Capitol View
Neighborhood Library

The Capitol View Neighborhood library closed on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017 at 5:30 p.m for renovation and is planned to re-open in late Fall 2017. Please visit http://www.dclibrary.org/capviewrenovation for updates on the project.
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Research Your Genealogy

HeritageQuest Online Databases

The  Capitol View Library will be hosting a HeritageQuest Online Databases demonstration at 3 p.m. on March 13.Librarians will go online to demonstrate how to obtain free access to HeritageQuest, a database containing a wealth of historical information as well as genealogy.

Teen Monday Movie Madness Presents ...

Join us for two great movies for Teen Monday Movie Madness, showing at 6 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays in February.Diary of a Wimpy Kid 3: Dog DaysSchool's out, but Greg's well-laid plans for summer go all wrong. What is he going to do?Rated PG, 2012, 94 minutes.

Black Cinema for Black History Month

For Black History Month, we'll be showcasing highlights of black cinema. Both movies will show at 4 p.m. Learn something and have fun at the same time!

Science Fair Help and Movie Night

Looking for ideas for a Science Fair Project? Drop by our Science Fair Project Help Night to get a few tips and enjoy a movie from the Disney Presents Bill Nye the Science Guy TV series.

Black History Month Events at "The View"

Looking for exciting Black History Month events in the Capitol View and Marshall Heights communities?  We have arranged a variety of programs with you in mind.

Gobble Up Some Gourmet Reading

Holiday Cookbooks

Need some help figuring out what to cook for your Thanksgiving feast? Here's a few ideas.

Crocheting Basics

What is There to Know?

Visit Capitol View Library and learn how to crochet a granny square blanket and more.  The meet-and-greet session is designed for ages 7 and older. Be sure to stop by the circulation desk to sign up for the class.Do not miss out on the fun, which starts on Saturday, Oct. 13, beginning at noon.

Back to School Picks

Fun and Inspirational Reading

For High School ReadersThe Pact by Sampson Davis

Parents and Caregivers

Another Exciting School Year!

Your neighborhood library is ready for another exciting school year.  First, we thank your children and and teens for taking participating in Summer Reading.  More than 100 children attended programs that featured master storyteller Baba-C, book artist Sushmita Mazundar and the amazing magician Josini.  In recognition of National Hot Dog Month and National Ice Cream Month, children and youth borrowed over 50 items an

What's in Store for April?

Thank You for a Successful Black History Month Celebration

We, the staff members, thank you for attending 2012 Black History Month programs. For your educational enlightenment and pleasure, we hosted five lectures, two plays and one gospel concert. A total of 231 customers turned out for these events. Noted humanities scholar C.R.

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