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 DC Public Library is excited to celebrate Black History Month by lifting up those who have left their mark, using their words and actions to resist the oppression of the Black community. Embodying resistance looks different for everyone, so we encourage you to explore what that means for you and your community. If your resistance looks like active collaboration, DC Public Library encourages you to join us for engaging events throughout the month with speakers like Emerald Garner, Etan Thomas, and Martin Luther King III. Perhaps your embodiment looks more like diving into one of the books on our curated book lists, or maybe it’s letting your joy fill a room of friends while listening to one of the inspiring playlists on Freegal. Whatever it may be, discover helpful resources at DC Public Library.
Additionally, make sure to check out our new series As We R. Released weekly, As We R features Black Washingtonians sharing what Black Resistance means to them and their work. Thank you to those who have shared their stories with us. How will you embody resistance and join those leaving their mark this Black History Month?
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 Each year the American Library Association (ALA) honors books, videos, and other outstanding materials for children and teens. Recognized worldwide for the high quality they represent, the ALA Youth Media Awards (YMA) - including the prestigious Newbery, Caldecott, Printz, and Coretta Scott King Book Awards - guide parents, educators, librarians, and others in selecting the best materials for youth. Selected by committees composed of librarians and other literature and media experts, the awards encourage original and creative work in the field of children’s and young adult literature and media.
Browse some of the honor and award-winning titles from this year's awards and check them out with your DC Public Library Card!
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 Imar Lyman [Hutchins], Banna-Ka (Benjamin Banneker), 2019, Acrylic, serigraph and collage on canvas, 72 x 54 in.; Helen Zughaib, Out of the Box, 2018, Gouache on archival pigment print, 60 x 45 in.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. extolled the promise of the beloved community. As the result of a world committed to non-violence, the beloved community would be an integrated global society in which all citizens would share in prosperity; where justice and peace would reign; and where bigotry and prejudice would fall away. Celebrate DC’s beloved community on Saturday, Feb. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library with a tour and panel discussion in partnership with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities. The event, moderated by Melanee Harvey, PhD, Associate Professor & Coordinator of Art History at Howard University, will explore how the art on the walls at the MLK Library might bring Dr. King's teachings to life.
Panelists and keynote speakers include: Jordan S. Potash, Lindsey D. Vance, Carol A Beane, Imar Lyman [Hutchins], Eleisha Faith, Tonisha Hope McCorckle, Curtis Woody, and Helen Zughaib.
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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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Art Club | Thursday, Feb. 9, 4:30 p.m.
Join the Library for a different art project every week after school on Thursdays in the children's room.
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Ward 2 | Georgetown Library
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Gentle Yoga | Monday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m.
In this class taught by Beth Lawrence, students will practice a set of poses, both seated and standing, that will promote strength, flexibility, and balance physically while encouraging relaxation and meditation mentally.
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Ward 3 | Chevy Chase Library
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Family Story Time | Wednesday, Feb. 8, 10:30 a.m.
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 4 | Petworth Library
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Improv for All | Thursday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m.
Washington Improv Theater presents an introductory, high-fun, low-stress workshop designed to share the ideas and spirit of improv comedy!
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Ward 5 | Woodridge Library
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Black History Jeopardy | Thursday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m.
Create a team and join the Library for a Jeopardy style game in honor of Black History Month! Registration is required.
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Ward 6 | Northeast Library
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Toddler Sensational Play | Monday, Feb. 13, 10:30 a.m.
Babies, toddlers, and preschoolers are welcome to explore the senses on our children's floor with sensory play materials.
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Ward 7 | Capitol View Library
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Crochet 101 | Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m.
Receive expert instruction on creating beautiful pieces for yourself or others during Crochet 101 with Ms. Darlene.
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Ward 8 | Anacostia Library
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Forts and Paper Plates | Thursday, Feb. 9, 4 p.m.
The Children’s Program room is open! Come in, build a fort with blocks, create something new with paper plates, and have some fun!
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Central Library | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Romance Writers Series | Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m.
Romance author Adele Buck, in partnership with DC Public Library, invites all authors - those just starting, those long published, and everyone in between - for a talk on character development.
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Find all upcoming programs in your library or online on our calendar!
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 There’s still time to get in on the challenge! This winter we invite children and teens ages 5-19 to join the Wizards Winter Reading Challenge Team! During Winter Challenge you can train your brain and body like a Washington Wizards player. Players train nearly every day with their teammates to be ready for the next game, but they also work hard off the court to create healthy habits like taking time out of their day to read, move and make healthy choices. As a student, you also are working hard in school! Winter Challenge is here to help you think like a Washington Wizard by finding ways to read, move and connect each day. Participating is easy, simply:
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Register | Pick up your Winter Challenge gameboard at your Neighborhood Library or sign up online through Beanstack.
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Earn Badges | Once you have signed up you can begin earning badges! Record your progress on your gameboard or in Beanstack!
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Win Prizes | Complete your gameboard and turn it into your neighborhood library or earn all of your badges in Beanstack to be put in the running for a Washington Wizards Family Prize Pack and tickets to a Washington Wizards Game!
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 Ready for Pre-K! is a DC Public Schools (DCPS) initiative designed to support families and caregivers of toddlers and two-year-olds through monthly, virtual learning sessions. Each session provides information about growth and development, shares ways to support your child’s learning at home, and helps you to feel confident that your child is ready for Pre-K! Upcoming sessions include:
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