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Carter G. Woodson : Black history pioneer / Patricia and Fredrick McKissack.book cover

Black History Month Do Drop In - Games

Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 1:30 pm

Black History Games Join us and test your skills and knowledge of famous African Americans for prizes! This program will be repeated on Saturday, Feb. 23. for ages 6-12.

Author Talk: E. Ethelbert Miller

Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 7:00 pm

In observance & celebration of Black History Month, the Lamond-Riggs Library is happy to host local Author/Activist E. Ethelbert Miller on Tuesday, Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. Mr. Miller is a writer and literary activist. He is the author of several collections of poetry and two memoirs. For fourteen years he has been the editor of Poet Lore, the oldest poetry magazine published in the United States.

Black History Month Story Time for Preschoolers

Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 10:30 am

Join us at the Lamond-Riggs Library to celebrate Black History Month with a special story time for preschoolers.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 10:30 am

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years. Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. These 30-to-40-minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them.

Discover Science* with Dr. Bear

Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 12:00 pm

*Scientific Creative Innovative Engaging New Cool Experience A hands-on STEM and arts program focusing on health issues of concern to the local D.C. community. This Discover SCIENCE Day: "Deep in Sleep" will explore the science of sleep. Children and their caregivers are invited to dive into topics including: healthy sleep habits, astronomy and brain waves through science projects, arts and crafts and other fun stations. This is a family program for ages 5 and up.

cover art for The great migration : an American story / paintings by Jacob Lawrence

Black History Month Do Drop In - Black History Through Art

Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 1:30 pm

The 2019 theme "Black Migrations" emphasizes the movement of people of African descent to new destinations and to new social realities. Join us as we explore the art of Jacob Lawrence and express our creativity through art. All school age children are welcome.

Black History Month Story Time for Babies and Toddlers

Thursday, February 21, 2019, 10:30 am

Join us at the Lamond-Riggs Library to celebrate Black History Month with a special story time for babies and toddlers.

cover art for I live in music : poem / by Ntozake Shange ; paintings by Romare Bearden

Black History Month Do Drop In - Black History through Art

Thursday, February 21, 2019, 1:30 pm

Join us as we explore the art of Romare Bearden through the poetry of Ntozake Shange. For school age children.

cover art for Magic Trash : a story of Tyree Guyton and his art / J.H. Shapiro

Black History Month Do Drop In - Magic Trash

Friday, February 22, 2019, 1:30 pm

Celebrate the art of Tyree Guyton and create your own masterpiece. All school age children welcome.

Black History Month Do Drop In - Games

Saturday, February 23, 2019, 1:30 pm

Black History Games Join us and test your skills and knowledge of famous African Americans for prizes! This program will be repeated on Saturday, Feb. 23. for ages 6-12.

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New Lamond-Riggs Library to be Built

The design process for the new Lamond-Riggs Library is underway. Take our Survey. Click here to learn more about this exciting project.

Adults

Miz Bee and Caterpillar in front of Lamond-Riggs Library

Storybook Characters Come Alive

Book-o-ween at Lamond-Riggs

WOW! It was just last month at this time we were inundated with super heroes, princesses and every kind of storybook character. It was the bee’s knees, even the Very Hungry Caterpillar came to Lamond-Riggs Library! All of the familiar storybook characters came to the library to celebrate Book-O-Ween. The teachers and children from nearby DC Bilingual perform this “car stopping” trick during the Halloween season.

Children

Preserve Your Family Memories with DCPL's Memory Lab

It’s a human tendency to hang on to sentimental memorabilia, items that remind us of significant memories and special times, even if those items may no longer be as accessible and usable as we would like.

Makers & D.I.Y

Portrayals of City Life: Picture Books About Cities for Children

These picture books illustrate the many different aspects of urban life in cities for children. Children view life in the city in so many different ways! In some of these stories, children find ways to make where they live even more beautiful. In other stories, children find ways to overcome their fear of loud noises in the city - even the sound of a thunderstorm! Some stories provide a way for the reader to practice identifying shapes by observing shapes in the city and counting items in the city.

Picture Books

Meet Izzy!

Izzy is a P.A.L. (People. Animals. Love) volunteer and visits the Lamond-Riggs Library when she can. Here are 9 fun facts about Izzy! 1. Izzy loves to go on hikes in the woods. 2. Izzy doesn’t like to get her feet wet in the rain or snow. 3. Izzy doesn't like getting a bath, but loves to be clean afterwards! 4. Izzy has a rain jacket, a winter jacket, and two different sweaters. 5. Izzy’s favorite things to do are taking a nap and eating her food.

Children

Caught Between Two Cultures

It's difficult to be caught between two cultures. In these novels, women from India or women of Indian descent are coping with the challenges and opportunities that come with living in America. Is arranged marriage still a viable option? One character struggles to accept her daughter's biracial marriage. Another character must not only deal with the loss of her father, but also the proper way to scatter his ashes in India.

Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Throughout history, the forest and the wilderness symbolize the unknown, both in physical and spiritual terms. These books about hiking the Appalachian Trail, both fiction and nonfiction, deal with our desire to explore and navigate the wilderness, to find out truths about ourselves, such as do we have the stamina and conviction to finish our goal of hiking the trail; and perhaps, to live vicariously through the lives of others.

Travelogues

Meet Luna

Luna is a P.A.L. (People. Animals. Love.) volunteer and visits the Lamond-Riggs Library when she can. Here are 10 fun facts about Luna: 1. Luna loves belly rubs. 2. She also loves cheese. 3. Luna is a husky, which means she loves to talk or howl along. 4. Luna likes to frolic in the waves but doesn't like to swim.

Children

Picture Books That Span Cultures

Multicultural picture books are important. When young children read these books they realize similarities that they share with people from around the world. Emotions are universal. They promote empathy and the desire to learn about customs and cultures in foreign countries. In today's multicultural world, knowledge of other cultures is not only important, it is essential. We truly live in a global world.

a book cover showing a window with houseplants in it

Decor, Design and De-Cluttering for the Budget-Conscious Renter

Most people want to create a home environment that really feels homey, and in busy, career-conscious DC, having a home that's a true haven can be a valuable form of self-care.

Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library

Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 1:30 pm

Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 7:00 pm

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Thursday, February 21, 2019, 10:30 am

Thursday, February 21, 2019, 1:30 pm

Friday, February 22, 2019, 1:30 pm

Saturday, February 23, 2019, 1:30 pm

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