Published on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Congratulations to Taylor Best, the winner of the Francis A. Gregory Neighbor
hood Library grand prize drawing for Dream Big, Read Summer Reading program! Taylor is the proud owner of a new Kindle Fire. Taylor plans to use her Kindle Fire for both academic and recreational reading, and browsing the Internet.
Taylor is 8 years old and attends fourth grade at Nannie Helen Burroughs Elementary school. This was her first year participating in the summer reading program. Taylor came to the library on a regular basis with her grandmother, to browse and select books, read and to attend summer reading programs. She plans to participate next summer as well.
Published on Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Lolita is one of the four books that the women in Reading Lolita in Tehran meet to discuss. As part of the DC Reads initiative, the Francis Gregory library is hosting a viewing of the film, Lolita, in the Elizabeth Holden Room on the second floor.
The film is not rated, but the subject material is suitable for mature audiences.
A Movie for Banned Books Week--Monday, October 1 at 6:30
Published on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Come celebrate Banned Books Week at the Francis A. Gregory Library. In addition to our display of banned books, we are showing The Kite Runner, the film version of the book written by Khaled Hosseini. The book is one of the most popular banned books.
Why do we have a Banned Books Week? Banned Books Week was first launched in 1982 in response to an increase in the number of books challenged at schools, libraries and bookstores. Banned Books Week is a national event celebrating the importance of reading and the freedom of the First Amendment.
Discovering Your Roots
Published on Thursday, September 6, 2012
Are you curious about your family's genealogy? Have you started a search, but would like to learn more?
Please join us on Friday, Oct. 12 at 10 a.m. for an informative genealogy presentation by Ms. Beryl Coley, retired Library of Congress librarian.
The library has many books on genealogy. Stop by the branch and talk to a librarian for suggestions.
Published on Tuesday, September 4, 2012
It’s 1958 in Little Rock, Ark., one year after the Little Rock Nine attempted to integrate the formerly all-white, Little Rock Central High School. In a battle with the federal government, the state government has decided to shut down all public high schools in Little Rock, splitting up families and siblings.
Retirement: Planning Now and for the Future
Published on Thursday, August 9, 2012
Economic times are hard, but it is still important to plan for the future. Are you retired, nearing retirement or do you hope to retire? Do you have questions about securing your economic future? On Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m., Don Walters, Certified Financial Planner, is coming to the Francis A. Gregory Library to make a presentation on retirement, social security and investments and to answer your questions.
Keeping It Simple and Practical
Published on Thursday, August 9, 2012
Pamela Nelson, Energy Efficiency Outreach Specialist, from the Office of the People’s Counsel for the District of Columbia, is coming to the Francis A. Gregory Library on Thursday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. to present an energy efficiency workshop.
Participants will learn strategies and tips that can immediately be used to reduce energy costs and get hands-on experience through demonstrations.
Please join us!
Published on Friday, August 3, 2012
September is National Yoga Month.
At the Francis Gregory Library we are celebrating by hosting an information and instructional program on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 10:30 a.m.
Mr. Juneous Pettijohn, a registered Yoga instructor, will teach the class about the benefits of yoga and then lead the class in a series of yoga poses for beginners.
Please bring a mat, towel, water bottle, and wear comfy clothes. We are going to have a lot of fun. We hope you can join us.
The library also has a wonderful collection of books on yoga. Here are a few that are in our collection.
The Reality And The Myth
Published on Friday, August 3, 2012
Do you feel the need to be more organized or more productive? Do you rush around but feel that you haven't accomplished anything? Have too many balls in the air?
On Monday, Sept. 24 at 6:30 p.m., Ms. Judy Tiger, professional organizer, will provide strategies and tips to help us better manage our time, so we can lead less stressful lives.
Ms. Tiger has made several presentations at the DC Public Library. She is the founder of Just That Simple, a clutter buster company that provides home and office organizing services to the greater Washington, D.C. area.
Published on Thursday, July 12, 2012
Tired of sitting at home with nothing to do? Come to the library and join us for our Monday Movie Matinee series.
For the month of July, we are showing films at 1 p.m., including our next showing, Tyler Perry's Good Deeds, on July 23. In August, movies will show at 1:30.
Other movies scheduled are:
