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The Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library will be closed Saturday, Apr. 26 and Sunday, Apr. 27 for necessary repairs to the HVAC system. This page will be updated with any service changes as they are available.

Capitol View Library

Reopened in March 2019 after a significant renovation, the Capitol View Library remains a vital resource for DC's East of the River community.

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Address

5001 Central Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20019
United States

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Nearby Locations

Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library

Hours

Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday: 12:00 pm-8:00 pm
Friday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm

At this location

Audio Loops
CCTV/Magnifier
Computers
DC Jail Video Visitation
JAWS/ZoomText
Mail-In Ballot Drop Box
Meeting Rooms
Parking Lot
Pocketalker
Printing & Scanning
Study Rooms
Ubiduo
WiFi

Services available

Assistive Technology Support Borrowing Materials Computer Classes Job Seekers Books from Birth Tax Preparation Voter Registration Beyond the Book Meeting & Study Rooms Public Computers & Printing DC Jail Video Visitation

Contact

Branch Manager
Carmel Henry-Smith
Email
Phone
202-645-0755

Events at this Location

All Capitol View Library Events

DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025

National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month

DC Public Library Haiku Contest 2025

National Poetry Month

Capitol View Neighborhood Library
5 - 12 Years Old13 - 19 Years Old (Teens)AdultsSeniors

Baby & Toddler Playtime

Baby & Toddler Playtime

Capitol View Neighborhood Library
Birth - 5
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DC Public Library has received a Spaces & Programs Naming Request for the Capitol View Library. Community members have the opportunity to give feedback on this naming request from Thursday, Aug. 15 - Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, 2024, by completing the survey and/or by submitting a public comment at the Sept. 25 Board of Library Trustees Meeting.

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