The Benning Neighborhood Library is one of the five finalists for ArchDaily's 2010 Building of the Year Award. This award recognizes the best buildings featured during 2010 on ArchDaily, one of the of the leading architectural websites in the world.
Between now and February 13, the public can vote, and on February 15 the winners for each category will be announced.
To vote, visit this link.
February 5: Noon - 2 p.m.
Craft Workshop/ Freedom Necklace with Ward 7 Arts Collaborative (W7AC)
February 9: 7 - 8 p.m.
Performance and workshop by the African Heritage Dancer and Drummers (AHDD)
February 10: 7 - 8 p.m.
Film Festival hosted by Ophelia Egypt Planned Parenthood Youth Center
February 12: Noon - 2 p.m.
Artist Talk/ D.Bell
February 16: 11 a.m. - Noon
Performance by AHDD
February 17: 7- 8 p.m.
Teen's Night with a performance of the "DA Originals"
February 19: Noon - 2 p.m.
Dance Performance/ Julia Jones; performance by "The Ensemble Cast"
February 24: 7 - 8 p.m.
Performance by AHDD
Local urban fiction authors Darryl King (Dirty South and Mo Dirty) and James Tanner (Diary of a Thug will visit Benning Neighborhood Library on February 8, 2011 from 7:00PM to 8:30PM. They will read from their urban street tales, discuss how they became authors and what inspired them.
Celebrate the invention of the game Bingo in 1929 by Edwin S. Lowe on Tuesday, December 7, at 5 p.m. Ages 6-12.
For more information, please call 202-281-2583.
Thursdays in December at 5 p.m., the Benning Neighborhood Library will be showing winter movies for ages 5-12.
December 9 - Snow Buddies
December 16 - Frosty the Snowman
December 23 - Polar Express
For more information, call 202-281-2583.
A scenic winter village will be on display for all ages to see at the Benning Neighborhood Library starting December 1st. Come and view an amazing animated winter village along with wide variety of seasonal books.
The village will consist of animated musical pieces, moving train cars, lit buildings, children frolicking in the snow and many more special features.
For more information, call 202-281-2583.
Read stories and make seasonal crafts about Thanksgiving for ages 3-6 on Tuesday, November 23, at 4 p.m. Come join us in giving thanks!
For more information, please call 202-281-2583.
Winter is almost upon us. Visit the Benning Neighborhood Library and discover a winter wonderland. The winter wonderland fun day will include seasonal stories and things to make or eat.
Your winter adventure starts here:
Tuesday, December 14, 2010. Ages 5-12.
For more information, call 202-281-2583.
On Friday, November 26 & Saturday, November 27 from 2-4pm. Ages 5-12.
The library, in cooperation with Byte Back, is offering free PC Basics computer classes at Capitol View Library and Anacostia Library starting in November. Classes will be offered morning, early afternoon and late afternoon.
You must be a D.C. resident to enroll in this program. All students must present proof of residency on the first day of class to be admitted. To register, call Byte Back at 202-529-3395 Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Those who complete the course (6 weeks) and who qualify (by income) will also get a free computer and free Cricket broadband card, good for one year's free Internet.
Partners: DC Public Library, DC Office of the Chief Technology Office, ByteBack, First Time Computers, Cricket Communications .
