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 engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.
Story Times are ticketed and first-come, first-served. For groups of more than six please call 202-671-3125 to schedule a visit.
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 engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.
Story Times are ticketed and first-come, first-served. For groups of more than six, please call 202-671-3125 to schedule a visit.
Make stuff, do stuff, learn stuff: Join us every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for a variety of activities; reading and STEM activities, arts & crafts, music and movement, and games.
Recommended for ages 6 and up. No registration required. Supplies will be provided.
A drop-in group for adult speakers of other languages to improve their oral skills in American English and gain more confidence in speaking. Participants should already have a working knowledge of English.
It's a Pajama Party...with doggies! Join us in your jammies for story time and an opportunity to read to a People Animals Love (P.A.L.) dog. The whole family is invited to join in the fun.
Join us for this STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) program, geared toward our youngest library guests who will get the opportunity to explore, build and construct.
Join us for coffee, conversation and an activity. Enjoy this opportunity to gather with people who enjoy spending time in the library, and to share interests and ideas with the community. We look forward to seeing you there.
We meet the second and fourth Thursday of each month from 11 a.m. to noon.
Questions? Call (202) 671-3122.
Make stuff, do stuff, learn stuff: Join us every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for a variety of activities; reading and STEM activities, arts & crafts, music and movement, and games.
Recommended for ages 6 and up. No registration required. Supplies will be provided.
Tired of renting? Are you ready to buy your own home? We can help.
At this session, sponsored by nonprofit housing counseling program University Legal Services, find out:
How to qualify to buy a house
About the HPAP program for first-time home buyers
How to attend future information seminars
Answers to any questions you have about the home-buying process
Fun for the entire family, these 30-to-40 minute story times are packed full of books and activities for all ages. Promoting language and literacy skills, 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.
Story times are ticketed and first-come, first-served. For groups of more than six please call 202-671-3125 to schedule a visit.
Participants will create several craft projects that incorporate science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Recommended for ages 6-12.
Choose from any (or all!) of the following classes:
Wednesday, July 5, 2 p.m. - Intro to Maker Camp
Thursday, July 6, 2 p.m. - Sewing
Immigration: Exploring how our identities, experiences and values shape our views
Whether you are a new immigrant or your family came to the United States generations ago, come share your perspective on how current local and national immigration issues are affecting community life. This dialogue will happen over three sessions and community members are strongly encouraged to attend all three as each dialogue session will build on the previous one.
Bear is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library when he can.
Here are ten fun facts about Bear:
Bear is a mini Australian Labradoodle.
Bear does not shed, so people that are allergic to dogs are ok around him!
Maya is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library when she can.
Here are ten fun facts about Maya:
Maya is a super sweet girl born in 2011.
Maya loves, loves, loves water and is an avid swimmer.
Maya is a ball fetcher extraordinaire.
Maya rarely barks… usually only once a year.
Please join us across the city for a three-part structured community dialogue in June 2018.Each dialogue will build on the previous one. And while some may not be able to attend all three dialogues, we are hoping for a core group to be part of all three dialogues so the conversation can deepen over the three weeks. Refreshments will be served at all dialogue sessions.
Apollo is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when he can.
Here are 10 fun facts about Apollo:
Apollo is from Florida.
Apollo likes warm weather.
Apollo is a mutt.
Apollo is a cool mix of border collie, boxer and bulldog.
Isis is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library when she can.
Here are 10 fun facts about Isis:
Isis is named after a goddess in Egyptian and Greek mythology.
Gabriella is a P.A.L. volunteer and visits the Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library when she can.
Here are 10 fun facts about Gabriella:
Gabriella is a Shiloh Shepherd.
Gabriella is a very fussy eater.
Gabriella loves children.
Louie is a PAL volunteer and visits the Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library when he can.
Here are 10 fun facts about Louie:
Louie spent 2.5 years training to be a Hero Dogs Service Dog for disabled veterans.
Louie was honorably discharged.
Louie considered being a bomb sniffer.
