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Family Story Time

Monday, July 22, 2019, 10:30 am

Story time fun for entire family, these 30-to-40-minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further your child's lifelong love of reading and learning. Children and their grownups are encouraged to actively engage and participate with the stories and activities during the program. All programs are free and open to the public.

The Labs Presents: Digital Drop-In

Monday, July 22, 2019, 1:00 pm

Use the Adobe Creative Cloud or work on your audiovisual project at the Studio Lab Express. This Digital Drop-In is only for audiovisual production. Please bring a storage solution (e.g., cloud storage, external hard drive, flash drive, SD card) with sufficient available size for your work. To protect your privacy and work, the Studio Lab Express will not store your work in Studio equipment.

Wizarding World Crafts

Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 1:00 pm

Join us for wizarding world inspired crafts and activities on Tuesdays in July.

Violin player and sheet music on a stand

NSO Summer Music Institute performance

Tuesday, July 23, 2019, 4:00 pm

Join Shepherd Park Library as two chamber ensembles from NSO's Summer Music Institute perform wonderful music in the library. This performance will take place in the middle of the main floor of the library.

Music & Movement

Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 10:30 am

Come sing, clap and tap along during Music and Movement. This is a dynamic and interactive program that emphasizes early literacy skills. This program is recommended for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers.

The Labs Presents: Digital Drop-In

Thursday, July 25, 2019, 1:00 pm

Family Story Time

Monday, July 29, 2019, 10:30 am

The Labs Presents: Digital Drop-In

Monday, July 29, 2019, 1:00 pm

Wizarding World Crafts

Tuesday, July 30, 2019, 1:00 pm

Join us for wizarding world inspired crafts and activities on Tuesdays in July.

The Labs Presents: Digital Drop-In

Thursday, August 1, 2019, 1:00 pm

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Historical Fiction with Faith

Christian novels set between the 18th and 19th centuries

Historical fiction has been a long favorite genre of mine. A few years ago, I added historical Christian fiction novels for my reading enjoyment. Below are a few novels that I've enjoyed set between the 18th to 19th centuries. Copies are available to check out and download.

Mission Save the Planet cover. A photo of earth in space with the title superimposed.

Let's Care for the Earth!

Books to build environmental stewardship in kids and tweens

With the Washington Post reporting that DC's climate is going to match that of Mississippi's 60 years from now, it can feel like building environmental stewardship in the next generation is critical and urgent. Fortunately, it can also be fun! Try these books for your budding environmentalist to encourage a sense of gratitude and responsibility for our planet. Younger Children (birth to 2nd grade)

Annotated African American Folktales cover

World Folklore

Adult collections of tales and myths

Enjoy folktales from around the world! If you're looking to explore more about your heritage or simply curious, you'll have a rich reading experience. Below are a selection of titles available to check out from the library system.

Staff Pick: The Solo Travel Handbook

Traveling on your own can be an adventure and a challenge. Before you go, check out The Solo Travel Handbook by Sarah Reid. You'll get tips about budgeting, packing luggage, exploring your destination, safety, and more.

Learning About Differences

Not just for adults any more!

In cities like Washington, D.C. there are so many people and they are all unique. This curated list contains a variety of protagonists and thoughts about differences. Let's celebrate the beautiful diversity of our city with diverse reads! Picture books for early readers Lovely by Jess Hong

Video Basics

Come learn the basics of shooting video during this Studio Lab Express program. In this class, you will learn key elements of producing and shooting your videos. You will leave with knowledge of best practices for capturing great video and great audio regardless of the situation that you are shooting in. Limited space is available and sign-up is required. Sign up here.

Adults

Andrew Carnegie Awards 2019

During the American Library Association (ALA) Mid-Winter meeting, the winners of the Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Non-Fiction were announced. The winners officially will receive their medals in June. Below are the winning titles. Copies are available to check out and download from the library. Fiction

You've Got a Friend in Me

Books about friendship for kids and teens

Younger kids (Pre-k through 2nd grade) Hooray for Hat by Brian Won Elephant is in a terrible mood, but surprising generosity from a mysterious benefactor cheers him up so much that he decides to help his friends get out of their gloominess. An excellent opportunity to discuss supporting friends and shaking off sadness.

January is Art Appreciation Month

January is Art Appreciation Month. From galleries to museums to open spaces, art can provide enjoyment, challenge our thinking or provide a reflection of daily life. Below are selections of books featuring art history and appreciation for your reading pleasure. 501 Great Artists edited by Stephen Farthing

Free Summer Meals for Kids and Teens

Meals Served July 1 -- Aug. 9

DC Public Library is participating in the 2019 Free Summer Meals Program. Kids and teens eat free lunch on weekdays from July 1 - August 9. No registration is required. Lunch will be provided Monday – Friday from 1 - 2:30 p.m. at the following library locations: