Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Neighborhood Library

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Computer Classes for Seniors

June 24, 2010 marks the first day of Computer Classes for Seniors at the Shepherd Park Library.  This is a six week course which focuses on developing basic computer skills.  Although many have already registered for the class, new students will continue to be accepted until July 1.  Registration for the next six week course will begin on August 2, 2010.   Please call (202)541-6100 for more information.

Black Voices Book Club

With the discussion of Octavia Butler's novel Kindred, the Black Voices Book Club members ended the study of slavery at different periods in the United States.  A Lesson Before Dying by

Summer Programming for Youth

Thanks to everyone who has come to our Summer Reading programs so far.  We have been having a lot of fun!  If you didn't come to the kickoff, that's okay; it's still not too late to sign up for Summer Reading Club and earn your prizes.Here are our remaining fantastic performers, please come check them out.Living ClassroomsInteractive environmental science lessonsSaturday, June 26, 10:30 a.m.Christylez Bacon, Grammy-Nominated MusicianA local sensation!Wednesday June 30, 7 p.m.

New Books Available at the DC Public Library

Fiction1. Deadly Charm by Claudia Mair Burney

Book Review

"Same Kind of Different as Me"

Same Kind of Different As Me by Ron Hall & Denver Moore is a New York Times Bestseller and an amazing true story.

Upcoming Events for Youth

Summer Performers Are Here

Upcoming Recitals at Shepherd Park

Please join us for the following musical events:Saturday, May 22, 2:00pm – DC Youth Orchestra . The DC Youth Orchestra Program provides music classes and ensemble training to all students who wish to participate.

Celebrate the Big Read

On Monday, April 19 the Black Voices Book Club of the Shepherd Park Library discussed A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines.  The book generated unprecedented enthusiasm from the members.  One of the topics that made the discussion so engaging was that some of members were able to relate the author'

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

Come celebrate the end of school, and the beginning our Making Waves and make a Splash Summer Reading programs. Sign up to win prizes when you read, get information on our special performers for this year, and help paint a mural in the lobby. We will begin painting at 4:30 pm.  Children and teens of all ages are welcome. 

Black Voices Book Club Celebrates Big Read

Please join the Black Voices Book Club on Monday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Shepherd Park Library in celebrating the 2010 Big Read DC selection, A Lesson Before Dying by Ernest Gaines.

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