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You Should Study Abroad: Advice for the Reluctant Teen Traveler
Selam, a senior at George Washington University, shares her experience studying abroad and gives advice on how to plan, save, and enjoy an experience living overseas.
Celebrating Women Athletes with the Washington Mystics
This Women's History Month, DC Public Library and the Washington Mystics are teaming up to celebrate women who have advocated for equity, diversity and inclusion in athletics.
First in a series
New Year, New Series: Are you a fan of mysteries? Having completed some of my favorite mystery/detective series, I decided to try some new (or new to me) series this year and I present the results. The main question: Do I want to read the next in the series? Let's just say that my TBR list has gotten longer.
Trailblazing Artist Alma W. Thomas Celebrated in DC Public Library Exhibition
"Let This World Be Beautiful: Celebrations the Life and Work of Alma Thomas" Opens February 17
Five perfect reads for International Women's Day
Find inspiration for International Women’s Day, Friday, March 8, with these five autobiographies by women who won the Nobel Peace Prize. One is a captivating book for children!
Artist and Library Team Up to Spotlight DC Ethiopian Community's Cultural Impact
The District of Columbia Public Library was recently awarded a Library of Congress Connecting Communities Digital Initiative.
MLK Adult Services Black History Month picks
This month I’m rounding up a short-list of selections from MLK’s Adult Services department book clubs and regular programs for Black History Month. If you’re interested in joining a program or reading along with any of our book clubs, please email us at Adultservices.dcpl@dc.gov.
DC Public Library Celebrates "African Americans and the Arts" for Black History Month
This February, the DC Public Library's Black History Month programming focuses on "African Americans and the Arts,"