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Feel the beat 🎶 National Theatre Live at the Library is back this week! Join Words Beats an Life at Francis A. Gregory Library on June 24 at 4PM for an introduction to rhythm and explore the power of music through hands-on learning and creativity.

🎸 DC Punk Archive is back on the rooftop ⚡ MLK Library kicks off the 12th season of live rooftop shows marking 50 years of punk in the U.S. Free, all-ages shows all summer bringing together fans and the DMV punk community. https://bit.ly/3YppyKm

🌈 This Pride Month, bestselling author and TV producer Rasheed Newson comes to MLK Library to discuss his highly anticipated new novel, There’s Only One Sin in Hollywood.
A dazzling story of fame, desire, power & secrets in q***r Golden Age Los Angeles. https://bit.ly/4egqEQi

Starting June 26, MLK Library transforms into an Odyssey-inspired experience ahead of Christopher Nolan’s new film (July 17). Explore a self-guided stamp rally, creative staff displays, and nods to Homer’s classic tale. https://bit.ly/4w5kaLr

The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the District until 9:00 PM today, June 22. Heavy rain and high winds are possible.

Take time to prepare.

Visit ready.dc.gov for more.

A world premiere at MLK Library 🎶 Martin Luther King Jr.: An Opera comes to life for the very first time in a concert reading featuring soloists, chorus, and piano.

📅 June 27 | 3–4PM
📍 MLK Library Auditorium

Free summer workshops are here. ☀️ Looking to explore your creativity this summer? The Know Your Power workshop series brings hands-on graffiti art and music workshops to select DC Public Library locations throughout June.

Make your dad proud. Show him you finally got a library card. 📚
Happy Father's Day! 💙

Thank you, DC! To everyone who cheered us on, waved hello, and showed us love along the parade route—thank you. It was beautiful to see libraries from across the DMV come together once again to celebrate community, visibility, and Pride. 🌈❤️