You are cordially invited to attend the March Southwest Library book discussion on Sat., March 30 at 1:30 p.m. Copies of the March title, American Women's History by Susan Ware, are available in the bookcase behind the information desk.
Children ages 4-12 are invited to design, create and build their own LEGO structures.
Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691.
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month to share thoughts, ideas and community over a cup of coffee with library users from all walks of life. Through this exchange of ideas, Coffee & Conversation promotes the library as an inclusive place to meet your neighbors and find common ground. Free light refreshments provided.
You are cordially invited to attend the April Southwest Library book discussion at 1:30 p.m. on Sat., Apr. 27. Copies of this month's title, DC Jazz, edited by Maurice Jackson and Blair Ruble, are available at the information desk.
You are cordially invited to attend a panel discussion on Southwest neighborhood history which will be held at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church, 555 Water St., SW, on Monday, Apr. 29 at 7 p.m. Presenters include local historian and Southwester editor Katelynd Mahoney Anderson, Carolyn Crouch, president of Washington Walks, Neal Peirce and Thelma Jones, long time Southwest residents and contributors to the A Right to the City project and journalist and author Tom Sherwood (moderator).
As Lorde sings, “we’ll never be royals,” and maybe it’s for the best. This list includes stories of the royal life not being all it’s cracked up to be. Although we might have dreamed of running our own kingdoms as kids, now fiction tells us how fraught that experience would be. Enjoy your peasant status while you read about stressful politics, assassination, kidnapping and other trials in the court.
YA and Children's fiction with summer vibes for all ages
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy… The weather is starting to warm up, but it’s not quite summer yet. If you’re yearning for those hot-hot days and warm nights around the campfire, visit June, July and August through these stories. These YA and juvenile reads are great for their target audience -- and adults too!
Connect with little literatis through graphic works
Sometimes, the best way to connect with the kids in your life is over a good book. But you might be wondering what constitutes a good book when it comes to little literatis. Fear not, the Children’s Librarian is here! Below, find six great graphic novels (and two graphic format nonfiction) to share with kids, whether you’re looking to start a conversation or just want a good story.
Published in 1892, “The Yellow Wallpaper” by Charlotte Perkins Gilman has left a lasting impression on readers interested in feminism and mental health. While Gilman’s is one of the better-known stories about women, mental health and their treatment in western society, many authors have also approached the subjects before and since its publication.
There are a lot of librarian stereotypes out there: we’re all women (false), we’re all either uptight and impersonal or coding nerds with tattoos (false), we like to shush people (false), and we have either read everything in the library or we only read books you’d find on lists of importance (definitely false and false).
The DMV isn’t just about government and politics. We have lots of talented people in the literary world living in and around the city. Some are rare natives to the area, and others are, like many of us, transplants. Whether they’re new here or not, you might be lucky enough to find these authors strolling around DC or, you might even know them personally. Check out their books from your branch and support local talent!
It’s the beginning of the new year, so it’s time to start thinking about your goals and intentions for personal betterment (if you’re into that kind of thing). Even if you’re not up to writing down or articulating your resolutions, you may want to pick up a few titles that will encourage personal growth. Here are six titles to get you started toward a more-informed you.
On Wednesday, Dec. 12, Southwest Library held its fourth annual Holiday House program. Over seventy-five children and their families came to build colorful creations out of graham crackers, frosting and a wide selection of candy.
As the colder months approach, you'll want plenty of good books to keep you busy indoors. Why not dive into a new series? And, while you're at it, why not try some fantasy to escape the doldrums of the dark reality of winter? Below, find the books that kick off seven great young adult fantasy series. Some series are complete while others are still in the works, so take your pick and, like a drifting snowflake, get carried away by these immersive stories of the fantastic.
For parents, there’s a lot to take care of with a new baby on the way, but it can be hard on big-siblings-to-be, too! These books can help make understanding the how’s and why’s of the new baby easier on the big sibling. From younger kids who are concerned about how the new baby will change their family to older kids asking about how babies are made, this list has something for everyone. Happy reading -- and congratulations on your new family member(s)!
