129 upcoming events for kids and families at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, straight from the calendar we read every week.
Library · Washington · Updated October 21, 2026
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Proctored 1.5‑hour session at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library lets participants take NorthStar Digital Literacy Assessments and earn an NDLA Certificate, limited to 16 seats, ages 18+.
Techy Tuesdays (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library) — Two‑hour clinic teaching Chromebook, cellphone, tablet, laptop, Kindle functionality on 12 workstations, BYOD, limited to 12 participants, 18+.
Three rounds of changing-category trivia in the Alma Thomas Teen Space, with team or solo play and a prize for the winner, ages 13–19.
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple screens a gang induction and a world‑changing discovery at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, ages 18 and up. Back‑to‑back zombie comedies Juan of the Dead and Shaun of the Dead play at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, ages 18 and up. Obsession screens a wish‑granting romance turned dark at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, ages 18 and up. Backrooms shows a therapist chasing a patient into a surreal dimension at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, ages 18 and up.
Mahjong Night at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library features American, Hong Kong, and Japanese-style games with beginner lessons and play for levels, for ages 13–19 and 55+.
Invisible Life: A Celebration of E. Lynn Harris (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library) — Panel with cast, live Ashford & Simpson songs preview, ages 18 and up.
Stories and songs fill Coulter Plaza at the National Museum of American History, free for ages 5 and under.
PowerPoint I Basics & Northstar (MLK Jr. Memorial Library) — Two‑hour class teaching slide creation, themes, media insertion, transitions, and timing, limited to 16 participants, ages 18+.
Two-hour advanced Excel class teaches SUMIF, VLOOKUP, PivotTables, and Watch Window features at MLK Jr. Memorial Library for ages 18 and up.
LEGO Club in the Children's room offers creativity and building amazing LEGO creations, ages 5–12.
Anime trivia, games, snacks, and discussion unfold in the Alma Thomas Teen Space, with prizes including Japanese snacks and anime character trading cards, ages 13–19.
Creative Minds Book Club at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library offers a monthly art activity and group reading of Suleika Jaouad’s The Book of Alchemy, ages 18+.
Suspiria (1977) by Dario Argento screens in English dub at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, a supernatural ballet academy horror, for ages 18 and up.
A forum at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library features a discussion, panel on data center impacts, and resource tables for ages 13–19 and 55 and up.
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library let non‑native speakers practice speaking, listening, vocabulary via Zoom, led by facilitators, for ages 18 and up.
Job Seekers Clinic (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library) — Help in a computer lab creating email accounts, job board profiles, résumés, and online applications; eight participants, ages 18+.
Learn beginner-friendly origami with staff assistance, using provided paper and instruction sheets, in the Digital Commons at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, for ages 18 and up.
Craft hangout at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library features beading, collaging, coloring, pastel sketching, painting, sewing, creative writing, plus community events and Teen Talk‑Backs, for ages 13–19.
Knitting and crocheting circle at Marianne's Cafe in the MLK Library, offering project sharing, chat, and Creativebug lessons, for ages 13–19 and 55 and up.
Hands‑on Windows 11 class at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library explores the new Start Menu, Cortana, Quick Access, Settings and keyboard shortcuts, for ages 18 and up.
Internet Basics & NorthStar (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library) — Class on Explorer navigation, hyperlink use, search engine basics, copying web content to Word; 16 seats, ages 18+.
Video game hour in the Alma Thomas Teen Space at MLK Central Library lets teens play rotating games, relax, and showcase skills, for ages 13–19.
Free bat science talk by Dr. Kelly Russo-Petrick at MLK Library's Central Library, covering bat importance and research on DC rooftops, for ages 13–19 and 55+.
Washington Improv Theater leads a free 90‑minute introductory improv workshop at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, for ages 18 and up.
ASL Story Time at the Central Library’s Children’s Room features signed and vocalized stories and songs, no ASL knowledge needed, for ages 5 and under.
Computer Basics & NorthStar (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library) — Class covering computer parts, mouse and keyboard techniques, desktop navigation, document creation, and online job searching, ages 18+.
Hands‑on Windows 11 class at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library explores the new Start Menu, Cortana, Quick Access, Settings and keyboard shortcuts, for ages 18 and up.
Graphic novel book club at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library discusses Pumpkin Heads, with copies available at the teen desk, open to ages 13–19.
Play American, Hong Kong, or Japanese-style mahjong in the 1st‑Floor Co‑Working Space, with limited tables and first‑come, first‑served spots, for ages 13–19 and 55 and up.
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library let non‑native speakers practice speaking, listening, vocabulary via Zoom, led by facilitators, for ages 18 and up.
Teach‑in at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library offers a moderated roundtable, small‑group discussions and a share‑back session on DC housing cooperatives, for ages 13–19 and 55 up.
Techy Tuesdays (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library) — Two‑hour clinic teaching Chromebook, cellphone, tablet, laptop, Kindle functionality on 12 workstations, BYOD, limited to 12 participants, 18+.
Study Hall at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library offers low‑vision and blind K‑12 students hands‑on help with braille, JAWS, Fusion, ZoomText and homework projects, for ages 5–19.
Hunger Games themed party on the 5th floor explores the 13 Districts, features cosplay, DJ, costume contest, food, games, raffle prizes, giveaways, and make‑and‑take activities for ages 13–19.
Mahjong Night at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library features American, Hong Kong, and Japanese-style games with beginner lessons and play for levels, for ages 13–19 and 55+.
Coffee & Conversation (Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library) — Casual chat with coffee, tea, and snacks from Marianne's Kitchen, run by Peer Navigators, ages 18+.
LEGO Club in the Children's room offers creativity and building amazing LEGO creations, ages 5–12.
Study Hall at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library offers low‑vision and blind K‑12 students hands‑on help with braille, JAWS, Fusion, ZoomText and homework projects, for ages 5–19.
Casual conversation and snacks in the Alma Thomas Teen Space amphitheater, where teens meet staff and discuss school, life, and community, for ages 13–19.
Virtual ESL Conversation Circles at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library let non‑native speakers practice speaking, listening, vocabulary via Zoom, led by facilitators, for ages 18 and up.
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