Come join us in the Labs at MLK to decorate a small wooden plant stand to take home. All materials are provided, just bring yourself and your imagination!
Queer Book Club is a small but enthusiastic community that meets monthly to discuss queer-themed books spanning numerous genres.
Join us in the Children's Room for American Sign Language (ASL) Story Time!
DC Public Library Film Series.
Sign up for no cost eye exams and prescription classes (if needed).
Move, shake, play, and have fun! Space is limited; admission tickets are first-come, first-served, starting when the MLK Library opens on the event day.
Move, shake, play, and have fun! Space is limited; admission tickets are first-come, first-served, starting when the MLK Library opens on the event day.
West End Library's monthly film series.
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.
In this 2-hour clinic, you will learn how to use the functionality of your devices, including Chromebooks, cellphones, tablets, laptops, Kindles, etc. Bring your own devices.
Join us for LEGO Social at Shepherd Park Library, where kids can explore their creativity and build amazing creations with LEGOs!
Teens are invited to learn to crochet, or work on their own projects!
Come play American, Hong Kong, or Japanese-style mahjong! Note: there are no instructors for this night. 快来体验美式或港式麻将吧 ! 请注意：当晚没有教练指导。
This new documentary tells the story of "Its Your Mug," a legendary DC open mic led by host Toni Asante Lightfoot.
In this 2-hour class, you will learn the basic features of the Microsoft Excel 2019 spreadsheet environment that are frequently used for calculation and data entry functions in the workplace.
Come help the DC Punk Archive sort through some boxes!
Come to the library to get support for your small business.
Practice your English-speaking skills by joining the weekly virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Having a tough time and would like someone to help you through it? Friendship Bench offers a safe and supportive environment for everyone who needs to connect, feel a sense of belonging, and be heard.
Chair Yoga for adults of all ages!
Move, shake, play, and have fun! Space is limited; admission tickets are first-come, first-served, starting when the MLK Library opens on the event day.
Books, songs, rhymes, and movement for families with children birth -12. This program will take place in the Children's Room (2nd Floor)
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.
Feeling a spark of creativity? Join us in the Children's Reading Room for a craft project!
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!
Teens are invited to learn to crochet, or work on their own projects!
Join us for an introductory class to get you started using AI confidently
Join us for LEGO Social at Shepherd Park Library, where kids can explore their creativity and build amazing creations with LEGOs!
Library staff challenges teen patrons to board games!
DC Public Library is commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary by showcasing the unique and vibrant contributions Washingtonians have made to America’s culture and history.
Move, shake, play, and have fun! Space is limited; admission tickets are first-come, first-served, starting when the MLK Library opens on the event day.
Learn to use iOS VoiceOver as a beginner, then level-up at our Intermediate clinic
Sign up for no cost eye exams and prescription classes (if needed).
Move, shake, play, and have fun! Space is limited; admission tickets are first-come, first-served, starting when the MLK Library opens on the event day.
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.
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!
If you are new to computers, this class is for you! Come and learn very basic computer skills or practice the new skills you have learned in this 2-hour session.
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Curious about growing your own greenery?
Join us for LEGO Social at Shepherd Park Library, where kids can explore their creativity and build amazing creations with LEGOs!
Feeling a spark of creativity? Join us in the Children's Reading Room for a craft project!
Overwhelmed by AI? In this series, we'll learn about efforts to build power amongst communities affected by AI, experiment, and build connections.
Come play and learn from others in a friendly game of chess
Want to make some marks, learn how paint works, and have some fun? Come get messy with us, and help collaborate on recycled cardboard panels~!
Beat the summer heat with our weekly Family Game Night!
Join others at Marianne's Cafe at MLK to knit, crochet, chat it up, learn a new skill or all of the above.
West End Library's monthly film series.
A one day exhibit of accessible technology exploring how to make your home Smarter.
Are you looking to elevate your business flyers, work and school projects, or social media posts? Learn the basics of Canva, an online editing tool you can utilize to step-up your graphic design game.
Chair Yoga for adults of all ages!
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Join the Potomac Wheelmen for an exhibition tracing the evolution of the bicycle from 1819 to 1919.
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.
Join The Phillips Collection Educators in an exploration of Jacob Lawrence’s The Migration Series
Books, songs, rhymes, and movement for families with children birth -12. This program will take place in the Children's Room (2nd Floor)
Browse used books and library merch! All proceeds go directly to the MLK Library Friends.
Sing, play, and join a dance party at the library on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Join us in the Children's Room (2nd Floor).
Join us for engaging discussions of contemporary & classic works by African and diaspora authors. From Kennedy Ryan to Zora Neale Hurston, explore stories that span continents and generations.
Join curator Laila Abudul-Hadi Jadallah and artists from the exhibition for a walk through of their exhibition 'Diasporacity' followed by a hands-on workshop with Helen Zughaib.
DC Public Library is commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary by showcasing the unique and vibrant contributions Washingtonians have made to America’s culture and history.
In this 1.5-hour session, you will engage in self-paced, practice tutorials and custom lessons to improve your typing and keyboarding skills.
A 9-week series of in-person classes for the Internet Core Competency Level Two Certification (IC3).
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Collect stamps and visit displays on each of the MLK Library's Staffed Floors in an Odyssey that coincides with and highlights the release of the July 17 film.
This adult book club discusses books on human ecology, sustainable living, environmental justice and post-fossil fuel futures. Books can be nonfiction, fiction or poetry.
Join the DCPL WeCare team to welcome members of the DC community for an open mic and artist showcase with poetry and music in the new books area!
Learn how the creative works of local writers, performers, artists, and artivists helped remake their Salvadoran identity and culture in the nation’s capital.
Practice your English-speaking skills by joining the weekly virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Chair Yoga for adults of all ages!
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This adult book club discusses books on human ecology, sustainable living, environmental justice and post-fossil fuel futures. Books can be nonfiction, fiction or poetry.
Join us on Mondays this summer for a variety of science and STEAM programs!
Join us in the Children's Room for a cozy afternoon story time designed for children of all abilities, especially children on the autism spectrum.
Come socialize with like-minded comics and zine creators in the Labs!
Come play American, Hong Kong, or Japanese-style mahjong! Note: there are no instructors for this night. 快来体验美式或港式麻将吧 ! 请注意：当晚没有教练指导。
Join the student dancers of Virginia Ballet Company for excerpts from this Tchaikovsky classic and a chance to show off your own skills!
Join us for fun word play!
Sign up for no cost eye exams and prescription classes (if needed).
Move, shake, play, and have fun! Space is limited; admission tickets are first-come, first-served, starting when the MLK Library opens on the event day.
Are you looking to elevate your business flyers, work and school projects, or social media posts? Learn the basics of Canva, an online editing tool you can utilize to step-up your graphic design game.
Sing, play, and join a dance party at the library on 2nd and 4th Saturdays. Join us in the Children's Room (2nd Floor).
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.
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In this 2-hour clinic, you will learn how to use the functionality of your devices, including Chromebooks, cellphones, tablets, laptops, Kindles, etc. Bring your own devices.
Teens are invited to learn to crochet, or work on their own projects!
DC Public Library Film Series.
This new documentary tells the story of "Its Your Mug," a legendary DC open mic led by host Toni Asante Lightfoot.
In this 2-hour class, you will learn the basic features of the Microsoft Excel 2019 spreadsheet environment that are frequently used for calculation and data entry functions in the workplace.
Come help the DC Punk Archive sort through some boxes!
Come to the library to get support for your small business.
Practice your English-speaking skills by joining the weekly virtual ESL Conversation Circles
Having a tough time and would like someone to help you through it? Friendship Bench offers a safe and supportive environment for everyone who needs to connect, feel a sense of belonging, and be heard.
Chair Yoga for adults of all ages!
Move, shake, play, and have fun! Space is limited; admission tickets are first-come, first-served, starting when the MLK Library opens on the event day.
Books, songs, rhymes, and movement for families with children birth -12. This program will take place in the Children's Room (2nd Floor)
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.