These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and finger plays for children birth to 2 years old. Our 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 to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.
Come to Teen Talk - a teen version of Coffee and Conversation at Deanwood Neighborhood Library.
Meet special guests and use this opportunity to discuss concerns and opportunities with other teens from high schools throughout the city and the Deanwood neighborhood. Get to know other teens, meet and talk about topics of interests in a friendly setting.
An evening story time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. These 30-to-40-minute evening programs are designed to delight children of all ages. Filled with stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination, these programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a ballet dancer? Join us for “Meet a Ballet Dancer” Lecture/Demonstration and meet two Washington Ballet dancers in person.
Share the fun of reading with your little ones. Children and their caregivers will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. This 30-to-40-minute program is designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them.
Recommended for children ages 3 to 5.
Get up and get moving at our Toddler Story Times! These 20-to-30-minute programs are full of books, songs and fun activities are designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Children ages 18-36 months are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and their grownups are encouraged to participate in the program along with the children.
Interested in art or performing? Learn how to master your skills with the Words Beats and Life team. Collaborate to create something new each week in April.
April 11- Photography
April 18 – Music Production
April 25 – Graffiti
Interested in art or performing? Learn how to master your skills with the Words Beats and Life team. Collaborate to create something new each week in April.
April 11- Photography
April 18 – Music Production
April 25 – Graffiti
Like to shake an egg? Clap to the beat? Wave a scarf? Move your feet?
It’s time for Music and Movement, enjoying favorite tunes and discovering new songs and instruments. Drop in for a lively morning of movement as we sing, move, listen and play with simple instruments and get our groove on.
Having a tough time getting friends and family to teach you to use the computer or scan and print a document? Forgot your email password, your user name and just can’t seem to get past the red lines on the form for your resume?
Join author, C.R. Gibbs for his Winter Lecture series at the Deanwood Neighborhood Library in February and March. The award-winning historian, humanities scholar and exhibitor of artifacts has appeared at DC Public Library since 1989. He has spoken at the Smithsonian's Anacostia Museum, Arena Stage, colleges/universities and other venues locally, nationally and internationally.
Ready, set, let's grow children's reading skills: Deanwood's new reading initiative provides individual opportunities for children to practice and promote their reading skills by reading to library staff. Children ages 4-12 are encouraged to choose a book and read it to the library staff. These reading sessions are designed to increase reading skills and promote engagement with a variety of literature. Reading is rewarding!
Congratulations to Mrs. Earlene Holland Butler, Deanwood's winner of the Summer Reading 2017 Adult Raffle! Mrs. Earlene Holland Butler completed 6 reading activities in order to be entered into the raffle. We applaud Mrs. Earlene Holland Butler on her strong efforts and hope that she enjoys her prize, a brand new Kindle Fire Tablet!
Recently, I started a journey to find happiness by living a minimalist lifestyle. I realized life should be about moments and not about possessions. During this journey, I have been picking up books for guidance and easy tips. Here are some I would love to share with others!
In celebration of Women's History Month, a self defense class will be taught at Deanwood Neighborhood Library on Saturday, March 12 from 1-3 p.m.
This two hour session will be led by D'Angelo Kinard of Advanced Sports Performance and will teach basic self defense techniques to use in various situations. There will be an emphasis on defending against larger/stronger assailants.
Caring for an aging parent with Alzheimer's or a loved one struggling with cancer or a life-challenging illness can take an emotional, physical, and financial toll on a family. The Washington Home and Community Hospices in partnership with the D.C. Public Library will be hosting "Caring for Bedbound and Modbility Challenged Adults" an interactive program to empower caregivers in our communities with information and tips that can help provide the best possible care for a loved one who is homebound or bedbound.
Join us in celebrating Women's History Month, and win fantastic prizes!
Every Monday in March, a new trivia question will be posted on Twitter (@dcpl) and Facebook. Respond by Friday with the correct answer using #herstoryDCPL, and get entered to win a different prize each week! We'll reveal the correct answer at the end of the week.
Want to read new books, and make new friends? Want to join a premier club without velvet roped hype?
Stop by and join the Deanwood Bookclub the second Tuesday of each month.
For questions, contact Mr. Agarwalla at 202-698-1172.
Read on!
The library's closed, but dclibrary.org is open 24/7!
All library locations are closed today, but there's myriad ways you can enjoy the library online!
1. Have your own film festival at home.
View films from major festivals like Sundance, Tribeca and more. Log into IndieFlix with your library card.
