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Baby/Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 10:00 am

These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children birth to two 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 caregivers are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 11:00 am

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years. Children and their caregivers will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. This 30-40 minute program is designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children's imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them.

Library Takeout at NoMa Summer Screen

Wednesday, July 24, 2019, 6:30 pm

Northwest One Library is excited to join neighbors at NoMa Summer Screen! We will pop up at three of the weekly movie nights this summer from 6:30-8:30 p.m. before the movies begin. You can check out materials, renew your library card and learn about the DC Public Library #Read20 Summer Challenge. Visit us on the following Summer screen Wednesdays:

Diane Macklin, Storyteller

Tuesday, July 30, 2019, 1:00 pm

Diane Macklin, master storyteller, stirs a savory blend of stories seasoned with truth, wit and humor. This interactive feast for the ears is rich with family traditions, folk heroes, and the creative resilience of the African American experience. For Ages 6 and up.

Baby/Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, July 31, 2019, 10:00 am

Coffee & Conversation

Wednesday, July 31, 2019, 10:30 am

Come join us for coffee & light conversation as we discuss relevant topics that impact our community. This is a great opportunity to get together with other library visitors. We meet the second and last Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Please call 202-939-5946 if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing and hearing from you!

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, July 31, 2019, 11:00 am

Library Takeout at NoMa Farmers Market

Sunday, August 4, 2019, 9:00 am

Northwest One Library is excited to join neighbors at the NoMa Farmers Market! The market takes place on Sunday mornings at the corner of 2nd and L Sts NE. We will pop up at three markets this summer from 9-11 a.m.

Baby/Toddler Story Time

Wednesday, August 7, 2019, 10:00 am

Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, August 7, 2019, 11:00 am

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Conquering Computers at Your Library!

New Class Series at Northwest One

"I just don't know what I don't know." Many patrons of the Northwest One Neighborhood Library express this sentiment in regards to computers and wrapping their heads around the ever-present piece of technology. Staff of the library decided to create a curriculum of learning and understanding, starting at the very basic components of a computer, to helpful tools, such as Google and its various applications.

Adults

History of the Ladies Night Book Club

It all started ten years ago, when library technicians Darnelle Perry and Martha Robinson came up with the idea to hold a book club at the newly-opened Northwest One Neighborhood Library.

Historical...ish Fiction

A little bit of history with a dash of magic and monsters

What can be called historical fiction? The lines are somewhat blurry and open to interpretation. How long ago do the events in the book have to take place?

Rebel Readers

Uncensored books for the uncensored mind

Explicit language, homosexuality, politics, violence. Just a few reasons why certain books are deemed unsuitable for society by the "conservative" reader. Imagine what our world be like if we did not have those who dared to push the envelope? As Banned Books Week approaches, let us take some time out of our busy day to honor those authors who not only crossed the line, but erased it. But let's not limit that acknowledgement to authors in the United States. Let's cross our borders and look at writers around the world who shook things up in their homeland. Enjoy!

Graphic Novels Are Books Too

Graphic Novels for Readers Who Don't Like Graphic Novels

I have a love-hate relationship with graphic novels. On the one hand the stories are just as great as the non-graphic novels. On the other, what's with all the pictures? I am told they are supposed to enhance the story which I suppose is true, but sometimes it feels as if my mind was made up for me. Being a librarian pretty much implies that I am a book lover and I cannot discriminate against my literature babies. I'm not a monster! So I have decided to give these graphic novels a try and thought I would share my experience with you. Happy Reading!

Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party/Back to School Celebration

On Tuesday, August 30, from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., there will be a Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party at the Northwest One Library. This party is for ALL ages as the summer reading program was for ALL ages. This party will also be our Back to School celebration! We will have local artist Rajan Sedalia for our special guest. He will be drawing caricatures of children. In addition, we will have a crafts table, a games table, a Library Information table, and snacks.

Keeping Cool This Summer at the Northwest One Library

Turning What We Learned From Books into Fun and Easy Crafts

Library Associate, Janelle Ricks teamed up with FPCS (Armstrong Campus) to make reading and learning fun using crafts, demonstrations, and short quizzes. Week 1 - “3D Spinning Top (Illusions)”

"The Uncle Devin Show" at the Northwest One Library

Friendship Public Charter School Camp

On June 28, the Northwest One Library was honored to have Uncle Devin perform "The Uncle Devin Show" for an audience of over 70 people, including a camp group from Friendship Public Charter School. Students joined us as we hosted this spectacular event for our public audience. Children in attendance ranged in age from 3 to 10 and all enjoyed the program with enthusiasm.

Follow The Route

Northwest One Has Summer Reading All Mapped Out

Need some suggestions or want some fun programs to attend this summer? Well, stop into the Northwest One Library and view our map or pick up a calendar. We have lots of exciting things going on this summer! We've created an optional map you can follow. It's sure to help guide you to cross the finish line of Summer Reading 2016! Map Keys: Ballons - Represent our Summer Reading Kick-Off and Midpoint

First Robotics & Lego League Competition

Northwest One Hosted an "Animal Allies" Themed Gaming Station

Library Associate, Janelle Ricks had the pleasure to attend the First Robotics & Lego League competition on Saturday June 4, 2016 at the Walker-Jones Education Campus. It was nice to see school aged children with so much enthusiasm about engineering and the wonderful inventions that were created as a result of it. There were small groups of children, parents and supporters from both DC public schools and local charter schools.