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Coffee and Conversation at Deanwood Neighborhood Library

Monday, November 4, 2019, 10:00 am

Come to Coffee and Conversation at Deanwood Neighborhood Library. Meet special guest speakers and use this opportunity to discuss concerns and opportunities for the neighborhood. Get to know your neighborhood and meet your neighbors in a friendly setting. Snacks provided.

Technology Tomorrow

Monday, November 4, 2019, 11:30 am

Having a tough time getting friends and family to teach you to use the computer or scan and print a document? Forgot your email password, your user name and just can’t seem to get past the red lines on the form for your resume?

Pajama Story Time

Tuesday, November 5, 2019, 7:00 pm

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.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, November 6, 2019, 10:30 am

Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their caregivers will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. This 30-to-40-minute program is designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them. Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.

All Ages Story Time

Thursday, November 7, 2019, 10:30 am

Explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. This 20-to-30-minute program is designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them. Recommended for children ages birth to 5.

Toddler Dance Party - Get Your Groove On!

Friday, November 8, 2019, 10:30 am

Like to shake an egg? Clap to the beat? Wave a scarf? Move your feet? It’s time for Music and Movement, enjoying favorite tunes and discovering new songs and instruments. Drop in for a lively morning of movement as we sing, move, listen and play with simple instruments and get our groove on.

Technology Tomorrow

Monday, November 11, 2019, 11:30 am

Pajama Story Time

Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 7:00 pm

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, November 13, 2019, 10:30 am

All Ages Story Time

Thursday, November 14, 2019, 10:30 am

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Amazing Spider-Man

Spider-Man Debuts: Anniversary

Happy 51st Birthday, Spider-Man!Stan Lee and Steve Ditko created this superhero for Marvel Comics on Aug. 1, 1962. The first Spider-man comic was published in March 1963. In the first issue, a young man is bitten by a radioactive spider and he discovers wondrous super abilities.

The Full Scoop

Interesting facts about Ice Cream

July was designated by President Ronald Reagan as National Ice Cream Month.Celebrate the eating of ice cream throughout the month as a fun and nutritious food.

Summer Reading Program

All kids and teens in the District are invited to participate in Summer Reading at DC Public Library. This year's Summer Reading theme for children is Dig Into Reading; the teens' Summer Reading theme is Beneath the Surface. The program runs from June 1 through Aug. 24. You can win prizes for reading.

Celebrate National Pizza Party Day

Some food historians believe that pizza-like dishes (baking bread with toppings on stones in a wood oven) can be traced back to the early Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cultures. Today's pizza pie has been attributed to baker Raffaele Esposito of Naples, Italy. In 1889, a special pizza dish was created to honor King Umberto and Queen Margherita by Esposito. To represent the colors of the Italian flag, Esposito used Neapolitan flat bread with green basil, white mozzarella cheese and red tomato sauce.

Traveling by Train

All Aboard!

Discover the beauty of steam, diesel and electric trains. On Saturday, May 11, communities across America will be celebrating National Train Day. Did you know:1. Some bullet trains float magnetically above the rails.2. People who love trains are called railfans. They take vacations to go trainspotting.3. Many train stations are called Union Station. These are stations used by different train lines.

DC Public Library Open Today

Thursday, March 7, 2013

The DC Public Library will be open during its regular hours on Thursday, March 7.

Weekly Black History Trivia

Week Two: Famous Firsts

Check out the library to find the answers.

Weekly Black History Trivia

How well do you know African-American History? During the month of February, each week the Deanwood Library will present trivia questions pertaining to African-Americans. Check out the library to find the answers.?? Who Am I ??

And The Children Shall Lead

Children and the Civil Rights Movement

Many children and teens helped to mobilize the nation in the fight against inequality. On May 2-4, 1963, hundreds of students marched in the "Children's Crusade" in Birmingham,. Ala. A song created for the "Children's Crusade" movement was sung during the march:"We've got a job,We've got a job to do.

Learn About Wills, Consumer Rights and Unpaid Wages

Lecture Series by Neighborhood Legal Services Program

Curious about wills and advance directives, but overwhelmed by the process?Want to know how to protect you and your children from identity theft?Do you know your rights when it comes to unpaid wages?Join us in December as we host three consumer-oriented lectures sponsored by the Neighborhood Legal Services Program.