Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

Published on Sunday, April 7, 2013

Photo of Furies CoverLauro Martines takes on the challenge of discussing one of the long forgotten periods in European military history in his newest book Furies: War in Europe 1450-1700. The book can be described as well written, well researched, and well done overall. 

Frederick Douglass, Washington, DC and the Emancipation of Slavery in the Nation's Capital

Published on Saturday, April 6, 2013

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An Outlet for Single, Young Professionals... Dont Worry You Can Come Too.

Published on Friday, April 5, 2013

Come Join Us Every 4th Tuesday... There comes a period in your life where your job becomes overwhelming and you’re sick of overcrowded clubs and having mindless conversations with strangers in various restaurants downtown. It's times like those where you wish for consistency the most.

If you finally want to go against the grain of being the typical single guy or gal, ditch the next happy hour and join us at DC Public Library at our very modern, swanky downtown location at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library for our monthly, Singled Out! Book Club. Everyone who considers themselves part of the young, single or professional fabric of D.C. is invited.

Published on Friday, April 5, 2013

Photo of Crash Course in GenealogyWho am I?  Where do I come from?  These are questions many of us have pondered.  One way to find some answers is to do some genealogical research.

Discover little-known facts about your family history and share them at your next family gathering. Maybe you will discover you had a great, great, great Uncle Bill who fought in the Civil War. Or perhaps you will find the death certificate of your late Aunt Nora. Learn where your ancestors came from and maybe you will learn a little bit more about yourself. 

Mermaids, ducklings and secluded coves

Published on Thursday, April 4, 2013

Mysteries like The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo have led to a boom in Scandinavian fiction for adults.  But what about fiction for children?  In this installation of Reading Through Time and Space, we will travel to a peaceful, misty country made up of one peninsula and 443 islands.  It's the home of Legoland, Viking festivals and delicious smørrebrød sandwiches -- that's right, Denmark!

Published on Wednesday, April 3, 2013
April showers bring May flowers…April showers bring May flowers… Repeat this 100 times a day, and you may get through this damp and messy month. But in the meantime, check out some of these interesting holidays by going to the websites below to learn more information:
 
April 1 – Sorry Charlie Day
April 1-30 – Library Snapshot Day

Musical Performance

Published on Wednesday, April 3, 2013

picture of piano and celloOn Thursday, April 4, the Brown Bag Concert Series will feature music for the piano and the cello performed by local musicians.

These talented performers will be playing music by well known classical composers.  The concert will take place at the MLK Library, in auditorium A-5 at noon.  For more information, contact the Information Services Department, 202-727-1291.

DCPL Resources for Garden Starting

Published on Wednesday, April 3, 2013
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Published on Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Doing My Own Thing book coverAre you over paranormal creatures of the night?

Is reading about a dark, dystopian future not your thing?

Maybe all you need is a book about the flirtations, friendships, fun . . . and drama of high school! If so, check out our popular African-American series for teens. Many of the titles are new to our shelves and some have been around for a while. Check them out!

April Selection: 'Sacre Bleu'

Published on Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Sacre Bleu book cover1889 Self-portrait of Vincent Van Gogh from the WebMuseum, courtesy www.ibiblio.org.This month, the Fiction Lover's Book Club is reading Sacre Bleu, by Christopher Moore for discussion at our April meeting.  Subtitled "A Comedy d'Art," this ribald and lighthearted novel celebrates the lives and works of the I

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