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U.S. Flag, Statue of Liberty and Fireworks

Library Closed Independence Day

Libraries will be closed Tuesday, July 4.

Summer Reading 2017

Kids, teens & adults can win prizes for reading

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Road to MLKFuture

MLK Interim Services Launched May 8

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Give Us Your Opinion

Take the survey and help improve library services and facilities

Announcements

Latest Construction Updates

DC Public Library is building and renovating libraries across the city to provide state-of-the-art library services. To date, 15 libraries have been completely rebuilt or renovated.

Washington Blade first issue, October 1969

The Washington Blade issues 1969-1982 now online

Digitized issues from the first decade and a half of The Washington Blade newspaper are

Capitol View Library Interior Renovation

The Capitol View Library, at 5001 Central Ave. SE, is undergoing an interior renovation. Construction work is beginning.

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