Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Neighborhood Library

Movie Review: 'Black Butterfly'

Secrets are not always safe

Black Butterfly is an awkward balance between angsty crime thriller and after-school special, a bittersweet coming-of-age film for everyone to see. 

Hot off the Press

New nonfiction at the Shepherd Park Library

Overcoming Passive-Aggression

Resources from the library can help

Hidden anger that comes out indirectly-through inappropriate, unproductive action or even inaction-can undermine relationships with friends, family and colleagues at work.  This book examines how this kind of anger, called passive aggression, can undermine sufferers and their relationships and make life generally miserable.

Start Your Own Food Truck Business

Resources from the library can help

During a time of recession in America, many often look to starting their own businesses. Due to limited job opportunities and job layoffs, this is the time to look for business opportunities in which you are your own boss and the success of your business rests with you.

Book Review: 'Shattered'

When I picked up Shattered by Kia Dupree, I braced myself for what I was about to digest on a mental and emotional level

The District of Columbia Office on Aging

Community Presentation/Workshop

You are invited to participate in a Presentation and Workshop provided by the District of Columbia Office on Aging, Legal Counsel for the Elderly, District of Columbia Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program and the District of Columbia Public Library on our resources and services. This event will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

New Arrivals: Non-Fiction

Check out these books, hot on the shelves.

Don't Miss Out!

The Universal Class

This is a friendly reminder to mark your calendars for the Universal Class presentation set for Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 12:30 p.m.You will be able to sign up for classes the same day, all you need is a library card, pencil and paper.If you don't have a library card, fear not! You can get one the same day; all you need is valid identification.

Shepherd Park Book Club

The Shepherd Park Book Club meeting on Jan. 2, 2012 has been cancelled. The book club will meet on Jan. 9 at 1:30 p.m.

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