Honor and Celebrate African American Achievements Kickoff Black History Month with
Body and Soul: An Evening of Jazz and Art with the Herman Burney Trio and special guest Akua Allrich, and paintings by J'Nell Jordan and Desiree Sterbini on Monday, Feb. 6, 6 p.m.,
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Fun for all ages.
Experience
"The Day of Reckoning", a stage play about a young man who made bad choices, learned a harsh lesson and changed his life. Presented by The Gospel Kids and Teens Theater Group of Zoe Life Ministries, Saturday, Feb. 25,
Capitol View Library, 2 p.m. Fun for all ages.
More Black History Month programs
Anacostia Library wins Gold! The
Anacostia Library joins Benning and Tenley libraries in receiving
LEED Gold certification for environmentally-friendly design from the U.S. Green Building Council.
New Bellevue Library Opening Delayed The opening of the new Bellevue Library (formerly Washington Highlands Library) has been postponed due to a manufacturing delay. The
Washington Highlands Interim Library will remain open until a new date is determined. Visit the
Library’s website for updates.
For Children
Rhymes, Rhythms and Stories: A Sensory Story Time Designed especially for young ones with autism, children will enjoy stories, songs and physical activities, 2 p.m., every second Saturday of the month through June,
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Fun for children 3-6.
See all events for children
For Teens
Teen Game Night Want to challenge your mind and body? Play board, interactive video and trading card games at
Lamond-Riggs Library, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2:30 p.m. Fun for ages 12-19.
See all events for teens
For Adults Drop-in Help with eBooks
Need help downloading library eBooks or audiobooks? Stop by the lunchtime clinic, Wednesday, Feb. 15, Noon, in the second floor conference room at
Georgetown Library. Bring your device and library card number. Bring your laptop for help with downloading items to your Kindle, Nook or MP3 player.
See all events for adults
Sweet Treats
@ Your Library Valentines Day, DVD
Bon Appétit Desserts: The Cookbook for All Things Sweet and Wonderful, Cookbook
Tango, DVD
Classic American Love Songs, Digital Audio
Sex on Six Legs; Lessons on Life, Love and Language From the Insect World, Book
Bessie Smith: I’ve Got What it Takes, Digital Audio
Other Happenings This Month - Mayor Vincent Gray hosts One City Summit, Saturday, Feb. 11, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. All District residents are invited. Register now
- D.C. Councilmember Tommy Wells' Traveling Book Club "Pee Wee" Edition, Saturday, Feb. 11, 10 a.m., Deanwood Library
- D.C. City Council Committee on Libraries, Parks, Recreation and Planning Oversight Hearing on DC Public Library, Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2 p.m.
- Library closed for Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 20
Mark Your Calendar
- Celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday during Read Across America Day, Friday, Mar. 2.
- DC Loves to Read, Saturday, Mar. 10.
- The Environmental Film Festival, March 13-23. Stay tuned for film schedule.
- Board of Library Trustees Meeting, Wednesday, Mar. 28 at 6 p.m., Chevy Chase Library. Complete schedule and board meeting documents available.
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