Rosedale Library Friends

Join Rosedale Library Friends at our next meeting, 7/22 at 7pm. This meeting will be entirely *virtual*. Please review our latest newsletter and access the meeting link from there: mailchi.mp/10e4443479e3/r… #KingmanPark

TONIGHT: Future of Rosedale Library meeting, 6:30pm at Rosedale Rec Center. Hear directly from @dcpl about plans for a new, expanded, full service library!

Join us on Tuesday 12/3, 6:30pm, at Rosedale Rec for a special meeting with @dcpl’s @RReyesGavilan about plans to redevelop Rosedale Library.

Join us today at Rosedale Volunteer Fest, 1-3pm! We’ll be here talking about our wonderful local library and all the great ways you can volunteer to help out 📚

Join us at the Rosedale Volunteer Festival, happening 9/28, 1-3pm at the Rosedale Rec Center! 📚

Books From Birth 🌟 Every child in D.C. is offered the amazing chance to receive a complimentary book every month from birth until their fifth birthday. Let's unite in nurturing a passion for reading! 📚💫 Learn more: bit.ly/3OL5UFr

We’ve hit 3,000,000 books for DC kids through #BooksFromBirth! 📚 📚 So proud of our partnership with @dcpl & @DollyParton @dollyslibrary! When I created this, the goal was simple - get books into every DC kids’ hands & homes. Today, nearly 100,000 kids have benefited so far!

If you are seeking assistance with your job search process, the Job Seekers Drop-In Clinic offers individual help. bit.ly/3zB6Y98

ALA is profoundly disappointed in today's vote in the House to strip Title IX nondiscrimination protections from LGBTQ+ library workers & patrons But library advocates will keep standing up for civil rights & the right to read Tell the Senate to vote NO: oneclickpolitics.global.ssl.fastly.net/promo/5xk

Looking for a research assistant. Not too heavy of a lift but has to be thorough. Of course, I’ll pay.

🖥️ Mastering Resume Writing and Interview Skills 📅 Wednesday, June 26 🕐 1:00pm - 3:00pm Join this virtual workshop with the DC Department of Human Resources, designed for DC job seekers. Register 👉🏾 bit.ly/3VuY30k

absurdly moving piece on the modern function of libraries, and the dedication of librarians theguardian.com/news/article/2…

We're cool in many ways, but today it's all about your health and safety. Our libraries are cooling centers, so please come in and stay safe!

Wonderful and well deserved 👏🏼

Discover the inspiring story of Ruby Duncan, who challenged a fraud-obsessed welfare department in 1970s Las Vegas with "Mother Power" – a potent blend of Feminism and Civil Rights activism. 📅 Thursday, May 9 | 5:30 pm 📍 MLK Library Register 👉🏾 bit.ly/3y21nbn

Youth Poet Laureate tour comes to Rosedale this Thursday, May 9, 4pm!

Thank you, #MetGala, for reminding us that it's that time of the year! 🥵 🦟

Today is the last day to sign up to testify in support of @dcpl and Rosedale Library's budget. You can submit written testimony, upload a document or video, and/or testify virtually during the hearing tomorrow (starting 9am). lims.dccouncil.gov/Hearings/testi…

Next on the countdown, our first collab ride w @dcpl to Rosedale!

🌟 Celebrate Arab American Heritage Month with us! 📚 Join in by exploring vibrant traditions, history, and culture through recommended reads and library resources. Stay tuned for details on the Arab American Foundation Fest at MLK Library! Learn more: bit.ly/3J3XIMl