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The weather is cooling down, leaves are changing color, and school is back in session! September 22nd is the first day of fall and we are celebrating with a Scavenger Hunt. These images are hidden throughout the Children's Room, and kids can look for them at their own pace during library open hours. Find all the pictur…
Join a ranger at the Nuns of the Battlefield Memorial to commemorate the 102nd anniversary of its dedication. The memorial, dedicated in 1924, honors the nuns who cared for wounded soldiers during the American Civil War. Explore the memorial's symbolism and inscriptions while discovering the story behind its creation.
Information about Depression, PTSD, Encouragement, Suicide, Bipolar, and many more. Call the number provided, if you need more assistance. Every Tuesday, we have a mental health specialist, Leta Davis, who you can chat with and give more resources.
Does a chilly, rainy spring day in Washington have you picturing furtive meetings between shadowy characters under overcast skies? Running along Embassy Row, Rock Creek Park has been the site of spy stories and neighbor to many spies. Join a Park Ranger for a hike through Rock Creek and learn the story of spies in Amer…