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Teen Talk

Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 4:00 pm

Teens, voice your opinions, share your thoughts, make new friends. Join the weekly conversation on topics that you care about. This program is a safe space specifically for tweens and teens ages 12-14.

Yoga for All

Wednesday, May 29, 2019, 7:30 pm

De-stress and come back to your natural state of balance with this restorative yoga practice led by Tara Bishop, Chopra Center Yoga Certified Teacher. Make sure to wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat (a few mats will be available for use). First-time attendees will be asked to sign a participation waiver. This is a no-cost class for everyone.

The Labs Presents: Digital Drop-In

Thursday, May 30, 2019, 1:00 pm

Use the Adobe Creative Cloud or work on your audiovisual project at the Studio Lab Express. This Digital Drop-In is only for audiovisual production. Please bring a storage solution (e.g., cloud storage, external hard drive, flash drive, SD card) with sufficient available size for your work. To protect your privacy and work, the Studio Lab Express will not store your work in Studio equipment.

Family Story Time

Saturday, June 1, 2019, 11:00 am

Story time fun for entire family, these 30-to-40-minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further your child's lifelong love of reading and learning. Children and their grownups are encouraged to actively engage and participate with the stories and activities during the program. All programs are free and open to the public.

Family Story Time

Monday, June 3, 2019, 10:30 am

The Labs Presents: Digital Drop-In

Monday, June 3, 2019, 1:00 pm

Pride Crafts

Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 4:00 pm

Pride Month is here! Every Tuesday in June, children and teens can come make crafts to celebrate Pride. Picture book and non-fiction resources will also be available.

The Labs Presents: Digital Drop-In

Thursday, June 6, 2019, 1:00 pm

Summer Challenge Kickoff Block Party

Saturday, June 8, 2019, 10:00 am

Join the Shepherd Park Library for a block party kickoff to Summer Challenge. With outdoor games, story time, summer challenge signups, and a hula hoop contest, this community event will be fun for the whole family.

Family Story Time

Saturday, June 8, 2019, 11:00 am

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Author Talk: Derek Hyra

In recent years, the Shaw/U Street neighborhood has experienced a dramatic transformation.What was once an open-air drug market has been replaced by new residential complexes and businesses. However, not everyone has benefited from the redevelopment in the neighborhood. Long-time residents and small businesses have moved out of the neighborhood or have had to adjust to the arrival of young, relatively wealthy newcomers. With the changes from gentrification, what does it mean for the future of the Shaw/U Street neighborhood and the District?

Emma by Kaoru Mori

Staff Recommendation

In late Victorian London, William Jones goes to visit his retired governess Mrs. Stowner. He hasn't seen her in several years. During his visit, William notices Emma, Mrs. Stowner's young maid. Their meeting is the beginning of a romance in the manga series Emma by Kaoru Mori, English translation by Sheldon Drzka.

Handy Tech Manual

iPad for Seniors

Are you a senior who has a new iPad and need help getting started? Check out My iPad for Seniors, fourth edition, by Michael Miller.

Chasing the Eclipse

On August 21, there will be a total solar eclipse covering the continental United States for the first time since 1979. Here are two new titles about the eclipse for your reading pleasure and making the most of your viewing experience. Copies of the books are available to check out and download from the library system.

District of Construction

You've seen them in photos, books, and movies. Have you wondered about how they came to be built? Washington, D.C. features a variety of architectural designs in homes, public buildings, and monuments. With building as the theme for this year's summer reading, below are a selection of books about building and architecture in the District.

Prime Suspect: Tennison

Begins Sunday, June 25 on WETA

In January 1992, the British police procedural mystery "Prime Suspect" series began its inaugural American broadcast on PBS's "Mystery!", starring Helen Mirren as Detective Chief Inspector (DCI) Jane Tennison. Novelist and series creator Lynda La Plante was inspired by the women who worked at Scotland Yard. The show was a success and six more seasons followed. The series finale aired in late 2007.

Dunbar High School's Classic Age 1870-1957

Documentary Screening

Local film producer Marvin T. Jones will screen his documentary "Dunbar High School's Classic Age: 1870-1957", telling the story of the first public high school for African-Americans in Washington, D.C. Named for the poet Paul Lawrence Dunbar, the school was noted for its outstanding education and the success of its alumni. Famous Dunbar graduates include General Benjamin Davis, Sr., Nannie Helen Burroughs, and Charles Hamilton Houston. After the film, Mr. Jones will lead a discussion about the legacy of Dunbar High School.

Handy Tech Manuals

The iPad and Windows 10 for Seniors

Check out these two new handy books for iPad and Windows 10 operating system...

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.

Rebel Readers

Uncensored books for the uncensored mind

Explicit language, homosexuality, politics, violence. Just a few reasons why certain books are deemed unsuitable for society by the "conservative" reader. Imagine what our world be like if we did not have those who dared to push the envelope? As Banned Books Week approaches, let us take some time out of our busy day to honor those authors who not only crossed the line, but erased it. But let's not limit that acknowledgement to authors in the United States. Let's cross our borders and look at writers around the world who shook things up in their homeland. Enjoy!