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 Celebrate love, diversity and acceptance with DC Public Library’s this Pride season! Join us in June to show your support for the LGBTQIA+ community and enjoy a variety of exciting events, including author talks, movie screenings, and interactive workshops and activities. Meet new friends, learn something new, and embrace the power of community at the library. All are welcome to celebrate, so grab your friends and family and join us for a colorful and joyous celebration of Pride! Upcoming events include:
Author Talks
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Chasten Buttiieg and Ari Shapiro: I Have Something to Tell You | Thursday, June 1, 7 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Tre’vell Anderson and Rayceen Pendarvis: We See Each Other | Wednesday, June 7, 7 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Fiona Dawson and Eric C. Peterson: Are Bisexuals Just Greedy? | Wednesday, June 15, 7 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Virtual Author Talk: Harvey Fierstein | Wednesday, June 21, 7 p.m., Youtube
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Ani Kayode Somtochukwu and Roxane Gay: And Then He Sang A Lullaby | Thursday, June 22, 7 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Thomas Mallon and Jamie Kirchik: Up With the Sun | Thursday, June 29, 7 p.m., West End Library
Programs for Children and Families
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Rainbow Pride Wand Take-Home Kit | Starting June 1, Tenley-Friendship Library
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Pride Month Story and Craft | Sunday, June 4, 2 p.m., Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library
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Junior Book Talkers: Too Bright to See | Friday, June 16, 4 p.m., Chevy Chase Library
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Drag Story Time with AdMo Partnership BID | Sunday, June 25, 11 a.m., Unity Park
Musical Performances
Workshops
Memory-Making: Sharing and Preserving Queer History | Saturday, June 10, Noon, Mt. Pleasant Library
Attention all bookworms, adventure-seekers and those looking for a good time this summer - Discover Summer is back at DC Public Library! Whether you’re a young reader looking to explore new stories or an adult seeking to expand your literary horizons, this program has something for everyone.
Discover Summer, running from Jun. 17 - Aug. 31, is an all-ages city-wide celebration of reading and learning. Enjoy great reads, fun events, and activities that encourage you to explore your neighborhood and D.C. Learn more and register through the link below, or stop by your neighborhood library. Make the most out of your summer and join us for an unforgettable experience and the chance to win some prizes!
To get you ready for Discover Summer, DC Public Library is partnering with Awesome Con, the Washington Nationals and Wendy’s for special pre-registration prizes and events!
- Sign up from June 1 - 12 to receive a FRE Jr. Badge to attend Awesome Con using the promo code DCPLKIDS23. You will also be entered into a drawing for a pack of 3 tickets to Awesome Con!
- Sign up at your library location from June 1 - 12 to receive a bookmark that can be shown at any Wendy’s location for a FREE Jr. Frosty.
Join the Library and the Washington Nationals for a special Discover Summer preview event at Play Ball Weekend on Saturday, June 10! Enjoy stories read by players with DC Public Library, baseball and softball activities and more!
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On June 26, DC Public Library is shifting open hours at neighborhood library locations across the District to enhance accessibility. The hours at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and our co-located library locations will not change.
Neighborhood Libraries
Co-Located Libraries | Deanwood, Northwest One, Rosedale
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
This shift in hours is based on a careful evaluation of how you and your neighbors like to use the library. By opening our doors an hour earlier each day we have the opportunity to better serve those who co-work at the library, our seniors, older students and caregivers with young children. As your neighborhood library, DC Public Library is committed to meeting you where you are to deliver the best services, resources and spaces you need where and most importantly when you need them. We are excited to see you soon at the library!
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Get loud at the library this summer with the return of the DC Punk Archive Library Rooftop Concert Series at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library!
The DC Punk Archive is an ongoing initiative in The People’s Archive to document the vibrant and influential local punk music scene. The archive contains incredible snapshots of punk history, including photos, zines, sound and video recordings, concert posters and so much more. Be a part of the living history of Punk Rock here in the DMV at one of our upcoming shows.
You are also invited to stop by the 4th Floor of the library before each show to visit the permanent installation Up From the People outside of the People’s Archive. Learn more about the scene and see unique items from the archive.
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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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Keyboard Shortcut Workshop | Wednesday, May 31, 4:30 p.m.
Tips & Tricks for speedy browsing, writing & navigation. Learn and practice some of the most common keyboard shortcuts for getting around your computer.
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Ward 2 | Georgetown Library
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Baby Lap Time | Thursday, Jun. 1 2 p.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 3 | Palisades Library
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Knit-a-long | Friday, Jun. 2, 2 p.m.
Meet fellow knitters and knit together! Relax, share tips and tricks in this drop-in program.
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Ward 4 | Takoma Park Library
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Family Story Time | Wednesday, May 31, 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 5 | Woodridge Library
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Children’s Chess | Wednesday, May 31, 5:30 p.m.
Join for chess lessons and play! All skill levels welcome, from beginner to advanced.
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Ward 6 | Northeast Library
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LEGO at the Library | Wednesday, May 31, 5 p.m.
Love LEGO? Flex your creative muscles and join us for LEGO Club.
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Ward 7 | Francis A. Gregory Library
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Celebrate Black Music Month in the Movies | Thursday, Jun. 1, 6 p.m.
Celebrate Black music artists with iconic movies! Film of choice is Dreamgirls.
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Ward 8 | Anacostia Library
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Play and Explore Mondays | Monday, Jun 5 10 a.m.
Develop pre-literacy and social skills with open play for kids and caregivers!
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Central Library | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Business Foundation Series | Thursday, Jun. 1, 2 p.m.
Join the DC Small Business Development Center for their business foundations workshop series. This is a virtual session.
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Find all upcoming programs in your library or online on our calendar!
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Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by exploring the “Voices of Chinatown” oral history collection from the DC Oral History Collaborative on DigDC. These interviews capture the vibrancy and resilience of the Chinatown community in D.C. as well as the unique experiences and perspectives of its residents. From tales of family traditions and cultural celebration to accounts of entrepreneurship and community activism, these voices showcase the rich diversity and dynamic spirit of Chinatown. Listening to these interviews is sure to leave you feeling inspired and grateful for the contributions of this vibrant community. Explore the full collection below.
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 The Phillips Collection, DC Public Library, and The Nicholson Project are excited to partner to pilot the Collaborative Arts Resource District Fellowship Program (CARD), a collaborative 12-week fellowship that connects artists with professional and financial resources to create and bolster sustainable art careers and foster the contemporary art community in the Washington, D.C. area. Three awarded Fellows will receive tangible support to advance their craft, including a stipend, access to archives and art collections, connections to leaders and institutions in the Washington metropolitan area, mentorship opportunities, and the opportunity to exhibit their work. Applications open June 5 and will be accepted until July 10. To learn more and apply, visit the link below.
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