LRP News Roll
Library Trustees March Meeting
[March 29, 2012]
Press Release: ULI’s Tentative Recommendation to Keep MLK a Library
[November 20, 2011]
Press Release: Ralph Nader Asks Mayor Gray to Appoint Citizens Task Force on MLK
[November 18, 2011]
DCPL News Roll
Library Revises Lending Period for Movies and Music
[May 18, 2012]
Two Library Employees Honored for Adult and Computer Literacy Work
[May 16, 2012]
DC Public Library Names Eva Poole Chief of Staff
[May 11, 2012]
District Students Write Writers
[May 11, 2012]
Washington Highlands and Francis A. Gregory Interim Libraries Closing
[April 30, 2012]
DCPL Events
Third Annual Bicycle "Tour de DCPL"
Join us Saturday May 19 for the Tour de DCPL and explore D.C. through your libraries!The Tour de DCPL is a library-themed bicycle ride of D.C., stopping at five DC Public Libraries. Bicycle-riding library staff and volunteers organize the ride each year as a way to promote environmentally friendly transportation and to explore how libraries connect with their communities.This year's ride begins at the Southwest Neighborhood Library - 900 Wesley Place SW. Arrive at 9 a.m. for registration, snacks and library card sign-ups!The ride will start by 9:30 a.m.Here is this year's proposed "East of the River" route:(Route is subject to change)1 - Southwest Neighborhood Library2 - Anacostia Neighborhood Library3 - Francis Gregory Interim Library + ride by site of new library4 - Dorothy I. Height/Benning Neighborhood Library5 - Southeast Neighborhood LibraryPlease register for the ride in advance.Email bikedcpl@gmail.com with any questions or for more information.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 9:00am at Anacostia Library, Dorothy I. Height/Benning Library, Francis A. Gregory Library, Southeast Library, Southwest Library.
Vocabulary Bee
The Friends of the Woodridge Library will host a Vocabulary Bee.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00am at Woodridge Library.
Word I Basics
Learn basic word processing features that can help you to create letters, résumés, faxes and other documents that are used to apply for jobs. Seats will be filled on a first-come, space available basis.Instructor: K. WahlerComputer Lab, Room 311Required Skills: The ability to read and comprehend English well and the skills acquired in the PC Basics class.You will learn to: Identify and navigate the basic features and elements of the Microsoft Word window
Execute multiple text selection techniques
Apply basic formatting features
Perform the Copy/Cut and Paste function
Execute the Find and Replace and Go To features
Explore a variety of templates for creating letters, résumés, faxes, reports, stationery and more
Apply themes, page borders, page colors and watermarks
Please bring your own flash drive to save class documents, or send them to your e-mail account.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00am at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
Naturalization Information Session
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will present an information session for immigrants interested in U.S. citizenship.Learn about:
Obtaining permanent residency
Naturalization eligibility requirements
Naturalization process
Naturalization test
The interview process, with a live mock interview
There will be time for questions and answers after the presentation, and USCIS will bring materials for those who are interested in applying for naturalization.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00am at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
A Presentation on Presentations by Roger Gilbertson
Do you wish to present yourself as a dynamic person, ready to roll, to support, to inspire?Unsure how to present information clearly and effectively to your friends, colleagues and other interested parties?Are you interested in reaching out globally through YouTube and other presentation technologies -- and influencing people around the world?Whether you are a student, a CEO, or an elected official, you should expect to present yourself, your ideas and your creations, in a clear, concise and effective way. Join Roger Gilbertson -- a rear admiral, expert generalist, artist, scientist, futures and management consultant, university faculty, political candidate and student -- for tips on how to make a great presentation.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 - 10:00am at Watha T. Daniel-Shaw Library.
Library News
District Government Offers Funding for Solar, Wind Energy Projects
District residents, businesses, nonprofits and private schools may now apply for up to $33,000 in assistance to install renewable energy systems on their buildings. The Green Energy DC Incentive Program is the first of a series of upcoming initiatives to support clean energy technology. The District Department of the Environment (DDOE) will provide up to $2 million for each of the next four years, beginning immediately with solar photovoltaic and wind turbine systems.
Incentive payments are based on the amount of electricity the renewable energy system generates. Projects must be completed within six months of application. DDOE expects to be able to offer incentives for solar thermal, geothermal, biomass and methane recovery systems in the next several months.
For more information and a downloadable packet of application materials, visit the Green Energy DC website or email greenenergy@ dc.gov.