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Bilingual Spanish Story Time

Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 11:00 am

Stories, songs, dances and more in English and Spanish for children ages birth to 5 and their adults. For safety's sake, there is a limit of 75 participants for each story time. Remember: There is a story time at 10 a.m. and another repeated at 11 a.m. To schedule a class visit, please call 202-671-3125.

Afterschool Activity

Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 4:30 pm

Make stuff, do stuff, learn stuff! Join us every Tuesday for a variety of activities: reading and STEM activities, arts & crafts, music and movement, and games. Recommended for ages 6 and up. No registration required. Supplies will be provided.

K-Pop Night

Tuesday, May 7, 2019, 5:00 pm

Do you love K-pop? Join us for a night of singing, dancing, snacking and conversation about your favorite K-pop stars, choreography and celebrities! This program is suitable for teens ages 13 - 19.

K-Pop Night

Thursday, January 17, 2019, 6:00 pm

Do you love K-pop? Join us for a night of singing, dancing, snacking and conversation about your favorite K-pop stars, choreography, and celebrities! This program is suitable for teens ages 13 - 19.

1-on-1 Ayuda para la computadora

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 (All day)

Necesita ayuda buscando para un trabajo o creando un perfil de Facebook? Podemos ayudarle con una cita de una hora a la biblioteca de Mt. Pleasant. Podemos ayudar con: - Navigando el web - Creando un document en Word - Leyendo con Kindle o Overdrive - Clases en el web - Y mucho mas!

1-on-1 Computer Help

Wednesday, May 8, 2019 (All day)

Do you need help applying for a job or making a Facebook profile? Sign up for a one hour computer help session at the Mt. Pleasant Library. We can help with: -Learning how to navigate the web - Creating Word documents - Electronic reading resources like Kindle or Overdrive - Setting up online classes - and much more!

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 10:00 am

These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children birth to 2 years old. 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, May 8, 2019, 11:00 am

The Washington Ballet: Meet a Ballet Dancer!

Wednesday, May 8, 2019, 4:30 pm

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a ballet dancer? Or have you ever wanted to try a ballet class but didn’t know where or how? Join us at our “Meet a Ballet Dancer” Lecture/Demonstration series and meet two Washington Ballet dancers in person. Hear their personal stories from falling in love with ballet to becoming a professional dancer, and see their impressive ability.

Little STEM Explorers

Thursday, May 9, 2019, 10:00 am

Introduce your toddler to basic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts! This interactive experience is the perfect combination of read alouds and hands-on experiments for children ages 2 and up.

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Meet Maverick!

A Mt Pleasant Library Volunteer

Maverick is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when his schedule permits. Here are ten fun facts about Maverick: Maverick can fit three tennis balls in his mouth at one time! Maverick was rescued from the SPCA in Philly when he was 10 weeks old and weighed 10lbs!

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Meet Foxy!

A Mt Pleasant Library Volunteer

Meet Foxy! Foxy is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when her schedule permits. Here are ten fun facts about Foxy:

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Meet Moseley!

A Mt Pleasant Library Volunteer

Moseley is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when his schedule permits. Here are ten fun facts about Moseley: Moseley likes to carry around a big stuffed bone. Moseley shakes hands and bows for treats.

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Queer Brown Voices:

A Panel Discussion on Personal Narratives of Latina/o LGBT Activism

Queer Brown Voices is a collection of narratives of Latina/o LGBT activism from the 1970s - 1990s by those who were there. Join us for a discussion featuring activists on the front lines then and now: Letitia Gomez - Co-editor of Queer Brown Voices, Co-founder and Executive Director of LLEGÓ, the first national Latina/o LGBT organization. José Gutierrez - Co-founder and board member of the Rainbow History Project, Founder of the Latino LGBT History Project and DC Latino Pride.

Make in May: World Turtle Day Craft

Tuesday, May 24th at 4 p.m.

Have a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles fan in you family? Or an endangered animal lover? Bring them this special program in honor of World Turtle Day! We will be making a turtle-themed craft and learning some fun facts about these endangered critters. All supplies will be provided. For ages 5 and up. This program is part of a special three-week collaboration with the Petworth Library.

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Make in May: Paper Airplanes

Tuesday, May 17th at 4 p.m.

We will be holding a contest to see who can make a paper airplane fly the longest! We might even fly the planes outside if the weather is cooperative. All supplies will be provided. For ages 5 and up. This program is part of a special three-week collaboration with the Petworth Library.

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Make in May: Newspaper Craft

Tuesday, May 10th at 4 p.m.

On May 9, 1754, the first American comic appeared in a newspaper. In celebration, we will be using newspaper to create a fun craft! All supplies will be provided. For ages 5 and up. This program is part of a special collaboration with the Petworth Neighborhood Library.

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Open Shelves Exhibit Call to Artists

CALL FOR ENTRIES: Open Shelves An Interactive Book Arts Exhibition at the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library | Part of the Open Stories Exhibit Series of the DCPL-MICA Curatorial Practice Program Deadline for Email Submissions: Monday, April 18, 2016 at 11:59 p.m.

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Meet Luna!

A Mt. Pleasant Library Volunteer

Luna is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when her schedule permits. Here are ten fun facts about Luna: Luna is from rescue dog from Tennessee. Luna was a flower girl in her parents' wedding.

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Meet Ruthie!

A Mt Pleasant Library Volunteer

Ruthie is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when her schedule permits. Here are ten fun facts about Ruthie: Ruthie was born on December 2, 2014 in Maryland.

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