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DC Public Library 2nd Annual Dinosaur Roaring Contest

2022 DC Public Library Dinosaur Roaring Contest

DC Public Library wants to hear you roar in D.C.'s second annual Dinosaur Roaring Contest!

This year, DC Public Library once again called on dinosaur fans of all ages to share their best impressions of their dinosaur breed of choice. Across D.C., neighbors recorded their best killer pterodactyl shrieks, mean tyrannosaurus growls and wicked brontosaurus grunts! See the winning entries below!

Haiku Contest 2022

Celebrate National Poetry Month with DC Public Library

Thank you for celebrating National Poetry Month with DC Public Library! This April, DC Public Library invited residents ages 6 and up to submit a haiku to the 2022 Haiku Contest around the following themes: ✎ Your love of books, reading or the library, ✎ Something small that gives you joy, ✎ DC in springtime, or

Congratulations to Shirley Liu - Winner of the 2021 Know Your Power Teen Arts Contest

The Francis A. Gregory Library would like to congratulate Shirley Liu who won first place in the Writing Category of the 2021 Know Your Power Teen Arts Contest! Her piece is titled 黄 (Yellow). She said about the piece:

Adult Book Club

"Strange Weather" by Joe Hill

New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill has really hit his stride when it comes to the thriller, horror and science-fiction genres. This is especially true of his bestseller Strange Weather.

Chess Club

Wednesdays at Francis Gregory

Whether you've been playing for years, or are interested in learning, come join us for an evening of chess. All ages and experience levels welcome. The Chess Club will meet every Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting May 9, 2018, in the first floor conference room.

Games

Mass Incarceration: Racial Disparities in the United States

Racial disparities in the criminal justice system continue to be a concern in the United States today.

Cancelled- Malcolm X: What Might He Think of America's Military Presence in South Asia, the Middle East and West Africa?

*This program has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.* If Malcolm X were alive today, what might he think about America's involvement in the War in Afghanistan, Syria and military presence in Niger? Malcolm X is considered one of the most charismatic leaders of the 20th century. He rose from a life of petty crime to serve as a dynamic spokesman for the Nation of Islam and other African-Americans.

Digital Estate Planning 101

How to plan for, prepare, and protect your digital memories

Do you have photographs, videos, and audio files saved on your personal devices? Do you have personal accounts such as Facebook, Instagram, or email suites such as Google? Of course you do! But have you ever considered what would happen to these digital assets and accounts when you passed away?

Fort Davis Neighborhood Photo Scavenger Hunt

Explore Your Neighborhood to Win Summer Reading Prizes!

Explore your neighborhood AND win Summer Reading prizes this July when you stop by the Francis A. Gregory Library to participate in the Fort Davis Neighborhood Photo Scavenger Hunt!

National Park Week

April 15 to 23, 2017

Did you know: National Park Week is April 15 to 23, 2017! Plan your visit by what you want to do or where you want to go. Here are some highlights during National Park Week:

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