Events in DC

Magnetic Tile Monday

Join us for Magnetic Tile Mondays! Kids ages 0–12 can drop in to build and create with Magna‑Tiles during open play time.

Palisades Study Hall

A quiet place for students to complete homework, study, or finish projects.

Explore The World Through A Microscope

We will explore different sizes and shapes through the world of a MICROSCOPE for this fun 1 hour program event. 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) | 5 - 12 Years Old (Kids/Tweens) Adults are all welcome.

Spooktacular Crafts

Come in and make some spooky crafts!

Maker Lab

Discover, create, and play!

Resume Building for Beginners

Get Help With Building Your Very Own First Resume!

Anime Club

Watch anime, Talk about manga & anime, Color some anime coloring sheets!

Stitch and Create

Stitch and create In parklands-turner space.

STEAM Club

STEAM Club for teens

Chess Club for Children

Learn to play chess or improve your skills with a chess instructor from the U.S. Chess Center.

Afternoon Story Time for the Spectrum

Join us in the Children's Room for a fun afternoon story time designed for children of all abilities, especially children on the autism spectrum.

Fall Movie and Popcorn

Get in the spooky spirit with a screening of Hocus Pocus (PG).

Le Cercle Francophone de Georgetown

These classes are designed for French learners at an intermediate to advanced level: students who already have a sound knowledge of French who want to expand their ability and speak with greater ease.

Printmaking, Postage, and Process: A Virtual Educator Workshop with Heather Moulder

Virtual | Open to educators of all grade levels and subject areas Free event, registration required Join the National Postal Museum's 2026 Guest Artist, Heather Moulder, for a virtual workshop designed for K-12 educators. Explore the intersection of stamps, art, and printmaking w

Le Cercle Francophone de Georgetown

These classes are designed for French learners at an intermediate to advanced level: students who already have a sound knowledge of French who want to expand their ability and speak with greater ease.

Chess Club for Adults

Learn to play chess or improve your skills with a chess instructor from the U.S. Chess Center.

Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday Night Movies

Maryland Terrapins Womens Basketball vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Womens Basketball

Book Club: Lost in Translation

This book club will read translated works of contemporary literary fiction (and one poetry anthology!) This is a HYBRID program, please email westendlibrary@dc.gov for a link to the event.

MLK Library Friends' Monthly Meeting

Join the MLK Friends' group for their monthly meeting. The monthly meetings are a great way to learn how you can get involved and support MLK library!

Mahjong Mondays 麻将星期一

Come play American, Hong Kong, or Japanese-style mahjong! Note: there are no instructors for this night. 快来体验美式或港式麻将吧 ! 请注意：当晚没有教练指导。

Virtual ESL Conversation Circles

Practice your English-speaking skills by joining the weekly virtual ESL Conversation Circles.

The Man Behind the Musketeers: Alexandre Dumas and French Identity

Alexandre Dumas (1802-1870) has been alternately diminished, reclaimed, and celebrated, reflecting broader debates about what it means to be French. Dumas, the author of The Three Musketeers and The Count of Monte Cristo , was of mixed-race heritage, and his experiences with raci

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Tickets are non-transferable until 72 hours prior to the show time. Any tickets suspected of being purchased for the sole purpose of reselling can be cancelled at the discretion of The Atlantis / Ticketmaster, and buyers may be denied futur…

UMB Presents: Broadway in Baltimore

Dont miss Norm Lewis and Felicia Curry at this unforgettable benefit concert! All proceeds go to benefit scholarships and the CURE Scholars Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Experience an unforgettable evening of music as To…

Drop-in Chess

Drop-in for a chess game at the Chevy Chase. All ages and skill levels welcome.

Tutoring with Northstar

Afterschool Tutoring is Monday and Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 pm

Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Calendars and Clocks Book Club

Our October book, to celebrate Halloween, is And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

Yarn Lovers

You bring your needles, yarn, and mug. We'll supply the space, the tea, and the vibes!

German Art After WWI

In the first half of the 20th century, German art was shaped by dramatic political and social upheaval, especially in the years surrounding World War I. Movements such as Expressionism, Dada, and the New Objectivity reflected the era's turbulence. Art historian Aneta Georgievska-

Luis Barragán and Mexican Modernism

Luis Barragán, a leading figure of 20th-century modern architecture, transformed design through bold color, light, and space. Art historian Jennie Hirsh highlights his Mexico City projects, including Casa Luis Barragán, Jardines del Pedregal, the Hotel Camino Real, and

Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)

CRADLE OF FILTH: Majestic In Death II w/ Moonspell, Worm

Postmarks and Paperbacks October Meeting

Join staff from the Smithsonian National Postal Museum and the Postal Museum in London for a discussion on 8 4, Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff on Monday, October 19th at 7:00pm . If you have any accessibility requirements, please email NPMprograms@si.edu and we will do everyt

Evil Laugh

Capitol View Library is hosting an Evil Laugh Contest!

Pokemon Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate 30 Years of Pokemon!

Mental Health Matters

Your mental health matters, we have information suited to your needs. Additionally, we do have a mental health specialist who can offer more support.

Capitol View Library Creative Art Contest

Teens ages 13-19 are invited to participate in the annual creative art contest. THIS YEAR’S THEME: Spooky House(s)

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

Celebrate Pokémon's 30th Anniversary with a DC-themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt!

Pumpkin Decorating Contest

Join the fun, show off your creativity, and bring book characters to life!

Little Critters: Nature Play at the Bird House (Birding)

Calling all budding birders! Join us for creative, drop-in play at the Zoo as we learn about birds of all types and practice our birding skills. Little Critters: Nature Play is designed for ages 0-5 and their caregivers and families. Activities are designed with early learners in

Technology Help

One-on-one help with basic technology every second & third Tuesday of the month.

Tech Time

Need extra help with your phone or tablet? Need help with a job application? Need extra help with a computer? Come to Tech time where you can get extra help from a librarian.

Toddler Explorations

Join on the Children's Floor for a fun toddler play time!

Birds of the World Scavenger Hunt

Search for 16 unique and colorful birds hidden around the children’s area and learn where each species can be found in the world. Find them all to earn a small prize!

Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! Virtual Reality Experience

Step back to 1776 in stunning virtual reality! Experience Gunboat Philadelphia: Save the Revolution! , where you'll discover how thousands of Patriots worked together to thwart a British invasion.

Thurgood Marshall Remembered

Before he became the first black Supreme Court Justice, Thurgood Marshall went to college with Kwame Nkrumah, Cab Calloway, and Langston Hughes. What were those dorm conversations like?

Interactive Programs

Docents offer interactive programming throughout the museum, in the form of Highlights tours of the museum, gallery spotlight talks, and hands-on cart programs. Tours of the museum's highlights generally take place daily at 10:15 AM and 1 PM. Additional tours may be offered on th

Music and Movement

Dance at the library!

Lego Hour

Join us to play with Duplos in the Children's Room! If you have any questions or would like to request an accommodation, please contact dcplaccess@dc.gov at least one week before the program.

Family Story Time

Story time program for children ages 0 to 12. Held in the reading area on the 2nd floor of the Francis Gregory Neighborhood Library at 10:30 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Music and Movement!

Join us for a children's dance party!

Baby Lap Time

Come sing, talk and read with your pre-walking babies!

Family Story Time at Goethe-Institut

Space is limited; admission is first-come, first-served.

Play Date at NMNH: Awesome Arachnids!

Join us on Tuesdays for special family play dates with museum educators! Come join us as we celebrate the many wonderful ways arachnids help our planet, make observations of different arachnid species, and create art inspired by the different colors and shapes found on arachnids!

DC | Cradleboards and Crawlers

Designed for early learners (ages 0-2), their caregivers, and families, this drop-in program offers young visitors the opportunity to enjoy a book by a Native author or illustrator read by a Museum Educator, engage in free play and sensory enrichment, and participate in other han

Art in the A.M.

Inspire early childhood creativity with SAAM during Art in the A.M. Children ages up to 5 years and their caregivers are invited to the museum before hours to learn, connect, and create in the galleries. During this program, participants will explore the exhibition Much Here Is B

Come Play Mahjong!

We'll learn Hong Kong style, as it’s the most versatile and makes it easier to transition to other styles later. Beginners are highly encouraged! Our group is growing... Join us!

Mixed Media Approaches with Chinedu

Explore a variety of mixed-media approaches to art!