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Comedy Writing: Jokes and Sketches with Dojo Comedy

Wednesday, August 9, 2017, 2:00 pm

Like SNL and Broad City? Write your own sketches, jokes and comedy pieces with Dojo Comedy.

The Regulatory Process of Starting a Small Business

Monday, August 21, 2017, 6:30 pm

Are you interested in starting a small business in the District? Do you know about the necessary regulations to get started?The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) has partnered with DC Public Library to educate prospective business owners on how to start a new business in the District of Columbia. Come and learn about: Business Licensing Corporate registration

DIY Clothing Repair

Friday, August 25, 2017, 2:00 pm

Build a Better World by repairing, recycling, and re-purposing your old clothes. Bring your (clean!) damaged garment and we'll work together to figure out how to patch or mend it. Sewing machines and hand sewing tools will be provided. While we work, we'll discuss sustainable approaches to buying and maintaining our wardrobes.

Information Session for First-Time Home Buyers

Thursday, September 14, 2017, 6:00 pm

Tired of renting? Do you want to buy your own home? We can help!At this session, sponsored by nonprofit housing counseling program University Legal Services, find out: How to qualify to buy a house About the HPAP program for first-time home buyers How to attend future information seminars Answers to any questions you have about the home-buying process

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Only the Strong Survive

Resilience as a defining character trait in fiction

This list came out of a reference question that I got recently -- a patron I've gotten to know over the years asked for books about people dealing with hard situations -- and doing something about them. The question bounced around in my head for a few days. She was graciously willing to wait for an emailed list, since it was the end of the day when she asked the question...and it finally hit me. She wanted books about survivors. Not quite Robinson Crusoe, but someone who navigated the mess of the world and came out better for it.

Meet Pablo!

A four-legged Mt. Pleasant Library volunteer

Pablo is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library when his schedule permits. Here are ten tidbits about Pablo: Pablo is a Havanese, the national dog breed of Cuba.

Children

What A Lovely Day!

The apocalypse will be hardcore, are you ready?

Following in the Mad Max series is Mad Max Fury Road. In a stark desert landscape where humanity is broken, two rebels just might be able to restore order: Max, a man of action and of few words, and Furiosa, a woman of action who is looking to make it back to her childhood homeland.-taken from imdb.com Will they succeed? Find out Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2 p.m.

Adults

Meet Charlie!

A Mt. Pleasant Library Volunteer

Charlie is our newest PAL volunteer and will visit the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when his schedule permits. Here are 10 fun facts about Charlie: 1. Charlie is a rescue dog. 2. Charlie was born in 2011. 3. Charlie is super fast and loves to run! 4. Charlie loves to give kisses.

Children

Illustrated Stories of Illustrious Ladies

Graphic novel memoirs and biographies

I love graphic novels. The artwork and design can add so much to a reading experience. One of my favorite genres of graphic novels is autobiographies and memoirs. I find something so intriguing about seeing the way artists represent their own selves and lives in their art. This list includes some autobiographical stories and memoirs from amazingly talented female writers and artists.

Manners Maketh Man

What is a Kingsman?

A spy organization recruits an unrefined, but promising street kid into the agency's ultra-competitive training program, just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius. Wacth with us Aug. 15 at 2 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room. See you there!

Adults

Teenagers and a Time Machine...

What could go wrong?

Action Movie Saturdays are BACK!!! Our latest is Project Almanac-teens invent a time machine and what could possibly go wrong? Join us Saturday, Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room.

Adults

Let's Take a Road Trip!

YA Books to Inspire You to Hit the Road

Summer time and road trips go hand in hand. There is something about the warm weather that draws us out and makes us want to look for adventure. The magic of the open road and the wide variety of sights, sounds, and smells has made for many great stories. The collection of characters, the big moments, and the quiet in between the miles set the stage for fun, reflection, and the unexpected.

Giggle-Inducing Books

Have some fun with your little one

Sharing books with your little one can be full of fun, smiles and giggles. Check out one of these books and find out how much fun storytime can be!

Book Club Selection for July

'Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption,' by Bryan Stevenson

Founder of the Equal Justice Initiative, Bryan Stevenson has dedicated his life to defending those who are most in need: the wrongly condemned, the poor, women and children trapped in the justice system. Stevenson has written an engaging and unforgettable account of his work, beginning with one of his first cases, that of Walter McMillian, a young man sentenced to die for a murder he did not commit. The complexities of this case influenced and set Stevenson on the path of mercy and justice, a path he continues to follow today.