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Top Shelf: My All-Time Favorite Cookbooks
From classics to hidden gems, here are some cookbooks Ill never part with.
Countdown to Frights: Haunted Reads Before Halloween
Halloween is less than 70 days away, why not check out some haunted reads from our collection. They may be about haunted houses, but there's always something else happening inside!
Summer Sea Stories to Read by the Seashore
Planning an East Coast summer vacation? Here’s a list of books to read by your favorite body of water.
Art All Night 2025
DC Art All Night is back and we can't wait to stay out late with you! Art All Night will take place on Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13. Residents can enjoy activations in all eight wards, including several DC Public Library locations!
Rooftop Garden Guide
Are you a plant lover? Learn about the beautiful plants in the rooftop garden at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
Can't Get Enough of "Sinners"? Try These
Now that you've seen the movie, I'll bet you want to continue your journey into the world of "Sinners". Check out these books that will help you on your way.
Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Neighborhood Library Service Disruptions
We understand how frustrating the recent and frequent closures at Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Neighborhood Library have been, and we want to share more information about the root cause and our plans to resolve it.
Beyond Silence, Beyond Erasure: Books that Reclaim Queer and Trans Narratives in History
I've always been drawn to history – especially social history and the stories of marginalized people too often left out of the textbooks. So when I learned that California had declared August Transgender History month, I saw it as the perfect opportunity to explore recent works on trans and queer history. The following books shed light on hidden struggles, celebrate bold acts of resistance, and honor the people who refuse to be erased.