ID is required.  Adult Literacy Resource Center, Room 300. For adult education and GED programs, call the Literacy Help Line, 202-727-2431.

Elementary and high school teams affiliated with the FIRST LEGO League Teams made models using LEGO pieces. This year's LEGO theme was transportation. All of the models on display are city winners from a competition that was held in December.  The display is on the second floor outside of Sociology. January 4 - February 28. Open during library hours:

Monday and Tuesday, noon - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.

Features nationally recognized artists Terry Dixon and Robert Morris, who will talk about their current body of work that focuses on the re-enslavement of African-Americans, 1865-1945. Opening Reception: Monday, February 1, Great Hall.

Ages 3 - 5.

Ages birth - 24 months.

Join us for short books with lots of songs, games and fingerplay, all designed to encourage literacy in the very young!

Ages birth to 2 with an adult, maximum 20 people.

Ages 3 - 5.

Ages 3 - 5. Reading King Story Time on January 12. Program also held at 11 am

Full Schedule:

Intermediate English
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

Conversation Circles
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.

English for Academic Purposes
Saturdays, 9:30 a.m.

To register, call Chantel Ross, Catholic Charities, at 202-772-4320.

Ages 2 to 5.

Ages 2 - 5.

Ages 2 - 5.

For ages birth to 3 years.

Ages 2-5.

Join us every Tuesday and Thursday for story time from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Ages: infants-6.

Ages birth - 24 months.

Groups should call the library (202-243-1188) to schedule a storytime.

Ages birth - 24 months.

Ages birth - 24 months.

Books, songs, games, and maybe a craft, all on a special theme!

Ages 2 to 5, maximum 35 people.

Ages 2-5.

Ages birth - 36 months.

Weekly seminar and discussion series on all aspects of the African-American experience. Each week will focus on a particular person, event or theme and will incorporate audio-visual materials.

For room number, call 202-727-2145. Ages 6 - adults.

Elementary and high school teams affiliated with the FIRST LEGO League Teams made models using LEGO pieces. This year's LEGO theme was transportation. All of the models on display are city winners from a competition that was held in December.  The display is on the second floor outside of Sociology. January 4 - February 28. Open during library hours:

Monday and Tuesday, noon - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.

A seminar and discussion series on aspects of the African American experience. Each week focuses on a person, event or theme and will include audiovisual materials.

We will be discussing the lives of Eleanor Holmes Norton, Crispus Attucks, Arthur Robert Ashe Jr. and Benjamin Banneker.

Contact person: Ashley Green, 202-715-7707.

Accessing Quality Online Health Information.

Sponsored by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the D.C. Department of Health's HIV/AIDS Administration (DCDH/HAA).  Presented by the Project for Intermediate Advocates (PIA).

Instructors: A. Muhammad & G. Thomas

901 G St. N.W., Room #311
Washington, DC 20001

Learn how to find quality online health information.

Rhythm, music and movement for infants, toddlers and parents/caregivers.

Ages 3 - 5.

Make fun of the mushy, lame traditions of Valentine's Day by making chocolate treats and more. Ages 12-19.

Share stories, and watch movies. All ages.

Introduction to the Internet.

"Walk-In Access Only" means that seats will be filled on a first-come, space available basis. We thank you, in advance, for your patience and for your flexibility.

Instructor: P. Everheart

901 G St. N.W., Room #311
Washington, DC  20001

Learn the basics of the World Wide Web.

Required Skills
The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics and Word I basics.

Who was the first African-American to serve in the U.S. Senate?  Name the person who built her empire developing hair products for black women. Know the answers to these simple questions, join us, and test your knowledge of African-American history. Ages 6 - 12. Children’s Division, Room 200, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.

ID is required. Adult Literacy Resource Center, Room 300. For adult education and GED programs, call the Literacy Help Line, 202-727-2431.

Second floor, East Lobby. Intermediate level also meets Monday evenings.

Second floor, East Lobby.  Other beginning level classes offered Monday evenings and Tuesday during the day.

English conversation circles for advanced beginners (adults who can speak and understand basic English). Adult Literacy Resource Center, Room 302.

Play Wii games. Ages 12-19.

Films about African-Americans. Call 202-442-7740/7741 for movie titles. Ages 5 - 12.

Teens are invited to draw and write their own comics. Material provided. Ages 12-19. Room 208.

Microsoft Word Intermediate.

"Walk-In Access Only" means that seats will be filled on a first-come, space available basis. We thank you, in advance, for your patience and for your flexibility.

Instructor: L. Turner

901 G St. N.W., Room #311
Washington, DC  20001

Learn more Microsoft Word features.

Required Skills
The ability to read and comprehend English well, and the skills acquired in PC Basics and Word I Basics.

Recite your favorite poem or one you have written. Ages 12 - Adult.

February 9: Discuss The Turnaround by George Pelecanos.
February 16: Discuss All Aunt Hagar's Children by Edward P. Jones

Learn about the Benning neighborhood through the eyes and mouths of local African-American residents.
Ages 12 - adult.

The nine-term congresswoman will speak on some aspect of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs).  At present, Representative Johnson is the highest-ranking Texan on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. In addition to being a Senior Democratic Whip, she has earned a reputation as a foreign policy expert and has worked to improve human rights around the world.  A champion of higher education, she co-founded the House HBCU Caucus in September 2008. During the 107th legislative session, Congresswoman Johnson chaired the Congressional Black Caucus.

"Breaking the Phalanx: Smashing Jim Crow in the Nation’s Capital."

Please note that due to inclement weather this event has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Stayed tuned for rescheduling information which will be made available here on our website as soon as a date has been confirmed. Thank you.

The Family Book Club will discuss Frindle by Andrew Clements on January 12 and The Watson's Got to Birmingham--1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis on February 9. Also, eat yummy snacks, and make a craft to take home. Ages 9 - 13 and parents or caregivers. The club meets every second Tuesday of the month.

How much black history do you know? Take a quiz and you could win a prize. All ages.

Library Hours
M, W, 1 - 9 p.m.
Tu, Th, F, Sa, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.