This Week at Watha T. Aug. 3 - Aug 10

Good Morning Neighbors!

I can't believe it's August already. Next thing you know the kids will be back in school. So, make sure to stop by and catch the end of the summer reading program special performances with the Washington National Opera's "Cinderella" program this weekend!

Also, starting this month is our weekly book talk series. Come and find out what's new at the library and what the staff here are reading.

Here's what we've got going on this week at Watha T.

Monday, August 3

2:00: American Sign Language Class

Tuesday, August 4

10:00: Preschool Story Time
4:00: Weekly Book Talk

Wednesday, August 5

6:00: Comic Book Discussion Group
6:30: Capitol Letters Writing Center Volunteer Orientation Program

Thursday, August 6

9:50: Mother Goose on the Loose

Friday, August 7

10:00: Rock Along with Casey
12:00: Naruto Nation

Saturday, August 8

10:00: Family Story Time
11:00: Washington National Opera presents Cinderella

Sunday, August 9

2:00: Heroes

Monday, August 10

2:00: American Sign Language Class
6:00: Social Justice Lecture Series: The Labor Movement and the Great Depression

This Week at Watha T. July 27-Aug 3

Good Morning Neighbors!

This month just flew by... We've still got a few programs left for the Summer Reading program and two of them happen this week. Make sure to bring your kids around for Christylez Bacon and Kathy MacMillan.

Here's what's going on this week at Watha T.

Monday, July 27

2:00: American Sign Language Class
4:00: Christylez Bacon: Hip Hop artist for teens
6:00: Social Justice Lecture Series: The 2008 March On Tibet

Tuesday, July 28

10:00: Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, July 29

1:30: Kathy MacMillan: Stories By Hand for children

Thursday, July 30

9:50: Mother Goose on the Loose

Friday, July 31

10:00: Rock Along with Casey
12:00: Naruto Nation

Saturday, August 1

10:00: Family Story Time
11:00: DC Public Library Festival at the Kennedy Rec Center
12:00: Lyn Dancn Club for teens
2:00: Express Yourself: Project Runway

Sunday, August 2

2:00: Heroes

Monday, August 3

2:00: American Sign Language Class

This Week at Watha T. July 13-20

Good Morning Neighbors!

Welcome to another wonderful week at Watha T. We've got more awesome summer reading programs planned for teens and children so make sure and bring the kids around.

Here's what's going on this week at Watha T.

Monday, July 13

2:00: American Sign Language Class
5:00: Kevin Reese: A Perfect Balance For teens
6:00: Social Justice Lecture Series: Tibet: Struggle for Freedom and Autonomy

Tuesday, July 14

10:00: Preschool Story Time
6:30: Meeting for Volunteers of the Watha T. Daniel Library

Wednesday, July 15

1:30: Janice the Griot For Children
5:00: Comic Book Discussion Group

Thursday, July 16

9:50: Mother Goose on the Loose

Friday, July 17

10:00: Rock Along with Casey
12:00: Naruto Nation

Satuday, July 18

10:00: Family Story Time
2:00: Be Creative - Popsicle Stick Madness!
3:00: Concert Film Series: Handel's Messiah

Sunday, July 19

2:00: Heroes

Monday, July 20

2:00: American Sign Language Class
6:00: History Book Club: Plato's Republic

This Week at Watha T. July 6 - July 13

Good Morning Neighbors!

Did you have a fabulous fourth? I know I did!

And now we're back and we've got an awesome week of programs lined up for you this week, especially awesome for children and teens. We've got Beat Ya Feet Kings and Mr. Derby all on the same day! Check it out.

Monday, July 6

2:00 - American Sign Language Class

Tuesday, July 7

10:00 - Preschool Story Time
10:30 - Mr. Derby's Jam Session (for children)
4:00 - Beat Ya Feet Kings (for teens)

Wednesday, July 8

6:00 - Open Knitting

Thursday, July 9

9:50 - Mother Goose on the Loose
10:30 - Jim Zidar - Theatre Games (for children)

Friday, July 10

10:00 - Rock Along with Casey
12:00 - Naruto Nation

Saturday, July 11

10:00 - Family Story Time
12:00 - Magic the Gathering
2:00 - Express Yourself Program for Teens
3:00 - Concert Film Series: The Rolling Stones

Sunday, July 12

2:00 - Heroes, Episode 2

Monday, July 13

2:00 - American Sign Language
5:00 - Kevin Reese - A Perfect Balance (for teens)
6:00 - Social Justice Lecture Series

This Week at Watha T. June 22 - June 29

Good Morning Neighbors!

We've only got one movie left in our Paul Robeson Film Series. Make sure that you stop in this Sunday to watch Jericho.

Here's what we've got going on this week at Watha T.

Monday, June 22

2:00: American Sign Language Class
6:00: Social Justice Lecture Series: Darfur

Tuesday, June 23

10:00: Preschool Story Time

Wednesday, June 24

6:00: Open Knitting

Thursday, June 25

9:50: Mother Goose on the Loose

Friday, June 26

10:00: Rock Along with Casey
12:00: Anime Club presents: Naruto Nation

Saturday, June 27

10:00: Family Story Time
12:00: Magic: The Gathering
3:00: Concert Film Series: Dancing to New Orleans

Sunday, June 28

2:00: Paul Robeson Film Series: Jericho

Monday, June 29

2:00: American Sign Language Class

This Week at Watha T. June 15-22

Good Morning Neighbors!

This is a special week for us. We'll be opening an hour earlier on Monday and Wednesday and closing an hour later on Tuesday and Thursday for the Finishing Touch event. Come and checkout the furniture, carpet and paint for the new Watha T. Daniel Library, and vote for your favorite lounge chair! I hope to see you there.

Here's what's happening this week at Watha T.

Monday, June 15

12:00: Finishing Touch Event
2:00: American Sign Language Class
6:00: History Book Club discusses: The Prince

Tuesday, June 16

10:00: Preschool Story Time
5:30: Finishing Touch Event

Wednesday, June 17

12:00: Finishing Touch Event
1:30: Daniel Barash Shadow Puppets
4:00: Urban Fiction Book Club
6:00: Book Talk: Manga for Adults

Thursday, June 18

9:50: Mother Goose on the Loose
5:30: Finishing Touch Event

Friday, June 19

10:00: Rock Along with Casey
12:00: Anime Club: Naruto Nation

Saturday, June 20

10:00: Family Story Time
12:00: Magic: The Gathering
2:00: Be Creative Saturdays for Kids
3:00: Concert Film Series: Come Together: The Music of John Lennon

Sunday, June 21

2:00: Paul Robeson Film Series: Emperor Jones

Monday, June 22

2:00: American Sign Language Class
6:00: Social Justice Lecture Series: Darfur

Naruto Nation

Starting next friday, June 19th, and continuing every Friday during the summer our anime clube is going to be showing every episode of Naruto that we've got in massive 5 hour blasts starting at noon. Watch your favorite series again from the very beginning. We'll be giving away Naruto prizes all summer long.

You know you want to be there!