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P
olitical
activism, nancial responsibility,personal health and carbon footprints…howare you moving towards empowerment? DCPublic Library continues its program seriesof highlighting the life and legacy of Dr. King,and explores whether we and our leaders are
Following in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Part two of this program series,which began in January, looks at
Moving Towards Empowerment.
February programs feature lectures withBill Strickland, a former at-risk student, whochanged his life by using his skills as anartist to make social change. C.R. Gibbs willdiscuss African history and culture. Also, attendprograms on starting a home-based business,Printmaking for Teens, a discussion with theDarfur Peace and Development Organization,a Poetry Slam, a blood drive, a Zora NealeHurston Re-enactment, a look at the history of Go-Go, Senior Reections on Black History,the 20
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Annual Black Film Festival, exhibits,book displays, activities for children andmore. Find a full schedule of events inthe
Footsteps
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Part 2: Moving Toward Empowerment 
Booklet available at all librarylocations, or by visiting
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Attention high school juniors andseniors, let DC Public Library help youprepare for college. Attend CollegeGoal Sunday on February 8, 2009,from 2 – 5 pm, at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library in thethird oor Computer Lab.
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Learn how to ll out a FAFSA (FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid)in the Library’s Computer Lab, Room311. Those already familiar with theapplication process can complete oneusing computers in Room 324.
 
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Talk to trained volunteers who will beon hand to help with the FAFSA formand the DC ONEAPP.
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Participate in a lottery to win ascholarship.For more information, callJames Rose at Reach4Success,(202) 393-1100, ext. 19, or email: jrose@reach4success.org.
Footsteps, Part 2 
Moving TowardsEmpowerment
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Reach4Success
 
Hosts College Goal Sunday
Tips on Financial Aid
DC Pblic Lib IsOpe  Eigh Locioso Pesides’ D
Special Holiday Hours10 am to 5 pm
See back page for a list of library locations.
at the DC Public Library
 
in the
The next Board of Library Trustees meeting will be on Wednesday, March 25, 2009, at 6 pm,at the Georgetown Interim Library, 3307 M Street, NW. The public is welcome to attend.
Adaptive Library Services727-2142Adult Literacy Resource Center727-1616Arts and Literature Division
 Art
 727-1291
Literature and World Languages
 727-1281
Music and Recreation
 727-1285
Religion
727-1251
 
Multimedia Services andProgramming Support727-1265Book Information727-0321Books Plus, The Library Store727-6834Business, Science and Technology
Business and Vocation
727-1171
Science and Technology 
 727-1175Children’s Division727-1248Circulation727-1579College Information Center393-1100 ext. 16e-BIC (Enhanced BusinessInformation Center)727-2241Meeting Room Reservations727-1222New Popular Library727-1295Social Sciences Division
History and Biography 
 727-1161; 727-2079
Philosophy and Psychology 
 727-1251
Sociology, Education andGovernment
727-1261Special Collections
Black Studies Center 
 727-1211
Washingtoniana
727-1213 Young Adult Services727-5535Call locations marked with thissymbol for special hours.
MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.MEMORIAL LIBRARY
spotlight
Program Schedule
 
HaPPy BIrtHDayaBraHam LInCOLn, yOu DOn’t LOOk 200!
Ages 6 - 12
 
Learn about AbrahamLincoln from a photographtaken in 1865.
Pewoh
Thursday, February 12 1 pm
Ji E. thoo/Shephed P
 
Thursday, February 12 1 pm
 
Sohwes
Thursday, February 12 4 pm
Wh t. Diel/ShwIei
Monday, February 16Noon
 
Cleveld P
 
Monday, February 163 p
m
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Thursday, February 194 pm
Plisdes
Monday, February 234 pm
 yOu’rE LOOkInG PrEttyGOOD tOO, GEOrGE!
Ages 6 - 12Learn about the REALGeorge Washington.
mo Ples
Monday, February 161 pm
WHat’S HaPPEnInG On yOur BLOCk?
Ages 6 - 12Celebrate the style of AfricanAmerican artist RomareBearden by examining hiscollage “The Dove” and hisinuence on children’s bookillustrators.
Cleveld P
Wednesday, February 184 pm
 
Saturday, February 282 pm
 
For more information,call the Library.Enjoy these
Picturing America @ Your Library 
programs in February.
 
martIn LutHEr kInG, Jr.
Preschool Story Hour Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 amChildren’s Division, Room 200Ages 2 - 5.Science Fair HelpTues, February 3 - April 287 pm Children’s Division, Room 200Ages 5 - 14.Toddler Story TimeWednesdays 10:30 amChildren’s Division, Room 200Ages 2 - 3.
anaCOStIa IntErIm
Telling StoriesTuesdays 10:30 amAges 2 - 10.Story hour using puppets and drawings.
 
Story TimeWednesdays 10:30 amAges 2 - 5. Songs and rhymes.
 
The Life and Times of Frederick DouglassWed, February 18 10:30 amAll ages.Red HeartsWed, February 18 1:30 pmGrades Pre-K - 12. Arts and Crafts.Martin Luther King, Jr./Rosa Parks PlayWed, February 25 10:30 amAll ages.Arts & CraftsThursdays 4 pm Ages 3 - 10.
BEnnInG IntErIm
 
Story Time AdventuresTuesdays 10:30 am Ages 2 - 5.Reading and crafts.
CaPItOL VIEW
Story Time for ToddlersTuesdays 10:15 am Ages 2 - 5.
 
children’s
Video rel Sevice/Videophoe Booh nowavilble Coes of Soeso Coicios
Deaf and hard of hearing patrons can nowmake video-based “phone” calls at theLibrary thanks to a new Video Relay Ser-vice/Videophone Booth located in AdaptiveLibrary Services and the Great Hall of theMartin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library.Calls can be made in two ways:
 
• Direct, person-to-person, to another Sign Language user who has avideophone• Relay, via a Sign Language interpreter,to a hearing person with a regular telephonePlease note that this booth does not handlevoice calls. For more information, contactthe Librarian to the Deaf Community: Voice(via Video Relay Service) (866) 570-7364,and ask for Janice Rosen; Voice (direct)or VideoPhone (202) 727-2145; TTY (202)727-2255; Email: janice.rosen@dc.gov.
CHEVy CHaSE
Baby TimeWednesdays 9:30 amAges 4 - 14 months. Fingerplays,songs, bounces and more.Story TimeThursdays 10 amAges 5 Months - 5 years.
CLEVELanD Park
Wonderful OnesTuesdays 10 am
 
Ages 12 - 23 months.
 
Preschool Story TimeTuesdays 4 pm Ages 3 - 5.Terric TwosWednesdays 10 am Age 2.Baby Time LapsitThursdays 10 amAges 1 - 11 months.
 
Songs, rhymes and baby bounces.PJ and Stars Story TimeThursdays 7 pm All ages.
GEOrGEtOWn IntErIm
Toddler Story TimeTuesdays 10:30 am Age 2.
JuanIta E. tHOrntOn/SHEPHErD Park
Preschool Story TimeTuesdays 10 am Ages 3 - 5.Baby/Toddler Lap TimeTuesdays 11 amAges 1 month - 3 years.Arts and CraftsWed, February 4 4:30 pmElementary school ages.Preschool MoviesThursdays 10:30 am Ages 3 - 5.
 
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