The Friends of Francis A. Gregory Library

Council member Marion Barry will be speaking at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library downtown on Thursday, July 10 at 7 p.m. Pre-registration required: http://dclibrary.org/node/43496

"Mayor for Life" Author Talk with Marion Barry | District of Columbia Public Library Four-time mayor of Washington, DC, Marion Barry, Jr. tells his shocking and courageous life story, beginning in the cotton fields in Mississippi to the executive offices of one of the most powerful cities in the world.Known nationally as the disgraced mayor caught on camera smoking crack co***ne in…

Looking for a safe and spooky way to celebrate Halloween? The Teen Advisory Group at Francis Gregory Neighborhood Library is throwing a party on Tuesday October 29th from 6:30 to 8:00pm for kids ages 8 and up. There will be some spooky activities and treats up on the 2nd floor. Come by to support the hard work the teens at the library have put into this project. Attached is the flier that they made. Again, this is not for small children!

October is also National Bullying Prevention Month - here is a link to a blog post on our website with related information and a list of some great books we have here on display. http://dclibrary.org/node/38008

Call Ms. Bobbie at (202) 698-6373 if you have questions about the Halloween party. Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library is located at 3660 Alabama Ave SE.
www.dclibrary.org/francis

Say Boo to Bullying! | District of Columbia Public Library October is typically a month where you will find the library filled with ghosts and ghouls and goblins. This year is no exception in the Teen Space, where teens are working hard preparing for their Haunted Halloween Party on Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 6:30 p.m. (ages 8 and older!). Scary books will be read...

Tomorrow the new hours begin! Francis Gregory Library will now be open 9:30am to 9:00pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. They will be open 1pm to 9pm on Thursdays, 9:30 to 5:30pm Fridays and Saturdays and 1pm to 5pm Sundays!

We made the cover of this month's issue of American Libraries! Look for it on display at the library. http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/article/building-future

Building the Future | American Libraries Magazine Welcome to the 2013 Library Design Showcase, AL’s annual celebration of new and newly renovated libraries. These libraries are shining examples of innovative architecture that addresses user needs in unique, interesting, and effective ways.

New and expanded library hours are coming soon! Get ready for October 1st! http://dclibrary.org/newhours

New Hours at DC Public Library | District of Columbia Public Library 4200 Kansas Ave. NWWashington, DC 20011202-243-1188Monday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Tuesday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wednesday: 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday: 1 p.m. - 9 p.m. Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Ward 7 Conversation on the Future of Public Education Councilmember David Catania invites you to join him this summer to discuss the Future of Public of Education in the District of Columbia. Summer conversations are being held in all 8 wards. Use the form below to sign-up to join the conversation in Ward 7.

The Friends of the Francis A. Gregory presents "Jazz at the Gregory" Saturday, June 15, 2013 starting at 6:00 PM.

The Arnold Sterling Quartet is performing. The donation is $25.00. Light refreshments will be served. The Francis A. Gregory Library is located at 3660 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington, DC.

Contact Carolyn at 202-744-2810 or [email protected] for more information. You can get a ticket ahead of time at the library as well!

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