Service Alert

The West End Library will be closed from Friday, Sept. 22 - Friday, Sept. 29 to allow for necessary electrical work to replace lighting throughout the library.

Learn More About the Closure

The Chevy Chase Library is closed today, Thursday, Sept. 28 due to a facilities issue.

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Freedom is Not Guaranteed: DC Public Library Challenges Book Banning

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Evil Laugh Contest

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ILS RFP - DCPL-2024-R-0004

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Bringing Comic Book History to Life: David Betancourt Shares Avengers and His Own Origin Story

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West End Library Closure

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Art All Night 2023

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RFP Unarmed Public Safety Ambassadors for the DC Public Library Solicitation No. DCPL-2023-R-0036

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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Contract – Architectural and Engineering Services for Watha T. Daniel/Shaw Neighborhood Library

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Check Your Library Card's Expiration Date: DC Public Library Encourages Renewals

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Help Shape the Future of DC Public Library

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