Get ready for the holidays with a fun beading workshop! Join us at the library to create the perfect gift with some help from Ms. Jackie.
We'll be making necklaces, bracelets, bookmarks and napkin rings.
For kids ages 9 and up.
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Thursday, December 8th at 4:30PM
Published on Monday, December 5, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, at 4 p.m.
Published on Thursday, December 1, 2011
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at creating a henna tattoo? This is your chance. We will learn the basic shapes used to create the intricate designs of mehndi body art.
Then participants will have a chance to apply what they've learned to create their own, unique "tattoo." All the materials will be provided.
Children and teens ages 10 and up.
Wednesday, December 7, at 4 p.m.
Published on Tuesday, November 29, 2011
The DC Public Library will be closed Friday, December 2, for staff training. Visit the library's website 24/7 to download books, music, renew materials, sign up for eNews and eNotices and much more. Normal business hours resume on Saturday, Dec. 3.
Photos and Stories from “The Color of Hay; The Peasants of Maramureş”
Published on Tuesday, November 15, 2011
The Maramureş Valley in Northern Romania is so remote that generations of peasant farming practices remained intact. As modern amenities like cable TV began to reach the region, Kathleen Laraia McLaughlin documented how the people changed. On December 15, McLaughlin will share her experience and photographs from her book, “The Color of Hay; The Peasants of Maramureş” at the Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library.
Wednesday, November 23 at 4:00 PM
Published on Monday, November 14, 2011
Come celebrate Thanksgiving with a special children's craft party at the library! We will have a puppet show, lots of music for dancing and plenty of fun treats to eat. Everyone will make a special Thanksgiving-themed craft to take home.
Wednesday, November 23, at 4 p.m. All ages are welcome.
Published on Saturday, November 12, 2011
The Cleveland Park Fiber Arts Workshop meets at the library every 4th Tuesday at 7 p.m. Our next meeting will be on November 22.
This month’s session will feature a demo of the crochet stitch used to make this colorful bag. If you’d like to try it yourself, you will need a skein of worsted weight yarn and a crochet needle in the size indicated on your label.
Or just bring along a project of your own and enjoy the company of your fellow fiber artists! Beginners welcome!
A Detailed, Illustrated Examination of Animal Fibers
Published on Monday, October 31, 2011
The Fleece & Fiber Sourcebook by Deborah Robson and Carol Ekarius is an encyclopedic examination of more than 200 animal fibers from around the world, including a wide variety of sheep breeds by group: Blackfaced Mountain, Cheviot, Dorset, Down, English Longwool (my personal favorite!), Feral, Merino, Northern European Short-Tailed, Welsh Hill and Mountain -- as well as a number of other breeds that don't fit
One Book. One City. One Good Read.
Published on Monday, October 31, 2011
Join the Cleveland Park Book club at the library on Tuesday, November 8, at 7 p.m. as we participate in DC Reads. The selection this year is The Other Wes Moore, by Wes Moore.
Published on Thursday, October 27, 2011
The Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library in partnership with the Embassy of Romania will present a free cultural event for children ages 8-12 on Wednesday, November 9, at 10 a.m. The theme of this year's program is: Winter! Join us for a Romanian film and a traditional craft, and sample some delicious goodies!
Saturday, October 29, at 2:30 p.m.
Published on Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Join us 
for our Halloween Party featuring special musical guest Ray Owen!
With lots of food, music and fun, this party is sure to be a fantastic time. After the music we'll have a short parade down the block to show off all our fabulous costumes.
All ages!
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