Join us for the Seed to Steward Program, a hands-on initiative designed to connect teens and families to gardening, sustainability, and community care. Together we're learning how to sustain environmental stewardship, grow and learn how to care for plants, as well as harvesting fresh herbs and vegetables in the library!
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Hands‑on gardening program at Anacostia Neighborhood Library teaches plant care, sustainability and harvests fresh herbs and vegetables, all ages.
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.
Shepherd Park Coat Drive (Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library) — Collect used coats, socks, gloves, hats, hand and toe warmers in donation box at the main desk, all ages.
Inventors workshop at the American History Museum’s Spark!Lab invites ages 6–12 to create, collaborate, test, and experiment using STEM, art, and history.
Stunning virtual reality takes visitors to 1776, showing Patriots coordinating to thwart a British invasion at the American History Museum.
Ranger‑led 2‑mile hike in Rock Creek Park Nature Center explores fall colors and the science of leaf color change, with a steep but manageable climb.
Creative drop-in play exploring ancient worlds through fossils in the Bird House Classroom at the National Zoo, all ages.
Zoom session teaches Canva basics, exploring fonts, images, graphics for flyers, projects, and social media posts, ages 18 and up.
Karaoke at Northeast Neighborhood Library during lunch lets singers belt out tunes with Peer Specialist Patrice, showcasing the We Care Team, for ages 18 and up.
Live video visitation with DC Jail inmates available at Anacostia Neighborhood Library Thursdays and Fridays 2‑4 pm, for ages 18 and up.
Museum educators guide families in observing bison specimens, discussing their ecosystem role and artistic portrayals in the Kenneth E. Behring Family Hall of Mammals, all ages.
Ranger-led junior naturalist hike through Rock Creek Valley, covering half to one‑and‑half miles, teaches observation skills; meet on the Center front porch, ages 8+, bring water and layers.
Obsession, a socially awkward music store employee’s cursed‑toy romance, screens at Southwest Neighborhood Library, Washington, for ages 18 and up.
