We support the library and its members through book sales throughout the year. Anyone just wanting to lend a hand on occasion is also welcome.
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We advocate for the DC Public Library before government bodies and help to alert the public on the programs offered. We welcome new members who can help sort books, accept books from the public on donation days, and help with special outside events. Hope to see you soon!
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! 📚♥
This week is Little Free Library week! We are so fortunate in SW DC to have a generous supply of donated books some of which we distribute to several Little Free Libraries in the city especially to the 5 we have in our SW neighborhood. It is very gratifying to see people from all backgrounds come up to the libraries, take a look at the books and pick some out to read.
See you at our next book sale this weekend!
Join us from 1:00 to 3:00pm today for the final hours of our book sale. If you weren't able to make it this weekend, we're planning another sale for the weekend of April 20. Stay tuned for more info! Thank you for your support!
First day of the FSWL book sale was a success! Come by tomorrow from 1 to 3:00pm to buy some great books (most are $1) and support library programs and activities. Thank you!
Hope to see you this weekend at our book sale! Also, you can still donate gently used books. Drop them off at the donation cart in the SW Library entrance by noon Friday, February 9.
Got gently used books to donate? Bring them to the donation cart at the entrance of the Southwest Library by noon Friday, February 9. Friends of SW Library will sort and sell them to help support and fund library programs and activities like those listed in the second photo. Our next book sale is Saturday, February 10 from 11:00am to 3:00pm and Sunday, February 11 from 1:00 to 3:00pm. Hope to see you (and/or your donated books) there!
Join us Saturday, February 10 from 11:00am to 3:00pm and Sunday, February 11 from 1:00 to 3:00pm for a book sale! Most books are $1 or less. Proceeds support library programs and help provide supplies. See you there!
We had a great first day of our sale today despite the rain and a few other obstacles. We had a couple donations today of cookbooks and new fiction. Our large donation of military history is very popular, and all titles are $8 or less with most under $1.
Our sale is open tomorrow (Sunday) from 1 to 3 with 2-3 being a $5 bag special. Bring a regular store grocery bag and fill up for just $5. All proceeds stay in Southwest and benefit the Southwest Library. Hope to see you there!
Join us at our next book sale on Oct 7 from 11-3 and Oct 8 from 1-3 at the Southwest Library. Most books are $1 or less but we have a few really beautiful items that are a little more but still under $10.
We received a large donation of military history items and hope to use proceeds from their sale to do a special program in Southwest. Bring us your ideas as you shop. The sale will be on both levels of the library. We accept cash, check and Venmo. Proceeds support library programs and services to the community. Spread the word!
The Friends of the SW Library will be at the Inaugural SW Juneteenth Festival on First Street SW this Saturday, June 17 from 12-3. This is a true community-led event hosted by our friends at Carron Baptist DC. Enjoy music, fun and learn a little history. A walking tour of historic places in Southwest will start at 3! Hope to see you there.
Stop by the Southwest Library this weekend to do a fun scavenger hunt in the Children's area. Win fun prizes!
On Sunday afternoon, drop by to complete the Juneteenth scavenger hunt then enjoy an array of games for a special family game day.
How fast can you beat your sister at Uno? Itching to play Candyland or Jumbo Connect 4?
Have small appliances that need repair? Save the environment and learn how to fix them. Register for a free Fix-It clinic this Saturday at the Southwest Library at 1 or 2 p.m. Registration is required - be sure to bring a small appliance that needs a little TLC!.
https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/8601240
Mark your calendars! Our next book sale is the weekend of March 25 (11-4) and March 26 (1-3).
We are holding a $5 bag sale from 2-3 p.m. Bring your own bag- the standard 15" grocery bag. All proceeds go to library programs and supplies not covered by the city budget. We accept cash, check, and Venmo.
Puzzle lovers of all ages! Our friends at First District Outreach are holding a puzzle swap on their front lawn at 101 M St SW on Saturday 9/24 from 1-3 pm. Bring a puzzle and take a new one! Enjoy hot popcorn and talk to neighbors. Some street parking available.
Grab a few great reads at our book sale at the Southwest Library this weekend from 11-5 Saturday and 1:30-3:30 Sunday. All proceeds go to library programs and supplies not covered by the city budget.
A few things sponsored with book sale funds include toys for the sensory playtime program for toddlers, educational games and puzzles, and chess boards and checkers for adults and teens. Plus, we sponsor activities like the recent Back-to-School bash and the library's birthday party. We put your funds to good use. Hope to see you there!
Save the date for a fun Puzzle Swap sponsored by MPD. Our friends at 1D Outreach had so much fun at our March Puzzle Swap that they are holding one of their own on the lawn of the First District Station on Saturday, September 24 from 1-3. Bring a puzzle! Take a Puzzle!
Great way for parents to donate puzzles too young for your kids and pick up new ones! Adults wanting to swap puzzles highly welcome as well. A flyer will follow soon but wanted to make sure you had this on your calendar!
Mark your calendars for our next book sale next Saturday Sept 17 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, Sept 18 from 1:30-3:30. Most books are $1 or less with oversize books at a reasonable $2. All proceeds go to library programs and supplies not covered in the city budget. Cash, check and Venmo accepted. Hope to see you there!
This month's book selection for the Adult Book Club is Nadia Hashimi's Sparks Like Stars. Pick up a copy at the Southwest Library and discuss on August 24th at 5 p.m. Call Adult Librarian Oliver Fontem at 202-724-4298 for more information.
Join us for our Back to School celebration on Thursday, August 18th from 4 to 7 p.m. Starting with live music from Uncle Devin, the evening will have a spelling bee at 6 p.m., plus crafts, raffles, giveaways and a small book sale from the Friends. Hope to see you there!
Thank you to all of you who helped celebrate the first birthday of our new library! The birthday cake and card are on display in the children's area of the library.
More thanks go to our friends at the SWBID who cosponsored the event and made the park even more beautiful for attendees, the talented Jessica Spotswood of the Southwest Library staff who created the beautiful paper cake for the kids to decorate, Edward Daniels from Scorpio DJ's, and our friends at First District police who provided tasty popcorn in addition to making sure we could celebrate in safety.
If you have a young reader who does not want to read to an adult in the house, try asking the child to read to a family pet. This pet can be one outside of your household as well. Flynn, the star of the attached photo, lent a helping paw and ear with three human cousins in North Carolina. Their mother called every week to ask if he was available to listen to a story. With the assistance of an adult human, a few cat treats and a speaker setting on the phone, he was a supportive audience. Reading assignments were completed and reading comprehension grew.
Animals are a non-judgemental audience to reluctant readers. Plus, it strengthens family bonds. Happy reading!
One of the good things about the library being in interim status is that we have a small collection of books donated to us by the community accessible outside of the library. Other Friends groups store their donations in the now locked libraries. We had planned to use these books for book sales when the new library opens in 2021.
Instead we are using the books to supplement selections at the little free libraries in Southwest. Two are along 6th Street (one at Duck Pond) and a third is at Carrollsburg Place. We are also trying to find little libraries in the Navy Yard area. Our books have been in storage for a year so please clean them off before use. We are doing our best to make sure a good selection of books for young children and teens are available.
Take a walk to enjoy the beautiful weather and grab a good book or two. Stay safe.
Happy Halloween! Meet your neighbors and TREAT yourself to a fun evening at the SW Duck Pond. Candy and games will be provided by local community groups. Don't be TRICKED into missing this neighborhood event. Costumes encouraged!
Visit each of our tables: Amidon Bowen Elementary School, Southwest Library and the Friends of the SW Library, Friends of Titanic Memorial Park, SWNA, SWBID, SW Gardens, The Southwester, Waterfront Academy and Waterfront Village.
Each group will have a game and a treat! This is a free event.
Our next book sale is September 23rd from 10-3:00 and September 24th from 1:30-4:00. Most books are $1 or less. All proceeds go to library programs. New purchases include new Wii games for seniors, supplies for adult coloring sessions, and supplies for a new science of cosmetology program for teens. Hope to see you there!
Our first community meeting with the Design Team for the new Southwest Library will be on Tuesday, July 11th at 7:00 pm. Learn about the schedule and share your design ideas with the team. Visit dclibrary.org/newsouthwestlibrary for more information.
The Southwest Library, at 900 Wesley Place SW, is being rebuilt. The project is funded at $18 million.View the RFP here. The Library is seeking a team to design and build a high performance new library. The building will be designed to achieve LEED Gold certification for environmental design, integr...
Join us this weekend for our summer book sale. We are open 10-3 Saturday and 1:30-4 Sunday. Most books $1 or less. DVDs and CDs also available and reasonably priced. All proceeds go to Library programs. Recent purchases include the supplies and snacks for after school and weekend children's programming.
Mark your calendars for our next book sale on Saturday, June 24 from 10-3 and Sunday June 25 from 1:30-4:00. All proceeds go to library programs. Most books are $1 or less.
Donations of books in good condition (no textbooks) may be donated on the second floor across from the elevator. Place on the cart. Receipts are available at the circulation desk.
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