After-School Adventures: 12 Books for School Clubs & Activities
As we rush into the start of another school year, our focus at school tends to be on new teachers and subjects, but the...
Pride in Our Differences: 7 Disability Pride Reads
July is Disability Pride Month! Celebrate by checking out these books that explore disability from the perspective of young people from your local library.
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Who’s Ready To Party? 12 Books to Celebrate
Whether you like dancing, laughing with friends or are just there for the cake, parties are usually a great time. From birthdays to bat...
The Gift of Reading
Sometimes finding just the right gift to give isn’t easy — and sometimes we may wish we hadn’t gotten the gifts we’ve been given....
12 Books to Get You in the Holiday Spirit
The holiday season is upon us. Family gatherings, traditional foods, and maybe even a gift exchange mark many of these holidays. Covering Thanksgiving, Hanukkah...
Spooky Season: 8 Reads for Halloween
By Tasneem Daud, Youth Librarian and Joanna Harris, Joanna Harris, Teen Services Coordinator, D.C. Public LibrarySummon the Halloween spirit to your home with this...
Back to School: 12 Books to Build Excitement
Whether you’re starting at a new school or going back to a familiar place, whether you can’t wait or are dreading it, the first...
Good Different: 7 Reads About Courageous Kids with Disabilities
Happy Disability Pride Month! Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in DC Public Library Disability Pride Month events and...
The Next Stage for Teens: Lessons on “Finding Happy” with Peter Samuelson
Peter Samuelson has had an eventful life. The “Revenge of the Nerds” producer has worked in the film industry since the 1970s and has...
Summer Reading Fun
School may be out for the summer, but that leaves plenty of time for your child to get a head start on their summer...















