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A promotional image for the MLK Open Mic event hosted by the DC Public Library. The text invites people to an afternoon of poetry and music on Sunday, July 26, from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Features a vintage-style microphone on the right.
Promotional poster for Harry Potter Week at Capitol View Library, from July 26 to August 1. Features the Harry Potter logo, an owl, potions, and a silhouette of a castle. Includes event details: Wand Making Workshop on Tuesday, July 28 at 11:00 AM, and Wizard Hat Making on Thursday, July 30 at 2:00 PM. Mentions DC Public Library and invites ages 5-19 to attend. Cloaks and broomsticks are welcome all week.
The image features the text "IRL (in real life)" and "DC Public Library Strategic Plan" over a background of an audience. The DC Public Library logo is in the upper right corner, alongside the words "Joy," "Belonging," and "Resilience.
An individual using a laptop displaying a project management dashboard. The screen shows colorful graphs and charts. The scene is set in a DC Public Library. A promotional poster reads: "Financial Excel: Loan and Mortgage Payments. Learn to calculate the projected loan and mortgage payments at different prices and interest rates, using the Payment (PMT) Formula in Microsoft Excel 2019. Monday, July 27, 5:00 PM, MLK Library.
"Flyer for Disability Pride Comedy Night at MLK Library, featuring performers Sandi Benton, Rachel Bbegal, Courtney Cooper, and Kalina Newman. Includes accessibility information and contact details. DC Public Library logo is present."
This image is a promotional flyer for a book talk at the DC History Center x People’s Archive. The event features "Avocado Dreams" by Ana Patricia Rodríguez and will be held on Monday, July 27, at 6:30pm at the MLK Library. The flyer includes photos of two individuals labeled Ana Patricia Rodríguez and Kristy L. The DC Public Library logo is at the bottom.
Two individuals are enjoying an interactive exhibit at the Museum of Illusions, Washington DC. Text details an event: "Free! Pre-registration required. Teen Nights at the Museum of Illusions. July 17 & 31, 5pm-8pm. 927 H Street, NW, Washington DC." Logos for DC Public Library and Museum of Illusions are displayed at the bottom.
A large puzzle is under construction on a round table by a window overlooking a parking lot. The puzzle features images from Disney's "The Little Mermaid" and "Beauty and the Beast." Puzzle pieces are scattered around the table. A sign in the middle advertises an event called "The Great Puzzle Challenge.
A variety of open books are arranged in a circle against a blue background. The text reads: "DC Public Library. Build your library community. Join a Library Book Club!" Options include Classic Literature, Mysteries, LGBTQIA+, Stage & Screen, and more.
"Discover Summer event poster for Library Museum Days. Details and dates for various museum activities: The Bluebell Museum, Phillips Collection, National Museum of Women in the Arts, Lincoln's Cottage, Smithsonian Museum of American History, Smithsonian National Zoo, National Building Museum, and Museum of Illusions. Activities include art, history, and interactive experiences."
Certainly! Here’s an alternative text description: "Event poster titled ‘District Vibes, American Pride: How DC Changed American Culture.’ Features images of the Muppet character Kermit the Frog, a person, and a historical black-and-white photo of people. Text highlights Washington D.C.'s role in nurturing creativity and diverse cultures. Event date: June 3 to Sept. 27, 2026, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Logos of DC Public Library, The Library of Congress, and Smithsonian Institution included."
Flyer for "Ward 5 Grow Together Community Day" at Woodridge Library and Langdon Park. Date: Sunday, July 19, 1 PM – 4 PM. Highlights include free food, carnival rides and games, story garden, arts and crafts, steam projects, DIY planting, community partners, face painting, and a visit with Councilman Zachary Parker. Located at 1801 Hamlin St NE, with logos of the DC Public Library and DC Public Library Foundation.
The image is a promotional flyer for ASL classes at Francis A. Gregory Library, detailing beginner and intermediate levels with respective schedules. A person faces forward, gesturing with one hand. Logos for the DC Public Library and DC Public Library Foundation are included.
A colorful poster for "Building Stories Family Story Time" at the National Building Museum. Events in June and July are listed with dates, times, and locations, including MLK Library, Palisades Library, Shepherd Park/ Juanita E. Thornton Library, Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library, Chevy Chase Library, and Capitol View Library. An illustration shows a whimsical building exterior with people and a "Carry Out" shop.
Image of a map background with a U.S. passport to the right. The text reads, "Passport Acceptance Office, DC Public Library, dclibrary.org/passports."
Image promoting LinkedIn Learning by DC Public Library. Text highlights access to over 16,000 instructional videos by industry experts. Includes a website link: dclibrary.org/research-learn. A person is smiling while using a laptop.
Community members gather in a room with modern decor, seated and standing around a table with refreshments. A banner reads "Recovery Room Experience Open House & Community Forum" with a note that the event is postponed. Logos for DC Public Library and Recovery Room are at the bottom.
This is a news broadcast image featuring two individuals seated on a light-colored couch. The person on the left is speaking and gesturing with their hands. The person on the right is smiling. The backdrop shows a partial view of large windows with greenery visible outside. On-screen text indicates the logo "FOX 5" and mentions Richard Reyes-Gavilan, Executive Director of DC Public Library. A news ticker runs along the bottom.
A person stamping a document with a notary stamp. The text reads: "Notary Services at MLK Library. The second and third Saturday of each month from 10 A.M. to 1 P.M. No appointment needed!" The DC Public Library logo is in the top right corner.
Poster for “Ward 5 Grow Together Community Day” at Woodridge Library and Langdon Park, Sunday, July 19, 1 PM to 4 PM. Features include free food, carnival rides and games, story garden, arts and crafts, DIY planting, steam projects, a visit with Councilmember Zachary Parker, and face painting. Logos for DC Public Library and DC Public Library Foundation are at the bottom. The address is 1801 Hamlin St NE. Background has colorful circles.
Digital Navigators promotional poster. It reads, "Get Help with Tech" and lists services: using computers, laptops, & phones; filling out online forms & applications; email & internet; PDFs & printing; and anything else about technology. At the bottom, it notes these services are available at 8 neighborhood library locations. The DC Public Library logo is included.
The image is a promotional banner for "Books from Birth" by DC Public Library. It shows a person reading to a child, both wearing face masks. The text offers a free book monthly for children under five in Washington, D.C. There is a registration link and logos of DC Public Library and the DC government. The background is light blue with colorful book graphics.
Two people are sitting on a colorful bench engaged in conversation. The image promotes "Friendship Bench DC," offering free and confidential sessions for empathetic listening. Contact information and library locations in Anacostia, MLK Jr., Mt. Pleasant, and Woodridge are provided. Logos for DC Public Library, HelpAge USA, and Friendship Bench are displayed at the bottom.
A hand holds up a red card with text reading, "Still saying 'I need to get a library card.'" The DC Public Library logo is in the top right corner.
Two individuals are enjoying an interactive exhibit at the Museum of Illusions, Washington DC. Text details an event: "Free! Pre-registration required. Teen Nights at the Museum of Illusions. July 17 & 31, 5pm-8pm. 927 H Street, NW, Washington DC." Logos for DC Public Library and Museum of Illusions are displayed at the bottom.
Poster for "Friends of the Library Book Sale" by DC Public Library. Three events listed: Mt Pleasant at Lamont Plaza, July 18, 10:45am - 1:00pm; Palisades, July 18, 10:00am - 2:00pm; Tenley-Friendship, July 18, 1:30pm - 4:30pm. Blue background with dotted design.
A promotional image for a "Family Improv at Tenley-Friendship Library" event. It features two photos: one of a smiling child performing on stage and another of a person conducting. The event is scheduled for Saturday, July 18, at 2:00 PM. The DC Public Library logo is in the top left corner.
Certainly! Here’s an alternative text description: "Event poster titled ‘District Vibes, American Pride: How DC Changed American Culture.’ Features images of the Muppet character Kermit the Frog, a person, and a historical black-and-white photo of people. Text highlights Washington D.C.'s role in nurturing creativity and diverse cultures. Event date: June 3 to Sept. 27, 2026, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. Logos of DC Public Library, The Library of Congress, and Smithsonian Institution included."
Speaker at an event, holding a microphone, with text reading: "DC Public Library. Find your story. Dr. Willie Jolley. Rich is good, wealthy is better!"
This is an event poster for an author talk at the DC Public Library. It features an image of a person next to a book cover titled "Sentient: A Novel" by Michael Nayak. The event is on Saturday, July 18 at 2:00pm at Chevy Chase Library, 5625 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, D.C. 20015.
A group of people stand or sit together inside a stylish room with round mirrors and modern lighting. Text on the image reads: "Recovery Room Experience Open House & Community Forum" and provides details of an event on Saturday, July 18, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Rosedale Library. It describes the event as a welcoming space for Black men to connect and mentions that light refreshments will be provided. Logos of DC Public Library and Recovery Room are displayed.
A person is holding a smartphone displaying the DC Public Library mobile app interface. The app screen shows options like "Popular Titles," "My Account," and "Digital Resources." In the background is an open laptop. A banner below the image promotes downloading the app from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store, with logos for both stores displayed.
Practice American Sign Language with ASL Inside via Mango Languages. Logos for ASL Inside, Mango Languages, and DC Public Library are displayed at the bottom. Illustrations of hands showing sign language letters are included.
The image is a flyer for "Disability Pride Month" by the DC Public Library. It lists events, including "Story Time for the Spectrum," "Know Your Rights," "Smart Home Tech," "Deaf President Now! Screening & Filmmaker Discussion," "ASL Story Time," and "Down Syndrome and Friends Community Play Group." Event dates, times, and library locations are provided. Contact information for accommodations is also included.
Two individuals are enjoying an interactive exhibit at the Museum of Illusions, Washington DC. Text details an event: "Free! Pre-registration required. Teen Nights at the Museum of Illusions. July 17 & 31, 5pm-8pm. 927 H Street, NW, Washington DC." Logos for DC Public Library and Museum of Illusions are displayed at the bottom.
The image is a promotional flyer for the exhibits program at DC Public Library. It displays a group of people observing art in a gallery and an artwork by Gia Harewood titled "BLACK(ER), 2026." The text provides details for a virtual information session on Wednesday, July 15, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., and states that the submission deadline is Friday, November 6, 2026. The library's logo is visible at the bottom.
Silhouette of a person looking through a telescope against a starry night sky. Text overlays include "DC Public Library," "Starlight and Story: How We've Imagined the Universe," and event details about a presentation by Carrie Fitzgerald at Takoma Park Library on Thursday, July 16, at 6 p.m.
The image is a promotional flyer featuring two panels. The left panel announces the reopening of Petworth Library on Sunday, August 23, with photos of its renovated interior. The right panel announces the reopening of Southeast Library on Thursday, September 10, with photos of its modernized interior. The DC Public Library logo is at the top.
Free eye exams schedule poster featuring various dates and locations in Washington, D.C. The libraries listed are Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton, Parklands-Turner, Georgetown, Woodridge, Palisades, Lamond-Riggs/Lilian J. Huff, Southwest, and Mt. Pleasant. The poster includes images of diverse individuals and a Vision To Learn mobile eye exam unit. Appointments require pre-registration.
The image is a flyer for "Fix-It DC," promoting a Summer Community Repair Event at West End Library. The event is on Wednesday, July 15, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. It includes logos for DC Public Library, Department of Energy & Environment, and the Government of the District of Columbia. A red car with luggage on top is depicted in front of colorful buildings.
A small Ferris wheel with colorful cabins is in operation near a city street. Two people stand nearby, and another person wearing a neon shirt is overseeing the ride. Traffic lights and buildings are visible in the background.
A promotional poster for an event titled "Lights, Panels, Action: Tom King on Bringing Supergirl to the Big Screen." It features a person in front of a "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" comic book cover. Hosted by David Betancourt, the event is scheduled for Sunday, July 12, 2 p.m., at the MLK Library. Logos for DC Public Library and Big Planet Comics are included at the bottom. The tagline reads "ComicTropolis | Real Fans. Real Stories. Real Heroes.
A colorful poster for "The 2026 Summer Puzzle Challenge" hosted by DC Puzzle Swap and the DC Public Library. The event features a 40,320 piece puzzle with library locations listed, including Woodridge, Northeast, Shepherd Park, Southwest, Benning, MLK, Cleveland Park, and Anacostia. Puzzle themes like "Bambi" and "The Lion King" are mentioned. The event runs from August 29, 2026, at MLK Library. Logos for DC Public Library and Awesome Con are present.
"Flyer titled 'Discover Summer: Library Museum Days.' It features six events: June 10 at the Tredegar Museum with crafts; June 11 at Phillips Collection with a scavenger hunt; July 5 at the National Museum of Women in the Arts with an online art exhibition and trivia; July 11 at Lincoln's Cottage with a video on its history; July 15 at Smithsonian Museum of American History with hands-on activities; August 1 at Smithsonian National Zoo focusing on Asian elephants; August 10 at National Building Museum with building activities, and August 11 at Museum of Illusions with an online event on illusions. Times and registration details included.
A promotional poster for "A Day at the Fair" event at MLK Library on Saturday, July 11, from 1 to 4 p.m. The poster highlights interactive carnival games, family-friendly rides, live music, special exhibitions, fair-inspired food, and activities for all ages. Logos of District Vibes American Pride, DC Public Library, and Institute of Museum and Library Services are included.
The image features the text "IRL (in real life)" and "DC Public Library Strategic Plan" over a background of an audience. The DC Public Library logo is in the upper right corner, alongside the words "Joy," "Belonging," and "Resilience.
A large group of people gathered outside a modern building under a canopy. They appear to be at an event or gathering, with tables set up and people mingling. The sky is partly cloudy, and the scene suggests a lively atmosphere.
A graphic featuring the Mango Languages logo with colorful speech bubbles displaying "Hello" in different languages: Xin chào, 你好, Bonjour, Hola, مرحبا.
An illuminated building with signage: "DC Public Library Presents Hail to the Fans: The Spirit of DC Sports. Opening April 2027." Logos of various sports teams, including Washington Commanders, Washington Wizards, Washington Nationals, DC Defenders, Washington Capitals, Washington Spirit, Washington Mystics, and DC United, are displayed at the bottom.
Poster for "Rooftop Punk Shows" by DC Punk Archive at DC Public Library, Summer 2026. Dates listed are July 8, August 12, and September 9, featuring bands like Bed Maker, Buko Buko, Pinkhouse, and more. Includes images of a microphone, guitar, and illustrated library building. All shows at 6:30 pm.
Illustration of the DC Public Library "Staff Picks Odyssey Edition" banner, featuring Greek mythological figures with weapons and a ship. Books are stacked at the bottom.
Poster for "Just Your Imagination: Family Art Workshop" features an illustrated schedule of workshop dates and locations across various libraries, such as Northeast Library and MLK Library, from July 8 to August 31. Artworks inspired by Jacob Lawrence's "The Migration Series" are depicted. Partner logos include Discover Summer, DC Public Library, and The Phillips Collection.
A colorful poster for "The 2026 Summer Puzzle Challenge" hosted by DC Puzzle Swap and the DC Public Library. The event features a 40,320 piece puzzle with library locations listed, including Woodridge, Northeast, Shepherd Park, Southwest, Benning, MLK, Cleveland Park, and Anacostia. Puzzle themes like "Bambi" and "The Lion King" are mentioned. The event runs from August 29, 2026, at MLK Library. Logos for DC Public Library and Awesome Con are present.