A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-to-30-minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. Baby Lap Time is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere. This story time is designed so the baby will be in their caregiver’s lap and the grownup is actively involved in the program; it is recommended that each child have their own adult with them.
Whether you've been playing for years, or are interested in learning, come join us for an evening of chess.
This program is for anyone who wants to learn to play or improve their chess moves
All ages and experience levels welcome.
The Chess Meet up will meet every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 202-727-6044.
It's time to shake, shimmy and dance to the beat. A movement-and-music-oriented story time, this program is dynamic and interactive. As a story time that emphasizes early literacy skills children are engaged in a playful creative manner.
Appropriate for children aged 1-6 and their caregivers.
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.
Join us in learning American Sign Language (ASL). Learn the fundamentals: alphabet, numbers, finger spelling and vocabulary words.
Classes will be held on Thursdays and Saturdays for beginners.
Join us for Yoga Mondays with Yolanda.
This one hour class will:
focus on the health benefits of yoga for health and wellness
improve flexibility and proper breathing
A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-to-30-minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. Baby Lap Time is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere. This story time is designed so the baby will be in their caregiver’s lap and the grownup is actively involved in the program; it is recommended that each child have their own adult with them.
Whether you've been playing for years, or are interested in learning, come join us for an evening of chess.
This program is for anyone who wants to learn to play or improve their chess moves
All ages and experience levels welcome.
The Chess Meet up will meet every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. For more information, please call 202-727-6044.
It's time to shake, shimmy and dance to the beat. A movement-and-music-oriented story time, this program is dynamic and interactive. As a story time that emphasizes early literacy skills children are engaged in a playful creative manner.
Appropriate for children aged 1-6 and their caregivers.
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.
Meet up with Cookbook Enthusiasts for Recipe Swaps & More!
Join us on the third Thursday each month for Cookbook Club!
Each month meet up with other cookbook enthusiasts to exchange recipes and sample treats.
Check back each month for a new, featured recipe!
Please see the Adult Services Librarian for more information, or call 202-698-6373.
Please join C. R. Gibbs, noted author and researcher, who will present a series of lectures at several DC Public Libraries throughout the month of February in honor of Black History Month. All presentations will begin at 7:00 p.m."Crossing the Rubicon: The Battle for Black Public Education in the District of Columbia"
Join us the entire month of February for a special film series in celebration of Black History Month.
Films showcased in this series will be film adaptations of books that are written by or about popular and famous African Americans, and will range in ratings from PG to R.
November means National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo)! The goal of NaNoWriMo is to forget editing and overthinking and just write your heart out by completing 50,000 words in just 30 days. With your ideas and our librarians' research skills, we believe you can do it!
Read digital issues of your favorite magazines with Zinio, the ultimate one-stop shop for magazine lovers, completely FREE with your DC Public Library card. Access 175 titles and counting of your favorite print magazines, available online to view in your browser or to download to your device.
