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100

This person was the sixth and final member of the R&B/pop group New Edition.

Who is Johnny Gill?

100

This word is often used to describe someone's appearance.

What is a Bamma?

100

This famous actor went to Duke Ellington.

Who is Dave Chappelle?

100

D.C. is how many square miles

What is 68 square miles?

100

How many libraries make up the DC Public Library system across the District's eight wards?

27

200

This R&B singer-songwriter from Washington, D.C. is the first female artist to be signed to J. Cole's record label. 

Who is Ari Lennox?

200

Most likely extracted from the word excited, it means just that.

What is Siced?

200

This actor was the voice of Frozone in "The Incredibles."

Who is Samuel L Jackson?

200

Washington, D.C. is named after these two people?

Who is George Washington and Christopher Columbus?

200

This branch is home to the Gogo archive collection

 What is Martin Luther King Jr Library

300

He is known for his singles "Maybe I Deserve" and "Please Don't Go."

Who is Tank?

300

It refers to someone who is fooling around and not paying attention.

What is Loafin?

300

Her most well-known role is Brenda from the Scary Movie franchise.

Who is Regina Hall?

300

This statue was once located at Hains Point in East Potomac Park

What is The Awakening staute?

300

This branch was originally built in 1983 and was later renovated in 2021 and reopened in 2022

What is Lamond Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library

400

This American guitarist, bandleader and singer was named "The Godfather of Go-Go."

Who is Chuck Brown?

400

To look at someone closely, especially if you find them attractive.

What is Goosin?

400

He won the 2018 NBA Championship

Who is Kevin Durant?

400

This landmark was advertisement for Curtis Brothers Furniture store.

What is the Big Chair?

400

This branch was the first neighborhood branch built.

What is Takoma Park Neighborhood Library?

500

This D.C.-based Go-Go band formed in 1976 produced numerous hit songs in the local D.C. market and several hits nationwide, including the charting hit "Work the Walls".

Who is Rare Essence

500

Used when making reference to a stranger or friend

What is Moe/Joe

500

Studied Engineering and Science at the University of District Columbia and North Carolina A&T, before switching her major and getting a degree in Theater Arts.

Who is Taraji Henson?

500

It is the flower for Washington, D.C.

What is an "American Beauty Rose"?

500

This branch is the youngest branch of the 27 locations

What is Rosedale Neighborhood Library?