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Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship.
This year’s theme is Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us. At DC Public Library, we believe that all books deserve to be accessible and the theme is a reminder of the unifying power of stories and the divisiveness of censorship. From Sept. 18 - 24 we invite you to check out and read banned books and join us across DC Public Library locations for provocative discussions, including a talk with honorary chair of Banned Books Week 2022, George M. Johnson on Friday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
 Art All Night 2021
Art All Night is back and DC Public Library is excited to stay out late with you! Residents can enjoy festivities in 20 neighborhoods each night, bringing visual and performing arts, including painting, photography, sculpture, crafts, fashion, music, literary arts, dance, theater, film, and poetry, to indoor and outdoor public and private spaces.
Join us at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on Saturday, Sept. 24 from 7pm to Midnight for a special Art All Night experience. In addition to the fun at our central location, make sure to stop by other DC Public Library locations participating in the event, and stay tuned to the Art All Night page to learn more about different activations around the city!
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This month we’re inviting the city to join us in reading How the Word is Passed by Clint Smith for our annual DC Reads event. One of the book’s themes is exploring whose story gets told and how. In fact, the title is derived from a quote from a descendant of Monticello's Black community and is a reference to oral histories passed down over generations that highlight a part of history that has traditionally been neglected.
DC Public Library can help you explore your own history and learn the stories of others with a variety of online resources, including genealogy databases, oral histories and research tools.
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Ancestry Library Edition helps unlock the story of you with sources like censuses, vital records, immigration records, family histories, military records, court and legal documents, directories, photos, maps and more.
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African American Experience contains 500 full-text reference and scholarly articles, more than 4,000 written and audio slave narratives, primary documents, maps, images and more.
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 Sept. 15 marks the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month and we want to celebrate with you! Join DC Public Library from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15 for author talks, specialized crafts, movie nights and more across our locations that explore this year’s theme Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. Upcoming events include:
For more information and specialized reading lists for every age that reflect on and celebrate the robust history and stories of Hispanic culture and individuals, visit our website.
 2021 Know Your Power contest winners
DC Public Library, the DC Public Library Foundation, Politics and Prose, and Pepco are excited to honor the creative accomplishments of youth who submitted writing, art, photography, and music to the 3rd annual Know Your Power civic engagement arts contest.
Enjoy a performance of youth poetry emceed by artists from Words, Beats, and Life and an inspiring presentation from Amber McBride, the award-winning author of the young adult novel, Me (Moth). Amber McBride will speak about her book and share her personal experiences honing her craft for youth writers and artists in the audience. The event will conclude with the announcement of the Know Your Power contest winners.
Attendees will receive a free copy of Me (Moth), while supplies last courtesy of Pepco and the DC Public Library Foundation.
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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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Getting Your Voice Heard | Monday, Sept. 19, 1 p.m.
In this writing workshop you'll learn how to express issues that are important to you, receive hands-on assistance with letter-writing and testimonials, and gain a better sense of how the D.C. Council and other District agencies operate.
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Ward 2 | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Washington DC Jazz: Concert and Author Talk | Saturday, Sept. 17, 3 p.m.
Join Sandra Butler Truesdale and the DC Legendary Musicians for an author talk and jazz concert!
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Ward 3 | Cleveland Park Library
Ward 4 | Takoma Park Library
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Family Story Time | Wednesday, Sept. 14, 10:30 a.m.
Promoting language and literacy skills, these story times are a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning. Enjoy 30-40 minutes of story time, packed full of books and activities designed for all ages.
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Ward 5 | Woodridge Library
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Baby Lap Time | Monday, Sept. 19, 10:15 a.m.
A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-to-30-minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking.
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Ward 6 | Northeast Library
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LEGO at the Library | Wednesday, Sept. 14, 5 p.m.
Love LEGO? Flex your creative muscles and join us for LEGO Club. Each week there will be a challenge to spark our imaginations, and plenty of time for free building. LEGO Club is best for kids and teens ages 5 and up.
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Ward 7 | Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library
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Wednesday Matinee | Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m.
Adults, enjoy a feature film in the library! This week’s movie is One Night In Miami, a fictional account of one incredible night where four Civil Rights icons gathered to discuss their roles in the Civil Rights Movement and cultural upheaval of the 60s.
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Ward 8 | Anacostia Library
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Stop, Shop -N- Go Community Job Fair | Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1 p.m.
Are you looking for a new job or a career change? Come meet with local businesses and government agencies to receive 1 on 1 interviews. Don't forget to bring your resume!
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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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DC Health is encouraging DC residents to receive their annual flu shot and the new bivalent COVID-19 booster – also known as the Omicron booster – at the same time. These vaccines will be available at pharmacies and clinics throughout the District of Columbia beginning next week.
- The annual flu shot is recommended for anyone six months and older.
- The Pfizer-BioNTech bivalent booster is recommended for individuals 12 years of age or older if it has been at least two months since they have completed their primary vaccination series or at least two months since they received a booster dose.
- The Moderna bivalent booster is recommended for individuals 18 years of age and older if it has been at least two months since they have completed their primary vaccination series or at least two months since they received a booster dose.
Both the flu shot and the bivalent booster are available at COVID Centers in all eight wards.
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