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The Labs at DC Public Library
Sunday, Feb. 24, 2019

I Made It Myself
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library
2 p.m.
Join us for simple arts and crafts. Recommended for children ages 2-8.

Listen Up
Capitol View Library
2 p.m.
Headphones not required. Check out our audio collection when you stop by the children’s room and listen to a popular audio book every Sunday with family and friends. This program is recommended for children and families, and is free and open to the public.

PAL Pajama Party
West End Library
2 p.m.
Wear your pajamas and join us for stories and an opportunity to read to a PAL (People Animals Love) dog.
This is a family program.

Jazz in the Basement: Liz Prince and the Stage Dog Trio
Library Express
2 p.m.
For the February installment of Jazz in the Basement, join Liz Prince and the Stage Dog Trio for an afternoon of jazz chamber music inspired by the Penguin Cafe. Jazz in the Basement is a monthly concert series featuring local artists, coordinated with the assistance of volunteers Bertrand Uberall and John Cook. The concerts are intended to highlight young artists, new composers, or unique jazz sounds to broaden the listening landscape of our Washington, D.C. audiences. DC Public Library is a proud supporter of our local music community and looks forward to expanding valuable resources to assist musicians in their creative and professional endeavors.
Stage Dog Trio is Liz Prince (tuba), Jon Birkholz (guitar), and John Dierker (bass clarinet and reeds). This Baltimore-based ensemble was formed in 2015 as Stage Dog Band, along with cellist Zack Branch. Prior performances have offered a blend of traditional jazz (Ellington’s "East St. Louis Toodle-Oo“) mixed with more modern music (Nina Simone’s "Baltimore“ and Kotorino’s "Sky’s On Fire“). This stripped-down trio performance promises to deliver an afternoon of improvised chamber music inspired by the delightful music of the Penguin Cafe.
This concert is located at the Goethe-Institut Washington at 1990 K St. NW (use the 20th Street entrance).
FREE | Open to the public

Author Talk with Darnella Davis
Woodridge Library
3:30 p.m.
Join the Woodridge Neighborhood Library for a author talk and book signing by Dr.
Monday, Feb. 25, 2019

This is My Story: Memoir Writing at the Petworth Writers' Workshops
Petworth Library
9:30 a.m.
Come join us at Petworth Library for our new writing program, This is My Story.
Have you ever wanted to write a memoir? Is there something you've always wanted to say, but are afraid to say it? Join us as we explore the craft of writing memoirs and learn from other memoir writers the best way to take from our own memories—our own stories—and put them to paper.

Baby and Toddler Story Time (Registration Required)
Northeast Library
10 a.m.
Advance registration is required for this story time. Please see below for more information.

Early Literacy Baby/Toddler Play Date
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library
Enjoy homemade early literacy toys with your babies and toddlers, get inspired to make your own at home with everyday objects and get tips on building a foundation for your child to learn and read through play.
We will meet from 10 a.m. to noon.
Recommended for children ages birth to 3 years and their caregivers.

Baby and Toddler Story Time
Cleveland Park Library
10 a.m.
These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children ages birth to 2 years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.

Baby and Toddler Story Time
Rosedale Library
10 a.m.
These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children birth to 2 years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.

Free Legal Help at DC Public Library
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Library
10 a.m.
Neighborhood Legal Services Program brings free legal help to DC Public Library branches in neighborhoods throughout the city. At the clinics, you can get help with the following:

Baby and Toddler Storytime
West End Library
10 a.m.
These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children birth to 2 years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.

English Conversation Circle
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library
10 a.m.
A drop-in group for adult speakers of other languages to improve their oral skills in English and gain more confidence in speaking. Participants should have at least a working knowledge of English.

Early Literacy Baby/Toddler Play Date
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library
Enjoy homemade early literacy toys with your babies and toddlers, get inspired to make your own at home with everyday objects and get tips on building a foundation for your child to learn and read through play.
We will meet from 10 a.m. to noon.
Recommended for children ages birth to 3 years and their caregivers.
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Strong Start DC Community Playgroup: 24-36 Months (Registration Required)
Tenley-Friendship Library
10 a.m.
Advance registration is required for this program. See below for registration information.

Newspaper Club
Petworth Library
10 a.m.
Do you like keeping up with the news? Do you enjoy reading print newspapers? Or maybe you just want someone to do the crossword with?
Come read the paper and discuss the news over a cup of coffee at the Petworth Newspaper Club. The club will meet in the Non-Fiction Reading Room on the second floor. Newspapers will be provided. Coffee will occasionally be provided as well.

Morning English Conversation Groups
Georgetown Library
10 a.m.
English Conversation Group meets on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Georgetown Library. Volunteer teachers from the Washington English Center will facilitate the sessions. For more information, please call 202-727-0232.

Baby and Toddler Story Time
Woodridge Library
10:15 a.m.
Get up and get moving at our Baby and Toddler Story Times. These 20-to-30-minute programs are full of books, songs and fun activities that are designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Children ages 18 to 36 months and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities and participate in the program along with the children.

Baby & Toddler Story Time
Southwest Library
10:30 a.m.
These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children from birth to 2 years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.
If you require elevator assistance to reach the second floor, please call ahead.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691.

Toddler Story Time
Palisades Library
10:30 a.m.
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.

Baby and Toddler Story Time
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Library
10:30 a.m.
These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children birth to 2 years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their caregivers are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.

Yoga Mondays
Tenley-Friendship Library
10:30 a.m.
Join us for a gentle yoga class, appropriate for adults of all ages, taught by certified yoga instructors. Please bring your own mat.
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Strong Start DC Community Playgroup: 12-24 Months (Registration Required)
Tenley-Friendship Library
11 a.m.
Advance registration is required for this program. See below for registration information.

Baby and Toddler Story Time
Anacostia Library
These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children birth to 2 years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.

goDigital - Universal Class Workshop
Computer Classes
11 a.m.
goDigital – Universal Class is a 1.5 hour presentation of a dynamic database, which provides online training in a wide array of subjects, including computer training, office skills, health and medicine, language arts, law/legal/criminal, pet and animal care, real estate and so much more. Each Universal Class course involves lessons, assignments, exams and, if passed, awards Continuing Education Units, which are viable credentials in the workplace.

Baby and Toddler Story Time
Cleveland Park Library
11 a.m.
These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children ages birth to 2 years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.

Baby and Toddler Story Time
Woodridge Library
11:15 a.m.
Get up and get moving at our Baby and Toddler Story Times. These 20-to-30-minute programs are full of books, songs and fun activities, and are designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Children ages 18 to 36 months and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities and participate in the program along with the children.

Baby and Toddler Story Time
Northeast Library
11:30 a.m.
These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children birth to 2 years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.
This is a drop-in story time; no advance registration is required, and tickets will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Tax Assistance
Petworth Library
12 p.m.
From Feb. 1 through April 18, meet with a qualified AARP tax aide at your local library to help answer your tax questions and prepare your 2018 income tax filing.
Tax assistance will be provided from 12-4 pm.
For more information and to find other sites offering tax assistance, please visit our tax page.

The Labs Presents: Digital Drop-In
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Library
1 p.m.
Use the Adobe Creative Cloud or work on your audiovisual project at the Studio Lab Express. This Digital Drop-In is only for audiovisual production.
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