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📲 Access the Library anywhere, anytime. Download the DC Public Library app today and keep your books, holds, and digital reads right at your fingertips!
January 4, 2026 at 2:17 AM
📲 Access the Library anywhere, anytime. Download the DC Public Library app today and keep your books, holds, and digital reads right at your fingertips!
Have an upcoming DIY project? Discover what you can do with the Labs brand new Tool Library. https://bit.ly/4lDerXW
January 3, 2026 at 11:32 PM
Have an upcoming DIY project? Discover what you can do with the Labs brand new Tool Library. https://bit.ly/4lDerXW
Start your child’s reading journey early with Books from Birth—in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Sign up and your child will get a FREE, age-appropriate book in the mail every month until age 5!
➡️ Register today: https://bit.ly/492C8CD
➡️ Register today: https://bit.ly/492C8CD
January 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
Start your child’s reading journey early with Books from Birth—in partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Sign up and your child will get a FREE, age-appropriate book in the mail every month until age 5!
➡️ Register today: https://bit.ly/492C8CD
➡️ Register today: https://bit.ly/492C8CD
❄️ TODAY! Winter Wonderland Festival
📅 Sat, Jan 3 | 1–4 PM @ Woodridge Library
Kick off the Winter Challenge with obstacle courses, crafts, train rides, cocoa, stilt walkers, storytime & more! Fun for the whole family.
📅 Sat, Jan 3 | 1–4 PM @ Woodridge Library
Kick off the Winter Challenge with obstacle courses, crafts, train rides, cocoa, stilt walkers, storytime & more! Fun for the whole family.
January 3, 2026 at 11:56 AM
❄️ TODAY! Winter Wonderland Festival
📅 Sat, Jan 3 | 1–4 PM @ Woodridge Library
Kick off the Winter Challenge with obstacle courses, crafts, train rides, cocoa, stilt walkers, storytime & more! Fun for the whole family.
📅 Sat, Jan 3 | 1–4 PM @ Woodridge Library
Kick off the Winter Challenge with obstacle courses, crafts, train rides, cocoa, stilt walkers, storytime & more! Fun for the whole family.
In a year full of change, DC showed up with heart, creativity, and resilience. We’re deeply grateful to serve a community that believes in access, learning, and each other. Here’s a fun look back at the content you loved most this year. https://bit.ly/45l8GZi
January 3, 2026 at 3:52 AM
In a year full of change, DC showed up with heart, creativity, and resilience. We’re deeply grateful to serve a community that believes in access, learning, and each other. Here’s a fun look back at the content you loved most this year. https://bit.ly/45l8GZi
To the young lady who stopped us near the Northeast Library today to say how much you love our social media—you really made our day! Thank you! Our creative (and sometimes a little crazy) ideas are all inspired to keep patrons like you smiling!
January 3, 2026 at 1:21 AM
To the young lady who stopped us near the Northeast Library today to say how much you love our social media—you really made our day! Thank you! Our creative (and sometimes a little crazy) ideas are all inspired to keep patrons like you smiling!
Don’t take it from me… but all year long I hear stories about how much money and time people save with their library card. 📚💸
What’s your library card story? Seriously.
What’s your library card story? Seriously.
January 2, 2026 at 11:39 PM
Don’t take it from me… but all year long I hear stories about how much money and time people save with their library card. 📚💸
What’s your library card story? Seriously.
What’s your library card story? Seriously.
🎬 Your DC Public Library card does more than you think—stream great films, docs, and family favorites for free.
Just press play! https://bit.ly/44wrJiV
Just press play! https://bit.ly/44wrJiV
January 2, 2026 at 8:07 PM
🎬 Your DC Public Library card does more than you think—stream great films, docs, and family favorites for free.
Just press play! https://bit.ly/44wrJiV
Just press play! https://bit.ly/44wrJiV
Take a moment to breathe, to honor yourself, and to give yourself credit for all you’ve faced this year. You’ve shown courage, resilience, and heart. Be proud of how far you’ve come.
January 2, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Take a moment to breathe, to honor yourself, and to give yourself credit for all you’ve faced this year. You’ve shown courage, resilience, and heart. Be proud of how far you’ve come.
The Bellevue Library is closed today (1/2/26) due to a staffing issue.
January 2, 2026 at 4:39 PM
The Bellevue Library is closed today (1/2/26) due to a staffing issue.
🔧 Fix-It DC Clinic
📅 Wed, Jan 14 | MLK Library
Don’t toss it—fix it! Bring small appliances, electronics, toys, or garments to this FREE do-it-together event. Learn, repair, and network. Tools and workspace provided.
Register & pick your arrival time: https://bit.ly/45ybUIW
📅 Wed, Jan 14 | MLK Library
Don’t toss it—fix it! Bring small appliances, electronics, toys, or garments to this FREE do-it-together event. Learn, repair, and network. Tools and workspace provided.
Register & pick your arrival time: https://bit.ly/45ybUIW
January 2, 2026 at 2:52 PM
🔧 Fix-It DC Clinic
📅 Wed, Jan 14 | MLK Library
Don’t toss it—fix it! Bring small appliances, electronics, toys, or garments to this FREE do-it-together event. Learn, repair, and network. Tools and workspace provided.
Register & pick your arrival time: https://bit.ly/45ybUIW
📅 Wed, Jan 14 | MLK Library
Don’t toss it—fix it! Bring small appliances, electronics, toys, or garments to this FREE do-it-together event. Learn, repair, and network. Tools and workspace provided.
Register & pick your arrival time: https://bit.ly/45ybUIW
All DC Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, Jan 1.
From all of us here at DC Public Library, we wish you a safe and happy New Year! https://bit.ly/3H8DY9g
From all of us here at DC Public Library, we wish you a safe and happy New Year! https://bit.ly/3H8DY9g
January 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM
All DC Public Library locations will be closed on Thursday, Jan 1.
From all of us here at DC Public Library, we wish you a safe and happy New Year! https://bit.ly/3H8DY9g
From all of us here at DC Public Library, we wish you a safe and happy New Year! https://bit.ly/3H8DY9g
✨ Happy New Year from all of us at DC Public Library! ✨
Wishing you a year full of curiosity, growth, and community. We can’t wait to share more stories, programs, and discoveries with all of you in 2026!
Wishing you a year full of curiosity, growth, and community. We can’t wait to share more stories, programs, and discoveries with all of you in 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 5:01 AM
✨ Happy New Year from all of us at DC Public Library! ✨
Wishing you a year full of curiosity, growth, and community. We can’t wait to share more stories, programs, and discoveries with all of you in 2026!
Wishing you a year full of curiosity, growth, and community. We can’t wait to share more stories, programs, and discoveries with all of you in 2026!
Bye, 2025! 👋🏾 Last day of the year and this is the energy we’re bringing into 2026. We love you, DC! ❤️
December 31, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Bye, 2025! 👋🏾 Last day of the year and this is the energy we’re bringing into 2026. We love you, DC! ❤️
2025 at DC Public Library was a year of daily routines, new discoveries, and community in motion. From millions of visits to moments that brought neighbors together, thank you for choosing us and making the library part of your everyday life. https://bit.ly/49leLGr
December 31, 2025 at 2:15 PM
2025 at DC Public Library was a year of daily routines, new discoveries, and community in motion. From millions of visits to moments that brought neighbors together, thank you for choosing us and making the library part of your everyday life. https://bit.ly/49leLGr
DC Public Library will have reduced hours on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed on Thursday, January 1 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3H8DY9g
December 31, 2025 at 1:32 PM
DC Public Library will have reduced hours on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed on Thursday, January 1 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3H8DY9g
❄️ Winter Wonderland Festival – Rescheduled!
📅 Sat, Jan 3 | 1–4 PM @ Woodridge Library
Kick off the Winter Challenge with obstacle courses, crafts, train rides, cocoa, stilt walkers, storytime & more! Fun for the whole family.
📅 Sat, Jan 3 | 1–4 PM @ Woodridge Library
Kick off the Winter Challenge with obstacle courses, crafts, train rides, cocoa, stilt walkers, storytime & more! Fun for the whole family.
December 30, 2025 at 10:14 PM
❄️ Winter Wonderland Festival – Rescheduled!
📅 Sat, Jan 3 | 1–4 PM @ Woodridge Library
Kick off the Winter Challenge with obstacle courses, crafts, train rides, cocoa, stilt walkers, storytime & more! Fun for the whole family.
📅 Sat, Jan 3 | 1–4 PM @ Woodridge Library
Kick off the Winter Challenge with obstacle courses, crafts, train rides, cocoa, stilt walkers, storytime & more! Fun for the whole family.
📚 Black Studies Book Club
📅 Saturday, Jan 3 | 2:00 PM
📍 MLK Library
Join us every first Saturday to explore and discuss works from the Black radical tradition—classics and contemporary voices from across the African diaspora. All are welcome! https://bit.ly/4qt08Yr
📅 Saturday, Jan 3 | 2:00 PM
📍 MLK Library
Join us every first Saturday to explore and discuss works from the Black radical tradition—classics and contemporary voices from across the African diaspora. All are welcome! https://bit.ly/4qt08Yr
December 30, 2025 at 8:51 PM
📚 Black Studies Book Club
📅 Saturday, Jan 3 | 2:00 PM
📍 MLK Library
Join us every first Saturday to explore and discuss works from the Black radical tradition—classics and contemporary voices from across the African diaspora. All are welcome! https://bit.ly/4qt08Yr
📅 Saturday, Jan 3 | 2:00 PM
📍 MLK Library
Join us every first Saturday to explore and discuss works from the Black radical tradition—classics and contemporary voices from across the African diaspora. All are welcome! https://bit.ly/4qt08Yr
A huge thank you to all the staff who roll with our crazy social media ideas all year. You are the real rockstars! It’s okay if you roll your eyes when you see us coming, we’ll be back plenty. With all our appreciation, your friendly neighborhood DC Social Media library person. 📱
December 30, 2025 at 8:41 PM
A huge thank you to all the staff who roll with our crazy social media ideas all year. You are the real rockstars! It’s okay if you roll your eyes when you see us coming, we’ll be back plenty. With all our appreciation, your friendly neighborhood DC Social Media library person. 📱
♟️ Adult Chess Monday Meet Up
📅 Monday, Jan 5 | 5:00 PM
📍 Takoma Park Library
Bring your chess set—or use ours—and join other adults for a relaxed evening of chess. All skill levels welcome. No registration needed!
📅 Monday, Jan 5 | 5:00 PM
📍 Takoma Park Library
Bring your chess set—or use ours—and join other adults for a relaxed evening of chess. All skill levels welcome. No registration needed!
December 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
♟️ Adult Chess Monday Meet Up
📅 Monday, Jan 5 | 5:00 PM
📍 Takoma Park Library
Bring your chess set—or use ours—and join other adults for a relaxed evening of chess. All skill levels welcome. No registration needed!
📅 Monday, Jan 5 | 5:00 PM
📍 Takoma Park Library
Bring your chess set—or use ours—and join other adults for a relaxed evening of chess. All skill levels welcome. No registration needed!
📚 DC Reads is back! In partnership with PEN Faulkner, DC Public Library is spotlighting three dynamic DMV-area authors in this year’s citywide read. Join virtual book clubs, attend author events, and wrap it all up with a panel at MLK Library in March. https://bit.ly/3SMFvc1
December 30, 2025 at 12:12 PM
📚 DC Reads is back! In partnership with PEN Faulkner, DC Public Library is spotlighting three dynamic DMV-area authors in this year’s citywide read. Join virtual book clubs, attend author events, and wrap it all up with a panel at MLK Library in March. https://bit.ly/3SMFvc1
DC Public Library will have reduced hours on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed on Thursday, January 1 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3H8DY9g
December 30, 2025 at 12:32 AM
DC Public Library will have reduced hours on Wednesday, Dec. 31, and will be closed on Thursday, January 1 ➡️ https://bit.ly/3H8DY9g
Set the tone for 2026 with thought-provoking conversations at our January author talks! Whether you’re looking to kick off the new year with fresh ideas or dive into stories that spark creativity. https://bit.ly/4oBEaBv
December 29, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Set the tone for 2026 with thought-provoking conversations at our January author talks! Whether you’re looking to kick off the new year with fresh ideas or dive into stories that spark creativity. https://bit.ly/4oBEaBv
Join us for American Sign Language (ASL) classes at Francis A. Gregory Library every Tuesday and Thursday! https://bit.ly/40vYxri
December 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Join us for American Sign Language (ASL) classes at Francis A. Gregory Library every Tuesday and Thursday! https://bit.ly/40vYxri
❄️Winter Reading Challenge is here! Ignite your imagination and winter wonder with the Washington Wizards + DC Public Library! 🏀 From Dec. 7 – Feb. 28, kids and teens ages 0–19 can sign up, stay active, earn badges, and celebrate reading all season long. https://bit.ly/46Gdvdm
December 29, 2025 at 12:13 PM
❄️Winter Reading Challenge is here! Ignite your imagination and winter wonder with the Washington Wizards + DC Public Library! 🏀 From Dec. 7 – Feb. 28, kids and teens ages 0–19 can sign up, stay active, earn badges, and celebrate reading all season long. https://bit.ly/46Gdvdm