Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, family story time is a great way to further you child's lifelong love of reading and learning

Each week, we will have a series of activities that will help you relax the mind, develop your skills, and tap into your creativity.

Earn certifications from NORTHSTAR. Seats are limited to 3 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis.

Fun for non-walking children ages birth to 1 year only. Space is limited. Pick up tickets at the Children's Desk. Admission is first-come, first-served. 

Focus on alignment of the muscular and skeletal structures, along with breathing techniques using both held and moving postures. Modifications are offered by the instructor

Enjoy midday creativity and conversation with fellow Library patrons and staff! We provide the materials, you provide the energy.

These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups!

In this 2-hour class, you will learn how to use the functionality of your many devices, including Chromebooks, cellphones, tablets, laptops, Kindles, etc.  Bring your own devices.

Customers are invited to join a casual conversation with other library customers and individuals from the neighborhood. Coffee provided.

Come join us in the Labs at MLK to create your very own vision board to take home. All materials are provided, just bring yourself and your imagination!

The Francis Gregory Neighborhood Library would like to invite you to attend our Beginners American Sign Language (ASL) classes.

This is for 10AM. One session PER day, please. Join us at the Georgetown Library for stories, rhymes and songs for little ones ages 0-2! Online pre-registration is REQUIRED. No wait list/walk-ins.  

Fun for the entire family, these 30 - 40 minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Ticket required, on a first come first serve basis.

Join us to play with Duplos in the Children's Room! If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least 72 hours prior to the event.

Discover The Negro Motorist Green Book, an exhibition developed by the SITES in collaboration with author, photographer and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor.

This is for 11AM. One session PER day, please. Join us at the Georgetown Library for stories, rhymes and songs for little ones ages 0-2! Online pre-registration is REQUIRED. No wait list/walk-ins.

An informal, indoor playdate. Kids can play with toys, enjoy books, visit with friends, and toddle. Best for children ages 1-4.

Fun for the entire family, these 30 - 40 minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages. Ticket required, on a first come first serve basis.

This months topic is DC Statehood. What are the benefits of becoming the 51st state? What are the consequences of becoming the 51st state?

Customers are invited to join a casual conversation with other library customers and individuals from the neighborhood. Coffee provided!

Customers are invited to join a casual conversation with other library customers and individuals from the neighborhood. Coffee, tea, and snacks are provided.

Seats are limited to 16 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Please arrive a half-hour early to sign in for a seat at one of the 16 workstations.

A fun, dynamic dance exercise class. The class introduces easy-to-follow Zumba® moves at a lower intensity designed for older adults.

Join us for LEGO Social at Shepherd Park Library, where kids can explore their creativity and build amazing creations with LEGOs!

Children in Grades 2-6 are invited to learn to play chess or improve their skills with an instructor from the U.S. Chess Center.

Try your hand at something new. We do a variety of activities in a fun environment suited for children ages 4-12. Afternoon Activities meets on the 2nd floor of the library.

Discover The Negro Motorist Green Book, an exhibition developed by the SITES in collaboration with author, photographer and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor.

Promoting early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement, family story time is a great way to further you child's lifelong love of reading and learning

Seats are limited to 16 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Please arrive a half-hour early to sign in for a seat at one of the 16 workstations.

Join us for an hour of coffee and casual conversation with people who enjoy spending time in the library, and to share ideas with the community.

These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups!

If you are a job seeker in need of assistance with your job search process, the Adult Learning Department at DC Public Library invites you to the Job Seekers Clinic!

Enjoy a family movie night at the library! Food, pillows, blankets, and PJs are welcome. Showing The LEGO Batman Movie (2017), rated PG. Event is for children and their accompanying adults.

Join us as we prepare to manifest our goals and visions for the New Year! Some supplies provided, attendees highly encouraged to bring magazines of their own.

The Francis Gregory Neighborhood Library would like to invite you to attend our Beginners American Sign Language (ASL) classes.

Join the library and filmmaker Andrea Kalin for a two-part event featuring an Interactive Listening Workshop, Film Screening, and Panel Discussion.  

Customers are invited to join a casual conversation with other library customers and individuals from the neighborhood. Coffee provided.

In this 2-hour class, you will learn the basic terminology and navigational skills associated with surfing and searching the Internet via the worldwide Web.

Is English your second language, and are you hoping to improve it? Would you like to know more about American culture and current events? Would you like to practice speaking in a comfortable group?

So many used books in one place! A trove of children's books, great fiction and mysteries and a wide variety of coffee table books. Come browse & find some gems to read!

​In this 1.5-hour session, you will engage in self-paced, practice tutorials and custom lessons to improve your typing and keyboarding skills.

Customers are invited to join a casual conversation with other library customers and individuals from the neighborhood. Coffee provided.

Discover The Negro Motorist Green Book, an exhibition developed by the SITES in collaboration with author, photographer and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor.

Join us at MLK Library for an interactive story time with Keila V. Dawson featuring her book Open the Road: Victor Hugo Green and His Green Book.

Seats are limited to 16 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive a half-hour early to sign in for a seat at one of the 16 workstations.

The MLK Chess Club welcomes chess players of all ages and skill levels. We meet one Saturday per month to learn the basic techniques of the game and play matches.

Discover The Negro Motorist Green Book, an exhibition developed by the SITES in collaboration with author, photographer and cultural documentarian, Candacy Taylor.

Esther Productions Inc., The Institute for African American Writing, and the Black Student Fund present a reading by David Nicholson, Teri Ellen Cross Davis, and Amuche The Poet (Amuchechukwu Nwafor).

This inspiring children's book tells the story of a trailblazing Black woman engineer, encouraging future generations to pursue careers in STEM.

Conoce a alguien que no puede leer o escribir? El Centro de Alfabetización en Español (CENAES) tiene clases de tutoría para aprender a leer y escribir en español.

These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups!

In this 2-hour class, you will learn basic word-processing features in MS Word 2019 that can help you to create letters, résumés, faxes and other documents that are used to apply for jobs.

January marks National Hot Tea Month! Join us in learning about the roots of tea and the influence of this delicious drink with a curated film series from Kanopy!

In this two-hour class, you will learn more features of the Microsoft Excel 2019 software that can help you further your career.

Get creative with an after-school coloring bonanza! Join us in the children's room for self-directed coloring activities for children ages 0-12.

Northstar Tutoring provides free tutoring services at Mt. Pleasant Library twice a week (Monday & Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 pm) for K-12th grade students.

This bimonthly adult book club discusses books on human ecology, sustainable living, environmental justice and post-fossil fuel futures. Books can be nonfiction, fiction or poetry.