Mt. Pleasant
Neighborhood Library

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Photo of Moseley the Dog

Meet Moseley!

A Mt Pleasant Library Volunteer

Moseley is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when his schedule permits.   Here are ten fun facts about Moseley:   Moseley likes to carry around a big stuffed bone. Moseley shakes hands and bows for treats.

Image of the front cover of the anthology Queer Brown Voices: Personal Narratives of Latina/o LGBT Activism

Queer Brown Voices:

A Panel Discussion on Personal Narratives of Latina/o LGBT Activism

Queer Brown Voices is a collection of narratives of Latina/o LGBT activism from the 1970s - 1990s by those who were there. Join us for a discussion featuring activists on the front lines then and now:   Letitia Gomez - Co-editor of Queer Brown Voices, Co-founder and Executive Director of LLEGÓ, the first national Latina/o LGBT organization.   José Gutierrez - Co-founder and board member of the Rainbow History Project, Founder of the Latino LGBT History Project and DC Latino Pride.  

Turtle

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.

DC Public Library Foundation logo

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.

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