Service Alert

The Petworth Library is closed for HVAC repairs. It will reopen on Thursday, July 10. The Northeast Library is closed today, Wednesday, July 9, due to high temperatures in the building. The Takoma Park library is closed today, Wednesday, July 9, due to a facilities issue.

Mt. Pleasant Library

Mt. Pleasant Library, a beautiful, historic Carnegie building dedicated in 1925 and renovated in 2012, offers programs, services, and collections to the vibrant and diverse Ward 1 community.

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Address

3160 16th St. NW
Washington, DC 20010
United States

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Nearby Locations

Petworth 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

Computers
JAWS/ZoomText
Large Print Keyboards
Mail-In Ballot Drop Box
Meeting Rooms
Pocketalker
Printing & Scanning
Study Rooms
Ubiduo
WiFi

Services available

Assistive Technology Support Borrowing Materials Job Seekers Books from Birth Voter Registration Beyond the Book Meeting & Study Rooms Public Computers & Printing Digital Navigators

Contact

Branch Manager
Bobbie Dougherty
Email
Phone
202-671-3121

Events at this Location

All Mt. Pleasant Library Events

Breakfast on the Steps

Free breakfast for kids on Thursdays this summer!

Free breakfast for kids on Thursdays this summer!

Breakfast on the Steps

Free breakfast for kids on Thursdays this summer!

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Explore the Yoruba Tradition

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Mt. Pleasant Library Facilities Improvements

In 2025 the Mt. Pleasant Library will be receiving much-needed repairs and improvements. To complete this work, the Mt. Pleasant Library will be closed from Monday, Feb. 10 - Monday, July 7, 2025.

Construction Updates
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