Most People Think Summer Reading is for Kids. Library’s Data Proves Otherwise
Adults are Discover Summer’s second‑largest participant group
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"Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See" Exhibit Comes to DC Public Library's Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Exhibit shows how a fight for justice launched the Civil Rights movement and its ongoing relevance to activism today
"The Cost of the Climb": Chad Sanders on Trading Pain for Power and Choosing Something Else
Discusses "How to Sell Out: The (Hidden) Cost of Being a Black Writer" in conversation with Loyalty Bookstore Owner Hannah Oliver Depp.
2023's Standout Moments: DC Public Library's Most Watched YouTube Videos
Authors Include Courtney B. Vance, Misty Copeland, Clint Smith and Angela Davis
2025 At DC Public Library, A Year of Daily Routines and New Discoveries
Millions of visits, borrowed items, and hours online show how people wove libraries into the fabric of 2025
A New Chapter: The Rise of Authentic Black Experiences in Young Adult Novels
In conversation with Glory Edim, Zoboi and Baker discussed the lack of exposure in high school to literature exploring the full complexity of Black lives.
Actor Courtney B. Vance and Dr. Robin L. Smith: Generational Trauma Still Hurts Black Men
Authors of "The Invisible Ache" Discuss Perils and Progress in Black Male Mental Health
Amplifying Voices: DC Public Library and Well-Read Black Girl Launch Monthly Author Events
This June, the DC Public Library and Well-Read Black Girl are joining forces to launch a new series of monthly author events to promote diverse voices in literature and inspire conversations around societal issues. Facilitated by Glory Edim, founder of Well-Read Black Girl, the series promises to engage audiences with an insightful exchange between authors and readers
Artist and Library Team Up to Spotlight DC Ethiopian Community's Cultural Impact
The District of Columbia Public Library was recently awarded a Library of Congress Connecting Communities Digital Initiative.
Author Viet Thanh Nguyen Reflects on the Refugee Experience
Discusses new book, “A Man of Two Faces.”