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 Escape the summer heat by popping into your neighborhood library for an upcoming author talk! July’s talks range from uncovering the whiskey making secrets of Washington D.C., exploring the region’s history with the Underground Railroad, and so much more. What will you dive into this summer?
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Author Talk with Troy Hughes | Thursday, July 9, 6 p.m., Takoma Park Library
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An Evening with Author Jenny Masur | Tuesday, July 11, 6:30 p.m., Cleveland Park Library
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DCPL Romance Writers Workshop & Author Talk | Saturday, July 22, 11 a.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Deaf Playwright Willy Conley | Saturday, July 22, 11 a.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Well-Read Black Girl with Jamila Minnicks | Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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The Daydreams & Pride and Protest Author Talk | Saturday, July 29, 3 p.m., Southeast Library
 In observance of Independence Day, DC Public Library will be open online only on Tuesday, July 4.
As a reminder, the DC Public Library is open 24/7, 365 days a year online! You can sign up for a Library Card, watch virtual programs, check out books and magazines, stream movies and music, work on your resume, get homework help and so much more.
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 As a reader, there might not be anything more frustrating than getting a couple paragraphs into an article and having a paywall pop up keeping you from finishing your read. With your DC Public Library card, find your way around those paywalls. Access well-known newspapers like The New York Times and The Washington Post through the library’s online resources and enjoy catching all the latest news without interruption. Explore them all through the link below!
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 The summer is heating up at the MLK Library with a fun and family-friendly afternoon Decades Dance Party with DJ Reggie T. from WPFW 89.3 FM! Enjoy singing along and dancing to hits from across the decades on Sunday, Jul. 16 at 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and have a blast playing party games like ping pong and giant chess, checkers and Jenga.
The Decades Dance Party is the perfect opportunity to learn more and sign up for Discover Summer, DC Public Library's all-ages celebration of reading and learning. Discover Summer runs from June 17 - Aug. 31, 2023. Sign up now to go, find and explore D.C.'s wonderful libraries and our beautiful city all summer long.
 The DC Public Library is proud to host Imagining the future. Leonardo da Vinci: In the mind of an Italian genius a monographic exhibit featuring 12 original Leonardo da Vinci drawings from the Codex Atlanticus, now on display at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library through Sunday, Aug. 20.
Sign up to get a tour of the exhibition that gives you a peek at the largest collection of original drawings and texts by Leonardo da Vinci in the world! Tours are now available each week on Mondays and Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Capacity on the tours is limited to 15 people for the protection of the artwork. To book your spot, simply click the button below to visit the exhibition page.
You can join Leonardo Chats each Saturday in the Great Hall of the library. Running each hour on the hour from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., you can enjoy an informative discussion with a guide before or after they visit the exhibit
Have little ones? Don't forget to also stop by the second floor of the library during your visit to see Leonardo's Lab, a fun hands-on exhibit that allows children to explore Leonardo's designs and ideas through building, sketching and texting activities!
Imagining the future is presented by Confindustria, the largest association representing manufacturing and service companies in Italy; in partnership with Biblioteca Ambrosiana, a true Italian treasure trove comprising a public library, an art gallery, and an academy; and under the patronage of the Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C. and the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington D.C. Leonardo's Lab was developed by the Carnegie Science Center and brought to DC Public Library by 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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STAR Day | Saturday, Jul. 8, 12:30 p.m.
DC Public Library is excited to celebrate STAR (Singing, Talking and Reading) with children ages birth to 5 and their families at STAR Days! Drop in throughout the afternoon and pick up your STAR Days Passport to explore a world of fun activities
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Ward 2 | Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library
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Discover Summer with Mad Science DC | Monday, Jul. 10, 2:30 p.m.
Learn about the four signs of a chemical reaction through foaming and color changing experiments, balloon inflation, and, of course, some explosions!
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Ward 3 | Cleveland Park Library
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Get on Board! | Wednesday, Jul. 5, 4 p.m.
Join the library for board games, including chess and Scrabble, along with dominoes, card games, and some large puzzles.
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Ward 4 | Takoma Park Library
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Family Story Time | Wednesday, Jul 5, 10:45 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, Jul. 5, 5:30 p.m.
Join us for chess lessons and play! All skill levels welcome, from beginner to advanced.
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Ward 6 | Southwest Library
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Long Story Short Book Club | Saturday, Jul. 8, 2 p.m.
Long story short, we know you love a good story but you just don't have time to read a whole book. Join this bi-monthly book club as we read-a-loud and discuss short stories.
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Ward 7 | Francis A. Gregory Library
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Baby Lap Time | Wednesday, Jul. 5, 9 a.m.
Sing songs, listen to rhymes and hear stories that will motivate your little one to start appreciating a wide range of adventures through the written word.
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Ward 8 | Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library
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Know Your Power: Make Music with Project Create
Learn more about using music as a force for good in this workshop facilitated by Project Create.
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Central Library | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Doo-Wop in DC: From the Street Corner to the Stage | Sunday, Jul. 9, 1 p.m.
The African American Music Association in association with The Atlanta Doo-Wop Association present "Doo-Wop In DC: From The Street Corner to the Stage". Join the library on Sunday for a discussion and dance showcase on the history of Doo-Wop.
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Find all upcoming programs in your library or online on our calendar!
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Library by Mail is a free service for eligible Washington, DC residents to check out library books, DVDs and magazines through the mail. DC Public Library staff will use your library card to check out materials on your behalf, which is customizable to your interests! Receive a call from one of our staff members after your application is processed to confirm the activation of your account and review your interests, then begin receiving materials to the address provided. The service is free and postage is pre-paid under the Free Matter for the Blind designation. There are no overdue loan fees.
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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 close on July 10. To learn more and apply, visit the link below.
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