DC Public Library Radio

Washington DC visual and performance artist, musician, and once-upon-a-time HardArt Gallery owner, Rogelio Maxwell discusses his life, and his relationship to the DC arts, from the mid-1970s to today.

A CryptoParty is a free, public gathering to learn different approaches to privacy and security for your computers, mobile devices, social media, and other digital platforms. Listen to learn why digital prvacy & security matters, and learn some strategies for staying safe online.

Talking about the upcoming exhibition and performance series, RETROperSPECTIVE - a collaboration between DC Public Library and Rhizome DC. We'll also discuss the process of archiving and digitizing the DC Punk Archive Zine Collection

Straight from the main DCPL offices at K street, Aja Clark and David Quick will talk all things library including a Summer Challenge wrap-up, what books we're reading, and the library's best money-saving options.

Mr. Bailey joins DCPL Radio to discuss his life and his personal relationship with Malcolm X.

During the month of September, the library is celebrating the freedom to read. This year's Uncensored theme is "Words Ignite: The Literature of Activism," listen to learn more about the celebration, activities, and events all month long. During the week of September 23-29, the library will join the American Library Association for the national observance of Banned Books Week.

In conversation with Anu Yadav, DC Public Library's 2018 Artist-in-Residence, on "Soul Tent Stories"

In celebration of DC Public Library's Go Go History Month. DCPL Radio welcomes author Natalie Hopkinson to discuss her book Go-Go Live.

DC has an active music scene, but guest Jay Bruder researches, archives, and writes about its "early music" - blues, bluegrass, country, and pop music. Additional guests in town for annual archives conference will share stories about archiving local music scenes in Akron, Ohio (Calvin Rydbom) and Lousiville, KY (Heather Fox).

Gabi and Mahdvi, co-founders of the local Women of Color Book Club, talk about the inspiration for creating an intentional space for women of color in DC. They discuss the importance of supporting women of color authors in this current political climate, and dive into Thrity Umrigar’s The Secrets Between Us, their August book selection.