Library Takeout

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Events

Check out books. Get a library card.

Library Takeout allows customers to get a library card and check out library materials, in real time, at community events.

The Business Goods: Social Media for Your Small Biz

Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 3:00 pm

DSLBD's Innovation and Equitable Development division is thrilled to partner with the Library on supporting small businesses looking to build their community and strengthen their customer relationships online! We've heard that during this public health emergency small business owners are looking to connect with and find their customers via social media now more than ever before.

Storytelling with Master Teller Diane Macklin

Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 3:00 pm

Join the library and storyteller Diane Macklin for this virtual Summer Challenge program on Facebook Live!

DIY Mending

Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 5:00 pm

The Labs' monthly DIY Mending Meetup is going digital. Join us in a private video chat to connect with other menders, get advice on how to fix common issues, and show off your quarantine sewing projects.

ESL Conversation Circles

Wednesday, July 22, 2020, 6:00 pm

Are you a non-native speaker of English who would like to practice your English language skills or build vocabulary? If yes, join us virtually on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. or at 6 p.m. for the Library's ESL Conversation Circles. The 2-hour sessions are for non-native speakers of English ages 18 and older with low intermediate or higher English language skills. Contact libraryexpress@dc.gov for the link.

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Virtual Story Time

Thursday, July 23, 2020, 10:30 am

Grab your shakers, bells or anything that makes a fun noise and join the Library on Facebook Live for Virtual Story Time at facebook.com/dclibrary. Follow the Library's Facebook page to receive Notifications when Facebook Live programs start. Recommended for children birth to 5.

Ask a Librarian

Thursday, July 23, 2020, 12:00 pm

Wondering what to read next? Looking for recommendations on a particular genre? Ask a Librarian during our live Twitter chat on Thursdays at noon. Be sure to follow @dcpl and join the conversation using the hashtag #AskaLibrarian.

Learn ASL

Thursday, July 23, 2020, 12:00 pm

American Sign Language Conversation Circle for Beginners continues Tuesdays and Thursdays 12 - 1 p.m. via video conferencing. This will be a chance for beginning level signers to meet and practice conversing and learn some basic signing skills, vocabulary words and rules of grammar. Although the focus is on beginners, everyone is welcome to join the class, regardless of skill level.

Baby Yoga

Thursday, July 23, 2020, 1:00 pm

Stretch, bond and move with your baby. Virtual sessions led by certified yoga instructor Stephanie on Facebook Live. This program is made possible thanks to the West End Library Friends.

Writing Resumes and Job Interview Techniques

Thursday, July 23, 2020, 1:00 pm

In collaboration with DC Department of Human Resources, join us for a live virtual session focused on writing effective resumes and interviewing skills. This online course will help participants to construct a resume that makes an effect and dynamic first impression. This course will also assist participants in understanding how to avoid common interview errors, learn how to answer typical interview questions and how to formulate thoughtful interview questions.

Summer Challenge Book Club - The Sympathizer

Thursday, July 23, 2020, 7:00 pm

For Summer Challenge, we want you to take a little bit of time each day to read, but we also want you to aim high with your reading and connect with others by reading good books. This summer, we have chosen one book each month for you to read from our online collection to read and discuss. On the last Thursday of the month, we will host an online discussion lead by DC Public Library staff and friends.