The DC Public Library Presents DISTRICT OF CHANGE and UNCENSORED

This fall, make your way to the District's epicenter of cultural activity - the DC Public Library - for a lineup of events that bring together DC's brightest thinkers, community leaders, activists, artists and mixologists. On September 10, the Library will host District of Change, an ongoing series focusing on the transformation of Washington, D.C. that will examine the question: Are D.C. schools getting better? Moderator Amanda Ripley will guide the discussion with local school principals about the state of the District's schools.

The following week, The DC Public Library will invite the D.C. community to come together to celebrate the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was founded as the national book community's annual celebration of the freedom to read, express and create. From September 21-27, The DC Public Library will mark the occasion with UNCENSORED, a temporary public art event at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library with both indoor and outdoor art installations exploring the concept of censorship. A preview party for UNCENSORED on September 19 will give guests a sneak peek at the art installations and will feature signature cocktails representing local mixologists' favorite banned books.

About District of Change: Are D.C. Schools Getting Better

Discussion moderated by Amanda Ripley, author of The Smartest Kids in the World, about the state of D.C. schools.

September 10, 2014

Martin Luther King Jr, Memorial Library
901 G Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

Members of the public who would like to attend should RSVP here or call 202.727.1183.

About UNCENSORED: Celebrating the Freedom to Read, Express and Create

The DC Public Library's celebration of Banned Books Week featuring art installations exploring the concept of censorship and celebrating the freedom to read.

Programs for adults, teens and children will be planned throughout the week. More information will be announced soon.

The preview party will include signature cocktails representing favorite banned books by:

Chantal Tseng, Mockingbird Hill
Duane Sylvestre, Bourbon Steak
Phil Greene, Museum of the American Cocktail
Philip M. Dobard, Museum of the American Cocktail

Banned Books Week: September 21 - 27, 2014
Preview Party: September 19, 2014 7-9pm

Banned Books Week:
Martin Luther King Jr, Memorial Library
901 G Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

Preview Party:
Great Hall
Martin Luther King Jr, Memorial Library
901 G Street, NW
Washington, D.C.

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