Service Alert

The Passport Acceptance Office will be closed today, Saturday, August 15. We apologize for any inconvenience. For information about other nearby locations for passport services, please visit the USPS website. 

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All upcoming events at DC Public Library. From author talks and story times to book clubs, computer classes and sewing workshops - there's something for everyone!

Book Clubs

See our wide variety of book clubs for residents to gather and discuss their love of books.

DC Public Library Speaker Series

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Public Art & Exhibits

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Upcoming Events

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Beach Scavenger Hunt

Spot summer‑themed pictures and win a prize!

Beach Scavenger Hunt

Spot summer‑themed pictures and win a prize!

Northwest One Neighborhood Library
Birth - 55 - 12 Years Old

America 250 Scavenger Hunt

Find American landmarks around the library for a prize!

America 250 Scavenger Hunt

Find American landmarks around the library for a prize!

Bellevue (William O. Lockridge) Neighborhood Library
Birth - 55 - 12 Years Old

Solar System Scavenger Hunt

Can you find all the planets hidden at the library?

Solar System Scavenger Hunt

Can you find all the planets hidden at the library?

Shepherd Park (Juanita E. Thornton) Neighborhood Library
Birth - 55 - 12 Years Old

Woodridge Back to School Festival

Woodridge Back to School Festival

Woodridge Neighborhood Library
Birth - 55 - 12 Years Old13 - 19 Years Old (Teens)

CPR / AED classes

FGR CPR Classes

CPR / AED classes

FGR CPR Classes

Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library
AdultsSeniors

Family Improv

Family Improv

Family Improv

Family Improv

Tenley-Friendship Neighborhood Library
5 - 12 Years Old13 - 19 Years Old (Teens)Adults

DC Summer Puzzle Challenge

DC Summer Puzzle Challenge

Woodridge Neighborhood Library
5 - 12 Years Old13 - 19 Years Old (Teens)AdultsSeniors

DC Puzzle Challenge

Join Us in Creating One of the Largest Puzzles!

DC Puzzle Challenge

Join Us in Creating One of the Largest Puzzles!

Southwest Neighborhood Library
Birth - 55 - 12 Years Old13 - 19 Years Old (Teens)AdultsSeniors

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Birth - 5 5 - 12 Years Old 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) Adults Seniors

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