You are cordially invited to attend the Thursday afternoon computer classes at the Southwest Library. Classes start at 1 p.m. and conclude at 3 p.m. A different computer related topic is presented each week. January classes include Microsoft Word (Jan. 5), Microsoft Excel (Jan. 12) and Microsoft PowerPoint (Jan. 19). Please note that class will not be held on January 26.
An evening story time where pajamas are encouraged but not required. These 30-40 minute evening programs are designed to delight children of all ages. Filled with stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination, these programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning.
Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691.
Please join us for yoga at the Southwest Library - now twice every week! On Tuesday evenings, Jen DeMayo of Yoga District will lead class, and on Thursday nights, Rosemary grant will teach. The class is free and no registration is required. All levels welcome. Mats and props are provided by the Friends of the Southwest Library.
Learn and practice the Argentine Tango with Bahman Aryana of Rendezvous Tango. Classes held at the Southwest Neighborhood Library on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
All levels welcome.
Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us to play Wii games.
Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691.
These 20-30 minute story times are full of books, songs, rhymes and fingerplays for children birth to two years old. Our Baby and Toddler Story Time is a great way to introduce your child to language skills in a positive and fun environment. With slightly more activity and movement than our lap times, children and their grownups are encouraged engage with the books and songs and to actively participate in the program.
Questions? Please call 202-724-4691.
Children and their families are invited to join us for Color Club. We'll have special coloring sheets and supplies available.
Children under 9 must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691.
Come join the party! Instructor Roshaunda Jenkins will lead this one-hour fitness and dance workout -- all fitness levels welcome. The class is free and no registration is required. Dance your way to fitness!
Share the fun of reading with your children ages 3-5 years! Children and their grownups will explore stories and activities to encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning. These 30-40 minute programs are designed to promote language and listening skills, expand children’s imaginations and arouse their curiosity about the world around them.
Questions? Please call 202-724-4691.
Children ages 6-12 are invited to join us to play Wii games.
Children under 9 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver.
Questions? Call 202-724-4691.
Please join C. R. Gibbs, noted author and researcher, who will present a series of lectures at several DC Public Libraries throughout the month of February in honor of Black History Month. All presentations will begin at 7:00 p.m."Crossing the Rubicon: The Battle for Black Public Education in the District of Columbia"
You are cordially invited to attend the Thursday afternoon computer classes at the Southwest Library. Sessions begin at 1 p.m. and end at 3 p.m. Subjects covered in January include Introduction to Microsoft Word (Jan. 5), Microsoft Excel (Jan. 12) and Microsoft Powerpoint (Jan. 19). Class will not be held on Thurs., Jan. 26.
Ghosts and Christmas go together like figgy and pudding. Don’t believe me? A Christmas Carol, one of the most famous Christmas stories of all time, has four ghosts. There is also a BBC series called A Ghost Story for Christmas where for several years, the BBC aired a spooky story either just before or on Christmas.
Here are five spooky Christmas books for adults and two for the little ones. Enjoy!
You are cordially invited to attend the inaugural meeting of the Southwest Life Design Working Group at 7 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 9, 2017.
Although all are welcome to attend, it is recommended that you read Designing Your Life by Bill Burnett and Dave Evans before the meeting
Black History Month Lecture Series with C. R. Gibbs
C. R. Gibbs, author and researcher will give a series of two lectures at four DC Public Library's during Black History Month in February 2017. His topics will focus on the theme of "The Crisis in Black Education" and what historical impact it has had on Washington DC and beyond.
Southwest Book Discussion, 1 p.m., Sat., Feb. 25, 2017
You are cordially invited to attend the Southwest Book Discussion on Sat., Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. Copies of this month's title, The Hemingses of Monticello by Annette Gordon Reed, are available for checkout at the information desk.
You are cordially invited to a community discussion of Why We Can't Waitby Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sat., Jan. 14 at 1 p.m.
Copies of the book are available for checkout at the information desk.
You are cordially invited to attend the Thursday afternoon computer classes at the Southwest Library. A different computer related subject is offered at each class. November classes include Microsoft Excel (Nov. 3) and Microsoft PowerPoint (Nov. 17). Classes are not scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 10 or Thursday, Nov. 24.
You are cordially invited to attend the free computer classes at the Southwest Library on Tuesday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Each week covers a different computer related topic. October classes include Email Basics (Oct. 4) and Microsoft Word (Oct. 25).
Please note that classes will not be held on Oct. 11 or 18.
