This past week, I caught the end of an interview during a local radio station’s poetry hour. The poet was telling stories from her D.C. childhood. Among other things, she noted the important role the library played in her family’s life. She said that the time she spends tutoring in the library now is just as meaningful for her. It dawned on me that I was listening to none other than “Lady Di,” whose presence in the children’s reading room each week is a bright light at the end of the day.

Push, by the author Sapphire, premieres this month as a much-anticipated and acclaimed film, Precious.

Check out the book from your local DC Public Library, read it, then see the movie!

We had a fantastic Fall Festival here at Francis Gregory yesterday.  Over 75 children participated in the program!  We read stories, hunted for pumpkins and completed a fall leaf craft.  As a special treat, each child who came also received a free book to take home! 

Here is a fun fall song to sing with your children (to the tune of the Farmer in the Dell):

       The leaves are falling down
       The leaves are falling down
       Red, Yellow, Orange and Brown
       The leaves are falling down

We have storytime each week on Tuesday and Thursday for 2-5 year olds at 10:30 a.m. if you would like to join us!

If you have a special talent, a passion and wish to turn this into a lucrative business, come learn the framework of business, and building financial wealth.

Evie L. Washington, a local entrepreneur, will share the basics of starting your own business. 

Wednesday, October 28, 2009  6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Please call the library to register at 202-645-4297.

Francis Gregory Library    
3660 Alabama Ave. S.E.
Washington DC 20020   
202-645-4297