Capitol View
Neighborhood Library

C.R. Gibbs Lecture Series on African American History and Culture

In celebration of 2016 African American History Month, distinguished historian C.R. Gibbs will deliver a presentation at the Capitol View and Dorothy I. Height/Benning neighborhood libraries in February, beginning at 7 p.m. The award-winning historian, humanities scholar and exhibitor of artifacts has appeared at DC Public Library since 1989. He has spoken at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Museum, Arena Stage, colleges/universities and other venues locally, nationally and internationally.

• Adults

Cold But Cuddly

Winter Reading Club

Cuddle up to books this winter break and be eligible to receive a Chipotle gift card! This winter break, between Dec. 21 and Jan. 3, elementary and middle school students who visit their neighborhood branch can be eligible to receive a Chipotle gift card for sharing their winter reading with their librarian.  

Tuskegee Air Women

Reflections on their contributions to American history and culture

In commemoration of Veterans Day 2014, Documented Original Tuskegee Airmen will reflect on the contributions of Tuskegee Air Women to American history and culture. Veterans Day originated in November 1919. The signing of the Treaty of Versailles on June 28, 1919 ended World War I. On Nov. 11, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the day as the first celebration of the "war to end all wars." He envisioned the citizenry through parades and other ceremonies paying tribute to the soldiers who died in the "Great War" and provided Americans with peace and justice.

Summer Reading Winners!

Meet the Fizz Boom Read winner from Capitol View

Alana Sapp is the lucky winner of a brand new Kindle Fire HDX at Capitol View!We sat down with her to learn a little more about her.