Saturday Morning Sewing Class!
Published on Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Join us for beginning sewing class for the holidays! Learn basic sewing techniques and create a gift.
Classes will be taught by local designer Samira “Mira” Thompson are set for Dec. 8 and Dec. 22 at 9:30 a.m.
Samira “Mira” Thompson was born and raised in Washington D.C. Samira has always been passionate about the world of fashion. Even as early as the young age of 5, she would play dress up with her cousins.
Published on Monday, November 5, 2012
Date change: the Swedish puppet performance "Max" (originally scheduled for Monday Nov. 5) has been changed to Wed., Nov 7 at 2 p.m. Our apologies!
"Max" is a big performance for the little ones based on Swedish author Barbro Lindgren’s books. The picture books about Max take a look at everyday problems and triumphs typically experienced by toddlers, written in a language reminiscent of children’s first sentences.
Best for ages 2-5.
Please register via email at elizabeth.nolan@dc.gov or call Woodridge Library (202-541-6226) to let us know that you are coming.
Published on Thursday, November 1, 2012
Join us Monday, Nov. 5, at 2 p.m. for a big performance for the little ones based on Swedish author Barbro Lindgren’s books. The picture books about Max take a look at everyday problems and triumphs typically experienced by toddlers, written in a language reminiscent of children’s first sentences.
Best for ages 2-5.
Please register via email at elizabeth.nolan@dc.gov or call Woodridge Library (202-541-6226) to let us know that you are coming.
Travel Training by Metro in Partnership with MTM
Published on Friday, October 19, 2012
On the Move Travel Training is a free(!) service that will teach you how to use Metro buses and trains to get you where you need to go.
The trainer will work with you over time to plan and learn a route focusing on the specific travel skills that you will need to get to get to a place safely and independently.
Please join us on Friday, Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. in the Woodridge Library to learn more about this program and ask any questions.
Participation in the On the Move the Training Program will not affect your eligibility for MetroAccess.
Published on Tuesday, October 9, 2012
The wee ones at Woodridge have been having a lot of fun at Storytime with Crafts. Below are few of our creations and suggestions on accompanying books. Be sure to join us every Thursday morning at 10:30 a.m.!
Learn About Free Resources and Programs for Your Family
Published on Thursday, September 20, 2012

The Woodridge Neighborhood Library is hosting a “Back to School Night” on Monday, Sept. 24 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The goal is to inform students and their parents of all the opportunities, free resources and materials that are available to them just by owning a DC Library Card.
Join students, parents, educators and the community for:
Published on Friday, September 14, 2012
Congrats to Amber Carpenter, whose essay won the "A Book That Shaped Me" contest for the Woodridge Library!
Charlie Melchior-Fisher
Published on Wednesday, September 5, 2012
Congrats to Charlie Melchior-Fisher who won a brand new Amazon Kindle Fire as part of this year's Summer Reading Program, Dream Big— Read.
Try a Summer Writing Contest!
Published on Monday, August 13, 2012
The "A Book That Shaped Me" Summer Writing Contest encourages rising fifth- and sixth-graders to reflect on a book that has made a personal impact on their lives. The contest is administered as part of DC Public Library 2012 summer reading program themed "Dream Big - Read!" and top winners will be honored at the Library of Congress National Book Festival in September on the National Mall.
Published on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
As we're sure you know, you can stay up-to-date on new developments in the building process for the new Woodridge Library on our construction page.