencing.
This will be a chance for beginning level signers to meet and practice conversing and learn some basic signing skills, vocabulary words and rules of grammar. Although the focus is on beginners, everyone is welcome to join the class, regardless of skill level.
Ask a Librarian
Library Takeout
12 p.m.
Wondering what to read next? Looking for recommendations on a particular genre? Ask a Librarian during our live Twitter chat on Thursdays at noon. Be sure to follow @dcpl and join the conversation using the hashtag #AskaLibrarian.
ASL Intermediate Class
Library Takeout
1:15 p.m.
American Sign Language Conversation Circle for intermediate level signers continues Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. via video conferencing.
DC Writers Chat
Library Takeout
8 p.m.
Are a writer looking to chat with other writers? Need tips on creating your next masterpiece. Join #DCWritersChat live on Thursdays at 8 p.m. to chat with our writers and librarians. Follow @dcpl on Twitter and use the hashtag #DCWritersChat to join the conversation.
Friday, June 5, 2020
Virtual Story Time
Library Takeout
10:30 a.m.
Grab your shakers, bells or anything that makes a fun noise and join the Library on Facebook Live for Virtual Story Time at facebook.com/dclibrary. Follow the Library's Facebook page to receive Notifications when Facebook Live programs start.
Recommended for children birth to 5.
People and Stories - Lunchtime Literature with the Library
Library Takeout
12 p.m.
As part of our Summer Challenge program and partnership with People and Stories, join us for a live, weekly reading of a short story by a DC Public Library staff member. Each week, we will select a different story for you to enjoy and reflect on.
DCPL Pride - Infinite Dance Party
Library Takeout
7 p.m.
Throughout the month of June, show your Pride by dancing with the Library's Freegal music collection. Boogie down to both our Queer Mix 2020 and Happy Pride playlists and take a video of you and your crew dancing or lip-syncing to one of the songs.
Saturday, June 6, 2020
DCPL Pride - Infinite Dance Party
Library Takeout
7 p.m.
Throughout the month of June, show your Pride by dancing with the Library's Freegal music collection. Boogie down to both our Queer Mix 2020 and Happy Pride playlists and take a video of you and your crew dancing or lip-syncing to one of the songs.
Monday, June 8, 2020
ESL Conversation Circles
Library Takeout
10 a.m.
Are you a non-native speaker of English who would like to practice your English language skills or build vocabulary? If yes, join us on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for virtual ESL Conversation Circles.
Virtual Story Time
Library Takeout
10:30 a.m.
Grab your shakers, bells or anything that makes a fun noise and join the Library on Facebook Live for Virtual Story Time at facebook.com/dclibrary. Follow the Library's Facebook page to receive Notifications when Facebook Live programs start.
Recommended for children birth to 5.
Tuesday, June 9, 2020
Virtual Story Time
Library Takeout
10:30 a.m.
Grab your shakers, bells or anything that makes a fun noise and join the Library on Facebook Live for Virtual Story Time at facebook.com/dclibrary. Follow the Library's Facebook page to receive Notifications when Facebook Live programs start.
Recommended for children birth to 5.
Learn ASL
Library Takeout
12 p.m.
American Sign Language Conversation Circle for Beginners continues Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 - 1 p.m. via video conferencing.
This will be a chance for beginning level signers to meet and practice conversing and learn some basic signing skills, vocabulary words and rules of grammar. Although the focus is on beginners, everyone is welcome to join the class, regardless of skill level.
ASL Intermediate Class
Library Takeout
1:15 p.m.
American Sign Language Conversation Circle for intermediate level signers continues Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. via video conferencing.
Cloudy Heaven Games
Teens D.C.
4 p.m.
Ever wanted to learn how to create your own video games? Now you can, from the comfort of your own home! Get hands-on experienced coding video games using a browser-based game by Cloudy Heaven Games.
Local game developer, software engineer, and owner of Cloudy Heaven Games, Dorothy Phoenix, will offer three guided instructional sessions on DC Public Library's Facebook page. Ms. Phoenix will also talk about how to get started in the video game business and how to write out your video game ideas.
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
ESL Conversation Circles
Library Takeout
10 a.m.
Are you a non-native speaker of English who would like to practice your English language skills or build vocabulary? If yes, join us on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for virtual ESL Conversation Circles.
Virtual Story Time
Library Takeout
10:30 a.m.
Grab your shakers, bells or anything that makes a fun noise and join the Library on Facebook Live for Virtual Story Time at facebook.com/dclibrary. Follow the Library's Facebook page to receive Notifications when Facebook Live programs start.
Recommended for children birth to 5.
#brownbagdc Book Chat
Book Clubs
12 p.m.
This Twitter book club meets every Wednesday at lunchtime to compare notes with library staffers and customers on what you're currently reading. Love it or hate it, we want to know.
The meetings are held from noon until 1 p.m on Twitter @dcpl using the hashtag #brownbagdc. The #brownbagdc chat is run by multiple library staff members.
Wednesday Yoga
Library Takeout
12 p.m.
Take a midday break to breathe, stretch and reset with 30 minutes of gentle yoga from our friends at Yoga District. Join the live virtual class Wednesdays at noon on the DC Public Library Facebook page. A range of options will be provided for participants of all fitness levels
People and Stories: Reading Deeply in Community
Library Takeout
12 p.m.
DC Public Library, in partnership with People and Stories/Gente y Cuentos: Reading Deeply in Community, invites you to participate in a program of reading and discussing short stories online. Through oral readings and rigorous discussions of enduring short stories, participants find fresh understandings of themselves, of others and of the world.
We will meet via web conference on Wednesdays, noon – 1:30 p.m.
The discussion will be facilitated by Janice Rosen, Librarian, Center for Accessibility, in American Sign Language and voice.
DIY Mending
Library Takeout
5 p.m.
The Labs' monthly DIY Mending Meetup is going digital. Join us in a private video chat to connect with other menders, get advice on how to fix common issues, and show off your quarantine sewing projects.
Thursday, June 11, 2020
Virtual Story Time
Library Takeout
10:30 a.m.
Grab your shakers, bells or anything that makes a fun noise and join the Library on Facebook Live for Virtual Story Time at facebook.com/dclibrary. Follow the Library's Facebook page to receive Notifications when Facebook Live programs start.
Recommended for children birth to 5.
Learn ASL
Library Takeout
12 p.m.
American Sign Language Conversation Circle for Beginners continues Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 - 1 p.m. via video conferencing.
This will be a chance for beginning level signers to meet and practice conversing and learn some basic signing skills, vocabulary words and rules of grammar. Although the focus is on beginners, everyone is welcome to join the class, regardless of skill level.
Ask a Librarian
Library Takeout
12 p.m.
Wondering what to read next? Looking for recommendations on a particular genre? Ask a Librarian during our live Twitter chat on Thursdays at noon. Be sure to follow @dcpl and join the conversation using the hashtag #AskaLibrarian.
Baby Yoga
Library Takeout
1 p.m.
Stretch, bond and move with your baby.
Virtual sessions led by certified yoga instructor Stephanie on Facebook Live.
This program is made possible thanks to the West End Library Friends.
ASL Intermediate Class
Library Takeout
1:15 p.m.
American Sign Language Conversation Circle for intermediate level signers continues Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. via video conferencing.
Know Your Power with Writopia Lab
Library Takeout
5 p.m.
In these hour-long workshops held over WebEx, published authors, poets, and playwrights will guide teens ages 13 - 19 in authoring their own work of creative writing based on a social issue that they are passionate about. All workshops are multi-genre (fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and plays may be explored). Sessions are peppered with original and fun writing exercises to get the creative juices flowing and help writers to reflect on social issues impacting youth today.
Virtual Student Loan Workshop
Library Takeout
6 p.m.
Student loan repayment has become a major topic given the current times of uncertainty. The Petworth Neighborhood Library, in partnership with Atwood Financial Planning, are very pleased to coordinate a virtual workshop that will highlight student loans and provide emphasis to the following material.
Friday, June 12, 2020
Virtual Story Time
Library Takeout
10:30 a.m.
Grab your shakers, bells or anything that makes a fun noise and join the Library on Facebook Live for Virtual Story Time at facebook.com/dclibrary. Follow the Library's Facebook page to receive Notifications when Facebook Live programs start.
Recommended for children birth to 5.
People and Stories - Lunchtime Literature with the Library
Library Takeout
12 p.m.
As part of our Summer Challenge program and partnership with People and Stories, join us for a live, weekly reading of a short story by a DC Public Library staff member. Each week, we will select a different story for you to enjoy and reflect on.
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