Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, by Benjamin Alire Saenz, won the 2013 Pura Belpre Award, the Stonewall Book Award, and the Printz Honor Award.
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Published on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Published on Monday, March 25, 2013
On Wednesday, March 20, the Petworth Library Children's Room welcomed spring.
We learned what seeds need to grow, we read some poems and books about seeds and plants, and then we planted seeds! Each child was able to plant one flower (daisy, sunflower, morning glory) and one vegetable (green bean, spinach, carrot).
After we planted seeds, children enjoyed dirt cake. Don't worry -- it's not really dirt! It's chocolate pudding, chocolate cookies and gummi worms.
Stay tuned here for the next fun children's program!
Published on Tuesday, March 19, 2013
March is National Nutrition Month. Eathing a healthy and balanced diet can be challenging.
For more information, consult the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Petworth Library has a display of books about nutrition and healthy eating, including:
A new Petworth's Mature and Motivated event
Published on Monday, March 18, 2013
Join us as we kick-start our new programming, "Petworth's Mature & Motivated," specifically targeted to adults who are fabulous at 50+ years of age!
Our first event, the "Get To Know Your Neighborhood Fair," takes place in the Petworth Library meeting room on Tuesday, March 26 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Come learn about various local senior advocacy and outreach organizations that offer programs specifically for YOU at low or no cost! Share your suggestions on upcoming library programs designed for our savvy "seasoned" patrons.
Our featured organizations will be:
Published on Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Here's what Petworth Library patrons have been reading.
Here's to Great Women; May we know them, May we be them, May we raise them
Published on Thursday, March 7, 2013
March is Women's History Month. Come to the Petworth Library to get books about great women and girls:
The Pirate Queen: The story of Grace O'Malley, a 16th-century Irish pirate
Mighty Jackie the Strike Out Queen: A 17-year-old who struck out basebell legend Babe Ruth!
Sarah Emma Edmunds Was a Great Pretender: She was a Union soldier and spy in the Civil War
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Published on Wednesday, March 6, 2013
The DC Public Library will be open during its regular hours on Thursday, March 7.
Published on Tuesday, February 26, 2013
There is one thing you will notice about Eddie Huang fairly early on in his new memoir: he hates you. There are only two things he loves: food and hip-hop -- both the music and the culture.
Petworth Library kids receive an Obama appreciation letter!
Published on Monday, February 25, 2013
On Jan. 16, we successfully hosted the fun and fancy Petworth Kids’ Inaugural Ball.
During this special family affair, our young people created a mural, entitled “Dear Mr. President” containing their thoughts and congratulations for our re-elected Leader of the Free the World. Upon the children’s request, we mailed a letter and some event photos along with the mural to the White House forthe President’s perusal.
Much to our delight, the President took time out of his busy schedule to write back to the students!
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