Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. moved crowds with the sheer power of his voice. His message of peace, hope and a shared dream changed the course of history in America.
If it's 10 a.m. on Tuesday morning, it's Pre-school story time at the Parklands-Turner Library.Join Mrs. Ndaka, children's librarian, for stories, songs, arts and crafts, fingerplays, and great fun!Ages 2-5.
Andre will return to Parklands-Turner Library to present a command performance on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. His interactive show celebrates Spanish language and Latin American culture.You will sing, shake, and sound rhythms while "trying your hand" at performing regional Latin dances led by Andre. You will not want to miss this "Sundae" treat!
The DC Public Library and THEARC will present A Conversation with Frederick Douglass and John Muller as DC Reads 2013 continues. Where: THEARC - Theater - 1901 Mississippi Ave. SE; Washington, DC 20020When: Thursday, November 7, 2013Time: 10 a.m.
Bring out the balloons! Bring out the cake!Parklands-Turner is turning 4 years old and no better day to celebrate our anniversary than on Oct. 6, the first Sunday when all branch libraries will be open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.!
Come to Parklands-Turner on Aug. 13 at 10:30 a.m. to sing, dance, shake and try out new rhythms and Spanish words with Andres as he takes children on a musical journey through different Latin American cultures. For ages 3-12.
Life Kills Me: Life and death collide in this comedy about an unlikely friendship between a grieving young cinematographer and a morbidly obsessed drifter. Gaspar is still reeling from the death of his beloved older brother when he meets Alvaro, a mildly sociopathic young man, who soon coaxes Gaspar out of his shell in unexpected ways. (In Spanish with English subtitles)
The Blue Sky Puppet Theater is back with a special show, The Time Capsule, designed specifically for DC Public Libraries and the "Dig into Reading" Summer Reading program.
