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Cover of Never Let Me Go

Clones in Fiction

Is a human clone any less of a human?

My taste in science fiction, I like to think, boasts a degree of range. Stories that take place in the near-future, the future-future, in space, on a different planet - I have favorites that fall in all of those categories. But across sub-genres, science fiction stories featuring clones always draw me in. I’m not exactly sure why. All of my favorite books about clones seem to pose the question what it really means to be “human" - maybe that's what it is.

Carole Ottesen

Twenty Plants That Work So Hard You Won't Have To

In honor of and with advice from Henry Mitchell

To celebrate Earth Day, join garden writer Carole Ottesen for the 2015 Henry Mitchell Gardening Lecture at Tenley-Friendship Library.

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Weekly Online Trivia Contest!

Women's History Month

Join us in celebrating Women's History Month, and win fantastic prizes! Every Monday in March, a new trivia question will be posted on Twitter (@dcpl) and Facebook.  Respond by Friday with the correct answer using #herstoryDCPL, and get entered to win a different prize each week!  We'll reveal the correct answer at the end of the week.

Altered Book Art Exhibition

Show us your creative side in our first ever altered book exhibition!

Show us your creative side at Tenley-Friendship! What is an Altered Book? An “altered book” is a book that has been transformed by creative means into a work of art. Creating altered books may be as simple as adding a drawing or text to a page or as complex as creating an intricate book sculpture. Entry Specifications: The exhibition is open to anyone. Youth (under 18) may be assisted by adults. One entry per person. Must be a member of DC Public Library to enter.

The Scarlet Sisters: Sex, Suffrage and Scandal in The Gilded Age

CANCELED: Friends of Tenley-Friendship Library Author Talk Series

'The Scarlet Sisters: Sex, Suffrage and Scandal in the Gilded Age'

Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event has been cancelled, and will be rescheduled for a later date. Please check www.dclibrary.org/tenley periodically for announcements.    

Library Closed February 17

DC Public Library is closed Tuesday, Feb. 17 due to inclement weather.

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Tenley Kids are In the Zone

Tissue paper cupcakes this month! What's next?

Have you heard about In the Zone? Every third Tuesday here at Tenley, we have a special program where we do something a little...different. This month, we made decorative cupcakes out of tissue papers, sequins, beads, and lots and lots of glitter! For next month’s In the Zone, join Ms. Shelley and celebrate Mardi Gras! Make your own masquerade mask, eat King Cake, and be sure to join in the parade around the library! See you there.

A History of Rock Creek Park by Scott Einberger

Friends of Tenley-Friendship Library Author Talk Series

A History of Rock Creek Park by Scott Einberger

Join Scott Einberger for his author talk on A History of Rock Creek Park: Wilderness and Washington, D.C. The author talk, part of the Friends of the Tenley-Friendship Library author talk series, will take place on Wednesday, Jan.

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Martin Luther King Jr. ASL Story Time

Celebrate MLK Day this year with a special story time

Celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with Adaptive Services and People Animals Love here at the Tenley Library. Deaf Services Librarian Janice Rosen will be hosting a special story time in American Sign Language for ages 3 to 5 featuring books showcasing the life and ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. A sign language interpreter will interpret Ms. Rosen’s reading. Afterward, children are welcome to meet and read with therapy dogs from People Animals Love (PAL).

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Winter Pajama Movie Night Lineup Announced

Tenley-Friendship Library is pleased to announce our Pajama Movie Night lineup for the winter. All movies start at 6 p.m. And as always, food, pillows, blankets, and PJs are welcome. Jan. 8: Join Sulley and his one-eyed partner and best friend, Mike, as they try to return little girl back home after she wanders into  Monstropolis. View trailer.

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