Find the latest news and updates from the library. If you are a reporter working on a news story, please contact the library's public information officer, George Williams via email at George.Williams2@dc.gov or by phone at (202) 727-1184.
National Library Week
How do you love your library? Tell us during National Library week on April 7 - 13, 2024.
PressReader at the District of Columbia Courthouse
PressReader is available to Jurors while on Jury Duty at the DC Courthouse.
Your Library is a Finalist!
DC Public Library was named a finalist for the 2024 IMLS National Medal for Museum and Library Service. This nomination, which is the nation's highest honor given to museums and libraries, recognizes the library’s exceptional service and commitment to the District.
Marvel Mania: Coloring the World of Literacy
DC Public Library and Capital City Go-Go Partner with Comic Book Colorists to Spark Reading in Kids
The Call Is Coming from Inside the (Publishing) House
The call is coming from inside the (publishing) house! These novels feature scathing indictments of their makers, delivering sharp commentary on the publishing industry, writers, and the world of the written word.
Reading Under the Crescent Moon: A Ramadan Book List for Families
Ramadan is a special month in Islam, a time for Muslim families to come together for fasting, prayer, and reflection. Learn more about the holiday and how it is celebrated around the world by sharing these wonderful stories with your loved ones with your DC Public Library card!
Billy Dee Williams: More Than an Icon
Billy Dee Williams discusses his book "What Have We Here: Portraits of a Life" at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC on Thursday, Feb. 15.