While some scholars have explored representations of autism and intellectual disabilities in futuristic settings, Veronica Roth’s Divergent series centers on an example of neurodiversity that emerges out of the futuristic setting itself. In this talk, presenter Tolonda Henderson will demonstrate how different models of disability help us develop a rich understanding of how the divergent mind is portrayed and discussed at various points in the series.
Do you have a question about how to use your tablet, e-reader, or smartphone? Want to learn to download audiobooks or edit photos? How about staying in touch with friends and family via social media such as Facebook or video chats? Join us on the second Friday of the month for this hour-long technology session with your device and questions. (Please note: July's session will be on the third Friday.)
Join the Southeast Book Club as we discuss Washington Black by Esi Edugyan.
We meet in the Lower Level Meeting Room of the Southeast Library and books are available upstairs at the Information Desk. All readers are welcome.
Join the Southeast Book Club as we discuss Educated by Tara Westover.
We meet in the Lower Level Meeting Room of the Southeast Library and books are available upstairs at the Information Desk. All readers are welcome.
For those who are participating in the DC Family Read of Jerry Craft’s graphic novel New Kid, here are five graphic novels for adults you should definitely check out. These books, much like New Kid, also tackle the themes of being torn between two worlds, racism or prejudice and diversity in a moving way.
Exploring your inner witch has been quite vogue in popular culture, from “basic witch” memes to #witchesofinstagram. What does it really mean, and are you interested in learning more? These books might be able to help you get started, or take a deep dive into developing an active practice.
Comic books and graphic novels, much like all of literature, have touched upon every topic under the sun. The following titles showcase the inventive ways writers and artists have depicted the Divine in graphic works for adults.
The DC Public Library first hosted Harry Potter scholar Tolonda Henderson in 2015, with the presentation “When Fandom Wears a Cap and Gown: Academic Perspectives on Harry Potter,” which took place at the Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library. Since then, Mx. Henderson has presented lectures at Tenley-Friendship Library, Southeast Library, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on the significance of birthdays in Harry Potter, banned books and information in Hogwarts’ library, plus “Ask a Harry Potter Scholar.” Mx.
Southeast Library is happy to host the Washington Ballet for the upcoming program, Meet a Ballet Dancer, which is part of their Dance for All. Dance for All is a community engagement initiative that brings free performances, demonstrations and dance classes to every neighborhood in Washington, DC. Dance for All puts the Washington Ballet’s mission to bring the joy and artistry of dance to our nation’s capital int
Beyond the thin veil separating our reality from all that is or could be exist other worlds. Worlds that are connected to us and affect our lives. The following books depict other worlds or realities, and the people of our world that find themselves part of them.
Each month we will feature a STEAM program at these select locations: Rosedale Neighborhood Library, Southeast Neighborhood Library and Woodridge Neighborhood Library.
Vikings have been a very popular subject in popular culture as of late, peaking right now with the popularity of the Vikings television show, now in its fifth season.
