Mt. Pleasant
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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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Meet Rocky!

A Mt Pleasant Library Volunteer

Rocky is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when he can. Here are ten fun facts about Rocky: Rocky lives for pizza crust. Rocky has seven teeth. Rocky was born in 2007. Rocky loves neck scratches and belly rubs. Rocky is great at playing tag.

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Honoring the late Leonard Cohen

In Writing, Film, and Song

Two of the greatest experiences of my life involved seeing Leonard Cohen, the late great Canadian singer and poet, perform live. While his body has left us, his spirit lives on through his decades of writing and song. Here are some recommendations of books and films by and about him to help understand and commemorate his legacy.

Podcast: The History and Politics of Gentrification in Mt. Pleasant

Know Your Neighborhood Podcast Now Streaming

The History and Politics of Gentrification in Mt. Pleasant - Podcast now streaming!

Meet Dudley

A Mt. Pleasant Library Volunteer

Dudley is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when his schedule permits. Here are ten fun facts about Dudley: Dudley is 12 years old.

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Rebel Readers

Uncensored books for the uncensored mind

Explicit language, homosexuality, politics, violence. Just a few reasons why certain books are deemed unsuitable for society by the "conservative" reader. Imagine what our world be like if we did not have those who dared to push the envelope? As Banned Books Week approaches, let us take some time out of our busy day to honor those authors who not only crossed the line, but erased it. But let's not limit that acknowledgement to authors in the United States. Let's cross our borders and look at writers around the world who shook things up in their homeland. Enjoy!

Meet Bogie!

A Mt Pleasant Library Volunteer

Bogie is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when his schedule permits. Here are ten fun facts about Bogie: Bogie is a friendly, sweet, funny, curly-coated hound retriever. Bogie thinks everyone in the world should pet him. Bogie has a good nose and is always sniffing and catching a scent.

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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!