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Kid's Art Time

Monday, February 10, 2020, 4:30 pm

Learn about famous artists and their artistic style! If you like creating art in various mediums and expressing yourself creatively, then join us! Ages 4 and up Monday, Jan. 6 - Winter Landscapes inspired by Wassily Kandinsky Monday, Jan. 13 - Paper Snowflakes inspired by woodcuts

Social Security and You

Monday, February 10, 2020, 6:30 pm

You’re invited to a complimentary seminar where you will learn potential strategies for maximizing your Social Security benefits. We will discuss: Who is eligible for Social Security benefits What factors you should consider before starting your benefits When is the most appropriate time to start taking benefits Ways in which you can potentially maximize your benefits

Bilingual Spanish Story Time

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 10:00 am

Stories, songs, dances and more in English and Spanish for children ages birth to 5 and their adults. For safety's sake, there is a limit of 75 participants for each story time. Remember: There is a story time at 10 a.m. and another repeated at 11 a.m. To schedule a class visit, please call 202-671-3125.

Bilingual Spanish Story Time

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 11:00 am

Grupo de Juego Comunitario Mensual

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 12:30 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: 6-12 meses | 12:30 p. m.

Grupo de Juego Comunitario Mensual

Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 1:30 pm

Summer Activities

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 5 and up. No registration required. Supplies will be provided.

Baby and Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, February 12, 2020, 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, February 12, 2020, 11:00 am

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

Little STEM Explorers

Thursday, February 13, 2020, 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, Jan. 9 - Penguins & Polar Bears Thursday, Jan. 16 - Building & Construction Thursday, Jan. 23 - Hibernation

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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.