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Family Storytime

Saturday, February 15, 2020, 11:00 am

Story time fun for the entire family, these 30 minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. Children and their grownups are encouraged to actively engage and participate with the stories and activities during the program.

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 1:30 pm

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.

Chess Club Meet Up

Wednesday, February 19, 2020, 7:00 pm

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.

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 22, 2020, 11:00 am

American Sign Language Summer Session

Saturday, February 22, 2020, 11:00 am

Join us in learning American Sign Language (ASL). Learn the fundamentals: alphabet, numbers, finger spelling and vocabulary words. Classes will be held on Saturdays for Beginners.

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 1:30 pm

Chess Club Meet Up

Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 7:00 pm

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 29, 2020, 11:00 am

Baby Lap Time

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 1:30 pm

Chess Club Meet Up

Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 7:00 pm

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All Ages Open Mic Nights Twice a Month

Did you know Francis Gregory Library has been holding open mic nights since February? Kids, teens, and adults have been sharing poems, reading stories, singing songs, and telling jokes on select Wednesdays.

Sister City Challenge!

Did you know that The District of Columbia has twelve sister cities and two partner cities around the world? The Sister City Challenge, a new program at the Francis A. Gregory Library, is designed to allow children to learn about the countries of the District’s sister (and partner) cities.Participants will:

Fantasy Book Club

Unleash your imagination!

Getting ready for college

A representative from the College Information Center will be visiting Francis Gregory Library on Saturday, May 10 beginning at 3 p.m.

Free Comic Book Day

The first Saturday in May is Free Comic Book Day! Come to the information desk on May 3 to receive a free comic book to keep while supplies last.

'Heaven' by Angela Johnson

Heaven is the story of a 14-year-old girl whose life is turned up side do

Pulitzer Who?

The Man Behind the Prize

You may have heard the title, written in gold stickers on book covers: "Winner of the Pulitzer Prize." But who was the man behind all that? Joseph Pulitzer was a journalist who shaped American newspaper journalism in the late 20th century. This year, it would be his 167th birthday! Joseph was born on April 10, 1847 in Mako, Hungary. As a young man, Joseph attempted to enlist in the army before emigrating to America.

Learn a New Language

Find out how to use library resources to teach yourself a new language

I've always wanted to learn Spanish, but have never found the time to schedule taking a class. This could be the year I finally learn, thanks to all of the free resources available at the library.