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 DC Public Library is thrilled to partner with Solid State Books to bring an exciting conversation to the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m. The evening hosts cofounder of BET and first African American woman billionaire, Sheila Johnson, and creator of the #diversepines hashtag and the Diverse Spines® book community, Jamise Harper, for a discussion of Johnson’s new memoir, Walk Through Fire. In the book, and through this conversation, Johnson will share her deeply personal journey through love and loss, tragedy and triumph—and an inspiring story of overcoming toxic influences, discovering her true self, and at last finding happiness in her work and life.
More Author Talks of Note
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A Celebration of LATINÍSIMO with Sandra Gutierrez
Sunday, Oct. 15, 3 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Join us for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with author, historian and chef Sandra Gutierrez, one of the top national experts on Latin American foodways. We'll have conversation, a cooking demo, and treats!
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Dive into the world and music of Nina Simone with DC Public Library! Listen to countless hours from the “High Priestess of Soul” on FreegalMusic+, a free online resource available through your DC Public Library card. Explore her impressive discography and immerse yourself in the sounds of gospel, blues, jazz, and folk with unlimited streaming and up to three downloads.
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While you’re at it, consider joining us on Sunday, Oct. 15 at 4 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for a conversation with the makers and artists of "Little Girl Blue" - a new musical about the iconic artist and civil rights activist Nina Simone. Join Tony Award-winning Producer, Rashad V. Chambers and actress, writer and director Laiona Michelle from the cast and crew of Little Girl Blue to discuss their journey of bringing Nina Simone's story to life through Broadway. A small snippet of the musical will be performed and the audience will have the opportunity to ask questions. |
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 DC Public Library is happy to partner with Politics and Prose and the DC Public Library Foundation to host Newbery and National Book Award winning author Jacqueline Woodson for a conversation about her new book, Remember Us. Joined by renowned author and poet Jason Reynolds, the two will chat through the lyrical narrative and its exploration of the ideas of change, healing and growth. The event will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 11, at 6 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
As a part of the Know Your Power event, Broadway at The National is thrilled to partner with the library for a special ticket giveaway for The Pre-Broadway Washington, D.C. Premiere of THE WIZ. Teens who attend the Jacqueline Woodson talk on Oct. 11 will receive a raffle ticket to enter to win a ticket for the opening night performance at The National Theatre on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at 7:30pm
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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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New Language: A Broadside Workshop | Wednesday, Oct. 11, 5 p.m.
Inspired by text messages, printed word, digital media, and more, workshop participants will explore the work of letterpresses, lexicographers, and translators to create a broadside to take home.
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Ward 2 | West End Library
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Eclipse View in the Reading Room | Saturday, Oct. 14, Noon
Join the Library for a solar eclipse viewing experience! Gather on the sidewalk directly front of the library, to the side of the entrance doors, or step inside to view the eclipse via live-feed via a large screen in the library reading room.
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Ward 3 | Chevy Chase Library
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Junior Book Talkers | Wednesday, Oct. 11, 4 p.m.
So many books for kids to talk about! Kids come in and talk about their likes and dislikes about a selected book for each month. This month’s read is Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson.
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Ward 4 | Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library
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Lego Sunday Social | Sunday, Oct. 15, 1:30 p.m.
LEGO Club at Shepherd Park Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided, just bring creativity!
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Ward 5 | Woodridge Library
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Children & Family Afternoon Movie: Coco | Monday, Oct. 16, 4 p.m.
Enjoy an afternoon movie in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month!
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Ward 6 | Northeast Library
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Northeast Library’s Garden Concert Series | Sunday, Oct. 15, 2 p.m.
Please join us for the last of the season's Garden Concert Series featuring Caleb Stine.
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Ward 7 | Capitol View Library
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Jazzy Colors | Wednesday, Oct. 11, Noon
If you are an adult looking for a relaxing, fresh, and new activity that will relieve stress from your busy life, Come listen to the sounds of smooth jazz while coloring.
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Ward 8 | Parklands-Turner Library
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Voices of the Southeastern Southeast | Friday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.
Have you lived in the neighborhoods of Congress Heights, Parklands, Stantontowne, Bolling Air Force Base, Randle Highlands, St. Elizabeth's, Barry Farm, Buena Vista, Oxon Parkway, Shipley, Washington Highlands Archer Park, Knox Hill, Garfield Heights, Bellevue and the surrounding areas? Be a part of a Community Oral History Project!
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Central Library | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Author Talk with Katie Yamasaki | Sunday, Oct. 15, 3 p.m.
The Beyond the Book program is excited to host an Author Talk with muralist and author Katie Yamasaki on her new title "Place Hand Here", a magnificent story of community, family, and love.
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Find all upcoming programs in your library or online on our calendar!
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Join us Oct. 18 and 19 for a special event launching Goodmaps, a wayfinding app for your mobile phone or iPad to help any visitor, especially blind and low vision library patrons, navigate the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library building more independently. Find the nearest restroom, meeting space, or department you want to visit and navigate there with a responsive, accessible app!
To celebrate this launch, the library will be hosting special tours to help you learn how it works within the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library building. The tours will take place Oct. 18 and 19 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Come to as many tours as you wish- no registration required! Tours are first-come, first-served and will meet in the vestibule of the MLK Library.
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The Children’s Africana Book Awards (CABA) are presented annually to the authors and illustrators of the best children’s and young adult books on Africa published or republished in the U.S. Africa Access and the Outreach Council of the African Studies Association (ASA) created CABA in 1991 to encourage the publication and use of accurate, balanced children’s materials about Africa.
Join them on Saturday, Oct. 14 starting at 11 a.m. at the Louis Stokes Health Sciences Library at Howard University for their 2023 CABA Ceremony & Festival. Meet the 2023 CABA Winners and participate in a Q+A about their work, enjoy engaging art activities inspired by winning books, and hear the Sticks+Bars Youth Marimba Ensemble. Admission is free and open to the public, simply RSVP through the link below.
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