“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.”
901 G Street, NW
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.”
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!”
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!”
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…)
From DCPL:
“Who: George Clinton, singer, songwriter, bandleader, music producer and architect of Funk.
What: Shares memories and life stories from his new autobiography “Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You?”
When: Saturday, Nov. 1, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library;
901 G St. NW
George Clinton dominated the soul charts with a new sound, a diaper-clad guitarist, and a spaceship onstage during concerts. How George Clinton became a funk music megastar is a story for the ages. His autobiography, “Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard on You?,” provides insight into how he changed America’s music industry with wit, humor, and candor.
Also at Friday’s event, African Ancestry Inc. will reveal George Clinton’s ancestral DNA.
Due to expected high attendance registration for this event is required, and pre-purchase of the book is strongly recommended. To register and pre-purchase a book, visit here.”
From DCPL:
“Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Library
1630 7th St. NW
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2014, 6:30 p.m.
During the height of the crack epidemic that decimated the streets of D.C., Ruben Castaneda covered the crime beat for The Washington Post. The first in his family to graduate from college, he had landed a job at one of the country’s premier newspapers.
But his apparent success masked a devastating secret: he was a crack addict.
Even as he covered the drug-fueled violence that was destroying the city, he was prowling S Street NW, a 24/7 open-air crack market, during his off hours. S Street Rising is a study of the city itself as it tried to rise above an era of crime and violence that earned Washington the title of “Murder Capital.”
Join Castaneda as he shares his professional and personal experiences as a crime reporter in late 1980s and 1990s Washington, a city then under siege.”
3160 16th Street, NW
Thanks to textdoc for passing on:
“Punk Farm Family Fun Day Sunday at Mt Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Bring the family to rock out during a special Punk Rock Family Fun Day Sunday. We’ll have music, share stories, and have a blast in honor of the DC Punk Archive. Children of all ages and their families are welcome to attend.
The event will be held Sunday, October 12th at 2pm in the Children’s Room on the second floor of the library. 3160 16th Street, NW”
901 G Street, NW
From an email:
“Author Talk: Marion Barry
Marion Barry will discuss his autobiography “Mayor for Life: The Incredible Story of Marion Barry, Jr.,” Thursday, July 10, 7 p.m., Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Book signing follows. Presented in partnership with the Oracle Group. Register now.”