Customers are invited to join a casual conversation with other library customers and individuals from the neighborhood. Coffee and Tea provided. Coffee and conversation events at the Bellevue Neighborhood Library offer place for social gatherings designed for informal networking and discussion, a relaxed atmosphere to meet new people, connect with colleagues, or simply enjoy a casual chat over coffee. These events focus on specific topics or discuss library services.
Less searching. Better weekends.
A thoughtful list, delivered every week. Free, local, and personalized to you.
About a minute. No payment required.
Choose ages, interests, and nearby cities.
Fifteen event picks for you.
Browse the complete local catalog anytime.
Free coffee and informal conversation among library patrons and neighborhood residents at Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library, ages 18 and up.
Casual conversation with library patrons and neighborhood residents over free coffee and tea at Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library, ages 18 and up.
Casual conversation with library patrons and neighbors over coffee and tea at Bellevue Neighborhood Library, for ages 13–19 and 55 and up.
Casual conversation among library patrons and neighbors with coffee and tea provided, Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Washington, ages 18 and up.
A National Park Service ranger leads a guided walk through Battleground National Cemetery, exploring Civil War monuments, their symbols, and the stories they preserve, part of Freedom 250.
Guided exploration of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt Memorial’s history and art with a ranger, meeting at the memorial’s bookstore.
Ranger leads a pleasant hike through woods and creek, covering 1.5–3.5 miles, meeting on the Nature Center front porch; bring footwear, water, curiosity.
Friends of Tenley Library Book Sale (Tenley‑Friendship Neighborhood Library) — Browse donated titles in the 2nd‑floor space; cart offers items during hours; donations accepted Saturdays 11‑1 pm, ages 18+.
Self‑paced typing practice and résumé building tutorials in the MLK Jr. Memorial Library computer lab, with 16 workstations, require earbuds, for ages 18 and up.
Ranger‑led 30‑minute walk through Battleground National Cemetery shares soldiers’ stories and clues to their lives, exploring historic service, for ages 6 and up.
Coffee meet-up discussing college and NFL football at Shepherd Park Library, with warm drinks and conversation, for ages 18 and up.
Open‑play chess matches at Georgetown Neighborhood Library, with library staff guiding beginners and refreshments provided by the Georgetown Library Friends, for all ages.
