Based on the true story of the greatest treasure hunt in history, this film is an action drama focusing on an unlikely World War II platoon, tasked by FDR with going into Germany to rescue artistic masterpiecesfrom Nazi thieves and retuning them to their rightful owners.
During the summer months, DC Public Library's Summer Reading Program offers incentives for reading and special performers, to keep children reading. We thank child care centers, parents/caregivers and teachers who know the trick of keeping children engaged in reading. It really does take a village to raise a child.
November is National Novel Writing Month, also known as NaNoWriMo, and the Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library wants to help you start and complete up to the first 50,000 words of your new novel. Come alone, or come with a goroup of friends who also wish to dedicate time to the pursuit of writing a novel. Meet up with other acomplished and aspiring writers in the perfect setting for inspiration - your local public library!
Cuddle up to books this winter break and be eligible to receive a Chipotle gift card! This winter break, between Dec. 21 and Jan. 3, elementary and middle school students who visit their neighborhood branch can be eligible to receive a Chipotle gift card for sharing their winter reading with their librarian.
All library locations are closed today, but there's myriad ways you can enjoy the library online! 1. Have your own film festival at home. View films from major festivals like Sundance, Tribeca and more. Log into IndieFlix with your library card.
Who is who in African-American History? The Lamond-Riggs Library, in celebration of Black History month, presents a month-long Power Point slide show in February that demonstrates prominent African-Americans in various categories. The categories include: Invention & Science Civil Rights Business Acting Literature Jurisprudence Music and more
Local author Maurice A. Butler will discuss the life of Charles L. Gittens, the first African-American Secret Service Agent. Join your neighbors on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library. The author's inspiration came from meeting Mr. Gittens when he met with Mr. Butler's students at Roosevelt High School. Mr. Gittens's story spans working in the deep south, New York City, and being the Director of the Washington, D.C. Secret Service Field Office.
DC Public Library is closed Tuesday, Feb. 17 due to inclement weather.
Join us in celebrating Women's History Month, and win fantastic prizes! Every Monday in March, a new trivia question will be posted on Twitter (@dcpl) and Facebook. Respond by Friday with the correct answer using #herstoryDCPL, and get entered to win a different prize each week! We'll reveal the correct answer at the end of the week.
Searching for a job and applying online can present challenges. Most vacancies in most industries require you to submit your application electronically. If you are searching for a job online and need assistance with creating an email account, creating and/or revising a resume, or simply accessing the site to apply for employment, we are available to help you every Tuesday from July 21 through Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dates and Locations for Tax Prep assistance are still being finalized. Please check back January 11, 2016.
Hours before an historic blizzard, excited customers came to the library to engage in a creative sewing collective. Women from ages 11 to 60 learned how to do a basic running stitch, whipstitch, sew a button, and create a pocket to fit a pair of glasses. The majority of participants completed their eyeglass cases. They were proud to have made an artistic case that is used daily.
Come and join the celebration of Women's History Month by attending an invigorating lecture by the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA). A representative from NMWA will be visiting a few DCPL branches to discuss local women artists. No registration is required. Just show up, and bring your friends while you're at it.Takoma Park Neighborhood Library Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m., Meeting Room downstairs Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library
It had been years since I picked up a YA book, but I jumped at the opportunity. Instead of sifting through the options to pick out the one closest to Sarah Dessen or Judy Blume (the books of my teen years), I reached for Tyrellby Coe Booth and Y
The back cover of Shelly Oria’s New York 1, Tel Aviv 0: Stories reads, “Enter the world of New York 1, Tel Aviv 0 where the characters are as intelligent and charming as they are lonely” (Amazon). This is indeed true as Oria takes us through seventeen different stories of all kinds of relationships plagued by the natural h
Local author Maurice A. Butler will discuss the life of Charles L. Gittens, the first African-American Secret Service Agent. Join your neighbors on Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Lamond-Riggs Neighborhood Library. The author's inspiration came from meeting Mr. Gittens when he met with Mr. Butler's students at Roosevelt High School. Mr. Gittens's story spans working in the deep south, New York City, and being the Director of the Washington, D.C. Secret Service Field Office.
DC Public Library is closed Tuesday, Feb. 17 due to inclement weather.
Join us in celebrating Women's History Month, and win fantastic prizes! Every Monday in March, a new trivia question will be posted on Twitter (@dcpl) and Facebook. Respond by Friday with the correct answer using #herstoryDCPL, and get entered to win a different prize each week! We'll reveal the correct answer at the end of the week.
Searching for a job and applying online can present challenges. Most vacancies in most industries require you to submit your application electronically. If you are searching for a job online and need assistance with creating an email account, creating and/or revising a resume, or simply accessing the site to apply for employment, we are available to help you every Tuesday from July 21 through Aug. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dates and Locations for Tax Prep assistance are still being finalized. Please check back January 11, 2016.
