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...
Happy Father’s Day: 12 Books All About Dads
By Lauren Martino, Head of Children's Services at Brigadier General Charles E. McGee LibraryFathers’ day is coming! Check out these books celebrating fathers, grandfathers...
8 Blossoming Books: Spring in the Nation’s Capital
By Joanna Harris, Teen Services Coordinator, D.C. Public LibrarySpring in Washington, D.C. means cherry blossom trees in bloom, and for teens, school dances. Celebrate...
