Emancipation Day Hours

A neighborhood library will be open in each ward on Tuesday, Apr. 16 in observance of Emancipation Day. Neighborhood libraries will be open from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library will be open from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 

  • Ward 1 – Mt. Pleasant Library
  • Ward 2 – Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library* 
  • Ward 3 – Tenley-Friendship Library
  • Ward 4 – Petworth Library
  • Ward 5 – Woodridge Library
  • Ward 6 – Southwest Library
  • Ward 7 – Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library
  • Ward 8 – Anacostia Library

The DC Public Library is open online for customers 365 days a year! Access digital resources and watch live and pre-recorded virtual programs on Youtube. 

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Adult Literacy

Adult Learner Book Discussion

We offer an adult learner book discussion called A Feel for Books. A Feel for Books is an ongoing book discussion series for adult developing readers and their tutors and teachers. Sessions are open to any adult learner in The District and are held in October, December, February, April and May/June.

Adult Education Directory

The Literacy Helpline provides information about available adult literacy education and English as a Second Language programs, and referrals to these programs for walk-in and telephone customers.

You can call 202-727-2431 to speak with a staff member who can answer questions you have about adult education programs in the DC area , or view our online directories

Audiences: Adults
Type: Adult Learning
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Contact Us

Adult Learning Department
202-727-1616
adultlearning.dcpl@dc.gov