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 DC Public Library is thrilled to invite you to a special evening at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 6:30 p.m. featuring a presentation and discussion with the esteemed Poet Laureate Ada Limón, in conversation with Lupita Aquino of @Lupita.Reads.
Ada Limón, renowned for her profound connection to nature in her poetry, will share a reading from her acclaimed works and engage in a conversation about her ongoing exploration of our personal and societal ties to the natural world. Her notable books include The Carrying, which won the National Book Critics Circle Award, and Bright Dead Things, a National Book Award nominee. Her most recent collection, The Hurting Kind, was shortlisted for the Griffin Poetry Prize.
Registration for this event is encouraged - Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from one of today’s most celebrated poets!
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 Time is running out to experience the powerful We Who Believe in Freedom exhibit at DC Public Library! This remarkable showcase, exploring themes of liberty and justice, will be on display until the end of September. Don’t miss your chance to engage with this thought-provoking collection before it leaves the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
As you visit, be sure to check out the standalone art piece Glass Ceiling Breaker by acclaimed artist Simon Berger. Located just outside the main exhibit, this striking portrait of Vice President Kamala Harris offers a unique commentary on barriers and breakthroughs. Additionally, join us for a special event as part of the We Who Believe in Freedom Exhibit, Disparity Trap Book Club! On Aug. 24 at 2 p.m. at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library the club will be diving into the works of Zora Neale Hurston. It’s a fantastic opportunity to discuss her impact on literature and explore her contributions to our understanding of societal issues.
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 Join the People's Archive at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library on Thursday, Aug. 29 at 6 p.m. for an author talk featuring Author Ras Dr. Wayne A. Rose in conversation with Dr. Robbie Shilliam. They will be discussing Dr. Rose’s new book, W.E.B. DuBois, Ethiopianism, and Black Internationalism: A New Interpretation of the Global Color Line as a part of DC Public Library’s "Documenting the Ethiopian Communities of DC" project which has been made possible in part by funding from the Library of Congress.
Scholarship on Black internationalism has experienced a revival. Whilst this scholarship has increasingly turned towards examining Du Bois’s thoughts on the “color line” in a global rather than national context, none do so by centering his Ethiopian-centered perspective. This book uncovers W.E.B. Du Bois’s affinity for Ethiopia, identifies ways he served the cause of Ethiopia, and in recovering these intellectual and political links to the African continent provides a novel framing of his Black internationalism.
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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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A Squared: Hip Hop with Ashlee McKinnon & Avril Hernandez | Wednesday, Aug. 21, 3 p.m.
Dance Duo - A Squared with Ashlee McKinnon and Avril Hernandez will use choreography, freestyle, and student interaction to bring the elements of hip-hop dance to life
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Ward 2 | West End Library
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West End Closet Giveaway | Thursday, Aug. 22, 1:30 p.m.
Come shop ‘til you drop at West End Library! Everything is free!
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Ward 3 | Chevy Chase Library
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Terrific Movie Tuesdays | Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Join the library for a back to back screening of the film “Fruitvale Station”
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Ward 4 | Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library
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Discover Summer Story Tapestries | Thursday, Aug. 22, 4 p.m.
Classic folk tales like Thumbelina are retold from the perspective of another culture, woven throughout with traditional music and instruments.
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Ward 5 | Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library
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Drop in LEGO | Thursday, Aug. 22, 4 p.m.
What can you build? Stop in each week to build and create!
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Ward 6 | Northeast Library
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Story Time For the Spectrum | Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2 p.m.
All children and their families are invited to this fun story time, packed with sensory-friendly activities designed to be enjoyed by children of all abilities, including those on the autism spectrum.
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Ward 7 | Capitol View Library
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Pajama Story Time | Thursday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m.
An evening story time where pajamas are encouraged but not required.
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Ward 8 | Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library
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Kemetic Yoga | Saturday, Aug. 24, 2 p.m.
Enjoy some Kemetic Yoga with Nzinga at the library! Please bring water and mats!
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Central Library | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Learn to Patch a Hole in Drywall | Thursday, Aug. 22, 6 p.m.
Come to the Tool Library space in The Labs to learn how to patch a small hole in drywall. There will be a demonstration and then opportunity to practice what you've learned.
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Find all upcoming programs in your library or online on our calendar!
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 DC Public Library loves to support our educators. That’s why we have a special library card, just for them! With an Educator Card, educators in DC can check out up to 100 items (of any kind except DVDs), and keep them for up to nine weeks. Educator cards also provide access to our online resources, such as the Scholastic Watch and Learn Library and ABCmouse.
To obtain an Educator Card, simply visit any DC Public Library location, or download an application and return it to your closest neighborhood library. You will need to present documentation to show you are currently an educator in the District of Columbia.
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 The National Book Festival returns to the nation’s capital on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Don’t miss out on hearing from some of your favorite authors, picking up a new read, and exploring the world of books! While you’re there, make sure to stop by the DC Public Library booth to meet the talented author Nikki Payne and get your copy of Pride and Protest signed (Need a copy? Stop by the Politics and Prose booth beforehand!) Nikki Payne’s thought-provoking work explores powerful themes, and this is your chance to engage with the author and celebrate her latest book. See you there!
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