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The 411: Must Read Celebrity Memoirs for 90s Babies
For those of us born or raised in the 1990s, we are now finally getting our own generation of celebrity memoirs
Queer Historical(ish) Fiction
Like Bridgerton and looking for a little more diversity in your historical fiction? Look no further than these queer historical fiction picks!
Sliding Doors
Sometimes one choice can lead to different iterations of a life - do you ever wonder about other yous?
Disability Pride Month 2023
Learn about how DC Public Library is honoring Disability Pride Month this July!
2023 Washington DC Design & Construction Industry Day hosted at DC Public Library
The Design & Construction Industry Day hosted by the DC Public Library at MLK Jr. Memorial Library on Tuesday, May 9 was well attended by professionals from the Real Estate, Design, & Construction industry.
DC Public Library Celebrates Juneteenth
Summer is upon us and DC Public Library wants you to join us for summer learning. What better way than to start it off by exploring our nation's history? Celebrate Juneteenth with us.
Amplifying Voices: DC Public Library and Well-Read Black Girl Launch Monthly Author Events
This June, the DC Public Library and Well-Read Black Girl are joining forces to launch a new series of monthly author events to promote diverse voices in literature and inspire conversations around societal issues. Facilitated by Glory Edim, founder of Well-Read Black Girl, the series promises to engage audiences with an insightful exchange between authors and readers