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Looking for a fun, family oriented  story time? Look no further. Children and their families are encouraged to join us for a lively story time in the library. Every Tuesday at 6 p.m., come prepared to listen to a story and have fun. All ages welcome.

It's your move!  Learn to play chess, improve your game, or practice your moves with other players.   Recommended for families and all ages. 

Join us for a showing of Girls Trip and mocktails.  When four lifelong friends travel to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival, sisterhoods are rekindled, wild sides are rediscovered, and there's enough dancing, drinking, brawling and romancing to make the Big Easy blush.

An evening story time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. These 30-to-40-minute evening programs are designed to delight children of all ages. Filled with stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination, these programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.

This 20-30 minute program is full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children birth to two 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. Children and their grownups are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.  Space is limited and admission is on a first come, first served basis. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and story time starts at 9:45 a.m. Have a group? Please call ahead of time to schedule a special visit. 

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 engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program. Story Times are ticketed and first-come, first-served. For groups of more than six please call 202-671-3125 to schedule a visit.

Join us for a special performance from local children's performers King Bullfrog. King Bullfrog founder Jeremiah Goulka will sing and play favorites and original songs for the whole family. Get up, get moving and get grooving! ​This event will replace Music and Movement. All ages are welcome. King Bullfrog will perform at 10 and 11:30 a.m. for 30 minutes. Please attend only one performance.

These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes, and fingerplays for children birth to two 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.

JAWS classes happen every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Library Express, 1990 K Street NW (Entrance on 20th Street). JAWS is a screen reading software that uses a synthesized voice to give non-visual access to computers. If you are blind or have low vision and would like to learn to use a computer by using only a screen reader, JAWS class might be right for you. Call 202-727-2142 to register for a 10 week curriculum in JAWS training: beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Space is limited.

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.

Enjoy marvelous tales of unlikely heroes who defy the impossible. From stories about the original spider man to fantastic friendships, storyteller Diane Macklin will spin adventures using rhythm, movement and classic tales. For children ages 6 and up.