Start the morning slow with free crosswords, sudoku, and word search puzzles to complete with a fresh cup of coffee (or tea). Do you enjoy doing the crossword, but don't want the hassle of copying it from the newspaper? Join us for free coffee and games for a calm, relaxing Wednesday morning at the library. All materials provided. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week prior to the event.
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A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.
Catch Pokémon hidden in the library’s children’s room and get a Pokédex stamp for ages 12 and under.
Capital Harvest on the Plaza (CHoP) 2026 — event at Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC.
A ranger guides a tour inside the Korean War Veterans Memorial, explaining the significance of its elements.
Stitching group meets in Meeting Room #1 for knitting, crochet, embroidery, cross‑stitch and conversation, open to ages 13–19 and 55 and up.
Make zombie‑themed Barbie dolls with paint and fabric, then showcase them in a runway walk at Parklands‑Turner Neighborhood Library, ages 13–19.
Video game hour in the Alma Thomas Teen Space at MLK Central Library lets teens play rotating games, relax, and showcase skills, for ages 13–19.
Spoooky-themed movie matinee series screens Ghostbusters, Monster House, Hotel Transylvania, Monster’s Ink, and Beetlejuice in the Main Meeting Room, with limited snacks, for ages 19 and under.
