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Afterschool Activity

Wednesday, January 9, 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.

English Conversation Circle

Wednesday, January 9, 2019, 6:00 pm

A drop-in group for adult speakers of other languages to improve their oral skills in American English and gain more confidence in speaking. Participants should already have a working knowledge of English.

Little Builders

Thursday, January 10, 2019, 10:00 am

Join us for a building free play program, geared toward our youngest library guests. Children can explore, build and construct using a variety of materials including wood blocks and DUPLOs.

Coffee + Conversation

Thursday, January 10, 2019, 11:00 am

Join us for coffee, conversation and an activity. Enjoy this opportunity to gather with people who enjoy spending time in the library, and to share interests and ideas with the community. We look forward to seeing you there. We meet the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon. Questions? Call 202-671-3122.

Music and Movement

Friday, January 11, 2019, 10:30 am

Dance, sing and play instruments with your friends at the library! This program is aimed at children under 5 and their caregivers. Have a large group? Please call ahead to make special arrangements.

LEGO fun!

Saturday, January 12, 2019, 10:00 am

Build, explore and play with LEGOs and DUPLOs in the Children's Room from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday. This program is designed for children ages 2-12 years old and their caregivers.

Family Yoga

Saturday, January 12, 2019, 4:00 pm

Free family yoga is offered monthly and practiced in the children's room with a certified yoga instructor. In these sessions, participants will: Stretch their bodies with gentle yoga movements. Learn about yoga and its health benefits. Relax with breathing exercises. Do yoga with Dexter! Participants must sign a waiver.

Baby Lap Time

Monday, January 14, 2019, 1:00 pm

A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-to-30-minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. Baby Lap Time is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere. This story time is designed so the baby will be in their caregiver’s lap and the grownup is actively involved in the program; it is recommended that each child have their own adult with them.

Baby Lap Time

Monday, January 14, 2019, 2:00 pm

English Conversation Circle

Monday, January 14, 2019, 6:00 pm

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Meet Charlotte!

A Mt. Pleasant Library Volunteer

Charlotte is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when her schedule permits. Here are ten fun facts about Princess Charlotte: Charlotte was born in 2007. Charlotte’s birthday is on July 4th. Charlotte is a 90lb Great Pyrenees (Note: Males can grow to over 150lbs!).

Children

Celebrating Legends of Latin Jazz

Featured Artist: The Joe Falero Latin Quartet

Mt. Pleasant Library - Sunday, October 4 at 2:30 p.m. The Joe Falero Latin Quartet will perform live music such as: Latin Jazz, Salsa, Merengue, ChaCha, Cumbia, and Bolero. Bandleader, Joe Falero is a veteran percussionist with the ability to blend different styles of Latin music. Come and learn the history of these rhythms and enjoy an afternoon of jazz!

'They keep asking me if I'm back...well, yeah, I'm back!'

Keanu Reeves shooting right0handed in his latest flick, 'John Wick'

Jump right is when an ex-hitman comes out of retirement to track down the gangsters that took everything from him. We're watching what happens on Sept. 26 at 2 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room. Fun fact: Even though he is left-handed, Keanu Reeves learned how to shoot right-handed, specifically for this film.

Adults

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