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🎲 Game On at the Library! Your neighborhood library is bringing the fun with game nights for all kinds of players. From board games to cards and everything in between, there’s always something happening at a library near you. bit.ly/3YlJ0HL
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We're naming today, 9-25, Dolly Parton Day in Washington, DC. Dolly Parton showed generations of people that a legacy is measured not only by the songs written or accolades earned, but also by what we give to others. That legacy is especially reflected in our Books from Birth partnership with Dolly's Imagination Library, which has delivered nearly four million books to more than 100,000 DC children over the past decade. My full proclamation:
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Why stay home when you can come to the library? The library has free wellness programs happening across our libraries, with plenty of ways to move, relax, connect and take care of yourself. Find a program near you and make the library part of your wellness routine.
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If I were you, I’d bring my library card to my next job interview.
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Live in MD or VA? You may qualify for a free DCPL card through a neighboring library system. If you live outside our coverage area, a DCPL card is $20 for one year. Learn more: dclibrary.org/get-a-card
If I lived in Maryland or Virginia, I’d absolutely make the trip to DC just to get a DCPL library card.
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We’re going back to School Daze this Saturday 9/26 at MLK Library with a screening of Spike Lee’s classic followed by a LIVE concert from D.C. Go-Go legends E.U. — and now there’s FREE food from Flavorture AND FREE E.U. School Daze T-shirts while supplies last.
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Happy Dolly Day! Dolly has helped put millions of free books into the hands of DC kids through our Books from Birth partnership. We love a literacy legend. ❤️
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Got a story in you? Don’t keep it to yourself. ✍️ Meet other writers at a neighborhood library, share your work, swap ideas, get thoughtful feedback, and keep your creativity moving. Your next writing community might be closer than you think.
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Don’t miss April Ryan at MLK Library on Oct. 6! 📚 The award-winning author will discuss Notes on a Blacklash with CNN’s Sara Sidner at 7 PM for an evening of conversation, storytelling, and a look at the fight to reclaim your story.
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Final call for District Vibes, American Pride. The exhibit at MLK Library closes September 27. If you haven’t experienced it yet, this is your sign to make the trip. Come learn about the amazing the stories, and the vibes before they’re gone. bit.ly/4dU9VlH
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If I lived in Maryland or Virginia, I’d absolutely make the trip to DC just to get a DCPL library card.
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It’s official. Cardigan season is back at the library. 🍂
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Where my library besties at?
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This weather is VERY good for the library. You come in to escape the rain and next thing you know… you’ve been here for 4 hours. 😂📚 We’re not complaining.
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On Wednesdays, teens and families can learn about gardening, sustainability, and community care at Seed to Steward at Anacostia Library. Grow plants. Harvest fresh herbs & veggies. Learn something new. 🌿 📅 Wednesdays | 3–5 PM 💁🏽‍♀️ ℹ️ bit.ly/4dSsFTg
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Think you've got the words? 👀 Scrabble players of all skill levels are welcome at MLK Library on Sept. 29, 6–8:30 p.m. Experts from CoCo Scrabble will be there with tips, tricks and plenty of wordplay. Register today: bit.ly/4cMXEjo
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On Oct. 1, MLK Library presents a special screening of Listen to Me, an intimate documentary exploring the experiences of three Black women navigating pregnancy and care in America, followed by a community talkback and conversation.
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