Poet’s Eyes and Oven Mitts: Maggie Smith on Writing, Wonder and the Creative Life
In conversation with Washington Post Book Critic Ron Charles, Maggie Smith breaks down the creative life as an act of attention, courage and joyful rebellion.
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Preserving D.C.'s Indigenous History
November is Native American Heritage Month and as we honor the multitude of stories, traditions and histories of Indigenous Americans, we share a special appreciation for the Nacotchtank, Piscataway, and Pamunkey tribes with a story about historical preservation efforts at DC Public Library.
Public Art & Exhibits
The DC Public Library celebrates art and exhibits as a source of learning, discovery, growth, and connection. The Art and Exhibits Program at DC Public Library is a portal to the library’s resources and a laboratory for engagement with Washington, D.C.’s past, present and future.
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Public Computers & Printing
Information about using public access computers, printing, and scanning.
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Reasonable Accomodations
Request reasonable accommodations for DC Public Library events, programs, services, and Board of Trustees meetings.
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Request for Proposals (RFP) for Installation of Ballistic Rated Glazing System at The Anacostia Library - Solicitation No. DCPL-2025-R-0008
DCPL is seeking a qualified contractor to implement all work, for engineering, furnishing and installing level 3 bullet resistant glazing system at The Anacostia Library.
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Janitorial and Related Supplemental Services at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library – Solicitation No. DCPL-2025-R-0018
The DC Public Library is seeking a qualified contractor to provide janitorial and related supplemental services at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. Interested vendors must attend the mandatory pre-proposal conference and walk-through in order to be considered for contract award.
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Redesign and Replacement of HVAC Systems at Three DC Public Libraries – Solicitation No. DCPL-2024-R-0047 (CANCELLED)
The DC Public Library is seeking for a qualified contractor to provide Design-Build services that include all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, warranty, construction and other related services for the replacement of the Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems and the Building Automation System (BAS) at three (3) DCPL libraries.
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Rerouting the Cooling Tower Condenser Water Supply (CWS) at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library – Solicitation No. DCPL-2024-R-0040
The DC Public Library is seeking a contractor to perform all work associated with rerouting the condenser water supply piping per detailed drawings to ensure the full operation of the three cooling towers. The mandatory pre-proposal conference and site visit per schedule below will be the only opportunity for offerors to review existing conditions before the proposal submission due date.
Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Design and Installation of New HVAC and Building Automation System at Three DC Public Libraries – Solicitation No. DCPL-2025-R-0024
The DC Public Library is seeking for qualified contractor/s to provide Design-Build services that include all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, warranty, construction and other related services for the design and installation of a new HVAC and Building Automation System (BAS) at three (3) DCPL libraries. The mandatory pre-proposal conferences and site visits scheduled below will be the only opportunity for offerors to see the existing conditions before the proposal submission due date. Please visit the DCPL website a day before to check out any changes in the schedule.