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 Join DC Public Library for a special event with NBC News Meet the Press Moderator Chuck Todd in conversation with Antonia Hylton and Mike Hixenbaugh, hosts of the hit NBC News podcast Southlake, and Tiffany Alston, Director of Public Services at DC Public Library about the current fight over which books students should be allowed to read.
As the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library celebrates the 50th anniversary of the central library in downtown Washington D.C., we are thrilled to welcome the reporting team behind the award-winning NBC News podcast Southlake, which examines a school district in Texas, amid the growing attacks on critical race theory.
Celebrate RevelArte with the Hirshhorn Museum! In Spanish, “revelarte” means “to reveal.” Join the Hirshhorn and DC Public Library for a revelatory exploration of Latino/a art and artists.
We kick off our journey with "Map Your Neighborhood" with local artist Carlos Carmonamedina. Carlos will be hosting this free art workshop for kids and families of all ages at the Mt. Pleasant Library on Saturday, Apr. 2 at 11 a.m. Carlos' work as an artist captures the feeling of the places he has lived. During the workshop, he will lead families in making maps that are expressive of their neighborhoods.
The Hirshhorn is excited to bring RevelArte programs to D.C. residents all spring long, stay tuned for future events!
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 April is National Poetry Month and DC Public Library invites you to celebrate by participating in the 2022 Haiku Contest! Starting Thursday, Apr. 1, residents ages 6 and up can write and submit up to two haikus about one of the following themes:
- Your love of books, reading or the library
- Something small that gives you joy
- D.C. in the springtime
- Things you notice in your neighborhood
Each participating library will select a winner in the following age categories, Children (6-12), Teens (13-10) and Adults (20+). Prize-winners will take home library swag and have their poem posted both in the library and on the DC Public Library's website in May! Need a little inspiration? Check out these books that feature beautiful Haikus for children, teens and adults!
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 Spring: A Haiku Story by Malcah Zeldis
Enjoy a collection of haiku verses in this picture book for children and families that describe the wonders of spring.
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 Dizzy In Your Eyes by Pat Mora
In this collection of poems written expressly for teens, Pat Mora explores different kinds of love using a variety of poetic forms, including haiku.
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 Morning Haiku by Sonia Sanchez
This new volume by the much-loved poet Sonia Sanchez, her first in over a decade, is music to the ears: a collection of haiku that celebrates the gifts of life and mourns death.
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 Have a busted small appliance? Ripped your favorite jeans? Have a broken but sentimental picture frame you can't bear to toss? Learn how you can mend and repair your belongings at the Labs upcoming Fix-It DC clinic on Saturday, Apr. 2 from 2 - 5 p.m.!
The clinic is hosted in partnership with the DC Department of Energy & Environment (DOEE) on the A level of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. When you register to attend, include some information about what kind of item you are hoping to get fixed. Registration for programs in the Labs requires a DC Public Library Card. If you do not have a card you can sign up for one today online! You will complete a brief Labs Orientation and sign a Participant Release Form upon arrival at the clinic.
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This Week At the Library
See what programs are coming up this week in person and online at the Library!
Ward 1 | Mt. Pleasant Library
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Movies and Mental Health | Tuesday, Mar. 29, 4 p.m.
Watch how emotions lead you through life - literally with a screening of Pixar's beloved Inside Out. The screening is open to all families and will be held in the Children's Room.
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Ward 2 | West End Library Library
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The Inklings Fantasy Book Club | Thursday, Mar. 31, 6:30 p.m.
This book club will discuss books in the fantasy genre. The series will start with J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit which started as a bedtime story for his son and became one of the most widely circulated children's books to date. Our virtual meetings are held every last Thursday of the month from March through July.
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Ward 3 | Tenley-Friendship Library
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Explorer's Club TO DO presents SHAPE ART: Draw the Line | Ongoing
Learn about lines, an essential element of art, as you explore the work of Carmen Herrera. Then create your own masterpiece with lines. Grab a kit and explore the science, technology, engineering, art, and/or math topics with hands-on projects. This kit is recommended for ages 6 and up.
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Ward 4 | Petworth Library
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Be a Spy! Kit | Monday, Mar. 28, Ongoing
Happy Women's History Month! Did you know that Harriet Tubman was a spy? Learn about American women like Josephine Baker and Elizebeth Friedman who have been spies and secret agents throughout history. Learn secret codes and ciphers, make a decoder wheel, and write with invisible ink. Recommended for ages 8+. While supplies last.
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Ward 5 | Woodridge Library
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Outdoor Toddler Story Time | Wednesday, Mar. 30, 10:30 a.m.
These 20-to-30-minute programs are full of books, songs and fun activities designed to help develop your child’s language skills. Children ages 18-36 months are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and their grownups to participate in the program along with the children.
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Ward 6 | Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library
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Family Story Time | Thursday, Mar. 29, 11 a.m.
Join us at the Park at LeDroit for stories and songs with your little ones ages 0-5! Fun for the entire family, these 30-40 minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages.
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Ward 7 | Capitol View Library
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College and Career Readiness | Monday, Apr. 4, 4 p.m.
Learn about applying to college and next steps when graduating high school using library resources. Learn about applying to college and next steps when graduating high school using library resources. This event, for teens aged 13-19, will meet in the 1st floor computer lab.
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Ward 8 | Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Library
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Senior Computer Drop-In | Wednesday, Mar. 30, Noon p.m.
Seniors are invited to stop by the Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Library each Wednesday from Noon - 2 p.m. to learn how they can enhance their computer skills.
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Please check the Library's website for any program updates before visiting your neighborhood Library. You can find all upcoming programs in your library or online on our calendar.
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 Make learning fun with ABCmouse Early Learning Academy! ABCmouse is an interactive educational website geared towards children 2 to 8+. The site features educational games, books, and music activities. Spanish language activities are also available in the “Things to Do” section.
Previously, ABCmouse was only available at your neighborhood library. Now it is also available to you at home with your DC Public Library card! When ABCmouse is accessed from home, it can be shared by up to three children in a household, each with their own avatar, profile, and progress-tracking on the ABCmouse Step-by-Step Learning Path.
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 Eligible DCPS high school students have the opportunity to participate in dual enrollment offerings. Through Dual Enrollment, DCPS students can take challenging college courses that are not offered at their home high school, while earning college credit that can be transferred to many postsecondary institutions. Tuition is waived for DCPS students who participate in one of the programs below.
Each participating university sets its own admissions criteria and selection process for dual enrollment students. DCPS serves as the intermediary to facilitate the application process and to provide student support while DCPS students are enrolled in the program.
After graduating from high school, participants are under no obligation to continue their academic studies at any participating university.
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