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Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 10:30 am

Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years. Children and their caregivers will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. These 30-to-40-minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them. Class groups and daycares are welcome at these sessions. No children under 2 years of age are permitted unless attending with a sibling or class group.

Wednesday Afternoon Activities

Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 4:00 pm

Join us on Wednesdays for fun after-school activities, such as games, crafts, STEM projects and more. Recommended for ages 5 and up. No registration required. We request that groups of 8 or more contact us at 202-727-0971 to ensure space.

Holiday Karaoke Party

Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 4:00 pm

Come join us in the Children's Room for a fun-filled evening of holiday music. Belt out your favorite winter classics and spread the holiday cheer. Don't know the lyrics? We've got you covered with subtitles. Recommended for ages 6-12.

Adult Learning Lab

Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 4:00 pm

Join us for skill assessments for adults who need a high school diploma (GED or National External Diploma) and tutoring for those with skills at the high school level. Tutoring takes place on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 to 7 p.m. Assessments take place on Wednesdays only. Please note: In order to qualify for tutoring, you must take the assessment first.

Lego Challenge!

Thursday, December 19, 2019, 4:00 pm

Come build your best Lego creation. Lego pieces are small. Recommended for ages 5 and older.

Family Story Time

Saturday, December 21, 2019, 10:30 am

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. Please note: Due to space constraints, staff may issue tickets on a first-come, first-served basis. Please ask at the children's desk whether tickets are required to enter.

Lego Club

Saturday, December 21, 2019, 11:00 am

Join us for Lego Duplo block play time. Recommended for children ages 2 to 5 and their caregivers.

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English Conversation Circle

Monday, December 23, 2019, 10:00 am

A drop-in group for adult speakers of other languages to improve their oral skills in English and gain more confidence in speaking. Participants should have at least a working knowledge of English.

Adult Learning Lab

Monday, December 23, 2019, 4:00 pm

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Shaw Knitting Circle

Donates handmade hats and scarves for charity

Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library's dedicated weekly knitting group not only socializes and knits, but enjoys making items for charity!

The Thrive Diet Vegan Nutrition Guide Book Cover

Second Annual Shaw Library Vegan & Vegetarian Seminar!

Discover eating to thrive

Many life-saving benefits can be derived from a vegan lifestyle. It has been proven to reverse some chronic diseases and can extend life by up to 10 years! Come explore the benefits and examine strategies for converting from a carnivorous diet to a diet that is high in fruits and vegetables. Free vegan samples will be provided by the Woodland Cafe for all who register, and materials about vegan foods and cooking will be available for checkout.

Coffee 101

Are you passionate about your coffee? Do you dream about the perfect cup of Joe?

7 Ways to Enjoy the Library Instantly

The library's closed, but dclibrary.org is open 24/7!

All library locations are closed today, but there's myriad ways you can enjoy the library online! 1. Have your own film festival at home. View films from major festivals like Sundance, Tribeca and more. Log into IndieFlix with your library card.

Sock Monkey Mayhem!

Sock Monkey Mayhem was a great bit of fun, where our young participants sewed and stuffed their colorful socks into beautiful little monkeys! Each monkey had a personality as unique as its creator. We learned how to sew on buttons and create colorful pom poms, and our creations were going to be given as gifts to family or teachers, or kept for ourselves! It was very fun program, one that will be repeated in the years to come.

Cold But Cuddly

Winter Reading Club

Cuddle up to books this winter break and be eligible to receive a Chipotle gift card! This winter break, between Dec. 21 and Jan. 3, elementary and middle school students who visit their neighborhood branch can be eligible to receive a Chipotle gift card for sharing their winter reading with their librarian.

Knitting Club and Charity Projects

The last few knitting club sessions had a lot of new faces learning to knit, and super experienced volunteers teaching others to crochet. We worked on projects such as crochet animals, knitted baby hats, and baby blankets. We also had our first donation of a baby blanket for Knit Forward, a D.C.-based community knitting project, which will be donated to New Heights Program for Expectant and Parenting Students.

Heartbroken During the Holidays?

Help for enjoying the holidays after the death of a loved one

The holiday season can be a time of magic, wonder and excitement for many, but for those who have lost a loved one, they may be a time of torment, lonliness and misery. On Saturday, Nov. 22 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., The Wendt Center for Loss and Healing, in partnership with the DC Public Library, will present a free Loss & Healing Holiday Workshop for anyone who has lost a loved one.

NaNoWriMo

30 Days + 50,000 Words = Your Novel

What do the novels, The Night Circus, Water for Elephants, and

Author Ruben Castaneda speaks at Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library

'S Street Rising'

Ruben Castaneda shares his book detailing his experiences as a Washington Post reporter during DC's crack epidemic

Watha T. Daniel/Shaw neighborhood library was proud to host a talk on Tuesday, Oct. 21 by Shaw’s own Ruben Castaneda, author of the book S Street Rising. As a Washington Post journalist during the devastating crack epidemic of the early '90s, Castaneda covered the crime beat.

Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library

Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 10:30 am

Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 4:00 pm

Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 4:00 pm

Wednesday, December 18, 2019, 4:00 pm

Thursday, December 19, 2019, 4:00 pm

Saturday, December 21, 2019, 10:30 am

Saturday, December 21, 2019, 11:00 am

Monday, December 23, 2019, 10:00 am

Monday, December 23, 2019, 4:00 pm

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Shaw (Watha T. Daniel)
Neighborhood Library