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What Washingtonians Read in 2023
In 2023, more than 7 million items were borrowed, streamed or downloaded from the DC Public Library.
Eight Books for Eight Nights of Hanukkah
This year many of our neighbors will celebrate Hanukkah, starting the evening of Thursday, Dec. 7 through Friday, Dec. 15. Hanukkah is a winter "festival of lights." Families mark the occasion by lighting a menorah each night, sharing gifts, and enjoying special foods. The word Hanukkah means "dedication," The lighting of the menorah symbolizes the story of a miracle where when the Maccabees reclaimed the Holy Temple in Jerusalem and rededicated it. They only had enough oil to light the Temple's Menorah for one night but the supply lasted for eight whole nights.
DC Public Library App Outage
Due to a contract conflict between two software vendors, the DC Public Library app is currently experiencing functionality limitations. The vendors are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible. While the issue is being explored we have some tips so you can continue to enjoy the benefits of your DC Public Library card uninterrupted.
Holiday Pop-Up Shops Coming to DC Public Library
Heurich House Museum and Metro Set Up Shops at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
DC Public Library Surpasses 2 Million Digital Items Borrowed This Year
The DC Public Library reached a new milestone this year with more than 2 million digital items borrowed by customers in 2023 so far. This record high reflects significant growth in digital borrowing through the Library's online services.
Holiday Pop Up Shops at MLK Library
A Shop by the People of DC, for the People of DC! The DC Public Library is partnering with the Heurich House Museum to open a holiday shop featuring locally-made and Library-themed goods: The Markt at MLK. Starting on Small Business Saturday, November 25th through Sunday, December 17th, find over a dozen products for gift-giving this season at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library.
“The Drummer's Circle": DC Public Library Celebrates Go-Go Rhythms
Interview Series Showcases DC's Legendary Musicians Scene for Go-Go Preservation Week