Chess Club

Wed · Nov 4·6 PM – 7 PM·Northeast Neighborhood Library · Washington

Casual chess matches with provided boards and pieces at Northeast Neighborhood Library, open to players of all skill levels, for ages 13–19 and 55 and up.

Wed · Nov 18·Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library · Washington

Shepherd Park Coat Drive (Shepherd Park Neighborhood Library) — Collect used coats, socks, gloves, hats, hand and toe warmers in donation box at the main desk, all ages.

Wed · Nov 18·9:30 AM – 10:30 AM·Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library · Washington

Free crosswords, sudoku, and word searches with fresh coffee or tea at Cleveland Park Neighborhood Library, materials provided, for ages 18 and up.

Wed · Nov 18·10 AM – 4 PM·American History Museum, Spark!Lab, First Floor, West Wing · Washington

Inventors workshop at the American History Museum’s Spark!Lab invites ages 6–12 to create, collaborate, test, and experiment using STEM, art, and history.

Wed · Nov 18·10 AM – 5 PM·American History Museum, 3 East · Washington

Stunning virtual reality takes visitors to 1776, showing Patriots coordinating to thwart a British invasion at the American History Museum.

Tue · Oct 27·12 PM – 1 PM·Northwest One Neighborhood Library · Washington

Device help sessions covering laptops, cellphones, tablets, and iPads at Northwest One Neighborhood Library, Washington, for ages 18 and up.

Tue · Oct 27·1 PM – 1:30 PM·Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library · Washington

Songs, bounces, scarves, shaker eggs, and parachutes fill 20‑30‑minute story times for infants and their caregivers at Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library, for ages 5 and under.

Tue · Oct 27·2 PM – 3 PM·Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library · Washington

Tech Help Tuesdays (Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library) — One‑hour drop‑in session where staff assist with computer, laptop, phone, or tablet questions. Ages 18+.