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Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler

Young Adult Female Athletes

Whatever girls and women set out to accomplish, we can achieve.  Some women are artists, some are writers, some explore new heights, some are intellectuals, some are revolutionaries. These books are about girls and women who are athletes. While professional athletes are lauded for their accomplishments, being an amateur may seem mundane, but few things in life are easy or simple. These are the stories of ten teen athletes working to overcome all odds as they chase their dreams.

Cover of The Three Year Swim Club

Inspiring sports read-alikes for The Three-Year Swim Club

If you enjoyed reading The Three-Year Swim Club: the Untold Story of Maui’s Sugar Ditch Kids and Their Quest for Olympic Glory by Julie Checkoway, you might enjoy reading the following books.

tour de oz

Bikes, Bites and Bucket Lists

Epic Journeys for the Rugged Cyclist

May is National Bike Month and what better way to get motivated than to read some cycling memoirs.  Some of these may jump onto your bucket list while others will make good couch reading.  If you're looking for a local ride, join DC Public Library on the 10th Annual Tour de DCPL on Sunday, May 19 at 1 p.m.  Click here to register.  We hope to see you on the trails!

Book Cover of All The Pieces Matter

Oral Histories

A well put-together oral history is a beautiful thing. The organizational mind and narrative-building skills of a great writer can be paired with first-person quotes from some of the most interesting and talented people in a given field. Here is a sampling of some of the oral histories DC Public Library has to offer!

Izzy Barr

And I ran, I ran so far away

Track and Field books for school kids

I walk along the avenue I never thought I'd read a book like you Read a book like you Within a cover the story lies The kind of book that hypnotizes me through You hypnotize me through And I ran I ran so far away I just ran And read all night and day I couldn't get away ----

A Year in Rock Creek Park

DC's Wild, Wondrous Heart

Ecological, Historical & Poetic Explorations of Rock Creek Park

When many people think of our nation's capital, they focus on its political life. Yet residents here know our city environment encompasses much more than federal politics. At its heart lies my favorite area, Rock Creek Park. Over double the size of Central Park, it includes forests, streams, hills, fields, recreational and historical sites. Here residents and tourists can escape from urban stress, slow down, engage in recreation, and commune with nature.

Community Yoga with Angelyn Shapiro

Community Yoga with Angelyn Shapiro

Angelyn is a Certified Yoga Specialist who has helped people of all ages, sizes, and backgrounds discover their strengths, overcome limitations, and understand how yoga can help them achieve their goals on and off the yoga mat.   So come out and bring a mat or large towel and enjoy 60 minutes of Yoga and Mindfulness Saturday August 12 @ 2pm Saturday September 23 @ 2pm Saturday October 28 @ 2pm Saturday November 18 @ 2pm Saturday December 16 @ 2pm Main Meeting Room

Faster, Higher, Smarter

Sports History for Teens and Tweens

Batter up!

Did you know that women and girls couldn’t always play sports like men and boys could? That African-Americans weren’t allowed to play major league baseball? That sports equipment used to be a lot less safe than it is now? Check out the following books about sports history for teens and tweens - and while you’re having fun, you might learn a thing or two!

Fort Davis Community Map

Fort Davis Neighborhood Photo Scavenger Hunt

Explore Your Neighborhood to Win Summer Reading Prizes!

Explore your neighborhood AND win Summer Reading prizes this July when you stop by the Francis A. Gregory Library to participate in the Fort Davis Neighborhood Photo Scavenger Hunt!

Potomac River cover

Outdoors Mid-Atlantic

Enjoy exploring the outdoors in the mid-Atlantic region!  Whether you go by foot, bike, canoe, or car, you'll have lots of fun and see fantastic views. The featured books below are available from the library system.

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