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The Books I Gave Five Stars in 2023
My best books of the year, books I rated 5 stars in 2023. Fiction, mystery, poetry, romance.
Technology in Our Lives
This list considers five books that present thoughtful information about how tools and technology have changed over time, the problems and advantages of these changes, and where we might be heading next.
DC Public Library Centers Dr. King Week Events on Justice, Personal Responsibility and Action
As King Week 2024 approaches, the DC Public Library is set to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision with a slate of events themed 'It Starts With Me,' encouraging people to embody the civil rights leader's spirit of initiative and action. The Library's programming, featuring conversations with Dr. David Johns, Soledad O’Brien, Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III and Ibram X. Kendi, is designed to propel community members to embrace their roles as agents of change, in line with King’s enduring legacy of active engagement.
Books to Help You Achieve More by Doing Less
If you’re constantly asking yourself where the time has gone at the end of the day and always working toward trying to be more productive, the answer you’re looking for may be counterintuitive.
More than 3 Million Visits: Exhibits, Programs and Café Draw People to DC Public Library
From story times to author talks, book clubs, computer courses, events and community meetings, the Library had more than 3 million visits across its 26 locations.
2023's Standout Moments: DC Public Library's Most Watched YouTube Videos
Authors Include Courtney B. Vance, Misty Copeland, Clint Smith and Angela Davis
What Washingtonians Read in 2023
2023 was a year for readers! More than 7 million items were borrowed, streamed or downloaded from the DC Public Library. In addition, the library broke its digital record with more than two million eBooks checked out. See what D.C.'s top reads were this year.