Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library

The MLK Jr. Memorial Library closed on Saturday, March 4, 2017 for modernization: learn more at dclibrary.org/mlkfuture. Interim services for the MLK Library (including the Library Express location, Special Collections, and the Memory Lab) began on Monday, May 8, 2017. Please visit dclibrary.org/mlkinterim for more information on interim services.

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Shadow Leagues (Ken Burns' Baseball) VHS cover.

Shadow Ball: Ken Burns' Baseball Series 5th Inning

Celebrate Black History Month when we screen the story of the Negro Leagues

"I don't break bats, I wear them out." — Josh Gibson Come celebrate the era when Black baseball reigned as we screen Shadow Ball on Wednesday, February 17 at 1 p.m. in Room A-5.

Introducing Rush Hour Reads

Books you can read in less than a week. Stories that will stay with you for a lifetime.

Well, that happened.The New Year started and you made vows. Right. Here's a diet you can keep: add more reading to your day. A few minutes during your commute or at lunch really adds up and will lead to a healthier outlook. And you can exercise that big muscle between your ears.

A Screening of Anton Chekhov's Misery

Fusing together the areas of visual art, music, literature, and history, composer Michael J. Evans has brought Chekhov’s short story to life in a unique and beautiful adaptation featuring original art and animation from local artist Sam Apple Cummins.

27th Annual Black Film Festival

Join us as we celebrate and explore African American history, culture, and issues of the day.

February 2 Straight Outta Compton The emergence of seminal hip-hop performers, NWA, is chronicled in this powerful bio-pic. With O’Shea Jackson, Jr. as Ice Cube and Corey Hawkins as Dr. Dre. Paul Giamatti co-stars as Jerry Heller. Directed by F. Gary Gray. 147 mins. 2015, R February 9 Chi-Raq

Meet Dolen Perkins-Valdez

The author of Balm & Wench visits the Popular Library to talk about her work.

Join us on February 22nd at 6:30 p.m. when award-winning author Dolen Perkins-Valdez reads from her latest novel, Balm, set in post-Civil War Chicago. The event will be held in The Popular Library, our fiction reading room, located on the first floor, opposite the Digital Commons.

Sign Up for March's Digital Audio Storytelling Workshop

Held Wednesday March 9, March 16, and March 23 in the Studio Lab

Learn the basics of audio storytelling! The workshop will consist of three 90-minute classes meeting once a week for three consecutive weeks in the Studio Lab. We encourage every student to come to each class, as the information will be cumulative. By the end of the course, every participant will produce a short piece to share with the DC Public Library community. Week One - Wednesday, March 9, 6:30 p.m.: Interviewing Basics

Tuesday Night Movies

A weekly film series for adults at 6 p.m. in Auditorium A-5.

Don't miss these Tuesday Night Movies! Jan. 5 The Perfect Guy A lobbyist's new relationship turns into the perfect nightmare in this date night thriller. Starring Sanaa Lathan, Morris Chestnut, and Michael Ealy. Directed by David M. Rosenthal. 100 minutes. 2015. PG-13 Jan. 12 Sicario

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DC Punk Archive Library Basement Show: the Q&A

with Rom, Booby Trap and Psychic Subcreatures

The DC Punk Archive Library Basement Show is Thursday,

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Exhibition of Original Artwork by Gallaudet University Art Students

In celebration of Clerc-Gallaudet Week, December 3-10, 2015

In Celebration of Clerc-Gallaudet Week, December 3 - 10, 2015, come and enjoy An Exhibit of Original Artwork by Gallaudet University Art Students On display in the GREAT HALL, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library December 1 – 19, 2015 For more information, contact: Janice Rosen, Deaf Services Librarian, Center for Accessibility.

Tuesday Night Movies

A weekly film series for adults at 6 p.m. In Auditorium A-5

Don't miss these Tuesday Night Movies! Dec. 1 TrainwreckHilarious romantic comedy with commitment-phobic Amy Schumer, who just might find love. Starring Bill Hader, Brie Larson and LeBron James. Directed by Judd Apatow.125 minutes. 2015. R Dec. 8 Minions

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Location

901 G St. NW

Washington, D.C. 20001

202-727-0321

INTERIM SERVICES:

LIBRARY EXPRESS (1990 K St. NW): Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.; Friday - Saturday, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.; Sunday, Closed

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS (including Washingtoniana and Black Studies)

*** Historical Society of Washington (BY APPOINTMENT): Tuesday - Friday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and one Saturday per month, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Ready Reference Walk-in Hours, Tuesday - Friday, 2-4 p.m. Visit dclibrary.org/node/56712 for details.

*** Library of Congress, Newspaper and Current Periodicals Reading Room (BY APPOINTMENT ONLY): Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.; Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

***Georgetown Library Peabody Room: Monday and Wednesday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. and second and fourth Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

MEMORY LAB (Located at Northeast Library, 330 7th St., NE.): hours are the same as Northeast Library.