901 G Street, NW
From DCPL:
“Memory Lab Launch
Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016, 10 a.m.
901 G St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
The Memory Lab officially launches today! Take a tour of our latest DIY space where you can digitize your home movies, scan photographs and slides, and learn how to care for your physical and digital family heirlooms.
Tours will last 20 minutes and will begin at the following times: (more…)
From an email:
“The DC Public Library has released a new video highlighting their artistic and cultural programs – including concerts, the maker-space and even dance parties – as part of their #LoveDCPLGive campaign. The music featured is by local band, Puff Pieces.
The video showcases many of the fun and interesting events they have put on this year in effort to become a central part of D.C.’s burgeoning art scene. DCPL has something to offer everyone in the community ranging from babies who attend story time to artists who perform at live shows to seniors looking to acquire computer skills. With the video the library hopes to encourage District residents to give back to the city and their city’s library by making a contribution to DCPL, which they can do here.”
901 G Street, NW
From a press release:
“Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 17, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will accept new passport applications on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. The Library Passport Acceptance Center will be open Tuesday through Thursdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (more…)
Photo by PoPville flickr user Eric Spiegel
From an email:
“In order to be the best resource for D.C. residents, students, employers, and employees, the DC Public Library is looking for your input to help us map out the vision for the Library and help us move from good to great. You can participate online or in person, by filling out the survey or by attending one of three Community Meetings throughout the city:
Thursday, Oct. 1, Tenley-Friendship Library, 6-8 p.m.
4450 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20016; 202-727-1488
Monday, Oct. 5, Shaw (Watha T. Daniel) Library, 6-8 p.m.
1630 7th St NW, Washington, D.C. 20001; 202-727-1288
Thursday, Oct. 8, Anacostia Library, 6-8 p.m.
1800 Good Hope Rd SE, Washington, D.C. 20020; 202-715-7707″
From a press release:
“This summer the DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) started it’s new Maker-in-Residence (MIR) program. The MIR program is a one-year residency that gives makers, designers, artists and community hobbyists an opportunity to explore, create, and share innovative projects using the library’s tools and resources in the Labs @ DCPL, the DC Public Library’s MakerSpace at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.DCPLF, along with generous support from the Friends of Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library, have given a stipend to two artists, Billy Friebele and Mike Iacovone (both MFA graduates of Maryland Institute College of Art), who will create one significant work of art over the course of the residency, and will also host talks, teach classes and provide on-site training and guidance for anyone interested in the MakerSpace technologies such as robotics, 3D printers, wearable electronics, furniture making and design. (more…)
courtesy DCPL
From an email:
“It’s a lecture about Harry Potter! Wednesday, July 29, 7pm at the Shaw Library [1630 7th St. NW]. (It also coincides with his birthday, which is the 31st!)
Description:
Birthdays have a special significance in the world J.K. Rowling has created. Hagrid doesn’t reveal that Harry is a wizard on just any day of the year, and every witch and wizard looks forward coming of age on their 17th birthday if for no other reason than that they are finally allowed to do magic outside school. Join us for a conversation about the significance of birthdays, especially Harry’s, in the wizarding world. Birthday cake and butterbeer will be served!
ASL interpreters will be present.
Tolonda Henderson is a librarian at George Washington University. She has presented her work on the library at Hogwarts at several academic conferences and is currently researching Harry Potter and disability studies.”
Since many of us love the library and many of us love Chipotle – this makes perfect sense.
“Women’s History Month Bingo
Thursday, March 26, 2015, 4 p.m.
4200 Kansas Ave. NW
March is Women’s History Month. Be it thought-provoking, challenging or inspirational, there are many women who have contributed to history in unique ways.
Join us as we learn more about these colorful characters through a fun and interactive game of bingo – it’s still learning about history but just a little bit more fun!
For ages 7 and older.”
Georgia and Upshur St, NW
Thanks to textdoc for passing on:
“Pelecanos in Petworth:
Exploring D.C. Noir with Author George Pelecanos
Author Reading (free to the public)
Monday, March 30, 6:30 PM
Petworth Library, 4200 Kansas Avenue NW
Happy Hour with George Pelecanos ($35/person)
Monday, March 30, 8 PM
Petworth Citizen, 829 Upshur Street NW
Join D.C.-based novelist and critically acclaimed television producer, George Pelecanos, as he reads excerpts from The Martini Shot, his new novella and collection of short stories. His books will be available for purchase at the event via Upshur Street Books. After the free author reading at the Petworth Library, join us in the Reading Room at Petworth Citizen for a drink with George. Proceeds will benefit the DC Public Library Foundation and 10% of the bar tab will go to the Friends of the Petworth Library.
Click HERE to RSVP to one or both events or call 202-727-1183.”