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eCycle Your Used Electronic Equipment at the Library

Saturday, August 31, 2019, 11:00 am

eCycle Your Used Electronic Equipment at the Library Tired of having that stack of old electronic equipment in your home? Not sure when you will have time to take them across town to dispose of them? Bring them to your neighborhood library for recycling. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more by clicking here.

DC Writes! A Petworth Writers Workshop

Wednesday, September 4, 2019, 7:00 pm

The Petworth Library's writers workshops are made up of people from a variety of backgrounds and writing levels: beginners, veteran wordsmiths and emeriti. We write creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry and scripts.

Tango

Saturday, September 7, 2019, 2:30 pm

Celebrate the sultry, hypnotic Argentine dance with Tango Practica! Open to adults with all levels of experience. No registration required.

This is My Story: Memoir Writing at the Petworth Writers' Workshops

Monday, September 9, 2019, 9:30 am

Come join us at Petworth Library for our new writing program, This is My Story. Have you ever wanted to write a memoir? Is there something you've always wanted to say, but are afraid to say it? Join us as we explore the craft of writing memoirs and learn from other memoir writers the best way to take from our own memories—our own stories—and put them to paper.

Meditation with David Newcomb

Monday, September 9, 2019, 7:00 pm

Life in today’s world is stressful. People experience anxiety about their health, financial status, relationships, personal safety and performance at work. By engaging in meditation, the mind and body are afforded opportunities to reduce stress while alleviating everyday pressure. Join David Newcomb, long time meditator for an after work lecture followed by a relaxing meditation. This program will be geared to adults and does not require registration. Please feel free to arrive anytime between 7- 8:30 p.m.

Writers Working: A Petworth Library Writers Workshop

Tuesday, September 10, 2019, 7:00 pm

The Petworth Library holds the writers workshop, Writers Working, on alternating Tuesdays. The Petworth Library's writers workshops are made up of people from a variety of backgrounds and writing levels: beginners, veteran wordsmiths and emeriti. We write creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry and scripts.

Job Seekers Clinic

Wednesday, September 11, 2019, 11:00 am

Are you looking for a job? Do you need help with your cover letter, resume or application? Come to Job Seekers Clinics at Petworth Library! Library staff will provide one-on-one assistance for job seeking patrons. Patrons will be served on a first-come, first-serve basis. Job Seeker Clinics will occur every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Trivia Night

Thursday, September 12, 2019, 7:00 pm

Are you a walking encyclopedia? Have room for one more trophy on the shelf? Join the Petworth Library for its trivia night, held the second Thursday of every month. Bring friends, or we'll team you up with your fellow brainiacs- groups should not exceed six people. Win prizes and the cherished title of trivia night champion! Recommended for ages 18 and up. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Construction Crew

Monday, September 16, 2019, 4:30 pm

On the third Thursday of each month, kids can use their engineering skills to build using with Legos, Duplos, magnetic tiles, building discs and more. Put yourself to the test with our monthly building challenge, or construct your own creative structure straight from your imagination. This is an activity suited to ages 4-12; all children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.

DC Writes! A Petworth Writers Workshop

Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 7:00 pm

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Teen Activism and Advocacy

In 2018, teens used their voices to demand change. They advocated for themselves, for their families and for each other by attending protests, participating in campaigns, and contacting representatives in their local and federal governments. The advocacy of teens has often been overlooked and their power is minimized. These books highlight the issues teens face today, how you can affect change in your community, and introduce the voices of teen activists.

Is This Really Controversial?

Books about teens that have been challenged by parents, schools or libraries.

Banned Books Week is a very popular time for readers everywhere.

Dialogue With Neighbors

A Community Conversation Series

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.

Adults

Weird Summer

Stories to Read at O-Dark-Thirty

I love October for its Halloween creepiness, but I'm most in the mood to read weird fiction once the weather turns warm. Maybe it's some early childhood influences at work: my grade-school summers were filled with trips to the library, where I could check out whatever I wanted, and for a long time that was solely stories of UFOs, Bigfoot, ghosts and telekinesis.

Lesbians...in...SPAAAAACE!

The future of sci-fi is queer.

One of the frustrating things about reading books with queer characters is that, until fairly recently, the publications that seemed to get the most attention were realistic plots that often involved grim coming-out stories. If you wanted to read about lesbian or genderfluid characters who just happened to be wizards, adventuring space pirates or awkward AIs, you were mostly out of luck.

Photography Classes

Spring and Summer 2018

All workshops will last 90 minutes and will be taught by photography teacher Amanda Archibald. We will meet in the lower level meeting room. Register via Eventbrite or e-mail us to help us plan ahead. Click the links below for more information.

What to Read After Seeing "The Shape of Water"

Books for those who can't get enough of Guillermo del Toro's weird and atmospheric movies

Guillermo del Toro's movie The Shape of Water was released this past December, and people immediately began arguing as to whether it was a romance or a horror film. It definitely has elements of both, being about a mute janitress who realizes a disturbingly humanoid fish monster is being subjected to cruel experiments in the secret government facility where she works.

Date with a Book? How About a Movie for Dessert?

Where has summer gone – no, really? Soon enough the weather will get nippy again and school buses will be rattling down the street. If you have been too busy this summer to read, here are some great book and movie combinations to get you caught up. These selections are fantastic for books clubs or for those of us who just plan to skip ahead and watch the movie!

Petworth Reads

"The Expendable Man"

After learning about this book from a review of Get Out, I knew that it was a must read. Set in 1963 Maricopa County, this mystery deals with racism, police brutality and reproductive rights in a strikingly relevant way. Author Dorothy B. Hughes’ precognition was clearly on point and this book proves that the past is truly prologue.