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Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library

The Benning Branch of the D.C. Public Library was erected at 3935 Benning Road N.E. as the sixth in a series of branch libraries funded under the D.C. Public Works Program. The building was designed by architect Clark T. Harmon in cooperation with the...Read more

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  • Public Parking to End at MLK
    Saturday, October 10, 2009

    Effective November 15, 2009, public parking will no longer be available at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. N.W.  The nearest paid parking is available on 8th Street (PEPCO Building) and on H Street between 9th and 10th streets.

    Effective November 15, 2009, public parking will no longer be available at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, 901 G St. N.W.  The nearest paid parking is available on 8th Street (PEPCO Building) and on H Street between 9th and 10th streets.

  • Washingtoniana Photos in PBS Show
    Friday, October 30, 2009
    WETA-TV 26 Premieres "Washington in the 60s...

    Check out the numerous photographs from Washingtoniana's collections featured in documentary on Washington in the 60s airing this Monday.

    Check out the numerous photographs from Washingtoniana's collections featured in documentary on Washington in the 60s airing this Monday.

  • Geneaology Workshop Series
    Monday, October 26, 2009
    Washingtoniana Division Offers Workshops on...

    Following up on the first in the series, Introduction to Genealogy, the Division will offer the following lunchtime sessions:

    Genealogy Electronic Resources
    Oct 28, 2009 - noon
    This workshop will focus on instruction in the use of databases for doing genealogical research, such as HeritageQuest and The Washington Post Historic Database. 

    Following up on the first in the series, Introduction to Genealogy, the Division will offer the following lunchtime sessions:

    Genealogy Electronic Resources
    Oct 28, 2009 - noon
    This workshop will focus on instruction in the use of databases for doing genealogical research, such as HeritageQuest and The Washington Post Historic Database. 

    Cemetery Records With Paul Sluby
    Nov 18, 2009 - noon
    This workshop will be an intensive session on researching cemetery records conducted by Paul Sluby, author of numerous books on the records of cemeteries in the Washington area.

    Call 202-727-1213 to register.

  • Get Ready for College
    Thursday, October 22, 2009
    High School Seniors, Check Out the Library’s...

    November is a busy time for high school seniors.  Many college early admission applications are due.  The November and December SATs loom. Seniors need to write and edit personal statements and essays.  At every part of the college application process, the DC Public Library can help students.

    November is a busy time for high school seniors.  Many college early admission applications are due.  The November and December SATs loom. Seniors need to write and edit personal statements and essays.  At every part of the college application process, the DC Public Library can help students.

    The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library features a College Information Center that helps students find schools that interest them, complete applications and understand the financial aid process.  Every library location in the District has books that help students prepare for the SAT and learn about potential majors. 

    Students interested in preparing for college on their own can use the library’s online options. Using services like Learning Express Library, students can create accounts, answer practice SAT questions and learn test-taking strategies independently. In addition, the library’s Live Homework Help service has tutors who can help students organize and edit application essays.

  • It’s SPOOK-tacular!
    Tuesday, October 20, 2009

    Join the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Children’s Division, as we get “Scared Silly” on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 2 p.m. Full of crafts, stories and treats, this event promises to celebrate the fall season, chilly weather and things that go bump in the night!

    Join the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Children’s Division, as we get “Scared Silly” on Saturday, October 31, 2009, at 2 p.m. Full of crafts, stories and treats, this event promises to celebrate the fall season, chilly weather and things that go bump in the night!

  • Genealogy for Beginners
    Friday, October 9, 2009

    Washingtoniana librarians will host the first in a series of genealogy classes for beginners Wednesday, October 14 at noon in Room 307 of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.  Please call 202-727-1213 for more information.

    Washingtoniana librarians will host the first in a series of genealogy classes for beginners Wednesday, October 14 at noon in Room 307 of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.  Please call 202-727-1213 for more information.

  • Let’s Talk About Books
    Monday, October 5, 2009

    Let's hear what you think about what you read!  Come and share during our monthly book discussion on pre-selected novels, plays, poetry or short stories. Check the calendar, or call the literature staff at 202-727-1281 to find out which title is planned for the next discussion. The meeting is held at 2:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, in room 221 of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.

    Let's hear what you think about what you read!  Come and share during our monthly book discussion on pre-selected novels, plays, poetry or short stories. Check the calendar, or call the literature staff at 202-727-1281 to find out which title is planned for the next discussion. The meeting is held at 2:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of every month, in room 221 of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. There is a kind of magic that occurs during many of these discussions—something exhilarating that happens through the sharing of widely diverse points of view.  Find out why book clubs have blossomed across the country, and why your public library is a great place to have one!

  • Washingtoniana Closed on October 7
    Friday, October 2, 2009

    The Washingtoniana section of Special Collections at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will be closed all day Wednesday, October 7 for administrative purposes.   We will resume regular hours on Thursday, October 8.

    The Washingtoniana section of Special Collections at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will be closed all day Wednesday, October 7 for administrative purposes.   We will resume regular hours on Thursday, October 8.

  • Brown Bag Recital Series with International Flair
    Tuesday, August 11, 2009
    Cellist Vasily Popov and pianist Ralitza Patcheva return September 3 at noon after a summer of traveling.  They’ve been delighting audiences at the Martin Luther King Jr.
    Cellist Vasily Popov and pianist Ralitza Patcheva return September 3 at noon after a summer of traveling.  They’ve been delighting audiences at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library each month since January 2003, with performances of music from the classical repertoire ranging from subdued to rousing to experimental.  Sometimes performing together, sometimes individually and sometimes with guest musicians, they always put on a show that is inspiring, educational and joyfully intimate.  The two both teach at the Levine School of Music and have enjoyed impressive performing careers as well.

    Come and hear these two performing powerhouses!  You may also bring your lunch to enjoy during the concert (though we do ask that you pop your soda cans open and rattle your sandwich wrappers before the music begins).  The concerts often begin with a few words from the knowledgeable and entertaining Sorab Modi.  They usually last about an hour, and they take place in Auditorium A-5.
  • National Immunization Awareness Month
    Thursday, July 30, 2009

    The summer is winding down, and school is just around the corner. What better time to ensure the continued good health of your family? August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends reviewing vaccination records to ensure that everyone is up-to-date. Particularly at a time when outbreaks can appear without warning, immunizations are an important means of preventing and controlling the spread of infection.

    The summer is winding down, and school is just around the corner. What better time to ensure the continued good health of your family? August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends reviewing vaccination records to ensure that everyone is up-to-date. Particularly at a time when outbreaks can appear without warning, immunizations are an important means of preventing and controlling the spread of infection. Learn more from the CDC about immunization schedules by clicking here. For additional information about vaccines and infections, check out these titles from the DC Public Library:

    • Tanya Remer Altmann. Mommy Calls: Dr. Tanya Answers Parents’ Top 101 Questions about Babies and Toddlers, 2009. 618.92 R386
    • Harley A. Rotbart. Germ Proof Your Kids: The Complete Guide to Protecting (Without Overprotecting) Your Family from Infections, 2008. 616.9041 R842
    • Arthur Allen. Vaccine: the Controversial Story of Medicine’s Greatest Lifesaver, 2007. 614.4709 A4251

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901 G St. N.W.
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: 202-727-0321
(TTY 202-727-2145, M-F 9:30am - 4pm)
After hours: 202-727-1111
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