Francis A. Gregory
Neighborhood Library

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Science in the Summer: Level 2

Monday, July 10, 2017, 3:30 pm

Students will discover how science helps athletes perform in their sports.  They will participate in challenges (balance, stability, reaction time) to understand physical and mental skills that can be helpful in sports and learn about the importance of good nutrition.  To understand the science behind the development of different types of protective sports equipment, students will build models.  In addition, they will explore the physics of several popular sports.  Students will create profile cards of their own ultimate athlete or sports scientist. 
Pacific Rhythm

Pacific Rhythm

Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 10:00 am

Traditional music and dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, Fiji, Cook Islands and Samoa are presented with authentic costumes for each island. You will be up on your feet as they teach you some Polynesian dances. 
Saturday Crochet

Tuesday Morning Crochet Circle

Tuesday, June 27, 2017, 10:30 am

On Tuesdays, we crochet! Every second and fourth Tuesday of the Month from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.  All levels are welcome.
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Build Your Memories, One Page at a Time!

Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 1:30 pm

Join us for a special arts & crafts event where participants will use a recycled book's pages to craft, create, and store their most precious memories! For more information, please call 202-698-6373.    
Recipe Swap

Cookbook Club

Monday, July 24, 2017, 7:00 pm

Join us the fourth Monday 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 to RSVP.

"Green-ovating: Home Renovations for a Sustainable World" Film Series

Monday, August 7, 2017, 6:30 pm

Join us every Monday night in August for a special Summer Reading film series featuring Access Video's Green-ovating: Home Renovations for a Sustainable World series. Discover how going green can help you build a be
Labyrinth

Explore Cooperative Board Games

Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 4:30 pm

Cooperate or die! Play Pandemic, Forbidden Island or Race to Treasure with Labyrinth Games & Puzzles in this 90-minute workshop.
Christopher Sullivan

Architecture at the Library

Wednesday, August 23, 2017, 7:00 pm

Come into the library and listen to architect Christopher Sullivan discuss how architects are "building a better world." Christopher has ten years of experience in variety of architectural areas, including diplomatic facilities and historic preservation.  His talk will center on the Francis Gregory Library building and how it exemplifies the best that modern architecture has to offer.

Small Business Development Workshop

Thursday, December 7, 2017, 6:30 pm

Are you thinking of starting your own business?  Don't know how to begin? Come to this free two-hour seminar by the DC Small Business Development Center.  This workshop will give you an overview of the thought process that goes into the development of a business plan and a discussion of the reasons why.Please pre-register with DCSBDC to attend this program.

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