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Short Story Reading Group for Writers

Sunday, July 8, 2018, 2:30 pm

Author Ingrid Anders reads a celebrated short story aloud and facilitates a discussion of its literary merits. The selections include classic, contemporary, American and international short stories. We hone our craft through examination of the masters. No preparation or commitment is required, but please register online. Recommended for ages 18 and up.  
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Science in the Summer: Level 1

Monday, July 9, 2018, 2:00 pm

GSK Science in the Summer™ is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK for students entering grades two through six. Summer is the perfect time for kids to discover the wonderful and fascinating world of science through hands-on activities. Girls and boys are invited to participate in the Science of Space. Through active, hands-on learning, they will explore the sun’s energy, the phases of the moon, human survival in space and how rockets overcome Earth’s gravity.
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Science in the Summer: Level 2

Monday, July 9, 2018, 3:30 pm

GSK Science in the Summer™ is a fun and free science education program sponsored by GSK for students entering grades two through six. Summer is the perfect time for kids to discover the wonderful and fascinating world of science through hands-on activities. Girls and boys are invited to participate in the Science of Space. Through active, hands-on learning, they will explore the sun’s energy, the phases of the moon, human survival in space and how rockets overcome Earth’s gravity.
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Short Fiction Writing Workshop with Author Ingrid Anders

Monday, July 9, 2018, 7:00 pm

Give constructive feedback to fellow writers. Receive it, too.  Bring one printed copy of your own flash fiction or an excerpt from a longer piece (limit: 1,000 words). At each session, we will randomly select three participants to receive critique. Please register ahead of time. Recommended for ages 18 and up.
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Makers Camp

Wednesday, July 11, 2018, 3:30 pm

Join other budding inventors, engineers and artists to create and tinker during STEM summer activities. Makers Camp is for ages 8 and up.   
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Georgetown Trivia Night

Come join us for Georgetown Neighborhood Library's monthly trivia night!  (Trivia night is held on the second Thursday of every month).  Bring friends or we'll team you up with fellow trivia-lovers present for the chance to win prizes and... eternal GLORY.   This program is recommended for adults and savvy teens.  Brainy snacks and sparkling beverages will be provided.
What's with Wheat?

Documentary Matinee: "What's with Wheat?"

Monday, July 16, 2018, 1:00 pm

Join us for a viewing of What's with Wheat?, a documentary that investigates the growing epidemic of wheat intolerance.  
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The Monthly Movie Roast: "Jaws: The Revenge"

Thursday, July 19, 2018, 6:00 pm

Join us once a month for a viewing, discussion and roast of a movie with terrible reviews. We will be showing Jaws: The Revenge for our July roast. This event will count towards the Summer Challenge. Recommended for ages 13 and up.
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Book Hill Talks - Publishing Science: Experiments and the Royal Society

Wednesday, July 25, 2018, 7:00 pm

Abbie Weinberg, reference and outreach specialist for the Folger Shakespere Library, will lead a discussion about the history of early modern science at the Royal Society—the world's oldest independent scientific academy.
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123 Andrés

Friday, August 3, 2018, 10:30 am

Take a musical journey around the Americas with Latin Grammy-winning 123 Andrés and Christina. Their high-energy, bilingual Spanish program is full of movement, rhythm and fun. For children ages birth – 6.

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