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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....

The holiday season is upon us. Family gatherings, traditional foods, and maybe even a gift exchange mark many of these holidays. Covering Thanksgiving, Hanukkah...

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...

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...

Happy Disability Pride Month! Community members of all ages and abilities are invited to participate in DC Public Library Disability Pride Month events and...

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...

By Jennifer Rothschild, Collection Engagement Librarian, Arlington Public LibraryThe days are getting longer, and warmer days are beginning to become more consistent. It’s time...

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...

This month, we’re getting ready to go to the beach!Here are nine books about visiting the beach, whether it’s a day trip, a family...

February is Black History Month. Celebrate this month, and all year, with these recent books showcasing Black history, stories, lives and joy. Picture Books “The Last...