Another patron read Seal Team Six: Hunt the Scorpion by Don Mann and loved it.
"Couldn't put down," they wrote. "Plenty of action; good story."
"Couldn't put down," they wrote. "Plenty of action; good story."
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Published on Friday, May 10, 2013
Prom is fast approaching and the list of things that need to be done keeps growing and growing. From finding a date to picking out the perfect dress or tuxedo, prom can be a very stressful time. However, it does not have to be. So take a break from planning and check out one of the prom-themed books on display in the Teen Area. On display, you can find books such as:
24 Girls in 7 Days by Alex Bradley
We celebrated Children's Day/Book Day
Published on Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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Children's Day/Book Day is nationally recognized by the American Library Association, and is a celebration of cultural diversity and literacy.
At the Petworth Library, we enjoyed the energetic performance of Maru Montero, a dance troupe that performed Mexican and Latin American folk dances.
Published on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
National Bike Month
Wednesday, May 1 @ 4 p.m. in the Meeting Room
Dodging speeding cars, crazed cabbies and eight million cranky pedestrians is all in a day’s work for Wilee (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), the best of the New York’s agile and aggressive bicycle messengers. But a guy who’s used to putting his life on the line is about to get more than even he is used to when his last envelope of the day -- a routine “premium rush” run -- turns into a life or death chase through the streets of Manhattan. 91 minutes. 2012. Rated PG-13.
DIY: Hardware Jewelry
A walking fitness program for "Petworth's Mature and Motivated"
Published on Saturday, April 27, 2013
Do you want to stay FIT and FABULOUS at 50+?
"Petworth Pacers," our new, FREE walking fitness program takes off on Tuesday, April 30! All walkers should bring their own water bottle (and a small face towel for perspiration if you prefer) and dress in comfortable, movement-oriented clothing.
Our walks will be low impact and moderately paced on either a track or throughout the Petworth neighborhood. We will focus on elevating the heart rate, regulating pace and breath, staying hydrated and enjoying each other’s company in the great outdoors!
Don't delay, tell a friend and call 202-243-1187 to register today!
Published on Friday, April 26, 2013
Petworth Kids' Book Club members met together on Friday, April 12 to discuss Toys Go Out by Emily Jenkins. The book consists of six tales about the three toy friends, who have fun adventures that teach them about themselves each other and the world beyond the child's bedroom in which they live. Our book club friends listened to a few excerpts from the audiobook, shared which of the toys' tales was their favorite, and spoke of the qualities they appreciate most in their own best friends and the games and activities they enjoy with them.
Published on Thursday, April 25, 2013
El Día de los Niños/el Día de los Libros is a nationally recognized program of the American Library Association that celebrates cultural diversity and promotes literacy.
We will be having some special programs next week:
Published on Sunday, April 21, 2013
A patron read Dream Eyes by Jayne Ann Krentz and couldn't put it down.
Her review: "Romance, fantasy, science fiction and a happy ending, plus a bit of danger!"
Keep talking about what you're reading.
Her review: "Romance, fantasy, science fiction and a happy ending, plus a bit of danger!"
Keep talking about what you're reading.
Published on Saturday, April 20, 2013
Chinua Achebe (1930-2013), a native of Nigeria, was one of the first prominent postcolonial African authors. His first novel, Things Fall Apart, came out in 1958, and is now read in schools around the world. Achebe won the Man Booker Prize in 2007. Petworth Library has a display of books by and about Achebe, including:
Oblivion Watch-A-Likes
Published on Friday, April 19, 2013
Need a break from your schoolwork? Come by the library and check out one of our book displays in the teen section!
Currently on display in the teen section are YA humor books for National Humor Month, YA poetry books for National Poetry Month, new YA books, books that have been turned into movies, and watch-a-likes for the new Tom Cruise movie Oblivion.
Oblivion hits theaters this Friday, April 19. Oblivion is a futuristic movie based off of the graphic novel of the same name by Joseph Kosinski.
Grow It, Cook It, Eat It!
Published on Thursday, April 18, 2013
Veggies taste so much better when you've grown them yourself! Get your hands in the dirt and plant some seeds or seedlings! Kids and adults alike can enjoy growing vegetables, fruits and flowers, whether you have an acre, a plot, or just a window box.
It's fun to watch your plants grow bigger, and so satisfying to be able to eat them and cook with them.
Check out these books and find out how it's done. Some books include recipes that you can try.
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