Tweens and Teens! Let's talk about books! This month's book is Pumpkin Heads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks. Join us for a fun discussion about this month's pick. Everyone is welcome, even if you haven't read the book! Pick up a copy at the Teen desk at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library! Please email margaret.styers@dc.gov with any questions or thoughts about Book Club! Hope to see you there :)
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Calling all families, besties, fur babies, gremlins, monsters, witches, and goblins—big and small! Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest! Bring us your scariest, spookiest, most wickedly spine‑tingling evil laugh. From Monday, October 5th through Friday, October 23rd, scan the QR code or visit Capitol V…
Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s) Create and submit your most frightening, spine‑chilling spooky house artwork. Use your imagination and enter for a chance to win a prize! All artwork will be displayed for a community vote at our annual Mo…
Note: This event is weather dependent. If you are sick or exhibiting symptoms associated with COVID-19 (such as fever, chills, cough, sore throat, difficulty breathing, loss of taste or smell, etc.), please do not come to the event and consider joining us another time. Date : Monday, October 5, 2026 Time : 10:00 am – 1…
Themed cupcakes are available October 1-31 for spooky season! — Georgetown Cupcake’s new Trick or Treat Dozen features 1 Vanilla Bat, 1 Pumpkin Spice, 1 Chocolate Marshmallow Ghost, 1 Salted Caramel, 1 Lava Fudge, 1 Midnight Cookies & Creme, 1 Red Velvet, 1 Vanilla Candy, 1 Chocolate Brownie Cheesecake, 1 Pumpkin Chees…
For children in grades 2 - 6 interested in learning and playing chess. Players are grouped by ability, not age. Chess Club is offered through our partnership with the U.S. Chess Center and sponsored by the Friends of the Cleveland Park Library. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc…
This sensory-friendly story time is designed to be enjoyed by kids of all abilities, especially kids on the autism spectrum! We will read a story, sing songs, and dance. Children and their grownups are encouraged to actively engage and participate in the ways that work best for them. This can include moving around the…
MOO! OINK! CLUCK! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about different animals that live on the farm. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages are welcome. Parents and guardians must re…
Join professional interpreter and instructor Carol Ruppel as she leads this small and comfortable conversation group for English as a second language (ESL) learners to practice and improve their English skills. All are welcome, but English speakers at the intermediate level or above will get the most out of the convers…
Join us at Georgetown Neighborhood Library on Saturday mornings for our English Conversation Club! What topics will the Georgetown English Conversation Club discuss? Any topics that interest group members! Every week we will read a brief article on current issues or aspects of American culture. Participants can also pr…
Looking for books or other used materials? The Friends book sale room will be open from 10AM-2PM and have some great choices available for purchase; and best of all, all of the profit benefits the library! Please direct any questions about donations to palisadeslibrary@dc.gov.
Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other hands-on learning. *Due to limited capacity…
Stop by Northwest One Library and search for 16 notable Hispanic and Latine figures hidden throughout the children’s area! Kids can explore at their own pace during open hours as they learn about important artists, activists, leaders, athletes, and more. Find all 16 figures and bring your completed sheet to the desk to…
