Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us for quiet reading time and a snack.
Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691
Story time fun for the entire family, these 30-to-40-minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. Children and their grownups are encouraged to actively engage and participate with the stories and activities during the program.
If you require elevator assistance to reach the second floor, please call ahead.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691.
Join us each month as we meet to discuss a lively variety of thought-provoking literature, including fiction and nonfiction, essays and articles, poetry and drama.
Upcoming Discussion Calendar
Jan. 9
All My Sons
by Arthur Miller
Feb. 13
Mudbone
by HIllary Jordan
March 13
Alias Grace
Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. These 30-to-40-minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them.
If you require elevator assistance to reach the second floor, please call ahead.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691.
Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us to play Wii games.
Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691
Children ages 4-12 are invited to join us for quiet reading time and a snack.
Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691
Story time fun for the entire family, these 30-to-40-minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. Children and their grownups are encouraged to actively engage and participate with the stories and activities during the program.
If you require elevator assistance to reach the second floor, please call ahead.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691.
Children ages 4-12 are invited to read aloud to a P.A.L. dog.
Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691.
These 20-to-30-minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children from birth to 2 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 grownups are encouraged to engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.
If you require elevator assistance to reach the second floor, please call ahead.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691.
Join us in the Children's Room for fun arts and crafts.
For children ages 3-12. Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691
Unusual mating rituals? Desires for stark isolation? Embarrassing conversational blunders? The world of sociology has it all. Though we may never know all of the answers to the mysteries of human society, these social scientists and researchers have shared their knowledge in this collection of popular sociology.
Beer is quite possibly the world's most popular alcoholic beverage, brewed from a wide variety of grains and flavored with an amazing array of ingredients, ranging from herbs and berries to spices and botanicals. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned beer drinker, these books will definitely boost your brew IQ, .
The Beer Bibleby Jeff Alworth
From origins in comic books to a television show and back to the printed word, everything comes full circle in this list of "Riverdale" read-alikes. Inspired by characters from the Archie Comics universe, the CW’s "Riverdale" has a strong fan following. Its grim, nostalgic style reflects common themes in both young adult and adult fiction.
I love Christmas. Last year I made a Christmas list (pun intended) called Scary Christmas to All which covered holiday ghosts, murder and, um, werewolves. I decided to do another reading list this year, but to focus on the funny and/or absurd side of the holidays instead. Family can be stressful. Escape, and come with me to the dark side.
You are cordially invited to attend the next Southwest Library book discussion on Saturday, Dec. 30 at 1 p.m. Copies of this month's selection, The Hamlet Fire by Bryant Simon, are available at the information desk.
You are cordially invited to join us for Sustained Silent Reading at the Southwest Library from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 4, and Monday, Dec. 11. Take this time to get caught up on your favorite novel or nonfiction book, magazine or newspaper.
Sustained Silent Reading will be held in the lower level meeting room. Bottled water and covered beverages are permitted.
Join us on Saturday, December 9 at 2:30 p.m. to enjoy music for piano, voice, and clarinet, performed by the Southwest DC Trio, Washington’s newest classical group!
Did you participate in National Novel Writing Month in November? Are you considering your next move? The creator of NaNoWriMo, Chris Baty, suggests a 6-week plan for taking a breather and getting your manuscript in shape.
Southwest Library is now offering a braiding workshop designed specifically for teens interested in learning how to style hair into braids that stand out from the crowd.
Participants get an exciting hands-on one-hour experience with braiding. Teens will learn how to cornrow, single braid and more. Learn to create unique hairstyles you love.
Each participant will use a mannequin supplied. No braiding knowledge is required.
Below is a list of books that we have in the library system:
Southwest Book Discussion, Sat., Nov. 25 at 1 p.m.
You are cordially invited to attend the Southwest Library Book Discussion on Sat., Nov. 25 at 1 p.m. Copies of this month's title, White Trash by Nancy Isenberg, are available at the information desk.
