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Night of Ideas
2022-05-11 18:30:00 2022-05-11 21:00:00 America/New_York Night of Ideas An evening of discussion and debate. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium, Event Space

Wednesday, May 11
6:30pm - 9:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-05-11 18:30:00 2022-05-11 21:00:00 America/New_York Night of Ideas An evening of discussion and debate. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium, Event Space

An evening of discussion and debate.

Join the Library and the Embassy of France in the United States for a special evening of debate and discussion with some of DC's leading thinkers. As part of "Night of Ideas" events happening around the world, the Library and Embassy will host three panel discussions focused on various aspects of democracy in our changing world. 

Moderated by Jeffrey Rosen of the National Constitution Center, the panels will feature:

  • "How Democracies Can Come Out Stronger From the Challenges They Are Facing" with Caroline Fredrickson and Sophia Rosenfeld
  • "Our Global Institutions, Our Democratic Selves: Who Governs" with Rama Yade, Stávros Lambrinídis, and Stuart Holliday
  • "Common Goods: the Three Pillars of Revitalization" with Gaël Giraud, Amanda Frost, and Laurent Dubois

The evening will also feature other offerings including special virtual reality tours and music. 

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Educational Program |

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Phone: (202) 727-0321
Hours

Upcoming events

English Conversation Group
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Friends Book Sale
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (5-15 Person Capacity)
Let's Build!
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
STEM Budding Builders
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Story Time for the Spectrum
Sat, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Registration is now closed
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (6-12 Person Capacity)
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Registration is now closed
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Android Basics
Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Clothing Swap
Sat, Dec 21, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
DC Literary City Free Write - A chance to gather in-person to write, read, whatever!
Sat, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
NorthStar Digital Literacy Assessments
Sat, Dec 21, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
This event is full
Ugly Sweater Decorating Party and Fashion Show
Sat, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Woodridge Still Life Drawing Club
Sat, Dec 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (8-20 Person Capacity)
Game Day
Sun, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Clases de Alfabetización en Español - CENAES
Sun, Dec 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (3-8 Person Capacity),Conference Room 2 (2-4 Person Capacity)
Email Help- Desk - Troubleshooting for your email needs
Mon, Dec 23, All day
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Complete Your FAFSA With DCPS
Mon, Dec 23, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Peer Outreach Specialist
Mon, Dec 23, 9:45am - 5:30pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)
Peer Outreach Specialist
Mon, Dec 23, 9:45am - 5:30pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Playtime!
Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Zumba Gold - Led by Ruth
Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Studio Art for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Mon, Dec 23, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (50-105 Person Capacity)
Register
Boxing Fitness with Dion
Mon, Dec 23, 10:15am - 11:45am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Playtime
Mon, Dec 23, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Safe(r) Online
Mon, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Chair Yoga - with Beth Lawrence
Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Register
Winter Break Craft Time
Mon, Dec 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Knitting Circle
Mon, Dec 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Winter Celebration!
Mon, Dec 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
Job Seekers
Mon, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Winter Break Party
Mon, Dec 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (4-25 Person Capacity),Small Meeting Room (1-6 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
Solve The Mystery Puzzles
Mon, Dec 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Solve The Mystery Puzzles
Mon, Dec 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Lego Builders
Mon, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Candy Cane Reindeers
Mon, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Children's Movie at Woodridge Library - Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey
Mon, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Mt. Pleasant Staff Listens
Mon, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Mon, Dec 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Sit and Stitch - Sit and Stitch
Mon, Dec 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Holiday Movie Marathon
Tue, Dec 24, 9:00am - 12:30pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Peer Outreach Specialist
Tue, Dec 24, 9:45am - 5:30pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)
Cancelled
Financial Consultation with DISB
Tue, Dec 24, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
December Movies at Woodridge Library - The Preacher's Wife
Tue, Dec 24, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
Gingerbread House Building
Tue, Dec 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Make a Winter Ornament
Tue, Dec 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Let's Play! - Fun with toys at the library!
Tue, Dec 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Tech Tuesdays - (Device Help)
Tue, Dec 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Northwest One Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Film Discussion - A conversation circle prompted by a short film
Tue, Dec 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Floor Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Tue, Dec 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Register
Yoga - for Seniors
Tue, Dec 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Tue, Dec 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Move To Music - With Ruth Barnes
Wed, Dec 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Winter Wonderland Coloring
Thu, Dec 26, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Zumba Gold with Ruth B.
Thu, Dec 26, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
DC Jail Video Visitation
Thu, Dec 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
Double Movie Feature
Thu, Dec 26, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Game Time
Thu, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Read and Craft
Thu, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Drop in Lego
Thu, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Thu, Dec 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Lego Hour
Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Chair Yoga with Beth
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Tai Chi - Fridays at 11am
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Tai Chi - for Seniors
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Gentle Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Fri, Dec 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Register
DC Jail Video Visitation
Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
Board Games & Legos
Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
"Here's the Stitchuation!" - Knitting and Crocheting Group
Fri, Dec 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Lego Social
Fri, Dec 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library
Game Hour
Fri, Dec 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Friends Book Sale
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (5-15 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
Let's Build!
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Music and Movement
Sat, Dec 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Sat, Dec 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
This event is full
Improv for All! - A workshop with the Washington Improv Theater
Sat, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-A Conference Room (20-50 Person Capacity)
Register
Winter Movie Matinee
Sat, Dec 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Sat, Dec 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Cancelled
Game Day
Sun, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Creating with Legos
Sun, Dec 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Silver Screening: Meet Me in St. Louis
Sun, Dec 29, 1:15pm - 3:15pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (50-105 Person Capacity)
Peer Outreach Specialist
Mon, Dec 30, 9:45am - 5:30pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)
Peer Outreach Specialist
Mon, Dec 30, 9:45am - 5:30pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Playtime!
Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Zumba Gold - Led by Ruth
Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Studio Art for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Mon, Dec 30, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (50-105 Person Capacity)
Register
Boxing Fitness with Dion
Mon, Dec 30, 10:15am - 11:45am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Chair Yoga - with Beth Lawrence
Mon, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Register
Cancelled
Knitting Circle
Mon, Dec 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Job Seekers
Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Crafts and Cocoa
Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Lego Builders
Mon, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Sit and Stitch - Sit and Stitch
Mon, Dec 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Read with Northeast LIbrary - Climate Change
Tue, Dec 31, All day
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Peer Outreach Specialist
Tue, Dec 31, 9:45am - 5:30pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)
Cancelled
Financial Consultation with DISB
Tue, Dec 31, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Toddler Play and Exploration
Tue, Dec 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Chair-Fit - with Abdullah K.
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Let's Play! - Fun with toys at the library!
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Noon Year's Eve - A Daytime Party for Children and Families
Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Tech Tuesdays - (Device Help)
Tue, Dec 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Northwest One Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Film Discussion - A conversation circle prompted by a short film
Tue, Dec 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Floor Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Tue, Dec 31, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Register
Create Your Own Fake Snow!
Tue, Dec 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Make a Snowman!
Tue, Dec 31, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Mahjong Meet Up
Tue, Dec 31, 12:45pm - 3:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Strong Seniors - With Chris McCrae
Tue, Dec 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Yoga - for Seniors
Tue, Dec 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Tue, Dec 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Library Playground
Wed, Jan 01, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
Move To Music - With Ruth Barnes
Wed, Jan 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Wed, Jan 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Toddler Story Time
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Performance Lab - Chamber Music at Noon
Thu, Jan 02, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
Free Walk-in Legal Clinic
Thu, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Zumba Gold with Ruth B.
Thu, Jan 02, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
DC Jail Video Visitation
Thu, Jan 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
Crafternoon
Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Read and Craft
Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Crafting Circle
Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (3-12 Person Capacity)
Aspiring Writers Circle
Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Program
Cancelled
MLK DOCS Presents
Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Creatives Club - Create & Socialize in the Labs
Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Library Trivia
Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Thu, Jan 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Heure Du Conte - Bilingual fun in French and English
Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
First Friday Fun
Fri, Jan 03, 10:30am - 11:15am
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
Chair Yoga with Beth
Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-G Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)
Register
Gentle Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Fri, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Register
DC Jail Video Visitation
Fri, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
"Here's the Stitchuation!" - Knitting and Crocheting Group
Fri, Jan 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Friends Book Sale
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Let's Build!
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (5-15 Person Capacity)
Beginner Braille Class
Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Story Time for the Spectrum
Sat, Jan 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Mt. Pleasant Staff Listens
Sat, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Winter Wonderland Festival
Sat, Jan 04, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Black Studies Book Club
Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New venue Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-C Program Room (People's Archive)
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Bringing the Law Library to the Community - JusticeAccess returns to Shepherd Park!
Sun, Jan 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Mon, Jan 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Zumba Gold - Led by Ruth
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Studio Art for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (50-105 Person Capacity)
Register
Coffee & Conversation
Mon, Jan 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 3 - Lower Level (3-12 Person Capacity)
Boxing Fitness with Dion
Mon, Jan 06, 10:15am - 11:45am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Mon, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Chair Yoga - with Beth Lawrence
Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Register
Toddler Explorations
Mon, Jan 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Mon, Jan 06, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Computer Basics & NorthStar
Mon, Jan 06, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Excel I Basics
Mon, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Art À La "Cart" - Make art with us!
Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Afterschool Coloring
Mon, Jan 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Art Lab: Painting With Snow - Create a Wintery Scene!
Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Read and Create LEGO® Edition - How To Build LEGO Cars
Mon, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
International Movie Night
Mon, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
The Musicology Club - Thelonious Monk: The Life And Times of an American Original
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Program
The Musicology Club - Thelonious Monk: The Life And Times of an American Original
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Yarn Lovers Club
Mon, Jan 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Tue, Jan 07, 9:15am - 9:45am
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Financial Consultation with DISB
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 105-C Meeting Room (2-6 Person Capacity)
Tech Time - Drop-In Tech Assistance
Tue, Jan 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library
Building Blocks
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:15am
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Painting the Landscape - Art class
Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Register
Cancelled
Chair-Fit - with Abdullah K.
Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Free Digital Skills Certification
Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (3-8 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Tue, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Mahjong Meet-Up
Tue, Jan 07, 11:45am - 3:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (4-10 Person Capacity)
Film Discussion - A conversation circle prompted by a short film
Tue, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
Floor Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Tue, Jan 07, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Register
Baby Lap Time
Tue, Jan 07, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
Strong Seniors - With Chris McCrae
Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Yoga - for Seniors
Tue, Jan 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Techy Tuesdays
Tue, Jan 07, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Tue, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity)
Lego Challenge!
Tue, Jan 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Teen Scene @ Tenley - A weekly program for teen patrons
Tue, Jan 07, 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Lego Fun Time - Creative Building Time (STEM)
Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (3-10 Person Capacity)
Gamers Galaxy
Tue, Jan 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Tuesday Night Movies
Tue, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
Legal Services Walk-in Clinic
Tue, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Tue, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Small Biz Assist at MLK
Wed, Jan 08, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 105-A Meeting Room (2-6 Person Capacity),105-B Meeting Room (2-6 Person Capacity),105-C Meeting Room (2-6 Person Capacity)
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Stitching Circle - Come knit, crochet, chat and relax at the Bellevue Library!
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room A (6-12 Person Capacity)
Baby & Toddler Story Time - 10am No walk-ins, pre-registration only
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 9:00am
Family Story Time - for ages 0-5
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Gentle Yoga with Beth Lawrence - Yoga for adults of all ages
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time - for ages 0-5
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Lego Hour
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Windows 11 & NorthStar
Wed, Jan 08, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 08, 10:45am - 11:15am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Free Walk-in Legal Clinic
Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Baby & Toddler Story Time - 11AM Session -No walk-ins, pre-registration only
Wed, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Registration opens Monday, January 6 2025 at 9:00am
Toys & Tots
Wed, Jan 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Library Playground
Wed, Jan 08, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
Strong Start Playgroup/Los Grupos de Juego Comunitarios
Wed, Jan 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Free Walk-In Legal Clinic / Clínica Legal Gratis y Sin Cita
Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Move To Music - With Ruth Barnes
Wed, Jan 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Jan 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-100 Person Capacity)
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
AI Basics Part 1 - Navigating AI Safely
Wed, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Zumba Gold - With Ruth Barnes
Wed, Jan 08, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Chess Club for Children
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
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ANA-CON - Anacostia Anime Club
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
LEGO at the Library
Wed, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Wed, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Chess Club for Adults
Wed, Jan 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
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Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (50-105 Person Capacity)
Get Real: Nonfiction Book Club - Pilgrim at Tinker Creek
Wed, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Zoom 101 for Beginners
Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
Listening Session | Sesión de Escucha
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Thu, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Zumba Gold with Ruth B.
Thu, Jan 09, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Baby Sign Time - Sing, Talk, Read, and Sign
Thu, Jan 09, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Held in the Children's Program Space
DC Jail Video Visitation
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
Movie Thursdays
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-100 Person Capacity)
Job Seekers Clinic
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Snacks on the steps - Yum yum yum!
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Read and Craft
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Drop in Lego
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
A Visit with SMYAL
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Lego Lab - What Will You Build?
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Crafternoon
Thu, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Craft-ernoon @ Cleveland Park
Thu, Jan 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Wealth Mindset Series - sponsored by the DC Dept. of Insurance Securities & Banking
Thu, Jan 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library
Yarnworks Meetup
Thu, Jan 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Pajama Movie Night @ Tenley - The LEGO Batman Movie (2017)
Thu, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Dream It, See It, Achieve It: Vision Board Workshop
Thu, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Feeder's Advisory - Lidia's a Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl
Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Inklings New Fantasy Book Club
Thu, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (4-25 Person Capacity)
BookTok Book Club - Fourth Wing
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 3 - Lower Level (3-12 Person Capacity)
Public Defender - A Documentary Film Screening and Workshop
Thu, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
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Family Story Time
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (50-105 Person Capacity)
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (5-15 Person Capacity)
Internet Basics & NorthStar
Fri, Jan 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Chair Yoga with Beth
Fri, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-G Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)
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Gentle Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Fri, Jan 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
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Nanny Party! - Come get to know other nannies!
Fri, Jan 10, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (50-105 Person Capacity)
DC Jail Video Visitation
Fri, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
"Here's the Stitchuation!" - Knitting and Crocheting Group
Fri, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Used Book Sale
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Friends Book Sale
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (5-15 Person Capacity)
Beginner Braille Class
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Typing Practice - Improve Your Typing Skills
Sat, Jan 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (6-12 Person Capacity)
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time: Opening The Road with Keila Dawson - In Recognition of The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibit
Sat, Jan 11, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Accessible Movie Showing: "Deadpool and Wolverine" - Presented by the Center for Accessibility
Sat, Jan 11, 1:30pm - 3:45pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-C Program Room (People's Archive)
Android Basics
Sat, Jan 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
MLK Library Chess Club
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-E Conference Room (20-46 Person Capacity)
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
MidnightRose: A Reading Series of Poetry and Prose
Sat, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
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Clases de Alfabetización en Español - CENAES
Sun, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (3-8 Person Capacity),Conference Room 2 (2-4 Person Capacity)
Sit & Stitch
Sun, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
MLK Open Mic
Sun, Jan 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Family Story Time
Mon, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Zumba Gold - Led by Ruth
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Studio Art for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (50-105 Person Capacity)
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This is My Story - A Memoir Workshop
Mon, Jan 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Program
Boxing Fitness with Dion
Mon, Jan 13, 10:15am - 11:45am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Mon, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Chair Yoga - with Beth Lawrence
Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
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Toddler Explorations
Mon, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Mon, Jan 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Word I Basics & NorthStar
Mon, Jan 13, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Excel II Intermediate
Mon, Jan 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Afterschool Coloring
Mon, Jan 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Certiport Exams from Home - 365 Word Associate Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exams
Mon, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Northstar Tutoring
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
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Ecology Book Club - Flight Behavior by Barbara Kingsolver
Mon, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - 2nd Floor Conference Room (2-20 Person Capacity)
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Tue, Jan 14, 9:15am - 9:45am
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Building Stories! - With The National Building Museum
Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-100 Person Capacity)
Free Walk-in Legal Clinic
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Financial Consultation with DISB
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-M Consultation Room,202-N Consultation Room
Toddler Exploration
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Held in the Children's Program Space
Tech Time - Drop-In Tech Assistance
Tue, Jan 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library
Building Blocks
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Painting the Landscape - Art class
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
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Cancelled
Chair-Fit - with Abdullah K.
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Baby Lap Time
Tue, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Mahjong Meet-Up
Tue, Jan 14, 11:45am - 3:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (4-10 Person Capacity)
Film Discussion - A conversation circle prompted by a short film
Tue, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
Floor Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Tue, Jan 14, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
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MLK Library Literary Book Club
Tue, Jan 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-G Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Tue, Jan 14, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
Strong Seniors - With Chris McCrae
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Midday Matinee @ Benning
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library
Yoga - for Seniors
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
A Visit with LAYC DC Prevention Center Wards 1 & 2
Tue, Jan 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Techy Tuesdays
Tue, Jan 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Mt. Pleasant Staff Listens
Tue, Jan 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Lego Challenge!
Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Teen Scene @ Tenley - A weekly program for teen patrons
Tue, Jan 14, 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Tenley Teen Advisory Group - Earn volunteer hours and make the library a better place!
Tue, Jan 14, 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
Crafternoon
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Lego Fun Time - Creative Building Time (STEM)
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (3-10 Person Capacity)
Gamers Galaxy
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Certiport Exams from Home - 365 Excel Associate Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exams
Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
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Brick Squad: Anacostia Adult Lego Club - New Year Good Vibes
Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Walking the Camino do Santiago in Northern Spain - Explore the World at the Northeast Library!
Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Five Minute Horror Filmmaking Workshop - Get your phone! Get your friends! Get filming!
Tue, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
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Small Biz Assist at MLK
Wed, Jan 15, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 105-A Meeting Room (2-6 Person Capacity),105-B Meeting Room (2-6 Person Capacity),105-C Meeting Room (2-6 Person Capacity)
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Stitching Circle - Come knit, crochet, chat and relax at the Bellevue Library!
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room A (6-12 Person Capacity)
Free Walk-in Legal Clinic
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library
Baby & Toddler Story Time - 10am No walk-ins, pre-registration only
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Registration opens Monday, January 13 2025 at 9:00am
Family Story Time - for ages 0-5
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Gentle Yoga with Beth Lawrence - Yoga for adults of all ages
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time - for ages 0-5
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Lego Hour
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Word II Intermediate
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 10:45am - 11:15am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - East Storefront A & B
Baby & Toddler Story Time - 11AM Session -No walk-ins, pre-registration only
Wed, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Registration opens Monday, January 13 2025 at 9:00am
Toys & Tots
Wed, Jan 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Library Playground
Wed, Jan 15, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
Free Walk-In Legal Clinic / Clínica Legal Gratis y Sin Cita
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Move To Music - With Ruth Barnes
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
AI Basics Part 2 - Exploring AI Tools
Wed, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Zumba Gold - With Ruth Barnes
Wed, Jan 15, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Guys Read - Book Club
Wed, Jan 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (8-20 Person Capacity)
Chess Club for Children
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Register
ANA-CON - Anacostia Anime Club
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
LEGO at the Library
Wed, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Learn By Playing - STEM Car Kits for Kids
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Fix-It DC Clinic
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Family Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Chess Club for Adults
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Register
Certiport Exams from Home - 365 PowerPoint Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exams
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Pajama Story Time
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (50-105 Person Capacity)
Sit & Stitch
Wed, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
Northstar Tutoring
Wed, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Register
Absolution - A Virtual DC Reads Book Club
Wed, Jan 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Program
Excel I Basics
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Zumba Gold with Ruth B.
Thu, Jan 16, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
DC Jail Video Visitation
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - IC3-GS6 Level One Certification Exams
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
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Job Seekers Clinic
Thu, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Snacks on the steps - Yum yum yum!
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Read and Craft
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Crafting Circle
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (3-12 Person Capacity)
Drop in Lego
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Lego Lab - What Will You Build?
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Crafternoon
Thu, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Craft-ernoon: Paint in the Dark
Thu, Jan 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Yarnworks Meetup
Thu, Jan 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Aspiring Writers Circle
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Program
Creatives Club - Create & Socialize in the Labs
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
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Free Digital Skills Certification
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (3-8 Person Capacity)
Dream It, See It, Achieve It: Vision Board Workshop
Thu, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
The Pittard Family's Most Excellent Adventure - Explore the World at the Northeast Library!
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Science Friction - Sci-fi Book Club
Thu, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (4-25 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (50-105 Person Capacity)
PowerPoint I Basics & Northstar
Fri, Jan 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Chair Yoga with Beth
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-G Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)
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Gentle Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
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Music and Movement
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Getting Started with Canva Pt. 1 (Virtual) - For Beginners
Fri, Jan 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual Program
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DC Jail Video Visitation
Fri, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
PowerPoint II Intermediate
Fri, Jan 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
"Here's the Stitchuation!" - Knitting and Crocheting Group
Fri, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Friends Book Sale
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (5-15 Person Capacity)
Beginner Braille Class
Sat, Jan 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Story Time for the Spectrum
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (90-215 Person Capacity)
Excel III Advanced
Sat, Jan 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Gentle Yoga and Meditation
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time - for ages 0-5
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Sat, Jan 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Game On!
Sat, Jan 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Vision Board 2025
Sat, Jan 18, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-A Conference Room (20-50 Person Capacity)
The Negro Motorist Green Book Exhibition Tours
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Clases de Alfabetización en Español - CENAES
Sun, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (3-8 Person Capacity),Conference Room 2 (2-4 Person Capacity)
Live Poetry and Jazz with the American Poetry Museum
Sun, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Mt. Pleasant Staff Listens
Sun, Jan 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Studio Art for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Mon, Jan 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (50-105 Person Capacity)
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Boxing Fitness with Dion
Mon, Jan 20, 10:15am - 11:45am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
Afterschool Coloring
Mon, Jan 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Diamond of the Season - Fantasy and romance book club
Mon, Jan 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
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