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Discover Summer with Mad Science DC

Things That Go Boom!
2023-07-15 13:30:00 2023-07-15 14:30:00 America/New_York Discover Summer with Mad Science DC Learn about chemical reactions! Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library -

Saturday, July 15
1:30pm - 2:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-07-15 13:30:00 2023-07-15 14:30:00 America/New_York Discover Summer with Mad Science DC Learn about chemical reactions! Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library -

Learn about chemical reactions!

woman with bubbling flask

Things That Go Boom!

Learn about the four signs of a chemical reaction through foaming and color changing experiments, balloon inflation, and, of course, some explosions! The program will conclude with Mad Science Bubbling potions, where the kids will get to learn about dry ice and see the creation of real clouds!

AGE GROUP: | 5 - 12 Years Old |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) | Family Program | Discover Summer |

Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
shepherdparklibrary@dc.gov
Phone: 202-541-6100
Hours

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Registration opens Wednesday, April 9 2025 at 9:00am
Library Playground
Wed, Apr 09, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
Tech Help Desk
Wed, Apr 09, 11:30am - 1:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (3-12 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language Classes (ASL): Beginning Level
Wed, Apr 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Program
JAWS Intro
Wed, Apr 09, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Bach en Bandoneon: Tango Meets Classical - The Avalos-Solera duo returns to MLK Library
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
Senior Strength & Balance - With Ruth Barnes
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Tax Prep - With the AARP Foundation
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
Free Walk-In Legal Clinic / Clínica Legal Gratis y Sin Cita
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 09, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-100 Person Capacity)
JAWS Intermediate Drop-In Clinic
Wed, Apr 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Canva Creations for Beginners - Canva for beginners
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
This event is full
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest One Neighborhood Library
Memory Cafe
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (2-12 Person Capacity)
Northstar Digital Skills Workshop and Certifications - Assess, build, and prove your computer skills.
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room A (6-14 Person Capacity)
Zumba Gold - With Ruth Barnes
Wed, Apr 09, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
DC Superior Court Tabling at MLK Memorial Library - Learn How to Navigate Your Local Court
Wed, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Google Docs & NorthStar
Wed, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Guys Read - Book Club
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (8-20 Person Capacity)
STEM After School Program
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Arts and Crafts
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
MTP After School at the Playground
Wed, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Chess Club for Children
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
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ANA-CON - Anacostia Anime Club
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
LEGO at the Library
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Wednesday Hump Day - HomeWork Sessions
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room A (6-12 Person Capacity)
Afternoon Activities
Wed, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Teen Time!
Wed, Apr 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Chess Club for Adults
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
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Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Creating with Canva - For Beginners
Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Sit & Stitch
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
DC Writes! - A virtual writing workshop in the soul of DC. 
Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program
Chess Club Meet Up - Chess Club Wednesdays
Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Flirting Lessons - An Author talk with Jasmine Guillory
Wed, Apr 09, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Thu, Apr 10, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025 - National Poetry Month
Thu, Apr 10, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Poem in Your Pocket Day at Shepherd Park Library
Thu, Apr 10, All day
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Thu, Apr 10, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Baby Lap Time at 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Thu, Apr 10, 9:45am - 10:15am
700 Pennsylvania Ave SE - 7th Floor
Toddler Storytime & Play Group
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Rita Bright Family & Youth Center - Gymnasium
AI Basics Part 2 - Virtual - Exploring AI Tools
Thu, Apr 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual Program
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Toddler Story Time at 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Thu, Apr 10, 10:45am - 11:15am
700 Pennsylvania Ave SE - 7th Floor
iOS: Beginning Level Siri
Thu, Apr 10, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
iOS VoiceOver: Intro
Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Baby Lap Time
Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Rescheduled
Chess, Not Checkers
Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Thursday, April 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Baby Lap Time - For pre-walking babies
Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Resume Review
Thu, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)
Zumba Gold with Ruth B.
Thu, Apr 10, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Thu, Apr 10, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (1-25 Person Capacity)
Strength & Balance - for Seniors
Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Baby Lap Time
Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Chess, Not Checkers
Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity)
DC Jail Video Visitation
Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
iOS VoiceOver: Intermediate Drop-In Clinic
Thu, Apr 10, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
DC Superior Court Tabling at MLK Memorial Library - Learn How to Navigate Your Local Court
Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Scrabble - For Adults
Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
MTP After School at the Playground
Thu, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Powell Playground
Teen Drop In Hang Out
Thu, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
Crafternoon
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Watercolor for Kids - for ages 8 - 12
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
Game Time
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Youth Chess & Other Games
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Teens Sip & Make - Drop-In Creative Space for Teens
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Drop in Lego
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Read and Craft - Donate Life Month
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Lego Lab
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Tech 101 - with DC's Office of the Chief Technology Officer
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Pajama Story Time
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Read and Create
Thu, Apr 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Sunset Cinema Movie Night
Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Craft-ernoon: Story Book Creation
Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Educational Resources with DC State Board of Education
Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Chess For All Ages
Thu, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Yarnworks Meetup
Thu, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Rosedale Art and Crafts
Thu, Apr 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rosedale Neighborhood Library
Pajama Movie Night @ Tenley - Elemental (2023)
Thu, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 7:15pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Improv for All!
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes: Intermediate Level
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Program
Pajama Story Time
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Resume Review
Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
Learn to play Chess
Thu, Apr 10, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
BINGO! Night at Northeast Library
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Inklings New Fantasy Book Club
Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (1-25 Person Capacity)
BookTok Book Club - How to End a Love Story
Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 3 - Lower Level (3-12 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
Beyond Politics: Nurturing Informed Citizens
Thu, Apr 10, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Digital-Device & Work-Force Help - 2nd & 4th Fridays
Fri, Apr 11, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Digital-Device & Work-Force Help - 2nd & 4th Fridays
Fri, Apr 11, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Fri, Apr 11, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Fri, Apr 11, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Android TalkBack Drop-In Clinic
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Sensory Playtime
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest Neighborhood Library
2025 Walter Awards - The Walter Dean Myers Award for Children's Literature
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
This event is full
Family Story Time
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (25-105 Person Capacity)
Free Walk-In Legal Clinic
Fri, Apr 11, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
Chess for Adults at Woodridge Library
Fri, Apr 11, 10:45am - 1:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (8-20 Person Capacity)
Gentle Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
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Tai Chi - for Seniors
Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Chair Yoga with Beth - Chair Yoga for adults of all ages
Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-G Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)
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Music & Movement - Let's Dance!
Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Video Visitation at MLK Library
Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Getting Started with Canva Pt. 1 (Virtual) - For Beginners
Fri, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual Program
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Friday Movie - Dune II (2024)
Fri, Apr 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
DC Jail Video Visitation
Fri, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
"Here's the Stitchuation!" - Knitting and Crocheting Group
Fri, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Lofi Fridays - Listen to lofi tunes while working in the Labs
Fri, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Lego Social
Fri, Apr 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library
Crafternoon
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library
Movie Matinee: Moana 2
Fri, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Ukulele Sing-Along
Fri, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Arab American Heritage Month Celebration - Celebrate Arab Music at MLK Library
Sat, Apr 12, All day
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Sat, Apr 12, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Sat, Apr 12, All day
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025 - National Poetry Month
Sat, Apr 12, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Sat, Apr 12, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Visit the Library at the Farmer's Market!
Sat, Apr 12, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Lamont Plaza
English Conversation Club
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Friends Book Sale
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (5-15 Person Capacity)
Beginner Braille Class
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
STEM Budding Builders
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Used Book Sale - Hosted by Friends of the Northeast Library/FOSEL
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity),Meeting Room 3 - Lower Level (3-12 Person Capacity)
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Services for DC and MD Residents
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-100 Person Capacity)
FOLio - Friends of the Library Book Sale - Chevy Chase Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Chevy Chase Library - Book Sale Area - 2nd floor
Let's Build!
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Services for DC and MD Residents
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Family StoryTime
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Tax Prep - with the AARP Foundation
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 Excel Expert Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Sat, Apr 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
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Family Story Time
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time - for ages 0-5
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time - For ages 0-5
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Accessing the Afro Archives
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
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Adventuring Party - Dungeons and Dragons for Kids
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room A (6-14 Person Capacity)
MLK Bargain Basement Books & Shop - an MLK Friends Event
Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Accessibility Lab
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Accessibility Lab - Presenter Series
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Program
Blossoming at the Library - A fun event celebrating nature and the Georgetown Community
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Typing Practice - Improve Your Typing Skills
Sat, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Crochet for Beginners
Sat, Apr 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-D Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)
This event is full
Friends of Tenley Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 12, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Bingo at Anacostia - Bingo and Prizes at Anacostia
Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity)
Friday Morning Music Club - FMMC at MLK Library
Sat, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Sun, Apr 13, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025 - National Poetry Month
Sun, Apr 13, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Black Out Poetry
Sun, Apr 13, All day
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Sun, Apr 13, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Clases de Alfabetización en Español - CENAES
Sun, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (2-12 Person Capacity),Study Room B (8 Person Max Capacity)
LEGO Builders
Sun, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Game Day
Sun, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Flutter, Flutter, Butterfly!
Sun, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Not-So-Lazy-Sunday Book Club - (make-up session, rescheduled from March 30 cancellation)
Sun, Apr 13, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-C Program Room (People's Archive)
Board Game Night
Sun, Apr 13, 2:45pm - 4:45pm
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Mon, Apr 14, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Poet-Tree - Community Poetry Project
Mon, Apr 14, All day
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Mon, Apr 14, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Peer Outreach Specialist
Mon, Apr 14, 9:00am - 5:45pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Studio Art for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (25-105 Person Capacity)
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Zumba Gold - Led by Ruth
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Playtime!
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Services for DC and MD Residents
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-100 Person Capacity)
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Cancelled
Boxing Fitness with Dion
Mon, Apr 14, 10:15am - 11:45am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Services for DC and MD Residents
Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 2:30pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Baby & Toddler Playtime
Mon, Apr 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Chair Yoga - with Beth Lawrence
Mon, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
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Toddler Explorations
Mon, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Mon, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Woodridge Neighborhood Library
ASL Story Time
Mon, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Baby Lap Time
Mon, Apr 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Word II Intermediate
Mon, Apr 14, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Tax Prep - With the AARP Foundation
Mon, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
Job Seekers
Mon, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (2-8 Person Capacity)
Email Help Desk - Drop-In help with for your email
Mon, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
The Adult Coloring Club
Mon, Apr 14, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (3-12 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 PowerPoint Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Mon, Apr 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
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NorthStar Digital Skills Certifications - Assess, build, and prove your computer skills.
Mon, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (3-12 Person Capacity)
MTP Library at La Casa - Drop-In Library Time
Mon, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
La Casa
Excel II Intermediate
Mon, Apr 14, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Afterschool Coloring
Mon, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Explore The World Through A: MICROSCOPE
Mon, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 Word Associate Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Mon, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Lego Builders
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities - Get Information About CAH's Grant Programs
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Art Lab
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
STEAM Club - Explore 3D Doodlers
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Make Your Own Puzzles - Spring Break Activity Series
Mon, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Commission on the Arts & Humanities Grants 101 - Learn About the Grants Process
Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (2-12 Person Capacity)
Spanish Conversation Circle - Hablemos Español
Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 Excel Associate Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
DIY No-Sew T-Shirt Bag - Turn a t-shirt into a bag!
Mon, Apr 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Tue, Apr 15, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Scavenger Hunt - Arab American Heritage Month
Tue, Apr 15, All day
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest
Tue, Apr 15, All day
Northeast Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025 - National Poetry Month
Tue, Apr 15, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Tue, Apr 15, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Peer Outreach Specialist
Tue, Apr 15, 9:00am - 5:45pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Tue, Apr 15, 9:15am - 9:45am
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
AARP Tax Preparation Services for DC and MD Residents
Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Building Blocks
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Toddler StoryTime
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Petworth Neighborhood Library
PreSchool Story Time
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Lego Hour - Join us to play with Duplos in the Children's Room!
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
Story Time Tuesday Fun
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Painting the Landscape - Art class
Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Register
Cancelled
Chair-Fit - with Abdullah K.
Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
AARP Tax Preparation Services for DC and MD Residents
Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Ora Glover Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time - For non-walking babies
Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Toddler Story Time - For children aged 18-36 months
Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Zoom 101 for Beginners
Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Resume Assistance Workshop - 1:1 Resume Assistance
Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Nanny Party!
Tue, Apr 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Mahjong Meet Up
Tue, Apr 15, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Film Discussion - A conversation circle prompted by a short film
Tue, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
Tech Tuesdays - (Device Help)
Tue, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Northwest One Neighborhood Library
Floor Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Tue, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (25-105 Person Capacity)
Register
Explore Cricut!
Tue, Apr 15, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
Travel Fiction Book Club
Tue, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 - Mezzanine (5-25 Person Capacity)
Tea Tasting at Parkland
Tue, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Certiport Exams from Home - 2019 Outlook Associate Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Tue, Apr 15, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Cancelled
Strong Seniors - With Chris McCrae
Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Yoga - for Seniors
Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Yoga - for Seniors
Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Terrific Movie Tuesdays - 'Conclave'
Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library
Spring Celebration!
Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Lego Challenge!
Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Tween Tuesday
Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 Word Expert Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Tue, Apr 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Tech 101 - with DC's Office of the Chief Technology Officer
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity)
Video Visitation at MLK Library
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Upcycled Bracelets - Spring Break Activity Series
Tue, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Tuesday Night Movies - A Film Series for Adults
Tue, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
Game ON: Adults & Seniors
Tue, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-40 Person Capacity)
Big Chair Chess Club
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (3-12 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 Excel Expert Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Tue, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Off Script! - Celebrity Memoir Book Club
Tue, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (2-8 Person Capacity)
Five Minute Horror Filmmaking Workshop - Grab your phone! Grab your friends! Get filming!
Tue, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program
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Fantasy Book Club
Tue, Apr 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (2-12 Person Capacity)
Queer Book Club - Ten steps to Nanette : a memoir situation
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Program
Juan Williams Discusses New Prize for These Eyes - Explore the forces shaping race, power and protest.
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Cancelled
Writers Working - A virtual workshop in the soul of the city 
Tue, Apr 15, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Virtual Program
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Wed, Apr 16, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Wed, Apr 16, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
DSLBD's Small Biz Assist at MLK
Wed, Apr 16, 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)
Register
JAWS Keyboard Skills
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Stretch & Flexibility - for Seniors
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Playtime!
Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Story Time for Toddlers and Babies - Terrific Toddler Time! Babies are always welcome!
Wed, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - East Storefront A & B
Library Playground
Wed, Apr 16, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
JAWS Intro
Wed, Apr 16, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Senior Strength & Balance - With Ruth Barnes
Wed, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Free Walk-In Legal Clinic / Clínica Legal Gratis y Sin Cita
Wed, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
JAWS Intermediate Drop-In Clinic
Wed, Apr 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Canva Creations for Beginners - Canva for beginners
Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
This event is full
Zumba Gold - With Ruth Barnes
Wed, Apr 16, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
KIDS/TWEENS: LEGO CLUB
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
MTP After School at the Playground
Wed, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Chess Club for Children
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Register
Cancelled
Afternoon Activities
Wed, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Chess Club for Adults
Wed, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Register
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Tea & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Mystery Book Club - A Book Club for mystery fans!
Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Meeting
Chess Club Meet Up - Chess Club Wednesdays
Wed, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Mt. Pleasant Reads - Come read with us!
Wed, Apr 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Bombay Street Food
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Thu, Apr 17, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Thu, Apr 17, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Baby Lap Time at 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Thu, Apr 17, 9:45am - 10:15am
700 Pennsylvania Ave SE - 7th Floor
Toddler Story Time at 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Thu, Apr 17, 10:45am - 11:15am
700 Pennsylvania Ave SE - 7th Floor
Excel I Basics
Thu, Apr 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
iOS: Beginning Level Siri
Thu, Apr 17, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Be a Junior Librarian - Spring Break Activity Series
Thu, Apr 17, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
iOS VoiceOver: Intro
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Baby Lap Time
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Coffee & Conversation
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-40 Person Capacity)
Rescheduled
Chess, Not Checkers
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Thursday, April 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Baby Lap Time - For pre-walking babies
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Spring Break at Parklands-Turner Library
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Zumba Gold with Ruth B.
Thu, Apr 17, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Thu, Apr 17, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (1-25 Person Capacity)
Workforce Champions - Job Seeker
Thu, Apr 17, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library
Strength & Balance - for Seniors
Thu, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Baby Lap Time
Thu, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Chess, Not Checkers
Thu, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity)
DC Jail Video Visitation
Thu, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
Job Seekers Clinic
Thu, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Earth Day Celebration
Thu, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
iOS VoiceOver: Intermediate Drop-In Clinic
Thu, Apr 17, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
DC Superior Court Tabling at Shaw Neighborhood Library - Learn How to Navigate Your Local Court
Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
MTP After School at the Playground
Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Powell Playground
Teen Drop In Hang Out
Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
Candle Making at Parkland!
Thu, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Crafting Circle
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (3-12 Person Capacity)
Crafternoon
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Game Time
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Youth Chess & Other Games
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Learn & Sign - A Deaf History Month Celebration
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Teens Sip & Make - Drop-In Creative Space for Teens
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Drop in Lego
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Read and Craft
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Lego Lab
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Tech 101 - with DC's Office of the Chief Technology Officer
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library
Dinosaur Terrarium Craft
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Hook N Stitch - Yarn lovers Club
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (8-20 Person Capacity)
Drop-In Craft Time
Thu, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Sunset Cinema Movie Night
Thu, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Chess For All Ages
Thu, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Yarnworks Meetup
Thu, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Rosedale Art and Crafts
Thu, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rosedale Neighborhood Library
Adult Card Night
Thu, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
Let's Play SPADES
Thu, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-40 Person Capacity)
Aspiring Writers Circle
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Program
Creatives Club - Create & Socialize in the Labs
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes: Intermediate Level
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Program
Family Trivia Night
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Pajama Story Time
Thu, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Learn to play Chess
Thu, Apr 17, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Science Friction - Sci-fi Book Club
Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (1-25 Person Capacity)
Web Accessibility Discussion Group
Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Feeder's Advisory - Weekday Vegetarians 
Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Toni Morrison Book Club
Thu, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 105-C Meeting Room (2-6 Person Capacity)
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Fri, Apr 18, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Fri, Apr 18, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Android TalkBack Drop-In Clinic
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Sensory Playtime
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (25-105 Person Capacity)
Free Walk-In Legal Clinic
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
Story Time for the Spectrum
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Health Insurance for Impacted Federal Workers - In-Person Enrollment Pop-Up w/ DC HealthLink
Fri, Apr 18, 10:30am - 3:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
Chess for Adults at Woodridge Library
Fri, Apr 18, 10:45am - 1:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (8-20 Person Capacity)
Gentle Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Register
Tai Chi - for Seniors
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Chair Yoga with Beth - Chair Yoga for adults of all ages
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-G Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)
Register
Music & Movement - Let's Dance!
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Video Visitation at MLK Library
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Getting Started with Canva Pt. 2 (Virtual) - For Beginners
Fri, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual Program
Register
Find YOUR Story - Use free digital tools to explore your family's history.
Fri, Apr 18, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bald Eagle Recreation Center - 100 Joliet St, Washington, DC 20032
Friday Movie - Nickel Boys (2024)
Fri, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
DC Jail Video Visitation
Fri, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
"Here's the Stitchuation!" - Knitting and Crocheting Group
Fri, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
DC Superior Court Tabling at MLK Memorial Library - Learn How to Navigate Your Local Court
Fri, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Drop-In Game Time!
Fri, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Lofi Fridays - Listen to lofi tunes while working in the Labs
Fri, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Lego Social
Fri, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library
Crafternoon
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library
TeenyBopper Cinema - Soul
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:55pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Games & Activites!
Fri, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Anime Manga Club
Fri, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Sat, Apr 19, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Sat, Apr 19, All day
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025 - National Poetry Month
Sat, Apr 19, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Poet-Tree - Community Poetry Project
Sat, Apr 19, All day
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Sat, Apr 19, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Club
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Friends Book Sale
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (5-15 Person Capacity)
Beginner Braille Class
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
STEM Budding Builders
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
FOLio - Friends of the Library Book Sale - Chevy Chase Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Chevy Chase Library - Book Sale Area - 2nd floor
Let's Build!
Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Family StoryTime
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Play Hour - Play grocery store, tea time, train track, & fishing!
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Story Time for the Spectrum
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
Word I Basics
Sat, Apr 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time - For ages 0-5
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Zumba with Melissa
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Friends' Donation Drop-in
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Toddler Storytime
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Preschool Story Time
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
MLK Bargain Basement Books & Shop - an MLK Friends Event
Sat, Apr 19, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
A Life Through Poetry: Below DC's Black Poverty Line
Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Friends of Tenley Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 19, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Fix-It DC Clinic
Sat, Apr 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Zoom 102: Hosting Zoom Meetings for Beginners
Sat, Apr 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Accessible Movie Showing: "Inside Out 2" - Present by the Center for Accessibility
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-E Conference Room (20-46 Person Capacity)
Correcting the World - Poetry reading and author talk with Michael Blumenthal
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Rainy Day Craft
Sat, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Sun, Apr 20, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Sun, Apr 20, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Mon, Apr 21, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025 - National Poetry Month
Mon, Apr 21, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Mon, Apr 21, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Peer Outreach Specialist
Mon, Apr 21, 9:00am - 5:45pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Studio Art for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (25-105 Person Capacity)
Register
Zumba Gold - Led by Ruth
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Playtime!
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
NorthStar Digital Skills Certifications - Assess, build, and prove your computer skills.
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (4-10 Person Capacity)
This is My Story - A virtual memoir writing group
Mon, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual Program
Cancelled
Boxing Fitness with Dion
Mon, Apr 21, 10:15am - 11:45am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Chair Yoga - with Beth Lawrence
Mon, Apr 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Register
Toddler Explorations
Mon, Apr 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Mon, Apr 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Mon, Apr 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Virtual Parent Workshops with Early Stages - Why do Children do what they do? Behavior & Household Rules
Mon, Apr 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Program
Register
Job Seekers
Mon, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (2-8 Person Capacity)
Email Help Desk - Drop-In help with for your email
Mon, Apr 21, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
PowerPoint I Basics & Northstar
Mon, Apr 21, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
MTP Library at La Casa - Drop-In Library Time
Mon, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
La Casa
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 PowerPoint Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Mon, Apr 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Afterschool Coloring
Mon, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Lego Builders
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Shepherd Park Chess and Board Games - All Ages Fun
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
Art Lab
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Children's Movie at Woodridge Library
Mon, Apr 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - 2019 Outlook Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exams
Mon, Apr 21, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
DC CoZi - A comic & zine makers meetup
Mon, Apr 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Musicology Club - 3 Shades of Blue: Miles Davis John Coltrane Bill Evans
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Calendars and Clocks Book Club - Flight Behavior
Mon, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-G Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)
Dr. Judith Joseph: High Functioning - with Glory Edim and Talia Cadet
Mon, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Yarn Lovers Club
Mon, Apr 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 - Mezzanine (5-25 Person Capacity)
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Tue, Apr 22, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Northeast Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025 - National Poetry Month
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Tue, Apr 22, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Peer Outreach Specialist
Tue, Apr 22, 9:00am - 5:45pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Tue, Apr 22, 9:15am - 9:45am
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Toddler Exploration
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Held in the children's program space
Building Blocks
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Toddler StoryTime
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Evaluación de Habilidades Digitales- En Español - con NorthStar
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
PreSchool Story Time
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Lego Hour - Join us to play with Duplos in the Children's Room!
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
Story Time Tuesday Fun
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:15am
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Painting the Landscape - Art class
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Register
Cancelled
Chair-Fit - with Abdullah K.
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Baby Lap Time - For non-walking babies
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Toddler Story Time - For children aged 18-36 months
Tue, Apr 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Mahjong Meet Up
Tue, Apr 22, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Film Discussion - A conversation circle prompted by a short film
Tue, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
Tech Tuesdays - (Device Help)
Tue, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Northwest One Neighborhood Library
Floor Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Tue, Apr 22, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Register
Baby Lap Time - Same laptime, different location!
Tue, Apr 22, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rita Bright Family & Youth Center - Gymnasium
Rosedale Techy Tuesdays
Tue, Apr 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Rosedale Neighborhood Library
Certiport Exams from Home - 2019 Access Expert Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exams
Tue, Apr 22, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Cancelled
Strong Seniors - With Chris McCrae
Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Capitol View Book Club
Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-100 Person Capacity)
Yoga - for Seniors
Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Yoga - for Seniors
Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Terrific Movie Tuesdays - 'Can You Ever Forgive Me?'
Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library
Woodridge Library Kanopy Tuesday Matinee - LET'S GET LOST: A film about Chet Baker
Tue, Apr 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Techy Tuesdays
Tue, Apr 22, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
MTP After School at the Playground
Tue, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Powell Playground
Lego Challenge!
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Tween Tuesday
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - IC3-GS6 Level One Certification Exams
Tue, Apr 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Teen Scene @ Tenley - A weekly program for teen patrons
Tue, Apr 22, 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
MLK Maker Club
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
TAG!! You're It - Teen Advisory Group
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Video Visitation at MLK Library
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Tech 101 - with DC's Office of the Chief Technology Officer
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library - Conference Room (2-12 Person Capacity)
Earth Day Garden Appreciation
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Teen Lounge at Woodridge Library
Tue, Apr 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library
Adult Bee-ginners Embroidery
Tue, Apr 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
Tuesday Night Movies - A Film Series for Adults
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
Big Chair Chess Club
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (3-12 Person Capacity)
BINGO NIGHT! - With DCPL Partner - Infinite Legacy
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (25-105 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 Word Associate Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Tue, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Open Mic Poetry Night
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (2-12 Person Capacity)
'Motherhood in Fiction' Lecture Series
Tue, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library
Latino Poetry - Places We Call Home
Tue, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - East Storefront A & B
Tuesday Talks - Tregaron: Stewarding an Historic Landscape for the Future
Tue, Apr 22, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Register
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Wed, Apr 23, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Wed, Apr 23, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
DSLBD's Small Biz Assist at MLK
Wed, Apr 23, 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)
Register
JAWS Keyboard Skills
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Stretch & Flexibility - for Seniors
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Playtime!
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Free Walk-in Legal Clinic
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-100 Person Capacity)
Baby & Toddler Story Time - 10AM Session
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Registration opens Monday, April 21 2025 at 9:00am
Family Story Time - for ages 0-5
Wed, Apr 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Gentle Yoga with Beth Lawrence - Yoga for adults of all ages
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (1-25 Person Capacity)
Story Time for Toddlers and Babies - Terrific Toddler Time! Babies are always welcome!
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time - for ages 0-5
Wed, Apr 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Toddler Story Time - Songs & stories every Wednesday
Wed, Apr 23, 10:45am - 11:15am
Northwest One Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 23, 10:45am - 11:15am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Baby & Toddler Story Time - 11AM Session -No walk-ins, pre-registration only
Wed, Apr 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Registration opens Monday, April 21 2025 at 9:00am
Library Playground
Wed, Apr 23, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 23, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
Tech Help Desk
Wed, Apr 23, 11:30am - 1:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (3-12 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language Classes (ASL): Beginning Level
Wed, Apr 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Program
JAWS Intro
Wed, Apr 23, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Senior Strength & Balance - With Ruth Barnes
Wed, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Free Walk-In Legal Clinic / Clínica Legal Gratis y Sin Cita
Wed, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Opposing Viewpoints - DEI
Wed, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
JAWS Intermediate Drop-In Clinic
Wed, Apr 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Canva Creations for Beginners - Canva for beginners
Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
This event is full
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northwest One Neighborhood Library
Northstar Digital Skills Workshop and Certifications - Assess, build, and prove your computer skills.
Wed, Apr 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room A (6-14 Person Capacity)
AI Basics Part 1 - Navigating AI Safely
Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - IC3-GS6 Level Two Certification Exams
Wed, Apr 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Guys Read - Book Club
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (8-20 Person Capacity)
STEM After School Program
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Arts and Crafts
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
MTP After School at the Playground
Wed, Apr 23, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Chess Club for Children
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Register
LEGO at the Library
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Wednesday Hump Day - HomeWork Sessions
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room A (6-12 Person Capacity)
Afternoon Activities
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Popcorn & a Movie
Wed, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Teen Time!
Wed, Apr 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 Word Expert Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Wed, Apr 23, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Chess Club for Adults
Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Register
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 23, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Sit & Stitch
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
DC Writes! - A virtual writing workshop in the soul of DC. 
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program
Spring Foraging for Wild Edibles - with Nick Spero, Natural History Society of Maryland
Wed, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Chess Club Meet Up - Chess Club Wednesdays
Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Author Talk: Yoni Appelbaum - "Stuck" by Yoni Appelbaum
Wed, Apr 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 Excel Expert Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Wed, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Thu, Apr 24, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Thu, Apr 24, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Baby Lap Time at 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Thu, Apr 24, 9:45am - 10:15am
700 Pennsylvania Ave SE - 7th Floor
Certiport Exams from Home - 2019 Outlook Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exams
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Toddler Storytime & Play Group
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Rita Bright Family & Youth Center - Gymnasium
Toddler Story Time at 700 Pennsylvania Ave SE
Thu, Apr 24, 10:45am - 11:15am
700 Pennsylvania Ave SE - 7th Floor
iOS: Beginning Level Siri
Thu, Apr 24, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
iOS VoiceOver: Intro
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Baby Lap Time
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Rescheduled
Chess, Not Checkers
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Thursday, April 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
West End Closet
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time - For pre-walking babies
Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Zumba Gold with Ruth B.
Thu, Apr 24, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Thu, Apr 24, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (1-25 Person Capacity)
Strength & Balance - for Seniors
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Baby Lap Time
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Chess, Not Checkers
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity)
DC Jail Video Visitation
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
Job Seekers Clinic
Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
iOS VoiceOver: Intermediate Drop-In Clinic
Thu, Apr 24, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Scrabble - For Adults
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (2-8 Person Capacity)
Scrabble - For Adults
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
MTP After School at the Playground
Thu, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Powell Playground
Teen Drop In Hang Out
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
Drop-In Origami
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Floral Wreath Making Craft
Thu, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Crafternoon
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Game Time
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Youth Chess & Other Games
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Accessible Board and Card Game Night
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Learn & Sign - A Deaf History Month Celebration
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Teens Sip & Make - Drop-In Creative Space for Teens
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Drop in Lego
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Read and Craft
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Lego Lab
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Tech 101 - with DC's Office of the Chief Technology Officer
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Pajama Story Time
Thu, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Sunset Cinema Movie Night
Thu, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Chess For All Ages
Thu, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Yarnworks Meetup
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Rosedale Art and Crafts
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Rosedale Neighborhood Library
Adult Gaming and Karaoke  - Woodridge Library hosts Adult Gaming & Karaoke  
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library
Tenley Movie Night - Star Trek (2009)
Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 7:40pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Word II Intermediate
Thu, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes: Intermediate Level
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Program
Pajama Story Time
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Book Worms Book Club
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Rhythms of Resistance and Resilience - Author talk with Dr. Maurice Jackson
Thu, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Learn to play Chess
Thu, Apr 24, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Weeknight Watercolor
Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library - Study Room B (8 Person Max Capacity)
Page to Stage - Matilda by Roald Dahl
Thu, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 - Mezzanine (5-25 Person Capacity)
Digital-Device & Work-Force Help - 2nd & 4th Fridays
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Digital-Device & Work-Force Help - 2nd & 4th Fridays
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Fri, Apr 25, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Fri, Apr 25, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Android TalkBack Drop-In Clinic
Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Sensory Playtime
Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (25-105 Person Capacity)
Free Walk-In Legal Clinic
Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
Chess for Adults at Woodridge Library
Fri, Apr 25, 10:45am - 1:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (8-20 Person Capacity)
Gentle Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Register
Tai Chi - for Seniors
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Chair Yoga with Beth - Chair Yoga for adults of all ages
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-G Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)
Register
Strong Start Play Group
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Music & Movement - Let's Dance!
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Video Visitation at MLK Library
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Getting Started with Canva Pt. 3 (Virtual) - For Beginners
Fri, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Virtual Program
Register
Friday Movie - Gladiator II
Fri, Apr 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
DC Jail Video Visitation
Fri, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
Being Safe Online: Cybersecurity Basics
Fri, Apr 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
"Here's the Stitchuation!" - Knitting and Crocheting Group
Fri, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Lofi Fridays - Listen to lofi tunes while working in the Labs
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Lego Social
Fri, Apr 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library
Nintendo Switch Free Play
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Crafternoon
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library
Movie Matinee: The Super Mario Bros.
Fri, Apr 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Sat, Apr 26, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025 - National Poetry Month
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Sat, Apr 26, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Visit the Library at the Farmer's Market!
Sat, Apr 26, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Lamont Plaza
English Conversation Club
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Friends Book Sale
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (5-15 Person Capacity)
Beginner Braille Class
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
STEM Budding Builders
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
FOLio - Friends of the Library Book Sale - Chevy Chase Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Chevy Chase Library - Book Sale Area - 2nd floor
Let's Build!
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
STAR Fest 2025
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Family StoryTime
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Story Time for the Spectrum
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Cancelled
Down Syndrome and Friends Community Playgroup
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Typing Practice - Improve Your Typing Skills
Sat, Apr 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Georgetown Library Friends' Used Book Sale - Georgetown Library Friends are organizing a used book sale
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time - for ages 0-5
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time - For ages 0-5
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Joseph M. Jablonski - The Walking Mall Poet
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (2-8 Person Capacity)
MLK Bargain Basement Books & Shop - an MLK Friends Event
Sat, Apr 26, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Improv for All! - A workshop with the Washington Improv Theater
Sat, Apr 26, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-G Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)
Register
Clothing Swap 2025
Sat, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-A Conference Room (20-50 Person Capacity)
Friends of Tenley Library Book Sale
Sat, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Windows 11 & NorthStar
Sat, Apr 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Enduring Spirit of Vietnam
Sat, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
Register
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Sun, Apr 27, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025 - National Poetry Month
Sun, Apr 27, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Sun, Apr 27, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Book Sale - Friends of the Library
Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
Clases de Alfabetización en Español - CENAES
Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (2-12 Person Capacity),Study Room B (8 Person Max Capacity)
Georgetown Library Friends' Used Book Sale - Georgetown Library Friends are organizing a used book sale
Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Game Day
Sun, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Silver Screening - Witness for the Prosecution
Sun, Apr 27, 1:15pm - 3:15pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
West End Live! - Celebrating the Legacy of the One Step Down
Sun, Apr 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Northeast Library Garden Concert Series - Featuring The Capitol Hillbillies.
Sun, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Not-So-Lazy-Sunday Book Club
Sun, Apr 27, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-C Program Room (People's Archive)
Busy Person's Book Club
Sun, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (1-25 Person Capacity)
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Mon, Apr 28, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Take and Make Craft Bag - Origami Butterfly Bookmarks
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025 - National Poetry Month
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Mon, Apr 28, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Peer Outreach Specialist
Mon, Apr 28, 9:00am - 5:45pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Studio Art for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (25-105 Person Capacity)
Register
Zumba Gold - Led by Ruth
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Playtime!
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Mon, Apr 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Cancelled
Boxing Fitness with Dion
Mon, Apr 28, 10:15am - 11:45am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Baby & Toddler Playtime
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Excel III Advanced
Mon, Apr 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Chair Yoga - with Beth Lawrence
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Register
Toddler Explorations
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Mon, Apr 28, 11:00am - 11:45am
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Mon, Apr 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Job Seekers
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (2-8 Person Capacity)
Email Help Desk - Drop-In help with for your email
Mon, Apr 28, 1:00pm - 7:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
NorthStar Digital Skills Certifications - Assess, build, and prove your computer skills.
Mon, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room A (6-12 Person Capacity)
MTP Library at La Casa - Drop-In Library Time
Mon, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
La Casa
Afterschool Coloring
Mon, Apr 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Explore The World Through A: MICROSCOPE
Mon, Apr 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
Lego Builders
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Art Lab
Mon, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 Word Associate Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Mon, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Spanish Conversation Circle - Hablemos Español
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Fashion Club - A meetup for sewists and other fashion makers.
Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Brief Encounters Book Club - Explore an Author’s Work by Reading Two of Their Books!
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (2-8 Person Capacity)
Black Voices Book Club
Mon, Apr 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Tue, Apr 29, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Northeast Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025 - National Poetry Month
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Tue, Apr 29, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Peer Outreach Specialist
Tue, Apr 29, 9:00am - 5:45pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)
Baby & Toddler Story Time
Tue, Apr 29, 9:15am - 9:45am
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Building Blocks
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Toddler StoryTime
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Petworth Neighborhood Library
PreSchool Story Time
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Lego Hour - Join us to play with Duplos in the Children's Room!
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
Story Time Tuesday Fun
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:15am
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Educational Resources with DC State Board of Education
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Painting the Landscape - Art class
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)
Register
Cancelled
Chair-Fit - with Abdullah K.
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Baby Lap Time - For non-walking babies
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Toddler Story Time - For children aged 18-36 months
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
iPhone Basics
Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Mahjong Meet Up
Tue, Apr 29, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Film Discussion - A conversation circle prompted by a short film
Tue, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
Tech Tuesdays - (Device Help)
Tue, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Northwest One Neighborhood Library
Floor Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Tue, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Register
Baby Lap Time - Same laptime, different location!
Tue, Apr 29, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Rita Bright Family & Youth Center - Gymnasium
Cancelled
Strong Seniors - With Chris McCrae
Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Yoga - for Seniors
Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Yoga - for Seniors
Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Terrific Movie Tuesdays - 'Nickel Boys'
Tue, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 4:20pm
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library
MTP After School at the Playground
Tue, Apr 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Powell Playground
Lego Challenge!
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Tween Tuesday
Tue, Apr 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
Teen Scene @ Tenley - A weekly program for teen patrons
Tue, Apr 29, 3:45pm - 5:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Video Visitation at MLK Library
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Tech 101 - with DC's Office of the Chief Technology Officer
Tue, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arthur Capper TechExpress
Not-a-Book-Club Book Club
Tue, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Know Your Power: Youth Poet Laureate Tour - with Words, Beats, and Life
Tue, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (25-105 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 Excel Associate Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Tue, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Tween Book Club - The Circuit: The Graphic Novel by Francisco Jimenez
Tue, Apr 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Ellē - Back room
Tuesday Night Movies - A Film Series for Adults
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
Game ON: Adults & Seniors
Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-40 Person Capacity)
Big Chair Chess Club
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (3-12 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Five Minute Horror Filmmaking Workshop - Grab your phone! Grab your friends! Get filming!
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Program
Register
Certiport Exams from Home - Office 365 PowerPoint Microsoft Office Specialist Exams
Tue, Apr 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025
Wed, Apr 30, All day
West End Neighborhood Library
Scavenger Hunt - Arab American Heritage Month
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025 - National Poetry Month
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Haiku Contest 2025 - Submit a Haiku in honor of National Poetry Month!
Wed, Apr 30, All day
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
DSLBD's Small Biz Assist at MLK
Wed, Apr 30, 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)
Register
JAWS Keyboard Skills
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Stretch & Flexibility - for Seniors
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Playtime!
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time - for ages 0-5
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Baby & Toddler Story Time - 10AM Session -No walk-ins, pre-registration only
Wed, Apr 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Registration opens Monday, April 28 2025 at 9:00am
Gentle Yoga with Beth Lawrence - Yoga for adults of all ages
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Día Fiesta with Mr. Lilo
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (1-25 Person Capacity)
Story Time for Toddlers and Babies - Terrific Toddler Time! Babies are always welcome!
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:15am
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time - for ages 0-5
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Toddler Story Time - Songs & stories every Wednesday
Wed, Apr 30, 10:45am - 11:15am
Northwest One Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 30, 10:45am - 11:15am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Coffee & Conversation Talent Show
Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Registration opens Monday, April 28 2025 at 9:00am
Library Playground
Wed, Apr 30, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (10-65 Person Capacity)
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 30, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (4-60 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language Classes (ASL): Beginning Level
Wed, Apr 30, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Program
JAWS Intro
Wed, Apr 30, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Senior Strength & Balance - With Ruth Barnes
Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Free Walk-In Legal Clinic / Clínica Legal Gratis y Sin Cita
Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Researching Your Family History - An Introduction
Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 30, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-100 Person Capacity)
JAWS Intermediate Drop-In Clinic
Wed, Apr 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)
Coffee & Conversation
Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
West End Neighborhood Library
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Canva Creations for Beginners - Canva for beginners
Wed, Apr 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
This event is full
AI Basics Part 2 - Exploring AI Tools
Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
West End Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-80 Person Capacity)
Certiport Exams from Home - IC3-GS6 Level Three Certification Exams
Wed, Apr 30, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
STEM After School Program
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
MTP After School at the Playground
Wed, Apr 30, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Chess Club for Children
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Register
LEGO at the Library
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (15-100 Person Capacity)
Afternoon Activities
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
African Storytelling Reimagined
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-100 Person Capacity)
El día de los niños/El día de los libros
Wed, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (25-105 Person Capacity)
Teen Time!
Wed, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
The Page Turners Book Club - South to America
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Certiport Exams from Home - 2019 Outlook Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exams
Wed, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Register
Chess Club for Adults
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Register
Karaoke & Spoken Word Wednesdays
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Excel II Intermediate
Wed, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Improv for All - Exploring Improvisation
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Chess Club Meet Up - Chess Club Wednesdays
Wed, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Certiport Exams from Home - 2019 Access Expert Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Exams
Wed, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
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Toddler Story Time
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Toddler Storytime & Play Group
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Rita Bright Family & Youth Center - Gymnasium
Story Time - @ La Cosecha
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
La Cosecha - Balcón
A Guided Tour Through MLK Library
Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Explore DC Public Library Databases
Thu, May 01, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)
Performance Lab - Chamber Music at Noon
Thu, May 01, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
iOS: Beginning Level Siri
Thu, May 01, 12:00pm - 12:45pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
iOS VoiceOver: Intro
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Baby Lap Time
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Coffee & Conversation
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-40 Person Capacity)
Rescheduled
Chess, Not Checkers
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Thursday, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Baby Lap Time - For pre-walking babies
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Free Legal Clinic at the Library - Meet with a lawyer at the library
Thu, May 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 202-J Consultation Room,202-K Consultation Room
Zumba Gold with Ruth B.
Thu, May 01, 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)
Baby Lap Time
Thu, May 01, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (1-25 Person Capacity)
Workforce Champions - Job Seeker
Thu, May 01, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library
Strength & Balance - for Seniors
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Movie Thursdays
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (25-100 Person Capacity)
Chess, Not Checkers
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity)
DC Jail Video Visitation
Thu, May 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
iOS VoiceOver: Intermediate Drop-In Clinic
Thu, May 01, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
MTP After School at the Playground
Thu, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Powell Playground
Teen Drop In Hang Out
Thu, May 01, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 2 (8-20 Person Capacity)
Crafternoon
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Game Time
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Youth Chess & Other Games
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Crafting Circle
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (3-12 Person Capacity)
Teens Sip & Make - Drop-In Creative Space for Teens
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Drop in Lego
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Read and Craft
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Neighborhood Library
Lego Lab
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library
Hook N Stitch - Yarn lovers Club
Thu, May 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (8-20 Person Capacity)
Sunset Cinema Movie Night
Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
Chess For All Ages
Thu, May 01, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Yarnworks Meetup
Thu, May 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Let's Play SPADES
Thu, May 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (20-40 Person Capacity)
Pro Cons - Film Series
Thu, May 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (25-105 Person Capacity)
Aspiring Writers Circle
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Program
Creatives Club - Create & Socialize in the Labs
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
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Pajama Story Time
Thu, May 01, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Learn to play Chess
Thu, May 01, 6:15pm - 7:30pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room (25-100 Person Capacity)
American Sign Language (ASL) Classes - ASL at FGR
Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
TROPES - A Thematic Romance Book Club of Northeast Library
Thu, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Northeast Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 - Mezzanine (5-25 Person Capacity)
Polyamory for Dummies - An Author Event with Jaime M. Grant
Thu, May 01, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
Android TalkBack Drop-In Clinic
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
Sensory Playtime
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Southwest Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - Lower-Level Meeting Room (25-105 Person Capacity)
Coffee & Conversation - A Conversation Circle
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (5-15 Person Capacity)
Chess for Adults at Woodridge Library
Fri, May 02, 10:45am - 1:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library - Conference Room B (8-20 Person Capacity)
Gentle Yoga for Seniors - IONA Partner Program
Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
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Tai Chi - for Seniors
Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
Chair Yoga with Beth - Chair Yoga for adults of all ages
Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-G Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)
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Music & Movement - Let's Dance!
Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Video Visitation at MLK Library
Fri, May 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
DC Jail Video Visitation
Fri, May 02, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)
"Here's the Stitchuation!" - Knitting and Crocheting Group
Fri, May 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
Lego Social
Fri, May 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Takoma Park Neighborhood Library
Crafternoon
Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Woodridge Neighborhood Library
Games & Activites!
Fri, May 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Ukulele Sing-Along
Fri, May 02, 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
English Conversation Club
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Georgetown Neighborhood Library
Friends Book Sale
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
English Conversation Group
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library - Conference Room 1 (5-15 Person Capacity)
Beginner Braille Class
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 205-B Accessibility Program Room
STEM Budding Builders
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Palisades Neighborhood Library
FOLio - Friends of the Library Book Sale - Chevy Chase Friends of the Library Book Sale
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Chevy Chase Library - Book Sale Area - 2nd floor
Let's Build!
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Cancelled
Family StoryTime
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Lego Hour
Sat, May 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Northeast Neighborhood Library
Family Story Time - For ages 0-5
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)
Zumba with Melissa
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library
Toddler Storytime
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
MLK Bargain Basement Books & Shop - an MLK Friends Event
Sat, May 03, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Friends of Tenley Library Book Sale
Sat, May 03, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Asian Journeys - A Dance Performance
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - Auditorium
Cancelled
Black Studies Book Club
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
Black Studies Book Club
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library - 401-D Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)
Bingo at Anacostia - Bingo and Prizes at Anacostia
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Anacostia Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (8-16 Person Capacity)
Family Improv - Fun for the whole family
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Family Improv - Fun for the whole family
Sat, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
Clases de Alfabetización en Español - CENAES
Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Petworth Neighborhood Library - Meeting Room 2 (2-12 Person Capacity),Study Room B (8 Person Max Capacity)
Cancelled
Sit & Stitch
Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Southwest Neighborhood Library
LEGO Builders
Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library
Jedi Academy - May the 4th Be With You
Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library - First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)
Game Day
Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Capitol View Neighborhood Library
MLK Open Mic
Sun, May 04, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library
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