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Celebrate the local DC punk scene with a summer concert series overlooking the city! DC Public Library’s DC Punk Archive is bringing local bands to the roof of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library every second Wednesday through August. This month, we welcome Cinema Hearts and Continuals on Wednesday, July 13 starting at 6:30 p.m.
DC Punk Archive is a project of the People’s Archive which looks to preserve and provide access to the music and ephemera of DC’s local punk music history. Much of the collection was donated by local Washingtonians (and DC Public Library employees!), and parts have been digitized and made available through the library's digital collections portal, DigDC. Explore the distorted riffs, art-filled zines and photography of DC punk music with us!
Dive into principles of design in the pop-up installation Dieter Rams: A Look Back and Ahead, now on view in The Labs at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
The exhibit explores German industrial designer Dieter Rams’ ‘10 principles of good design’ and invites the public to reflect on his ideas about design for a better world and his well-known motto “less, but better”. The selected objects and sketches on view are part of an international traveling exhibit on view June 15-July 15 at the Goethe-Institut Washington. Come check out the pop-up at DC Public Library and then swing by the Goethe-Institut for the full collection!
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The DC Public Library is home to a NEW braille collection! More than 700 titles are now available to browse and check out with a library card. The collection is continuing to grow so check back in at the Center for Accessibility at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library to see what is new on the shelves. Can’t make it downtown? These titles are also available to put on hold and check out at your neighborhood library! Looking for additional ways to celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act? Check out our curated list of events, podcasts and more!
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Art has long been used as a tool to inspire change and challenge power. What change would you like to see in the world? Pepco, the DC Public Library Foundation, and DC Public Library invite teens ages 13-19 to find their power and use it to creatively address a topic that is important to them. Between May 16 and Aug. 16, teens can submit an original work of writing, photography, illustration, or music that expresses their feelings on a social issue. Judges will be looking for pieces that are not only well-crafted, but have a strong voice and perspective on a subject pertaining to civic engagement.
Four winners will be selected in the categories of Illustration, Writing, Music, and Photography. Entries will be judged by representatives from Pepco and D.C. Public Library's Teen Council.
Want to get a little practice in before submitting? Join us for one of our upcoming Know Your Power workshops:
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In these hour-long workshops published authors, poets and playwrights will guide youth in authoring their own work of creative writing based on a social issue that they are passionate about.
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Painting and Visual Art Workshop with Words, Beats, and Life
Wednesday, July 13, 4 p.m.
Learn to channel your thoughts on topical issues through painting and visual art with instructors from Words, Beats, and Life.
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Photography Workshop with Project Create
Thursday, July 14, 4 p.m.
Create your own photography in a workshop hosted by teaching artists from Project Create.
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Rap Workshop with Words, Beats, and Life
Thursday, July 21, 5 p.m.
Learn to channel your thoughts on topical issues by writing rap music. Teaching artists from Words, Beats, and Life will help you find and harness your voice.
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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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Science in the Summer | July 11-14, :30 p.m.
GSK Science in the Summer™ is a free summer education program that aims to inspire the next generation of scientists. Children will learn about four types of biologists through a series of activities: 1) Fisheries Biologist; 2) Paleobiologist; 3) Plant Biologist; and 4) Wildlife Biologist. Space is limited and registration is open to the first 20 students. Sessions are organized based on level:
Level I - rising 2nd - 3rd graders
Level II - rising 4th - 6th Graders
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Ward 2 | Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library
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Is the Movie Better than the Book Club | Saturday, July 16, 1 p.m.
Join the Shaw Library for a viewing of the first two episodes of His Dark Materials! Check out the first book in the trilogy, The Golden Compass, and then come watch the episodes to find out which one you like best.
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Ward 3 | Tenley-Friendship Library
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Explorer's Club presents SHAPE ART: Can You Feel It? | Tuesday, July 12, 4 p.m.
Learn about texture, an essential element of art, as you explore the works of Impressionist artist Lilla Cabot Perry. Then create your own highly-textured art with puffy paint!
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Ward 4 | Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library
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International Story Fest | Saturday, July 16, 10 a.m.
It’s Amharic, Spanish, and English StoryTimes at Shepherd Park Library! Free Amharic/English and Spanish/English books will be given out (first come, first serve), along with craft kit bags and games.
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Ward 5 | Woodridge Library
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Early Stages Trauma and Resilience Workshop | Thursday, July 14, 6:30 p.m.
Join our partners from Early Stages for a session exploring how trauma can affect the developing brain and ways to build resilience in children to ensure they develop emotional strength.
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Ward 6 | Northeast Library
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Big Games | Saturday, July 16, 2 p.m.
Join us in the garden for an afternoon of games! From outdoor bowling and connect four to chess and board games, there is something for everyone.
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Ward 7 | Francis A. Gregory Library
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Developmental Milestones for 3-to-5-year-olds | Thursday, July 14, 6 p.m.
Join our partners from Early Stages for an overview of typical developmental milestones for children between the ages of 3 and 5 in the following domains: communication, gross and fine motor, social-emotional, and cognitive skills.
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Ward 8 | Parklands-Turner Library
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Discover Pee Wee STEAM - Going on a Bug Hunt | Tuesday, July 12, 10:30 a.m.
It's science for the little ones - and what better way to explore the world than through a bug hunt!
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Find all upcoming programs in your library or online on our calendar!
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