Essays and images on blues, jazz, spirituals, gospel, ragtime, civil rights songs, rhythm and blues, hip hop and rap and other forms of African American musical expression. Provided by Alexander ...

Looking to learn a new language or learn phrases for an upcoming trip? Try Mango Languages, an interactive online resource providing audio tutorials to practice reading, listening and speaking in over ...

This October, celebrate spooky season at your neighborhood library! Check out spine-tingling reads, stream haunting playlists at your costume party or classic horror movies at your next movie night ...

Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with DC Public Library from Sept. 15 - Oct. 15! The 2024 theme is Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together which recognizes the many Latine individuals who have ...

Rosh Hashanah is a Jewish holiday celebrating the New Year. Key customs include blowing the shofar (a ram's horn), attending synagogue services, and eating symbolic foods like apples dipped in honey.

The DC Public Library, as a First Amendment institution, is dedicated to safeguarding freedom of speech, assembly, and association. From Sept. 22 - 28, DC Public Library is celebrating your freedom to ...

Georgetown Library offers a unique history of the Georgetown neighborhood, and is home of the Peabody Room, an extension of the People's Archive.

Beyond the Book is a literacy program centered on developing readers in kindergarten through third grade. By highlighting vibrant stories on a seasonal basis that represent the wonders of children's ...

Explore Up from the People: Protest and Change in D.C., the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library’s permanent exhibit. It is located outside The People’s Archive on the Fourth Floor of the MLK ...

Attending the Know Your Power (KYP) showcase was the best way to end the summer on an inspiring note. Those in the audience included the teen council, members from Pepco and the Library Foundation ...

Current eBooks and streaming videos covering Computer Technology, Programming, and Personal and Professional Development. Content from top publishers such as O’Reilly, Sams, Microsoft Press and more.

Art is a powerful tool to share social messages and inspire change. Visual artists like Shepard Fairey, musicians like Beyonce and authors like Mira Jacob have used their creative voices to speak ...