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Summer Read-In

Monday, June 18, 2018, 2:00 pm

Beat the heat with us in the Children's Room every Monday, Wednesday and Friday for our summer read-in. Each day a librarian will kick off the read-in with a selected picture book read aloud. Children can then spend the rest of the time doing free reading with their adult or individually. This program is designed to help children of all ages complete the daily reading requirement for Summer Challenge. A similar program will take place on Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m.

Summer Read-In

Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 11:00 am

Beat the heat with us in the Children's Room every Tuesday and Thursday at 11 a.m. for our morning summer read-in. Each day a librarian will kick off the read-in with a selected picture book read aloud. Children can then spend the rest of the time doing free reading with their adult or individually. This program is designed to help children of all ages complete the daily reading requirement for Summer Challenge. A similar program will take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 2 p.m.

Summer Science

Wednesday, June 20, 2018, 4:00 pm

Scientists aged 6 and up are invited to Summer Science every Wednesday at 4 p.m. Explore, create and have fun with a new experiment each week.

Science Tots

Thursday, June 21, 2018, 3:30 pm

This is a program for budding scientists ages 2-5. Each Thursday, this hands-on program will encourage curious minds to use their senses to explore the world around them—from mixing colors to basic scientific reactions.

Story Time Visit with a Washington Nationals Player

Saturday, July 21, 2018, 11:00 am

Meet a Washington Nationals baseball player at this special story time event for families. Name of player will be announced closer to the date of the event.

Pacific Rhythm

Tuesday, July 31, 2018, 3:00 pm

Enjoy traditional music and dances from Hawaii, Tahiti, New Zealand, Fiji, the Cook Islands and Samoa, presented with authentic costumes for each island. You’ll be up on your feet as this dance troupe teaches you some Polynesian dances. This is a family program for children of all ages.

Reptiles Alive

Friday, August 3, 2018, 3:00 pm

Enjoy an exciting live animal show. Professional wildlife presenters will entertain audiences with funny and fascinating facts while showcasing a colorful variety of exotic animals. A family program for children ages 5 and up.

New Cleveland Park Library

Library Opens June 16, 10:30 a.m.

The new Cleveland Park Library, 3310 Connecticut Ave. NW, opens June 16. Join Mayor Bowser, Councilmember Cheh, Councilmember Grosso, DC Public Library Executive Director Richard Reyes-Gavilan and members of the Library Board of Trustees for a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. followed by a day of family friendly festivities to celebrate the new Cleveland Park Library. Learn more about the project at dclibrary.org/newclevelandpark.

Adults

Cleveland Park Mystery Book Club

May Selection

Join us on Thursday, May 3, to discuss William Shaw's The Birdwatcher. A methodical, diligent, and exceptionally bright detective, William South is an avid birdwatcher and trusted figure in his small town on the rugged Kentish coast.

Book Clubs

New Books and Where to Find Them

The Cleveland Park Library now keeps a list of new books received in the branch in a white notebook on the new book shelf. New books are listed books with a brief annotation. If you can't find the book on the new shelf, it may be checked out, and we will be happy to place a hold for you.

Adults

Glorious Girls

Picture Books with Female Protagonists

Looking for something to read to your young one (or older one-- picture books know no age limit!) but sick of reading the same Fancy Nancy over and over again? Here is a list of some of my favorite picture books that feature fantastic strong females as their main character.

Cleveland Park Mystery Book Club October Selection

"The Blind Man of Seville" by Robert Wilson

Join us on October 5, 6:30 p.m. to discuss The Blind Man of Seville by Robert Wilson.

A Quest is Afoot!

Middle grade novels about journeys and adventure

I have always found the idea of a quest kind of fascinating. Setting off with a purpose with your friends by your side and excitement before you has always appealed to me. Of course real life isn't always filled with noble steads waiting for your command and kings in need of a brave volunteer to set out on a daring mission. So instead I read. There are too many great quest books to cover in just one list but what follows are some of my favorites.

Cleveland Park Mystery Book Club August Selection

"The Club Dumas" by Arturo Perez-Reverte

Book Clubs

Soapstone Valley Tree Walk

Thursday, June 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join an arborist from Casey Trees for an hour-long guided tree walk in the Soapstone Valley, the finger of Rock Creek Park that extends into Forrest Hills.

Summer Reading

Cleveland Park Mystery Book Club: June 1 selection

"Celine" by Peter Heller

In Celine, Peter Heller creates one of the most unusual characters in mystery writing in recent years. A 68-year-old eccentric member of the WASP elite, P. I. Celine investigates the decades-old disappearance of a National Geographic photographer in Yellowstone National Park. Reading more like general fiction than focused mystery genre, the wide range of writing veers across the protagonist's own background and family relationships, East Coast and Western settings, socio-cultural history, and political intrigue.

Book Clubs

Have you heard?

Great books that make even better audiobooks

Audiobooks tend to be a divisive issue among book lovers: either you love them or hate them. Living in a city, I've learned to love them for providing entertainment while walking or waiting for the bus. At the same time, I don't think all audiobooks are created equal. Some stories really lend themselves to being a great audiobook and some do not. Here is a list of books I've come across that fall into the first category.

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