Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library

Events
Blog

^-A ⁺A

Listen

Printer-friendly version

RSS

The Labs Presents: Digital Drop-In

Monday, October 7, 2019, 1:00 pm

Use the Adobe Creative Cloud or work on your audiovisual project at the Studio Lab Express.

Music & Movement

Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 10:30 am

Come sing, clap and tap along during Music and Movement. This is a dynamic and interactive program that emphasizes early literacy skills. This program is recommended for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers.

The Labs Presents: Digital Drop-In

Thursday, October 10, 2019, 1:00 pm

Use the Adobe Creative Cloud or work on your audiovisual project at the Studio Lab Express.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB)

Thursday, October 10, 2019, 4:30 pm

The Shepherd Park Teen Advisory Board (TAB) helps to brainstorm, plan, and promote teen programs and services at Shepherd Park Library.

Family Story Time

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.

Music & Movement

Wednesday, July 10, 2019, 10:30 am

Coretta Scott King Teen Book Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2019, 4:30 pm

Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Coretta Scott King Book Award with us! First, swing by the library anytime before the program and check out a few books from our teen Coretta Scott King display. We will be discussing middle grade and young adult books that have won the award. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

The Labs Presents: Digital Drop-In

Thursday, October 17, 2019, 1:00 pm

Use the Adobe Creative Cloud or work on your audiovisual project at the Studio Lab Express.

Coretta Scott King Award Children’s Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2019, 4:30 pm

Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Coretta Scott King Book Award with us! First, swing by the library anytime before the program and check out a few books from our children’s Coretta Scott King display. We will be discussing children’s and middle grade books that have won the award. Light snacks and refreshments will be served.

The Labs Presents: Studio Lab Documentary Filmmaking Meet-Up

Thursday, October 17, 2019, 6:30 pm

Are you interested in making documentary films but don't know where to begin? Join us for the Studio Lab Documentary Filmmaking Meet -Up where we'll explore the process of making documentary films together. This meet up is geared towards those who have absolutely no experience in making films but are passionate about learning the process.

Pages

Author Talk: Paula Young Shelton

What was like to be part of the civil rights movement as a child during the 1960s?

Author talk: Harriet Elam-Thomas

In September 2005, Ambassador Harriet Elam-Thomas retired as career minister from the United States Senior Foreign Service after 40 years of distinguished service. Her work included diplomatic assignments in Europe and Africa and in various federal and international agencies. When Mrs. Elam-Thomas first began her career at the U.S. Department of State, there were few colleagues who looked like her.

The Man Who Invented Christmas

Book to Screen

In late 1843, Charles Dickens was desperate. Sales of his published works were dwindling and his creditors were demanding payment. He had to do something--fast! What happened after a public speaking event would revive Dickens's career and a holiday season.

Read Feed: Summer Serial Reads

Exciting discoveries. Power plays. Wondering who is trustworthy. Fantastic and alternate worlds. Over the summer, I read the latest installment from a few series that I've been following. Within the Sanctuary of Wings by Marie Brennan

Race Class Politics Cappuccino City cover

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.