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Grupo de Juego Comunitario Mensual

Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 1:30 pm

Únase a los profesionales de intervención temprana del Programa de Intervención Temprana del DC Strong Start en los grupos de juego mensuales para divertirse y aprender sobre el desarrollo infantil y los servicios de intervención temprana. Para más información y para registrarse, visite: strongstartdc.eventbrite.com Edades: 12-24 meses | 1:30 p. m.

Afterschool Activity

Tuesday, November 12, 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.

A Right to the City - Writing Inspired by History

Tuesday, November 12, 2019, 7:00 pm

For National Novel Writing Month, join us a for a guided "write-in" focused on our pop-up exhibitions from the Smithsonian Institution Anacostia Community Museum's exhibition

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, November 13, 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, November 13, 2019, 11:00 am

Picture of child scientist in front of the volcano experiment they created

Little STEM Explorers

Thursday, November 14, 2019, 10:00 am

Join us for science story time! Little STEM Explorers is the perfect introduction for toddlers to basic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) concepts. This interactive story time experience concludes with self-directed, hands-on experiments for children. Suitable for ages 2 and up. This event is ticketed on a first-come, first-served. For groups of more than eight please call 202-671-3125 to schedule a visit. Thursday, Sept. 5 - Magnets Thursday, Sept. 12 - Big, Little, Small Thursday, Sept. 19 - Shapes

Picture of Scientist Children Dreaming of Science Concepts

STEM Thursdays

Thursday, November 14, 2019, 4:30 pm

Learn STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) concepts during this interactive program! The fun begins with a short read aloud followed by hands-on science experiments, engineering challenges, or technology tinkering. Ages 4 and up welcome.

Come Write In

Thursday, November 14, 2019, 6:00 pm

Join fellow writers for National Novel Writing Month and commit to writing 50,000 words during the month of November. Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library hosts a drop-in NaNoWriMo program on Thursday evenings in November (excepting Thanksgiving) from 6 - 8 p.m. in Conference Room 1 and we hope to see you there.

Music and Movement

Friday, November 15, 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, November 16, 2019, 9:30 am

Build, explore and play with LEGOs and DUPLOs in the Children's Room from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. every Saturday. This program is designed for children ages 2-12 years old and their caregivers.

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Meet Alfred!

A Mt. Pleasant Library Volunteer

Alfred is a PAL volunteer and he visits the Mt Pleasant Library when his schedule permits. Here are ten fun facts about Alfred: Alfred is a NY Giants fan.

Children

The Man from U.N.C.L.E.

Guy Ritchie does it again!

In the early 1960s, CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin participate in a joint mission against a mysterious criminal organization, which is working to proliferate nuclear weapons. (via imdb) Saturday, January 30 at 2:00 p.m.

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation

Come check out the Impossible Missions Force doing their thing.

Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF. (via imdb) January 9th at 2:00 p.m. in Conference Room 1

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Science Fiction

More than just Space Cowboys!

One of the reasons I love speculative fiction is that exploring new worlds can be a great way to get insight into our own. Here are some of my favorite science fiction books and series which use space and the future as a mechanism to tell stories about the human condition. Contact by Carl Sagan

Meet Beetle!

A Mt. Pleasant Library Volunteer

Beetle is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when his schedule permits. Here are ten fun facts about Beetle: Beetle was born in approximately 2003 and he was adopted from the Humane Society.

Children

The Purge: Anarchy

Run. Hide. It's too late.

Three groups of people are trying to survive Purge Night, when their stories intertwine and are left stranded in The Purge trying to survive the chaos and violence that occurs. (via imdb.com) Purge with us on Halloween at 2:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room.

Meet Leo!

A Mt. Pleasant Library Volunteer

Leo is a PAL volunteer at the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library. Here are ten fun facts about our furry friend, Leo: Leo loves to swim in the creek. Leo doesn't like to chase a stick or ball, but likes to dive for rocks in the water!

Children

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.

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