2023 Haiku Contest Winners
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Haiku Contest held in celebration of National Poetry Month
Heritage Months
Books to Read in Honor of June Survivors Week
Torture Abolition and Survivors Support Coalition (TASSC) honors June Survivors Week from June 24 - 30. The DC Public Library has partnered with them to select some titles for all ages. Check them out today with your DC Public Library Card.
Celebrating Women Athletes with the Washington Mystics
This Women's History Month, DC Public Library and the Washington Mystics are teaming up to celebrate women who have advocated for equity, diversity and inclusion in athletics.
DC Public Library Celebrates "African Americans and the Arts" for Black History Month
This February, the DC Public Library's Black History Month programming focuses on "African Americans and the Arts,"
Do you know these Black women? Your library card gives you an “in” to Her-story
Black History Month gives us an opportunity to focus on the contributions of Black Americans. Here are five Black women you might have missed. I’ve highlighted a picture book biography that features each woman.
Great Reads to Celebrate Jewish American Heritage Month
This May, a young reader reached out and asked for a reading list for Jewish American Heritage Month! The library realized that it had not yet shared a list for this special month that recognizes Jewish-American families here in D.C. and across the nation. This list is specially curated for young readers. Jewish-American readers will be able to see themselves reflected in the stories and others will be able to identify with the characters as they learn about and better understand the experiences they go through.
Ya like Jazz?
April is Jazz Appreciation month, although there's no reason not to celebrate this unique and important art form all year round!
Learn About Inspiring Women Athletes with the Washington Mystics
This Women's History Month, DC Public Library and the Washington Mystics are teaming up to celebrate the inspiring athletes who have been moving Women's Sports forward.
MLK Adult Services Black History Month picks
This month I’m rounding up a short-list of selections from MLK’s Adult Services department book clubs and regular programs for Black History Month. If you’re interested in joining a program or reading along with any of our book clubs, please email us at Adultservices.dcpl@dc.gov.
MOWPI's Women's History Month Reads
The Mayor's Office on Women's Policies and Initiatives are celebrating Women's History Month with some of their favorite reads. Check them out today with your DC Public Library card.