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LEGO at the Library (kids over 5)
"Love LEGO? Flex your creative muscles and join us for LEGO Club. LEGO construction is a terrific way to encourage children to...

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Jan 8, 20231 min read


Camp Days - Financial Literacy
Last week at camp, one of our most successful programs was a class on Financial Literacy. From The Difference Society: "Entrepreneurship:...

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Jan 1, 20231 min read


Granny Duckett's Famous Sugar Cookies
My Granny Duckett always said, “Anything you do, do it with joy!” That’s what I saw her do as I grew up and it stuck with me. When we...

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Dec 27, 20222 min read


The Latke Who Couldn't Stop Screaming: A Christmas Story
"Latkes are potato pancakes served at Hanukkah, and Lemony Snicket is an alleged children’s author. For the first time in literary...

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Dec 27, 20221 min read


Imani's Gift at Kwanzaa
"While Imani’s grandmother braids her hair, she shares the importance of Kwanzaa. Imani learns that this special holiday is not just...

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Dec 27, 20221 min read


Play Party @ DCPL
"Library staff engage children in constructive, active and dramatic play using a variety of materials and supplies. Inspired by...

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Dec 27, 20221 min read


Noon Yard's Eve
"There’s no need to stay up until midnight, celebrate at Noon Yards Eve! Ring in 2023 at Noon Yards Eve! Come enjoy complimentary...

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Dec 27, 20221 min read



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Dec 18, 20221 min read


Winter Reading Challenge 2023
"This winter the DC Public Library and Washington Wizards invite your family to stay active and engaged with Winter Challenge! From Jan....

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Dec 18, 20222 min read


Winter STEM Exploration
"Children in Kindergarten through 3rd grade are invited to explore science, technology, engineering and math through a variety of...

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Dec 18, 20221 min read


US Botanic Garden
There will be a "train display in the gated outdoor gardens, with trains running from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. between Nov. 24, 2022, and...

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Dec 10, 20221 min read


Winter at Home Activity - December 10th
Pick up a Winter at Home paper packet to beat boredom at home! Stop by the Southwest Library to pick up a paper packet full of Winter at...

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Dec 10, 20221 min read
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