Mt. Pleasant
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Poem in Your Pocket Day

Find your poem at the library, or bring one in to share

On Thursday, April 30, pick a poem that moves you. Pick a poem that amuses you. Pick a poem that confuses you. Put it in your pocket and see how it changes your day. From the Academy of American Poets:

I don't know what any of this stuff does

One-on-One Technical Assistance

Get the one-on-one computer help you need!

Do you need basic computer assistance (setting up email accounts, downloading electronic books) on your tablet, smartphone or laptop? Drop in for one-on-one assistance on May 6 and May 22 2-4 p.m.!

Book Title for April

'The Children Act' by Ian McEwan

A High Court judge who specializes in family cases, Fiona Maye hears each case with professionalism and sensitivity, her excellent reputation intact. Then a case comes up involving Adam, a young man who refuses treatment for religious reasons, and is supported by his family. With difficulties in her marriage and unaddressed feelings regarding her own childlessness, Fiona’s decision will ultimately have consequences for all.

Matemática para Trabajadores

Math for Spanish-speaking workers

Trabajadores Unidos de Washington D.C. y la Biblioteca Pública de Mt. Pleasant estarán ofreciendo una serie de clases diseñadas para asistir los trabajadores de construcción y otros obreros que hablan español mejorar su matemática, especialmente el tipo de matemática que necesitarán en sus empleos, como por ejemplo calcular y medir. Las clases serán del día 2 al 24 de mayo todos los jueves de las 6:30-9 p.m., y todos los sábados y domingos de las 2-5 p.m. Todas las clases serán en el salón de conferencias 1 en la planta baja de la biblioteca.

'The Campaigns of Molly Hundley'

Documentary screening followed by a Q&A with Director Marvin Jones

The Chowan Discovery Group presents a new film about an extraordinary personality in education. Mrs. Molly Gibson Hundley was a teacher at the famous Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. The film reflects Mrs. Hundley’s educational advancement against racism at her college; her drive to encourage students to excel in all ways, her legal battle against a racially-restricted covenant that evicted her from her home, her campaign to save the historic Dunbar High School building, and the students who were inspired by her.

Reader's Theatre

Featuring ‘My Uncle Emily

Calling all readers! Please join us in the children's room on Monday, April 27 at 4 p.m. for Reader's Theatre. My Uncle Emily by Jane Yolen is the featured piece.

Mathical: Books for Kids from Tots to Teens

Join the Mathematical Sciences Research Institute (MSRI) and the Children’s Book Council (CBC) on Friday, April 17 at the Mt. Pleasant Library.

Reader's Theatre

Featuring 'The Poet Upstairs'

Calling all readers! Please join us in the children's room on Monday, April 20 at 4 p.m. for Reader's Theatre. The Poet Upstairs by Judith Ortiz Cofer is the featured piece.

Día Celebration

Special Pajama Story Time in celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros

Celebrate el día de los niños during Pajama Storytime on Thursday, April 30 at 7 p.m. Children of all ages and their families are welcome to join us for this special story time to celebrate children, books, learning and literacy and take home a free book!

'Hollywood on the Potomac: How the Movies View Washington'

An author talk with Mike Canning

On Wednesday, April 15 at 7 p.m., author Mike Canning will present his research on the long history of Washington, D.C. in the movies, for the benefit and entertainment of fans of local history, politics, and the cinema alike.

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