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'Snow-Storm in August'

Local Author Jefferson Morley Speaks

Join us on Tuesday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. for a book discussion.

Miss Christina’s January Reading Pick

'Twelve Kinds of Ice'

In Twelve Kinds of Ice, author Ellen Bryan Obed delightfully describes how a summer garden turns into a magical winter wonderland.  This short series of vignettes occurs on a family farm in the children’s favorite season — “ice” season.  The book

Palisades Book Club

Join us Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Film Program

"I Have a Dream."On Aug. 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. spoke these words as he addressed a crowd of more than 2,000,000 civil rights protesters gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.Join us Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 3:30 p.m. to view and discuss the speech that changed the hearts and minds of a divided nation.

Coming Soon!

Afternoon Story, Song and Play

Join children's librarian and early childhood educator Miss Christina for a fun new program at the Palisades Library, Afternoon Story, Song and Play.  On Tuesday Jan. 8, Jan. 15, and Jan. 29 at 4 p.m., we will be listening to a few stories, singing songs, and have a free play time to build using legos. 

Miss Christina's December Reading Pick

'Liar & Spy'

Rebecca Stead is well known for her Newbery winner When You Reach Me.  Stead’s latest book, Liar & Spy, is a fresh, funny, and mysterious story that

Pumpkin Decorating

Come get creative and decorate your own pumpkin!We supply the pumpkins, duct tape and glitter. You add the magic to change plain pumpkins into Jack-O- Lanterns.Stop by the adult reference desk on the first floor to make one.  All ages are welcome.

Take the First Step to a New Job

The Palisades Library Job Seekers Drop-In Clinic is  held every Thursday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm., with one-on-one support  for job hunting.Come join us!

Columbus Day

Long Weekend - More Time to Read

Don't forget to take your copy of the DC Reads Book Reading Lolita in Tehran by author, Azar Nafisi with you.Join us Oct. 15 at 1:30 p.m. for a book discussion at the Palisades Neighborhood Library.

Summer Winners: Congratulations and Thanks

The staff of the Palisades Library congratulates our Summer Reading Winners:Holly & Helen, winners of the Between the Covers adult drawingBonnie, winner of the Own the Night teen drawingAva, winner of the Own the Night super reader contestAlex, winner of the Dream Big children's drawingMany thanks to the Friends of the Palisades Library for their support.

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