The Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library will have a delayed opening today, Feb. 12. They will open at 2 p.m.
Authors Include Courtney B. Vance, Misty Copeland, Clint Smith and Angela Davis
DC Art All Night is back and we can't wait to stay out late with you! Art All Night will take place on Friday, Sept. 12 and Saturday, Sept. 13. Residents can enjoy activations in all eight wards, including several DC Public Library locations!
Explore this curated reading list for all ages that explores the topic of neurodiversity—the natural variation in human brains. From beautifully illustrated picture books that introduce young children to different ways of experiencing the world, to insightful guides, memoirs and other nonfiction for teens and adults, you'll find powerful stories that highlight the unique perspectives and strengths of neurodivergent individuals.
Three Novels Anchor Community Dialogues on Culture, Ambition and Human Interaction
From Young Leaders to Comedy Night: Events Focus on Empowerment, Education and Entertainment
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.
DC Public Library wants to hear you roar in D.C.'s third annual Dinosaur Roaring Contest!
Library reports zero challenges in 2025 for Banned Books Week
These diverse interests emerge from the DC Public Library's 2024 circulation data, which shows how customers engaged with content across books, magazines, streaming media, and online learning platforms, resulting in more than 5.5 million checkouts and renewals.