DC Public Library Friends

Friends are #DC residents who advocate for @dcpl. 💙

[DC Public Library Friends @FriendsofDCPL]

The @DCPL Friends have in store for 2021!

🗓️If you want to connect with library friends across the city, mark your calendars for our meetings this year.🗓️

• Thurs, Jan. 28
• Thurs, March 25
• Thurs, May 27
• Thurs, July 29
• Thurs, Sept. 23
• Thurs, Nov. 18

[DC Public Library Friends @FriendsofDCPL]

One of our own, Ms. Brenda Richardson, President Parklands-Turner, is featured in the Leaf, a Casey Trees Newsletter.

Brenda recounts how she became “a voice for the underserved communities when it comes to environmental protection.”
https://t.co/kChZcqP3R3

[DC Public Library Friends @FriendsofDCPL]

Enjoy a day of Festivities on Sat Sept 25 at the MLK Library! At 10 am, view the film LIBRARY REIMAGINED: A Tour in Dance performed and choreographed by ballerina Alexandra Hutchinson, who grew up in DC, and her dance partner Derek Brockington. Provided by @FriendsMLKLibry.

[DC Public Library Friends @FriendsofDCPL]

Join us for a day of music, dancing, author talks and fun as we reopen our newly renovated MLK Library. Saturday, September 25th starting at 10 a.m.! https://t.co/COTDNSM4Is

[DC Public Library Friends @FriendsofDCPL]

Need a good book? Today is the first Sunday that 8 libraries will be open! The Libraries are: Anacostia (Ward 8), Benning (Ward 7), MLK (Ward 2), Mt Pleasant (Ward 1), Petworth (Ward 4), Southwest (Ward 6) Tenley-Friendship (Ward 3), and Woodridge (Ward 5). Hours are 1-5 pm.

[DC Public Library Friends @FriendsofDCPL]

The WETA ARTS show is showcasing the transformation of buildings in the DC Public Library system over the last 15 years this Monday at 9:30 p.m. It repeats Sept 11th at 11:30 pm, the 12th at 4 pm, and the 14th at 9:30 pm. Our own @RReyesGavilan will appear. Get the popcorn ready!

[DC Public Library @dcpl]

Are you one of the 159 million Americans who enjoy a cup of tea each day? You are in good company, tea is the second most consumed drink other than water in the world! In this weeks #ReadFeed, we are exploring fiction and non-fiction titles about tea. https://t.co/q6xyBToIfK

[DC Public Library @dcpl]

Made it to the interview stage? Congrats! Now get prepped so you can nail it with live career coaching 7 days a week from 1 - 10 p.m. with @brainfuse JobNow! https://t.co/DSdf13crPK

[DC Public Library @dcpl]

Celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the @wcp by helping us describe our new digital collection, and make more issues available online! No prior experience is needed, just sign up and join us virtually on Saturday, Sept. 4 at 10 a.m.! https://t.co/pOuXjjWr2q

[DC Public Library @dcpl]

Next Week! Join us for a conversation between @IamGMJohnson and @JasonReynolds83 #LiveAtMLK on 9/8 in partnership with @Loyaltybooks and @LoveDCLibrary! They will be discussing Johnsons' new memoir "We Are Not Broken." Seats are limited so RSVP today! https://t.co/J1jc3JLFcB

[DC Public Library Friends @FriendsofDCPL]

Thank you for your quick action to bring access to peace of mind to these Ward 6 residents. These locations are not yet listed on the site yet but other helpful information is on https://t.co/zXtaAgjKq6

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

The other week, I asked @_DCHealth to expand #Ward6 locations where residents can pick up a free at-home test. Yesterday they announced that expansion. Now 5 sites in #Ward6:
👉 Watha T Daniel Library, plus
👉 Rosedale Rec
👉 Southwest Library
👉 Arthur Capper Rec
👉 DC Health HQ

[DC Public Library @dcpl]

#SneakPeek

[Charles Allen @charlesallen]

Got a sneak peek into our new Southwest Branch library this weekend. Opens officially later this spring! Here’s a quick 🧵 & photos! Rendering first, photos within...

[DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) @LoveDCLibrary]

We're #lucky to have @dcpl! 🍀

"During these challenging times and always, the staff of the West End Library helps our community fulfill their dreams. We wanted to honor their hard work." - @westendfriends

#booktwitter #librarylove @FriendsofDCPL #StPatricksDay #DreamMakersDC

[DC Public Library @dcpl]

Congratulations!! All DC families with children 5 and under are able to sign up. We just love spreading the love of reading💙 https://t.co/2FDRxYe3Ue

[em @elwags]

About 2 weeks ago, @coolDWags & I welcomed a new addition to our family. 💕

The most thrilling section of the hospital paperwork? @DCPL’s Books from Birth registration. ✨

Big thanks to DCPL & @DollysLibrary for promoting a love of reading from day one— excited to participate!

[DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) @LoveDCLibrary]

We love learning about the many inspiring people in our community - and our Dream Makers Wall is full of wonderful messages like this one!

Haven't honored a Dream Maker yet? Visit https://t.co/fa4hTOyiqR to add a name + message. #DreamMakersDC #inspiration #DC @eeculp @rkellett

[ALA Public Policy & Advocacy @LibraryPolicy]

Join PPA's Gavin Baker & Larra Clark for @ala_united's "Building Support for the Build America's Libraries Act" Learning Live! They'll discuss the $5b Act to renovate libraries for underserved populations & future generations. Register: https://t.co/Qi5xpwR6gp #BuildLibraries

[DC Public Library @dcpl]

Have you heard the latest episode of Ninth & G, our newest podcast? Listen and subscribe today to enjoy a great conversation with two extraordinary women, @rochelleriley and @mochaochoa, on how they've used their passion to inspire change.
https://t.co/61DbcQfFFq

[IMLS @US_IMLS]

🏛️📚 #COVID19 update: @CDCgov has created a 💉 vaccine communications toolkit that community-based organizations can use to educate community members about #Covid19vaccines. Download these resources today ⬇️ https://t.co/ySLtQ4Yusy

[DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) @LoveDCLibrary]

Add the names of your family, friends, favorite educator, #communityleader, #mentor - or other inspiring figure in your life - to the Dream Makers Wall at the newly renovated #MLK Library.

Go to https://t.co/j600CTGiDL for more information.

#DreamMakersDC #DC #librarytwitter