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The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury

The Future of the Past

Books about the future, written in the past

Recently I was reading the book The Wonderful Future That Never Was and I started to think about books that were written about the future.

stack of books

Friends of the Southwest Library Spring Book Sale

Spring into reading! Please join the Friends of the Southwest Library for the annual Spring Book Sale. Located in the library's program room on the second floor, you'll find tons of books, DVDs, and more for all ages. All items are priced at just $1 or less, and all sale proceeds will support events and supplies for the Southwest Neighborhood Library. The sale will run for two days, so do not miss this great event! Saturday, April 16: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Sunday, April 17: 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

PCs for Dummies by Dan Gookin

Computer Classes at Southwest Library

Tuesday mornings in March 2016

You are cordially invited to attend the Tuesday computer classes at Southwest Library from 10 a.m. until 12 noon.  Each session is devoted to a different computer related topic.  The March schedule includes:    Internet Basics (March 1) DC Public Library website (March 15) Email basics (March 22) Microsoft Word (March 29) Please note that class will not be held March 8,

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

Southwest Library Book Discussion, 1 p.m., March 26

You are cordially invited to attend the Southwest Library book discussion on Sat., March 26 at 1:00 p.m.  Copies of this month's title, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, are available for checkout at the information desk.

The Arrival

Books Without Words? Can Such Things Be?

A list for adults and kids alike

When you think about books, you generally imagine words on a page. Pictures may or may not be included. But this isn't always the case. Stories without words are more common for children, but there are some really excellent ones for adults as well. Here are some good stories without words for both young and old. Adults

Self Defense Class Pic

Self Defense Class During Women's History Month

In celebration of Women's History Month, a self defense class will be taught at Southwest Neighborhood Library on Saturday, March 19, from 1-3 p.m.

Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. DuBois

The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. DuBois

Southwest Book Discussion, Sat., Feb. 27

You are cordially invited to attend the monthly Southwest Book Discussion, 1:30 p.m.. Sat., Feb. 27.  Copies of this month's title, The Souls of Black Folk by W. E. B. DuBois, are available at the information desk. 

C. R. Gibbs portrait

The Underground Railroad in the District of Columbia

Presented by C. R. Gibbs

In honor of Black History Month, acclaimed author and historian C. R. Gibbs will present his lecture "The Underground Railroad in the District of Columbia" highlighting the hiding spaces and trapdoors, the conductors and stations of the "Liberty Line" which ran through Washington, DC.  You are cordially invited to attend this fascinating presentation at 7 p.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016 

Mural at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library, Washington DC

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Birthday Celebration

In honor of Dr. King's birthday, the DC Library's Birmingham Jail Players will read works by leaders, writers and activists  who were inspired by Dr. King.  Please join us at the Southwest Library on Tuesday, January 19 at 6:30 p.m.  Light refreshments will be served.

PCs for Dummies by Dan Gookin

Computer Classes at Southwest Library

Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon

You are cordially invited to attend the Tuesday morning computer classes at the Southwest Library. Classes start at 10 a.m. and end at noon.  The December sessions include Microsoft Excel (December 1), Microsoft PowerPoint (December 8), Introduction to Personal Computers (December 15) and Internet Basics (December 29).  Please note that class will not be held on December 22.

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