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Reader's Theatre: "Roasted Peanuts"

Monday, July 30, 2018, 4:00 pm

Calling all readers and actors: Please join us in the children's room on Monday, July 18, at 4 p.m. for Reader's Theatre.

The Regulatory Process of Starting a Business

Monday, August 6, 2018, 6:30 pm

Are you interested in starting a small business in the District? Do you know about the necessary regulations to get started? The Department of Consumer and Regulatory Affairs (DCRA) has partnered with DC Public Library to educate prospective business owners on how to start a new business in the District of Columbia. Come and learn about: Business Licensing Corporate registration

DC Retro Jumpers/Double Dutch 4 Fun

Tuesday, August 7, 2018, 4:30 pm

Learn fun jump rope tricks with the Double Dutch for Fun Jumpers. This is a family program for children ages 6 and up. A signed waiver is required for all participants.

Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, August 23, 2018, 5:00 pm

Join forces with other adventurers to explore a world of fantasy and danger. Experienced game masters will introduce you to the role-playing/storytelling game of Dungeons & Dragons. Dungeons & Dragons is a classic role-playing game set in a fantasy universe where players can bring their imagination to life.

Teen Game Night

Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 5:30 pm

Teens come out for some fun games, pizza and snacks. We're hosting a game night just for ages 13-19 with different board and card games to play including Clue, Uno and Sorry.

123 Andres

Friday, September 21, 2018, 11:00 am

Join us for a special performance by Latin Grammy winner 123 Andres for Hispanic Heritage Month. Take a musical journey around the Americas with Latin Grammy-winning 123 Andrés and Christina. Their high-energy, bilingual Spanish program is full of movement, rhythm and fun. Recommended for children ages birth through 6 years old. For safety's sake, there is a limit on the number of people allowed in the children's room during programs. For that reason, we cannot accommodate groups of larger than eight.

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Tour de DCPL VI

A Mt. Pleasant Rider's Review

Tour de DCPL: A Rider’s Review by C.T. Lechner, Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library Patron For more information and photos from the ride, head to dclibrary.org/tourdedcpl

Death in the Dormitories

Murder mysteries set at schools and universities

Holden Caulfield describing his classmates (and everyone else in the world) as phonies. The "O Captain! My Captain!" scene in Dead Poets Society. Victorian schoolgirls dipping their rivals' braids in inkpots in A Little Princess.

Book Club in June: 'Beauty Queens'

Join us for the discussion

Fifty beauty pageant contestants on their way to the Miss Teen Dream Pageant crash land on a desert island. What to do? Practice your talent or find food? Work together or do contest rules apply? Find out what happens to these young women as they find themselves while hoping to be found.

Author Talk: Catherine Tuerk

'Mom Knows: Reflections on Love, Gay Pride, and Taking Action'

Mom Knows: Reflections on Love, Gay Pride, and Taking Action is a series of essays from the loving mother of a gay son to other parents who might be struggling with their children’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Covering two decades of her work as an advocate for LGBT people in the D.C.

Summer of Safe Sex

Sexual health education and testing with the Latin American Youth Center

Start the summer off right! Stop by, get informed, and get tested Thursday, June 11 from 3-6 p.m. in the large meeting room on the main floor. Service Providers from the Latin American Youth Center will be on hand to talk about condoms, HIV, STIs (Sexually Transmitted Infections), testing resources in the D.C. area, and answer any questions you might have. Free and confidential testing will be available.

¡Pedro Extravaganza!

We’re Crazy for Almodóvar Movies in June and July

This Pride season, we thought we would pay tribute to an award-winning director we can always count on to be inclusive, over the top, thought-provoking – and fun! Join us in the large meeting room on the main floor every Saturday at 2 p.m. for another amazing Almodóvar film. Saturday, June 6 - Volver (2006)

Book Club in May

'How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character'

Paul Tough’s interesting investigation into why some children succeed in life while others struggle goes beyond high marks and academics. Exploring other factors in children’s lives, such as childhood stresses and adversities, and character, Paul Tough discusses innovative studies that link the relationship between these factors and the development of children’s brains.

Photo of All Traditional Ju-Jitsu Society, including instructor Guy Haymon

Self Defense for Women

Simple and effective techniques to defend yourself

Ju-Jitsu is a method of defense without weapons where the strength and weight of the adversary is used to disable them. Originally invented in Japan in the 1500s, this martial art has become popular worldwide. Certified Renshi (Instructor) Guy Haymon will walk you through simple, effective techniques to defend yourself against any unwanted attacks or approaches. Please wear comfortable clothing for some light exercises.

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May Movies at Mt. Pleasant

Why rent when you can support your local library?

Come check out some really great movies about time travel in May. May 2 at 2 p.m. is Predestination: The Life of a Time-Traveling Temporal Agent. On his final assignment, he must pursue the one criminal that has eluded him throughout time. This was also based on All You Zombies by Robert Heinlein.

Books for Young Yogis

Introduce children to yoga with these great books

As an adult, I love practicing yoga. There are so many benefits to gain from yoga practice - flexibility, strength, peace of mind, patience, stress management, confidence, and so much more! Children can also benefit from this healthy exercise. Coupling a yoga practice with these great books can help kids to understand the basic principles of yoga, learn new poses, and create a fun, literacy-based family activity.