Storytimes near WOODRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD LIBRARY

Anacostia Neighborhood Library

Your mental health matters, we have information suited to your needs. Additionally, we do have a mental health specialist who can offer more support. 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.

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, 205-B C4A Meeting Room

Learn to use iOS VoiceOver as a beginner, then level-up at our Intermediate clinic VoiceOver is a screen reader that allows you to use the iPhone without sight. Do you want to start with VoiceOver gestures and get a real overview of iOS and Voiceover? Learn to navigate the phone with VoiceOver, use the rotor, use the SeeingAI and BeMyEyes apps to scan and read printed material, and have a sighted volunteer access your phone camera and describe your surroundings, and other tasks. Schedule: 11-12: Intro to VoiceOver 12-1: Intermediate Drop-in Clinic To register please call 202-727-2142 or email DCPLaccess@dc.gov . Sensory note Hands on participation

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)

Move, shake, play, and have fun! Space is limited; admission tickets are first-come, first-served, starting when the MLK Library opens on the event day. Designed especially for children ages 18-36 months and their grown-ups to enjoy together, these 20-30 minute interactive programs are full of books, songs, and fun activities that promote language and motor skill development. If you would like to visit with a school, childcare, or camp group, please call ahead to make arrangements. If you would like to request accommodations for this event, please call the Center for Accessibility at 202-727-2142 or email them at DCPLaccess@dc.gov

Virtual Program

Join us for our Spring 2025 series of Beginning Level American Sign Language (ASL) classes on Zoom. Instructor: Florence. Learn some basic signing skills, up to 100 vocabulary words, and rules of grammar. Although focus is on beginners, everyone is welcome to join the class, regardless of skill level. Instructor: Florence *Important: Please make sure you have a working web cam on your computer before you sign in to the class. In order to get the most out of learning ASL, the instructor needs to be able to see the participants and the participants need to be able to see each other as well as see the instructor. Beginning and Intermediate Level curriculum plans are on the DCPL web site on the American Sign Language Classes & Services page . Questions? Contact us at DCPLaccess@dc.gov or 202-727-2142

Woodridge Neighborhood Library

Sign up for no cost eye exams and prescription classes (if needed). During the summer, Vision to Learn is providing no cost eye exams and prescription glasses (if needed). This service will be provided at DC Public Library locations throughout the summer. Use this link to book an appointment at any of the locations listed below. Shepherd Park Library - June 23 & July 2 Woodridge Library - June 25, July 9 & August 20 Georgetown Library - June 26, July 7 & July 16 Palisades Library - June 30, July 21 & July 30 Southwest Library - July 14 & August 18 Parkland-Turner Library - July 23 & August 13 Lamond Riggs Library - August 6 Mt. Pleasant Library - August 7, 14 & 21

Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room 1 (10-100 Person Capacity)

Join us for an hour of coffee and casual conversation with people who enjoy spending time in the library, and to share ideas with the community. On the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month meet us for a free coffee, and conversation. This hour-long program will be meeting inside the library. For more information, call (202) 671-3121, or email mtpleasantlibrary@dc.gov . To request a reasonable accommodation for this program, please contact DCPLaccess@dc.gov , or call (202) 727-2142. - Los invitamos a tomar un café y charlar con personas que disfrutan pasar tiempo en la biblioteca, y compartir ideas con la comunidad. En el segundo y cuarto jueves de cada mes, acompáñenos a tomar café gratis y conversar. Es un programa de una hora y nos encontraremos adentro de la biblioteca. Para más información llame al (202) 671-3121, o envíenos un correo electrónico a mtpleasantlibrary@dc.gov . Para solicitar una acomodación razonable, por favor contacte a DCPLaccess@dc.gov , o llame al (202) 727-2142.

Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Conference Room 2 (2-6 Person Capacity)

Where Creativity Connects Looking for a cozy, creative way to spend your Thursday afternoons? Come hang out with us from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM and enjoy knitting and crocheting in a friendly, welcoming space. Bring your favorite projects, yarn, needles, and hooks—and share ideas, tips, and laughter with fellow makers. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, guidance is available if you need a little help. Let’s create, connect, and have fun together! Georgetown Neighborhood Library, 3260 R St. NW, DC 20007 202-727-0232

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, Children's Amphitheatre (5-75 Person Capacity)

Move, shake, play, and have fun! Space is limited; admission tickets are first-come, first-served, starting when the MLK Library opens on the event day. A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 15-to-25-minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. Baby Lap Time is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere. This story time is designed so the baby will be in their caregiver’s lap and the grownup is actively involved in the program; it is recommended that each child have their own adult with them. Space is limited; admission is first-come, first-served. If you would like to visit with a school, childcare, or camp group, please call ahead to make arrangements. If you would like to request accommodations for this event, please call the Center for Accessibility at 202-727-2142 or email them at DCPLaccess@dc.gov.

Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Study Room 4 (2 Person Max Capacity)

Uncover your ancestral roots in this interactive genealogy workshop! We'll meet in the adult computer section for this workshop. Learn about the genealogical resources available to you with your DCPL card and get hands-on assistance exploring these resources. We'll use Ancestry.com, Heritage Quest, and other historical research databases to dive into your family history. Beginners welcome!

Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, First Floor Meeting Room (50-125 Person Capacity)

These 30-minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes lots of interaction between the caregiver and the child on their lap, we recommend that each baby have their own grown-up with them. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week prior to the program.

Anacostia Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room 1 (2-6 Person Capacity)

DCPL partners with DC Department of Correction to bring a Video Visitation program. DC Public Library partners with DC Department of Correction in their Video Visitation program. Family and friends of DC Jail inmates have the opportunity to access video-visitation station at Anacostia Neighborhood Library to make live connections with DC Jail inmates. Thursdays from 2-4 pm and Fridays 2-4 pm For more information go online at visitation.doc.dc.gov or call 888-906-6394 or 202-442-7270, Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Southwest Neighborhood Library, Large Meeting Room (20-75 Person Capacity)

Customers are invited to join a 1 hour casual conversation with other library customers and individuals from the neighborhood. Coffee will be provided.

Southwest Neighborhood Library

These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes lots of interaction between the caregiver and the child on their lap, we recommend that each baby have their own grown-up with them.

Takoma Park Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room (1-25 Person Capacity)

For pre-walking babies. Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and their caregivers! Limited to pre-walking babies. A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-to-30-minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. Baby Lap Time is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of reading in a positive and fun atmosphere. This story time is designed so the baby will be in their caregiver’s lap and the grownup is actively involved in the program; it is recommended that each child have their own adult with them. If you would like to visit with a school, childcare, or camp group, please call ahead to make arrangements.

Georgetown Neighborhood Library, Meeting Room 1 (10-80 Person Capacity)

Baby Lap Time is for caregivers, and infants and babies until they start walking. No registration required! These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes lots of interaction between the caregiver and the child on their lap, we recommend that each baby have their own grown-up with them. There will be an optional and informal play time following the story time until 3pm. We will meet in the lower level meeting room in the Georgetown Neighborhood Library. There is no sign-up or pre-registration. However, space is limited, and we ask that older siblings stay at home for this program. Join us every Thursday!

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, 205-J Computer Lab (12 Person Capacity)

Seats are limited to 16 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Please arrive a half-hour early to sign in for a seat at one of the 16 workstations. If you are new to computers, this class is for you! Come and learn very basic computer skills or practice the new skills you have learned in this 2-hour session. You will receive guided practice in: Beginning-level mouse skills Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well. Seats are limited to 16 participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-served walk-in basis. Please arrive a half-hour early to sign in for a seat at one of the 16 workstations. No entry 20 minutes after class starts. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact the Center for Accessibility at DCPLaccess@dc.gov or 202-727-2142. Instructor: C. Patrick MLK Jr. Memorial Library Adult Learning Department 901 G Street, NW Computer Lab - Room 205-J

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, 202-O Computer Lab (16 Person Capacity)

If you are a job seeker in need of assistance with your job search process, the Adult Learning Department at DC Public Library invites you to the Job Seekers Clinic! The clinic will be held in Computer Lab on the 2nd Floor of the newly renovated Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Seats are limited to 8 participants at a time for spacing and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. No entry 20 minutes after class starts. For reasonable accommodation requests, please contact the Center for Accessibility at DCPLaccess@dc.gov or 202-727-2142. Facilitators: Adult Learning Department and MLK Staff MLK Jr. Memorial Library Adult Learning Department 901 G Street, NW ALD Multipurpose Space The Job Seekers Clinic will provide you with individual assistance with~ Creating an E-mail account You may need your cell phone to verify your account set-up Establishing a job board account Building and typing your résumé Completing an online job application

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library

Registration Required Must register three weekdays before the test date Maximum number of test-takers: 10 If you need to get Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certified on the Office 365 Word Expert level, the DC Public Library is pleased to offer Certiport’s Exams from Home Service. This remote testing solution allows you to take the Office 365 Word Expert MOS Certification Exam from the convenience of your home or office computer, and it is FREE to you. This certification opportunity assumes that you have had coursework or at least three to six months of experience working with the application in which you are seeking MOS Certification. With an established Certiport account, a computer with Windows 10 or 11, an updated Chrome browser, and an Internet speed of 10Mbps, you can earn this industry-recognized certification from your home or office computer and distinguish yourself as a competent candidate for employment and as a skilled employee in the workplace. Registration Required Must register three weekdays before the test date Maximum number of test-takers: 10 Register Now After you register: You will receive an initial confirmation email, acknowledging your registration. The confirmation email will be followed by an instructional email on what you can expect in Certiport’s Exams from Home virtual testing environment. The day before your scheduled MOS Exam, you will receive an email with your link to engage Certiport’s Virtual Machines to take your Exam. NOTE : Please check your Spam Folder if you do not see these emails in your Inbox For Certiport test accommodations, please contact Certiport directly at Accommodations of Disabilities If you need to get Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certified, the DC Public Library is pleased to offer Certiport’s Exams from Home Service FREE and you don’t have to leave home to get it~!

Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library

Curious about growing your own greenery? Join us for a fun, beginner-friendly monthly sessions where you’ll learn simple tips to help your plants thrive. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and watch it grow!

Southwest Neighborhood Library

Let's Play! Play board games, card games, and the occasional giant version of your favorites!

Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library, 401-G Conference Room (6-46 Person Capacity)

Overwhelmed by AI? In this series, we'll learn about efforts to build power amongst communities affected by AI, experiment, and build connections. Join us for AI & Us, a three-part series where we'll explore how AI is impacting DC communities, what efforts are being made to build community power, and build collective agency. This series is meant to be participatory and will include community dialogue and activities. No prior experience required, but come ready to talk, listen, and experiment. --> Ready to take action? This series pairs well with The Upskilling Labs , an open-learning community based at MLK library where participants form small project groups around a real-world issue they'd like to tackle within a quarterly theme and build something via experimenting with emerging technology like AI, that they then showcase publicly. Starting in July, the theme is "civics + elections", the perfect time to build a project related to critical engagement with AI! To plug in, come to the meetup on July 14. July 9: Our priorities for AI- a community forum Our opening session will be a community forum on how we're seeing AI show up in our lives, hopes, concerns, and needs related to AI, the DC Government's six AI values , and what AI-related programming and resources DC Public Library should provide. July 16: The AI Equity Lab Project with Dr. Nicol Turner Lee Our second session will feature Dr. Nicol Turner Lee of the AI Equity Lab at Brookings, who will introduce her work around artificial intelligence's social impact and how communities can be better represented when designing and using emerging technologies. Dr. Turner Lee will also share the insights she gained when writing her book, Digitally Invisible: How the Internet is Creating the New Underclass (Brookings Press, 2024). July 23: AI and our privacy: Screened & Scored in DC Our final session will include a discussion of the AI-fueled data collection and decision-making tools at work on DC residents, as outlined by the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)'s 2022 report " Screened & Scored in DC ". In this session, we'll discuss how tools AI-powered tools like Automated License Plate Readers, screening tools for housing application decisions, or fraud protection algorithms could impact local residents' lives, what we should know about them, and how information about them could be shared with neighbors to build our informed decision-making power.

Northwest One Neighborhood Library

Get help with building your very own first resume! Northwest One Library presents Resume Building for Beginners. This program will consist of helping individuals who has never created and/or have a resume build their first resume. This program will have two one hour sessions on Thursdays once a month between 4pm and 6pm. The first session is from 4pm-5pm for teens. The second session is from 5pm-6pm for adults.

Benning (Dorothy I. Height) Neighborhood Library

LEGOs at the Library! Playing with LEGOs has been proven to show advancement in areas such as cognitive development, hand-eye coordination and even early math skills. Join us this summer for weekly free play with LEGOs and foam blocks.

Capitol View Neighborhood Library

Join us to learn basic tech skills and get your questions about technology answered Join DC's Office of the Chief Technology Officer for a free Tech 101 workshop in the computer lab, where you'll learn basic tech skills such as: Creating an email or changing your password Navigating online applications Email and cloud management Managing storage on your smart devices Come with your questions! Call 202-266-6328 to sign up (suggested) or learn more.

Northeast Neighborhood Library

Feeling a spark of creativity? Join us in the Children's Reading Room for a craft project! Children ages 3-10 are welcome in the Children's Reading Room (2nd Floor) for some arts and crafts fun! We make a different project every week using a wide variety of methods and materials.

Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library, Conference Room 2 (2-12 Person Capacity)

Want to make some marks, learn how paint works, and have some fun? Come get messy with us, and help collaborate on recycled cardboard panels~! Want to make some marks, learn how paint works, and have some fun? Come get messy with us, and help collaborate on recycled cardboard panels! We'll spread out a drop cloth in meeting room #2, then give everyone access to tempra paint and brushes. Kids can learn how to wield a brush to make the marks they want, while working with each other and the instructor to collaborate on an art piece! Please note: While the paint used is non toxic and washable, we still recommend you don't wear anything you'd be very unhappy to have permanently stained. We'll also be working on the floor, due to the size of the cardboard panels, but if you need a table or seating, we can set that up for you!

Parklands-Turner Neighborhood Library

Come play and learn from others in a friendly game of chess Players of all ages are invited to play and learn from others in a friendly game of chess on a jumbo chess board. No registration required. The program is free and open to the public.

Woodridge Neighborhood Library

Meet. Eat. Watch. Discuss. Explore Japanese Culture through Anime & Manga, Japanese food. MEET like minded teens. EAT Japanese and Asian food. WATCH ! We'll discuss recent watches and pick a series to "test" watching the first three episodes every month. DISCUSS Manga! Teen Anime Club is for 6th - 12 graders and we meet on the 2nd Thursday, monthly from 4:30 - 6:00 PM.

Capitol View Neighborhood Library

Books, songs, rhymes, and movement for families with children birth -12. This program will take place in the Children's Room (2nd Floor) This 30-to-40-minute story time promotes early literacy skills through books, songs, rhymes, and movement. Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning.

Deanwood Neighborhood Library

Beat the summer heat with our weekly Family Game Night! Enjoy this drop-in program every Thursday from June 4th to August 27th. A wide variety of games will be provided, including but not limited to: Chess, Connect 4, Jenga, Battleship, Apples to Apples, Sorry!, Uno, Monopoly, Dominoes, etc