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Family Game Night
Children under 12 need to bring an adult. No registration is required.
Chess Club for Children
For children in grades 2 - 6 interested in learning and playing chess. Players are grouped by ability, not age. Chess Club is offered through our partnership with the U.S. Chess Center and sponsored by the Friends of the Cleveland Park Library. If you would like to request an accommodation, please..
Legos: Bricks and Beyond
Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.
Teen Zone
After school, unwind with video games, crafts, and plenty of other fun activities! Curious about upcoming events? Just ask a Surratts-Clinton branch staff member for the latest Teen Zone updates! For ages 13+
Yoga
Offered by Grace Studios of Silver Spring (a yoga training studio), this is a mixed-levels yoga class suitable for those new to yoga as well as those interested on working on basics. This foundational practice will stretch and strengthen your entire body through a series of basic yoga poses that...
Teen Action Group (TAG): Blackout Poetry
Earn community service hours while making a real impact! Join TAG to contribute to your community, meet new friends, and have your voice heard at the library.
Read to a Dog
In person registration is required the day of the program. We have a limited number of available time slots. Readers can sign up for a time slot starting at 4:15 p.m. at the Information Desk. Each reader will have ten minutes to read one-on-one with the therapy dog. We encourage each child to...
Family Storytime at Chevy Chase
These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the...
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San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals
MLB: San Francisco Giants at Washington Nationals at Nationals Park
Mahjong Mondays 麻将星期一
Come play American, Hong Kong, or Japanese-style mahjong on Mahjong Mondays! For experienced players only. Meeting every Monday night from 6-8pm in the 1st Floor Co-Working Space. Spots are limited and are first-come, first-served. Originating in China, mahjong spread internationally, evolving into.
White House Visitor Center
The official visitor center for the White House, located in the Department of Commerce building. Exhibits cover the history of the White House, its architecture, and the families who lived there through artifacts, videos, and interactive displays. Self-guided tours are free; tours of the White House
Yarn Lovers Knitting Club
Join fellow yarn enthusiasts for a bi-monthly meet up to trade tips and encouragement. Bring your latest knitting or crochet project and a mug -- we'll make the tea.
The Escape Game
Escape room Titanic! by The Escape Game DC in Washington, D.C. on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-8 players.
Women's Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Bronze sculpture honoring the 265,000 women who served in Vietnam, adjacent to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Three female military figures with a wounded male soldier. Created by sculptor Glenna Goodacre. Free. Open 24 hours. One of the most emotionally powerful memorials in Washington.
Old Town Trolley Tours — DC
Washington DC Tours showcasing the Capital better than anyone else! Best DC tours by day and night, we're the attraction that takes you to the attractions!
Thompson Boat Center
Historic Potomac boathouse near Georgetown with kayak, canoe, paddleboard, and rowing shell rentals. Classes for beginners. Also rents bikes for the C&O Canal and Capital Crescent trails. Open spring-fall, daily.
Free Things to Do
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English for Adults- Community ESL Class
The Francophone Africans Alliance (FAA) offers free English classes designed to help adult learners improve their speaking, listening, reading, and everyday communication skills. This is a 9 week series of classes and participants should plan to attend all classes. Class is held every Monday for 9..
Rfk Stadium Open Air Market
Rfk Stadium Open Air Market is a farmers market in Washington, DC.
Tidal Basin
Iconic 107-acre reservoir surrounded by cherry blossom trees, a gift from Japan in 1912. Peak bloom in late March-early April draws millions of visitors. Paddle boats available for rent. Walking path connects the Jefferson, FDR, and MLK memorials. Open 24 hours.
Passport DC — Around the World in a Weekend
Annual May event where Washington DC's embassies open their doors to the public. Cultural performances, food samples, traditional dress demonstrations, and special access to embassy buildings normally closed to visitors. Free admission to most embassies. One of DC's most unique cultural experiences.
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National Poem in Your Pocket Day
Pick a poem to share on National Poem in Your Pocket Day. Every April, on Poem in Your Pocket Day, people celebrate by selecting a poem, carrying it with them, and sharing it with others throughout the day. Stop by all week to pick up a poem that you can share on April 30, in honor of National Poem.
Rock Creek Park Tennis Center
15 courts managed by the National Park Service in Rock Creek Park. Hard courts with lighting for evening play. Court reservations available online. Year-round outdoor play in one of DC's most scenic park settings. Adjacent to the Rock Creek Park Golf Course. Affordable rates for DC residents and vis
Makerspace: 3Doodler Pens
Get ready to create and innovate in the Makerspace! Explore 3D Doodlers can create a 3D object by drawing with our 3D pens. Teens can earn community service hours.
Preschool Storytime with Live Captions
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Peer Navigator at Woodridge Library
Are you homeless or at risk of homelessness? Are you a returning citizen? Are you a survivor of partner abuse? Do you just want someone to talk to? Going Through Something? The library’s We Care program is at locations around the city to provide emotional support, as well as referrals for...
NIH Chamber Singers: "And Still There is Singing" - In-person
The NIH Chamber Singers, a group of seventeen singers under the direction of Dwight Brock, will present a Spring Concerts of choral music in many styles for singers and listeners alike. The spring, the selections will emphasize the Joy and Benefits and Singing and Song. We will explore how Singing..
Hidden Gems
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Key Bridge Boathouse
Georgetown Potomac River boathouse with kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rentals. Guided tours, sunset paddles, and classes. Beautiful views of the Key Bridge and Kennedy Center. Open Apr-Oct, daily 9am-sunset. Single kayak from $21/hr.
Capital One Arena — Washington Capitals & Wizards
Major professional sports arena and entertainment venue in downtown DC. Home of the Washington Capitals (NHL) and Washington Wizards (NBA). Also hosts concerts, WWE, boxing, college basketball, and major entertainment events. 20,000-seat capacity. Metro accessible (Gallery Place-Chinatown).
Insomnia Escape Room DC
Escape room The Mafia by Insomnia Escape Room DC in Washington, D.C. on worldofescapes.com. Description, photos, reviews, contacts, schedule and online booking. Groups of 2-7 players.
DC Parks Kids Programs
DC Parks & Recreation offers year-round youth programs including sports leagues, arts and crafts, coding, swimming, and camps at recreation centers citywide. Programs for ages 2-17. Affordable rates for DC residents. Summer camp at multiple locations. Registration opens monthly on the DPR ActiveNet
Lincoln Memorial
Iconic neoclassical memorial honoring President Abraham Lincoln, dedicated 1922. Features a 19-foot marble statue by Daniel Chester French, the Gettysburg Address inscribed on the walls, and 36 Doric columns representing the states at the time of Lincoln's death. Site of Martin Luther King Jr.'s ...
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Bunny Craft
Stop by the library and create your own bunny paper craft. All materials will be provided. Accessibility Notice : We strive to make our events accessible. To request a disability accommodation and/or language services, contact the department listed in the "Contact Info" pane on the right. Please...
Family Storytime
These 25-30-minute programs are designed to delight children of all ages and are filled with diverse stories and activities that promote and develop language skills and imagination. These programs encourage children to develop a lifelong love of reading and learning and introduce them to the...
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