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DC Public Library is open online only on Thursday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth and on Friday, June 20 for an All Staff Development Day. DC Public Library is open online for customers 365 days a year! Access digital resources and watch live and pre-recorded virtual programs on Youtube

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DC Public Library Mission

The District of Columbia Public Library is a vibrant center of activity for residents and visitors in the nation’s capital. The library provides environments that invite reading, learning and community discussion and equips people to learn all their lives, to embrace diversity and to build a thriving city. We are proud to be a recognized force in the community for engaging the mind, expanding opportunities and elevating the quality of life.

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DC Public Library Culture

DC Public Library Culture

DC Public Library's internal culture including purpose and core values.
DC Public Library History

DC Public Library History

Brief history of the DC Public Library.
DC Public Library Staff

DC Public Library Staff

Overview of our staff structure, list of directors, and organizational chart.
DC Public Library Rules of Behavior

DC Public Library Rules of Behavior

DC Public Library is updating its Behavior Guidelines so that they better reflect our community’s needs, in line with the library’s core purpose and