Mt. Pleasant
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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.

Paper Airplanes

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.

Donald Duck - newspaper image

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.  

Photo of Luna the Dog

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.

Photo of Ruthie the Dog

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.

Photo of Cali the Dog

Meet Cali!

A Mt. Pleasant Library Volunteer

Cali is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when her schedule permits.   Here are ten fun facts about Cali:   Cali’s name means “most beautiful”. Cali is a hound but does not hunt. Cali does not chase squirrels or birds.

Meditation and Yoga

Saturday Morning Yoga!

Start your Saturdays with Carol, Marjorie, and some relaxing, stress-free yoga every week at 10 a.m. Everyone is welcome, beginners especially! Please wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Bring your own yoga mat or use one of ours (limited availability). A signed waiver form is required.

Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

Urban Fantasy

Mystery series with a paranormal tint

I've always loved fantasy and science fiction - I like exploring new possibilities and worlds. Particularly, I'm drawn to series, because I like being able to learn more and more about an author's imagined universe. These books are all the start of series that take place in fantasy worlds, but unlike more traditional fantasy novels, these worlds are our own - only with a few magical elements.  

Photo of Bella the Dog

Meet Bella!

A Mt. Pleasant Library Volunteer

Bella is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt. Pleasant Library when her schedule permits.   Here are ten fun facts about Bella: Bella is a 5 year old Airedale Terrier mix. Bella was found in a parking lot as a puppy

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