Explore Japanese Culture through Anime & Manga, Japanese food. MEET like minded teens. EAT Japanese and Asian food. WATCH ! We'll discuss recent watches and pick a series to "test" watching the first three episodes every month. DISCUSS Manga! Teen Anime Club is for 6th - 12 graders and we meet on the 2nd Thursday, monthly from 4:30 - 6:00 PM.
Goodnight pandas, goodnight elephants, goodnight cows! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about what happens at night when the moon comes out. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in mind, but all ages…
Spark!Lab is where museum visitors become inventors. The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation invites children between the ages of 6 and 12 to create, collaborate, explore, test, experiment and invent. Activities for children and families incorporate traditional science, technology, engineering and…
Designed especially for children ages 18-36 months and their grown-ups to enjoy together, these 20-30 minute interactive programs are full of books, songs, and fun activities that promote language and motor skill development. If you would like to visit with a school, childcare, or camp group, please call ahead to make…
Family Story Time is a great way to further your child’s lifelong love of reading and learning!
This program is best for ages 5+ and is designed to be accessible to all kids. It will be self-guided. If you would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week before the event.
Join us for a story by Frank Asch about our sun and learn about the many ways our sun helps life on our planet Earth. Then make a sun puppet that you can play with in the sun or with a flashlight. Takes place at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center each Tuesday and Thursday at 11 am and 11:30 am. These programs are made pos…
This learning space designed especially for children ages six and under combines age appropriate activities with museum collections and touchable objects to provide a gateway to history and a place to exercise curiosity for the youngest historians. Admission to Wonderplace is on a first come, first-served basis. At bus…
Join us for assistance learning the basics of creating a resume. Register to learn how to create a successful resume, find templates and resources to write a resume, or have a current resume reviewed. Be ready for the upcoming Job Fair in September 2026 at the Anacostia Library. About the Hiring Hub Series In July, Aug…
If you need to get Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certified on the Office 365 Excel Associate level, the DC Public Library is pleased to offer Certiport’s Exams from Home Service. This remote testing solution allows you to take the Office 365 Excel Associate MOS Certification Exam from the convenience of your home o…
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A story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 15-to-25-minute story times introduce books, songs, rhymes, tickles and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking. Baby Lap Time is a wonderful way to introduce your child to the joys of readi…
These 20-30 minute story times are specially designed for infants from birth until they begin walking, along with their grown-ups! Participants are introduced to developmentally appropriate books, songs, rhymes, tickles, and bounces in a positive and fun atmosphere. Because Baby Lap Time emphasizes lots of interaction…
Coffee & Conversation is held every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Join us during 1-2pm in the mezzanine meeting room above the main floor for coffee, tea, snacks, and casual conversation.
