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Baby and Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 10:00 am

These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children birth to two years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program. Story Times are ticketed and first-come, first-served. For groups of more than six please call 202-671-3125 to schedule a visit.

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 11:00 am

#brownbagdc Book Chat

Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 12:00 pm

Join the conversation! This Twitter book club meets every Wednesday of the month at lunchtime to compare notes with library staffers on what you're currently reading. Love it or hate it, we want to know. The meetings are held from 12 noon until 1 p.m at #brownbagdc@dcpl #brownbagdc is run by staff based out of the Mt. Pleasant and Tenley-Friendship libraries.

Maker Camp: Creature Habitats, A Printmaking Workshop

Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 2:00 pm

Learn about animal habitats around the world. Then, design and print a series of creature habitat collographs. Recommended for ages 7-12. Find the full list of Maker Camp activities at the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library here.

PAL Pajama Party

Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 7:00 pm

It's a Pajama Party... with doggies! Join us in your jammies for a doggie story time and an opportunity to read to a PAL dog. The whole family is invited to join in the FUN!

Mount Pleasant Photo Scavenger Hunt

Thursday, July 27, 2017 (All day)

The Mount Pleasant Photo Scavenger hunt will run July 20 to August 30. Learn neighborhood history, practice your photography skills, and have the chance to win great prizes all as you tromp the streets of Mount Pleasant to find neighborhood landmarks!

Little Builders!

Thursday, July 27, 2017, 10:00 am

A STEM program for our youngest library guests that offers opportunities to explore, build, and construct.

Maker Camp: Maker Party

Thursday, July 27, 2017, 2:00 pm

It's the end of Maker Camp! We'll challenge ourselves with paper plane making contests and finish off the summer with a celebratory party. Recommended for ages 6-12. Find the full list of Maker Camp activities at the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library here.

Juegos Jueves

Thursday, July 27, 2017, 4:00 pm

Games, games, games! Wii gaming! Board games! Computer games! Charades! Beanbag tosses! Musical chairs! A healthy variety of games to play with your friends. Recommended for ages 5-12.

NorthStar Digital Literacy Proctoring Session

Thursday, July 27, 2017, 5:00 pm

Earn your Northstar Digital Literacy Assesment (NDLA) Certificate during scheduled proctored sessions. A photo ID will be required to log on and a passing score of 85% on each assessment will be required to receive the NDLA Certificate. Assessments are available in the follow basic digital literacy skills: Computer Basics Internet Windows Mac OS X E-mail MS Word Social Media MS Excel MS PowerPoint Info Literacy

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Maker Camp

Participants will create several craft projects that incorporate science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Recommended for ages 6-12. Choose from any (or all!) of the following classes: Wednesday, July 5, 2 p.m. - Intro to Maker Camp Thursday, July 6, 2 p.m. - Sewing

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

DC Public Library is participating in the 2017 Free Summer Meals Program. Kids and teens eat free lunch on weekdays from July 3 - August 11. No registration is required.

Meet Jupiter!

A Mt. Pleasant Library Volunteer

Jupiter is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when he can. Here are ten fun facts about Jupiter: Jupiter is a Schnoodle, a Schnauzer-Poodle mix. Jupiter can find a hole under any fence. Jupiter’s favorite food is chocolate but it makes him very, very sick. Jupiter bosses around dogs much bigger than him.

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Meet Truffle!

A Mt Pleasant Library Volunteer

Truffle is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when she can. Here are ten fun facts about Truffle: Truffle was born in Delaware on July 4, 2015. Truffle lives with Roo the cat. Truffle’s best friend is her cousin Madaket who is a Shepherd. Truffle loves tennis balls and loves to play.

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Meet Clara!

A Mt. Pleasant Library Volunteer

Clara is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when she can. Here are ten fun facts about Clara: Clara’s favorite activity is watching squirrels in the park near her home. Clara lives with her friend Dexter. He is a cat. Clara is originally from West Virginia, but now lives in Washington, DC.

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Meet Ralph!

A Mt. Pleasant Library Volunteer

Ralph is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when he can. Here are ten fun facts about Ralph: Ralph is black and white and a mix of maybe Border Collie or English Shepherd Ralph was born around 2009. He was adopted and his exact birth date is unknown. Ralph loves to play with other dogs. Ralph thinks everyone is his friend.

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Meet Meeka!

A Mt Pleasant Library Volunteer

Meeka is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when she can. Here are ten fun facts about Meeka: Meeka loves going for long walks. Meeka’s favorite foods are carrots and pizza crust. Meeka has a little sister named Freckles. Meeka is very good at snuggling.

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Meet Daisy!

A Mt Pleasant Library Volunteer

Daisy is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when she can. Here are ten fun facts about Daisy: Daisy was born on April Fools' Day.

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Meet Miyuki!

A Mt Pleasant Library Volunteer

Miyuki is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when she can. Here are ten details about Miyuki: Miyuki and her owner Kim are from New Mexico. Miyuki has lived with Kim for 8 years. Miyuki and Kim have lived in DC for 2 years. Miyuki and Kim live with five other doggies.

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Meet Luna!

A Mt Pleasant Library Volunteer

Luna is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when she can. Here are ten fun facts about Luna: Luna was born in 2014. Luna’s nicknames are “Luna Bear” and ”Luna Tuna”. Luna has a very sensitive tummy. Luna loves snow! Luna likes to jump in the waves at the beach. Luna is a picky eater.

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