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(Mis)Information Lab | Technology Tracking
The more websites and apps we use online, the more personal information we give to the technology companies that run them. Even when we aren’t knowingly sharing our information, websites and apps use different technologies to collect information about what we do online. This (Mis)Information Lab Primer will connect you with resources that will help you understand a variety of topics around data tracking and how to protect your privacy.
Go For The Gold with Olympic Reads!
There is still time to get on the podium for Discover Summer! With the 2024 Summer Olympics in full swing in Paris, France, it is the perfect time to check out these great titles for all ages that explore the history of the Olympics and the stories of iconic athletes.
Upgrade Your Summer Gathering with your Library Card
The summer season comes with ample opportunities to meet up with friends, family and neighbors at your home, in a neighborhood park or right on your block. Upgrade your hosting game with FREE resources, available with your DC Public Library Card!
Five Perfect Reads for Disability Pride Month
July is Disability Pride Month, the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These five fascinating books spotlight the world before the ADA, the efforts that led to its passage, how far we've come since then and barriers that remain.
Cozy Mysteries for Vacation Reading
Looking for light reading for your next vacation? Check out these mysteries!
Books to Read in Honor of June Survivors Week
Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition (TASSC) honors June Survivors Week from June 24 - 30. The DC Public Library has partnered with them to select some titles for all ages. Check them out today with your DC Public Library Card.
Life in the Old West
When was the last time you read a western? It's been years for me so in my continuing effort to read new or different genres from my usual, I decided to try some. Most of my recommendations are newer additions to the canon; there are plenty of other choices from well-known authors such as Craig Johnson's Longmire series and of course, Larry McMurtry (Lonesome Dove).