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“DC Public Library Foundation’s Maker-In-Residence Program Ready to Launch”

By Prince Of Petworth

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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…)

Harry Potter Turns 31, Lecture at the Shaw Library Wed.

By Prince Of Petworth

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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.”

I Love the Library – Women’s History Month Bingo Thursday

By Prince Of Petworth

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“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.”

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Georgia and Upshur St, NW

Exploring D.C. Noir with Author George Pelecanos Mon. March 30th

By Prince Of Petworth

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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.”

“District of Change: Is D.C. Still Chocolate City?” Tues. 7pm at MLK Library

By Prince Of Petworth

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From DCPL:

“Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2015, 7 p.m.
901 G Street, NW

In honor of Black History Month, the first District of Change of 2015 will explore: Is D.C. Still Chocolate City?

The District of Columbia has always been rich in black culture and history. How will the more recent years of urban development and gentrification alter the racial, cultural, and political map of our city?

Join us for a discussion moderated by D.C. author and scholar Natalie Hopkinson, in conversation with Dan Silverman, creator of PoPville.com, and Latoya Peterson, owner/editor of Racialicious.com.

Please click here to RSVP for this event.

District of Change is an ongoing series at the DC Public Library examining the transformation of Washington, D.C. It is produced by former Slate editor David Plotz and published author Hanna Rosin in conjunction with the DC Public Library Foundation. Each event will address a topic pertaining to D.C. culture and feature a panel of guests who will lead the discussion.”

Pink Floyd’s Pig author talk at the Shaw Library Cancelled Due to Snow

By Prince Of Petworth

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From DCPL:

“Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, 6:30 p.m.
Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library
1630 7th Street NW

Join us for an author talk and book signing featuring Beau Phillips, a former radio DJ, program director and VP/GM at influential rock stations and national radio networks, and Senior Vice President of Marketing for VH1!

I Killed Pink Floyd’s Pig is a collection of funny, decadent, and outrageous stories about rock’s greatest superstars. It’s an all-access pass to never-been-told stories of sex, drugs and rock & roll. So get a behind-the-scenes VIP tour of the time when rock was great, air was clean, gas was cheap, and disco, well, when disco wasn’t very good …

Phillips takes you backstage and inside the dressing rooms, hotel suites and private planes of Led Zeppelin, Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Eric Clapton, Paul McCartney and dozens more. So, climb in the limo and strap in!”

Mt. Pleasant Library Book Sale this Weekend

By Prince Of Petworth

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3160 16th Street, NW

“Join the Friends of the Mount Pleasant Library for their Book Sale on Saturday, December 6 from 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, December 7, 1 pm – 4 pm. A marvelous collection of books — all at bargain prices.

The library is located at 3160 16th St NW (corner of 16th St. and Lamont St NW). On Saturday afternoon, the Mount Pleasant Business Association will also be hosting a holiday party at Lamont Park at Lamont St and Mount Pleasant Ave. Double your holiday fun!”

MLK Library Revision: “The entire building, plus a fifth floor, will be used to offer District residents a renovated central library”

By Prince Of Petworth

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Rendering courtesy DCPL

UPDATE: DCPL notes: “The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library may include the construction of additional space for complementary non-library using a public-private partnership.”

MLK Renovation Library Building Program October 2014

Last we heard back in February Martinez + Johnson and Mecanoo Architecture Selected to Renovate MLK Library – No Decision yet on if it “will be renovated as a stand-alone library or as a mixed-use building with additional floors”. Big update from DCPL:

“The DC Public Library has revised its space estimates for the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library renovation. The entire building, plus a fifth floor, will be used to offer District residents a renovated central library.

The increased library size incorporates input to the preliminary Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library renovation designs released in May. Initial estimates called for between 200,000 to 250,000 square feet in the building to be used for library service.

More than 3,000 people shared their ideas on the Library’s online crowdsourcing portal https://dclibrary.ideascale.com/; at community meetings; through focus groups with teens, staff and other groups; and through comment cards. In addition, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library Renovation Advisory Panel convened neighborhood meetings to answer questions and get ideas about the renovation.

The architects, working with Library officials, determined that more space would be needed in the building to accommodate many of the public’s ideas. The additional space will be used to provide new services including: (more…)

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