Join us a we count down the Halloween season with some good gory fun films like 2011’s “Attack the Block” .
Starring John Boyega ( Star Wars) in his debut feature as the leader of a group of teens who defend their neighborhood in South London against aliens. Also along for the ride is Jodie Whitaker (Dr. Who) who ends up helping the teens after an earlier incident puts them at odds.
Join us as we screen “Like Water for Chocolate” the film adaptation Mexican novelist Laura Esquivel’s 1989 novel of magical realism that explores love, repression, and the emotional power of food. The movie takes place during the Mexican Revolution of 1910 and tells the story of Tita the youngest daughter and cook of the De La Graza family, who must remain single in order to care for her aging mother.
Join us for the Get Lit! Book Club, neighborhood edition! Each month, New Yorkers come together to read and discuss a popular title leading up to a live event with WNYC’s Alison Stewart and the author. This month’s book is Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders.
This neighborhood book club takes place at the Fort Washington Branch. Meet fellow readers and share your thoughts about the book! Learn more and download the book at nypl.org/getlit
The September title is George Saunders’ Booker Prize winning novel Lincoln in the Bardo, a moving and original father-son story featuring none other than Abraham Lincoln, as well as an unforgettable cast of supporting characters, living and dead, historical and invented.
From the Publisher: February 1862. With the Civil War less than one year old, President Lincoln’s beloved eleven-year-old son, Willie, lies gravely ill. In a matter of days, Willie dies and is laid to rest in a Georgetown cemetery. Newspapers report that a grief-stricken Lincoln returns, alone, to the crypt several times to hold his boy’s body. From that seed of historical truth, George Saunders spins an unforgettable story that breaks free of its realistic framework into a thrilling, supernatural realm, deploying a kaleidoscopic, theatrical panorama of voices—living and dead, historical and invented—to ask a timeless question: How do we live and love when we know that everything we love must end?
Don’t forget to register to join Alison Stewart along with the author and readers everywhere for a live conversation, in-person or online, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, from 6 – 7 PM.
Workshop | Banned Books Week: Kindred by Octavia Butler
Join us for Fiction & Florals, an interactive workshop bringing together the art of floral arrangement and literature. This Banned Books Week, learn to create a flower bouquet inspired by Kindred by Octavia Butler.
Guided by florist Ivy Paniagua, we will explore the book’s themes and learn how to express them in floral composition. You will learn how the various colors, textures and personalities of flowers work together in the story of a floral arrangement.
This workshop is open to all—whether you have read the book, or are simply looking for a fun creative experience, join us!
What to Expect:
Hands-On Instruction: Learn the basics of floral arrangement, composition, and design.
Literary Discussion: Dive into excerpts and engage in guided reflection around literature.
Floral Storytelling: Learn how different flowers can tell different stories– just like how stories explore how one choice can create various life paths.
Creative Design: Create a beautiful, expressive floral arrangement reflecting the book’s themes and imagery.
Designed for readers and non-readers alike, this workshop is a chance to engage with literature in a whole new way. Join us and get creative!
A few things to know about the program:
All materials are provided.
Participants will leave with their floral arrangements.
No prior reading required! All are welcome, whether you’ve read the book or you’re just curious.
Short excerpts and facilitator prompts will guide the discussion.
Copies of the book will be available for checkout!
Registration is strongly encouraged as spots are limited.
Fort Washington Library: Teen Movie “National Treasure”
A modern-day fortune hunter races to find an ancient treasure hidden by the Founding Fathers. Join us for the movie that started the craze, National Treasure! Snacks and drinks will be available.
Relevant for Teens/Young Adults (13-18 years)
