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National Voter Registration Day is coming up and DC Public Library is celebrating GoGo-style! Join us on Sept. 10 at 1 p.m. at the Anacostia Library and then on Sept. 20 at 4 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for our GoGo Vote Parties. There will be music, activities, and of course voting demonstrations and information for the upcoming general election on Nov. 8, 2022.
Teens - looking to start your civic journey and get involved as well? Come to one of our Teen Voting Hangouts at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for a conversation on how to make your voice heard when it comes to making sure your DC School Board student representatives know your concerns.
Finally, learn about the importance of exercising your right to vote with a special screening of Suppressed and Sabotaged: The Fight To Vote (2022) by Robert Greenwald which explores the growing threat of voter suppression and election sabotage on Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Georgetown Library.
 It’s officially DC Reads month! Join us, and the rest of this city, as we read through Clint Smith’s How The Word Is Passed and explore the monuments and landmarks—those that are honest about the past and those that are not—that offer an intergenerational story of how slavery has been central in shaping our nation’s collective history, and ourselves.
Throughout the month, DC Public Library will host various DC Reads events to dig deeper into the story such as:
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Sept.14, 6:30 p.m. | A special screening of the documentary Barry Farm: Community, Land, Justice which tells the story of a former site of enslavement in DC and the vibrant community that is Barry Farm;
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Sept. 20, 5:30 p.m. | A conversation at The National Portrait Gallery with Dr. Dana Williams of Howard University;
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Sept. 28, 4:30pm | A book club at the Parklands-Turner Library for an exploration of the text itself;
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Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m. | An author talk with How The Word is Passed author, Clint Smith at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library;
Join us in learning about the essential histories of our country, and city, and share in DC Reads month with us!
DC Public Library opens the door of opportunity for those who live and work in The District. The only key you’ll ever need is a library card! Take advantage of the nearly two million resources available to you online or at your neighborhood library by getting (or renewing) your library card.
Sign up for a library card today by visiting our website or stopping by a DC Public Library location. Know someone who needs to get their library card? Forward them this email!
Find your story with DC Public Library.
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Join your friends and neighbors for the 7th community meeting about the Southeast Library modernization on Thursday, Sept. 29 at 6:30 p.m. At this meeting you’ll be able to:
- See the latest design
- Learn the update project timeline
- Provide feedback
This meeting will be held in person. Learn more about the project on our website.
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Whether you’re a skilled DIY-er or just hoping to pick up a new hobby, try your hand at the DIY Digital Series presented by the Labs at DC Public Library. This Thursday morning virtual event series has introductions to coding, digital archiving, podcasting and everything in between.
The next event, Intro to Smartphone Photography, will take place on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. Participants will learn how to maximize their smart device's camera and improve their photography skills by applying easy-to-follow tips.
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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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Celebremos la Herencia Latinx: Roxana Méndez and Jorge Galán | Thursday, Sept. 8, 6 p.m.
Usher in Hispanic Heritage Month with an author talk from poets and novelists Roxana Méndez and Jorge Galán. The 90-minute bilingual reading will introduce two Salvadoran artists and their works- El Mercado and La Ruta de Las Abejas: El Pais de la Niebla 1.
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Ward 2 | West End Library
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Geo-Palooza: Rock Day at the Library | Saturday, Sept. 10, 11 a.m.
Hear esteemed local geology professors Dr. Victor P. Zabielski and Dr. Kenneth Rasmussen, speak about the building stones of the National Mall and the geologic history of Great Falls National Park. Plus, bring your own rocks for identification!
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Ward 3 | Tenley-Friendship Library
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Messy Tots | Wednesday, Sept. 7, 10:30 a.m.
Messy outdoor fun for curious tots as they learn & explore through sensory play. Best for children ages 2-5 years old.
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Ward 4 | Petworth Library
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Improv for All! | Thursday, Sept. 8, 6:30 p.m.
Join the Petworth Neighborhood Library in partnership with the Washington Improv Theater for an introductory, high-fun, low-stress workshop designed to share the ideas and spirit of Improv.
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Ward 5 | Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library
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STEM World | Thursday, Sept. 8, 4:30 p.m.
Welcoming all young inventors, explorers, innovators, and scientists to explore weekly STEM activities and experiments at the library!
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Ward 6 | Northwest One Library
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Video Game Night | Thursday, Sept. 8, 4 p.m.
Come with your friends to play the Nintendo Switch or Oculus VR! No pre-registration is required--just stop on by the library for some good ol' gaming! This event is for ages 12 to 17.
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Ward 7 | Deanwood Library
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Emergency Preparedness | Saturday, Sept. 10, 1 p.m.
Join the Deanwood Library for a session on emergency preparedness and learn the top three fundamental steps to take when an emergency happens.
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Ward 8 | Parklands-Turner Library
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Walking Club | Monday, Sept. 12, 10 a.m.
Grab some comfortable shoes, clothes, and water bottle to take a 30-minute walk around the library neighborhood with library staff.
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Find all upcoming programs in your library or online on our calendar!
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DC Public Library will be open online only on Friday, Sept.16 so that DC Public Library Staff may participate in our annual Staff Professional Development Day. DC Public Library is open online 24/7, 365 days a year, where you can:
Connect with the library community on social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, and so much more!
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Looking to get involved in local community organizations? Want to meet other people who care about the same issues you do? Join Rising Organizers and DC Public Library for Home Rule: DC Community Organizing Fair on Saturday, Sept. 10 at 10am at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Meet local organizations, get involved, and learn more about organizing! There will be free food, kid-friendly activities, workshops, and more.
Rising Organizers trains new and emerging leaders in community organizing skills—for free. They make community organizing accessible and strategic, and through their programs, they grow communities' abilities to impact change, invest in key tools for healthy democratic participation, and fight for a future where leaders are accountable to the people.
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