Happy Halloween! See you at Lansburgh Park today from 4-6!
We've been busy in the neighborhood! Here are some pictures from a recent Sip and Paint event and the Back to School event near the King-Greenleaf Recreation Center on Saturday. And our next book sale at the library is September 21 and 22. Stay tuned for more info! 📚♥️
Join us today at the Southwest Juneteenth Festival on First St SW between N and O Streets. Listen to great music, select a free book, enjoy popcorn, and make a Juneteenth magnet! The fun starts at Noon! Hope to see you there!
Ward 6 Mutual Aid is holding a food drive from October 14 - November 18. They need non-perishable food and toiletries. Donate online, at the SW Farmers Market on Saturdays, or Christ United Methodist Church (900 4th St, SW), back entrance on Wed from 3-5pm & Sat from 12-2pm.
Our book sale is this weekend from 11-3 on Saturday and 1-3 on Sunday. We have a great selection of unique books on military history - most under $5 & a few gems at a modest $8. Proceeds benefit the Southwest Library. Mutt Strutt participants get a free book at water station #3!
Mark your calendars! Our next book sale is Oct 7 from 11-3 and Oct 8 from 1-3 at the Southwest Library. Most books are $1 or less. We received two large donations on military history - history lovers stop by! SW Mutt Strutt participants get a free book! Hope to see you there!
Thank you to the James Creek Resident Council for the invitation to the Back to School Carnival! We gave away 5 boxes of books and helped kids decorate their new backpacks/school supplies. Plus, we spent a beautiful afternoon with our neighbors in Southwest.
Yoga is back at the Southwest Library on Saturdays! Chair yoga will be offered from 11 to 11:30 on Saturday, July 22. Mat yoga will be available from 11:45-12:45. Please bring your own mat!
The MPD 1st District Outreach filming of Spider Man No Way Home is being rescheduled as the field is too wet.
NEW DATE!!
Please join them on July 14th at 8:30 at 201 N St SW field. Bring your blankets or chairs. Popcorn provided. See you then!
MPD 1st District Outreach is hosting an outdoor summer free family film night tonight at 201 N St SW. Bring your blankets and enjoy Spider-man No Way Home. Popcorn provided. Movie begins at 8:30 p.m.
Thank you to our friends at Carron Baptist for including us in the First Annual Southwest Juneteenth Festival on Saturday, June 17th. About 200 people attended. Our Juneteenth coloring poster was a big hit for residents of all ages.
Have small appliances that are not working? Don't throw them away! Learn how to repair them. Spend an hour learning tips on how to repair your item at the Fix it Clinic on Saturday June 17 at 1 and 2 p.m. Register at the link below.
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Come visit the Friends of the SW Library at the inaugural Southwest Juneteenth celebration! Hosted by our friends at Carron Baptist Church on 1354 First Street, the event will be fun for the whole family. Hope to see you there!
