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This image is a promotional flyer for "An Evening of DC Literary Voices" hosted by DC Reads. It features photos of three writers: K.T. Nguyen, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, and Nikki Payne, with moderator Lupita Aquino. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 26, at 7 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. ASL interpretation will be provided. Logos for DC Public Library, DC Public Library Foundation, and the Literary Hill BookFest are also displayed.

DC Reads finale brings some of DC’s most exciting literary voices together.

Authors K. T. Nguyen, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, and Nikki Payne take the stage for a conversation on writing, storytelling, and DC’s literary scene.

📅 Mar 26
📍 MLK Library
RSVP: https://bit.ly/4dl2XHJ

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23 hours ago
The image is a promotional poster for an event titled "Celebrate Black Out Loud," featuring a book cover titled "Black Out Loud" by Geoff Bennett. It includes a photo of Geoff Bennett, described as a PBS NewsHour co-anchor, and features actor Darryl M. Bell from "A Different World." The event is scheduled for March 25 at 7:00 PM at the MLK Library, presented by the DC Public Library, DC Public Library Foundation, and WAMU.

Laughter has always been one of America’s most powerful truth-tellers.

Geoff Bennett and Darryl M. Bell unpack the revolutionary history of Black comedy—from vaudeville to ‘90s sitcoms—in a conversation about culture, resistance, and storytelling.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/40KHFfn

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1 day ago
The image is a promotional banner for "Fashion Intel Talks" hosted by DC Public Library. It features two upcoming events: "Fashion Intel: Mission No. 3 - Who is Frankie Welch?" on Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 pm, and "Fashion Intel: Mission No. 4 - Who is Ralph Lauren?" on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00 pm. Both events take place at the MLK Library. The design includes a sewing pattern, fabric, and a measuring tape.

The Fashion Intel Series activates two cultural briefings from DC.

👗 Mission 3: Who is Frankie Welch? Fashion as power, protest, and political language.
👔 Mission 4: Who Is Ralph Lauren? Exploring fashion as identity, persuasion, and power.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/46PuJrW

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Red teapot and cups illustration with the text "Cantonese Tea Chat" and Cantonese characters below.

Cantonese conversation, tea, and community. ☕

Come 飲茶 + 傾偈 at our Cantonese-language conversation group—practice speaking, listen, and connect in a welcoming space. All levels welcome, no pressure.

📅 March 21 | 3:30–5 PM
📍 MLK Library

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Happy Friday! Happy Reading!

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A flyer for DC Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Townhalls. It lists four events with dates, times, and locations: March 11 at MLK Library, March 14 at Anacostia Library, March 24 at Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library, and March 28 at Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library. There are logos for the DC Public Library and the DC Board of Elections.

🗳️ Curious about Ranked Choice Voting? Get the facts before the next election at the DC Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Townhall with the DC Board of Elections. Learn how RCV works, ask questions & get election-ready.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/40FB19Q

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2 days ago

We don’t talk about this enough, but we’re really lucky to have a library system that’s open to the public 7 days a week. Access like that shouldn’t be taken for granted.

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Serious question. Why doesn’t DC Public Library have an official mascot yet? 📚 I can’t do this alone. I need the whole city, actually the whole country, to support this idea now.

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2 days ago

If you can survive walking through all 4 seasons in one day in DC, you can survive walking that overdue book back to the library. We believe in you.

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2 days ago

Contact the Notary Commission Services at
202-519-3218
notarypublicdcpl@dc.gov

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Visiting the library on a Friday will actually bring you good luck. Just saying…

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2 days ago
Advertisement for the DC Public Library Passport Acceptance Office featuring maps in the background and a U.S. passport in the forefront.

Spring break loading… ✈️🌎 Don’t let your passport be the reason you stay home. Stop by the Passport Acceptance Office at the MLK LIbrary and get travel-ready for your next adventure.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/49e3maF

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You can now get Notary Public services at the MLK Library. Need help with a Power of Attorney, ID copies, or real estate paperwork? Stop by the 2nd floor on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10 AM–1PM.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pEnGcR

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2 days ago
Image of a promotional poster for AARP Foundation and DC Public Library's tax help services in 2026. Two people are sitting at a table with a laptop. Locations listed include Anacostia Library, Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library, Capitol View Library, Francis A. Gregory Library, Georgetown Library, Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library, Shaw/Watha T. Daniel Library, Southwest Library, and Woodridge Library. The poster encourages making an appointment at dclibrary.org/using-the-library/tax-preparation.

Tax season is here and DC Public Library wants to support you throughout that process. Thanks to a partnership with the AARP Foundation, DC and Maryland residents can meet with a trained volunteer to help prepare their income tax return. https://bit.ly/3Hfz2ja

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3 days ago
The image is an advertisement for booking rooms at DC Public Library. It shows icons and text describing room options: study rooms for 1-4 people, a conference room for 12-20 people, and a meeting room for 100+ people. The bottom displays photos of the various room types. The library logo is on the top right.

🖥️ Need a quiet spot to work or study? Reserve a meeting or study room at DC Public Library today! Spaces also available for private events at MLK Library. https://bit.ly/3K5srJM

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3 days ago
The image is a promotional poster for an event titled "Celebrate Black Out Loud," featuring a book cover titled "Black Out Loud" by Geoff Bennett. It includes a photo of Geoff Bennett, described as a PBS NewsHour co-anchor, and features actor Darryl M. Bell from "A Different World." The event is scheduled for March 25 at 7:00 PM at the MLK Library, presented by the DC Public Library, DC Public Library Foundation, and WAMU.

Laughter has always been one of America’s most powerful truth-tellers.

Geoff Bennett and Darryl M. Bell unpack the revolutionary history of Black comedy—from vaudeville to ‘90s sitcoms—in a conversation about culture, resistance, and storytelling.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/40KHFfn

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4 days ago
A collage of nine book covers promoting "March Author Talks." Titles include "Duplicity," "Traveler & Other Poems," "Princess and the P.I.," "Frankie Welch’s Americana," "Black Out Loud," "Some Things I Still Can’t Tell You," and "Taught." A message reads, "Hear from amazing authors and creators at a library near you!" The background features a basketball hoop image.

Spring is almost here and it’s the perfect time to try something new. 🌸📚 Find your next great conversation at DC Public Library this March with a lineup of author talks filled with fresh ideas, meaningful dialogue, and inspiring stories. https://bit.ly/4r4DW72

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5 days ago
This image is a flyer for the New Deanwood Library Design Kickoff event. It features a photo of several people gathered around a table, looking at documents. The text on the flyer invites the community to share ideas and feedback for the new stand-alone library, emphasizing the importance of community involvement. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, at 6 p.m., at Deanwood Library, 1350 49th St NE. Light bites will be provided. The DC Public Library logo is displayed at the top.

Deanwood, what would your dream library look like? The New Deanwood Library Design Kick Off is your chance to meet the design team and share ideas for the future space.

🗓 March 18 | 6PM
📍 Deanwood Library
🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4b2yGdX

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Petworth Library is getting a refresh designed with the community in mind. It will reconfigure the library’s layout and upgrade key systems, with a re-envisioned design that includes new furniture, finishes, materials, and improved power, data, & lighting.https://bit.ly/3XbvDcU

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5 days ago

The Rosedale Library will remain closed today (Tuesday, March 10) while repairs are made to the water line serving the building.

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5 days ago
The image is a flyer for the DC Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Townhalls. It includes a schedule with dates, times, and locations: March 11 at MLK Library, March 14 at Anacostia Library, March 24 at Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library, and March 28 at Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library. It features logos for DC Public Library and DC Board of Elections.

🗳️ Curious about Ranked Choice Voting? Get the facts before the next election at the DC Board of Elections Ranked Choice Voting Townhall with the DC Board of Elections. Learn how RCV works, ask questions & get election-ready.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/40FB19Q

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Spring break loading… ✈️🌎 Don’t let your passport be the reason you stay home. Stop by the Passport Acceptance Office at the MLK LIbrary and get travel-ready for your next adventure.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/49e3maF

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5 days ago
The image is a poster for "La Nuit de la Poésie, 9e édition," a French language poetry night. It features a microphone in soft focus with the event details: Thursday, March 19, 6:30 P.M. at MLK Library. Logos at the bottom include DC Public Library, Alliance Française, and a bicycle-themed logo.

La Nuit de la Poésie, a night celebrating poetry from across the French-speaking world with Alliance Française. Bring a poem to share or just come listen.

📅 March 19 | 6:30 PM
📍 MLK Library

🎟️ Registration: https://bit.ly/4bjkSMs

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6 days ago
Certainly! Here's a succinct alternative text description: "Image promoting 'The Princess and the P.I.' by Nikki Payne with a book cover illustration. Includes details about a creative writing workshop with Nikki Payne on March 12th at Cleveland Park Library. Logos of DC Reads, DC Public Library, DC Public Library Foundation, and Friends of the Library present."

DC Reads: The Art of Retelling With Nikki Payne

📍 Cleveland Park Library
🗓 Mar. 12 | 6:30pm

In partnership with the PEN/Faulkner Foundation, explore how beloved stories become bold, culturally rich retellings — and start shaping your own.

🎟 Register: https://bit.ly/3OJytVC

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6 days ago
The image is a promotional banner for "Fashion Intel Talks" hosted by DC Public Library. It features two upcoming events: "Fashion Intel: Mission No. 3 - Who is Frankie Welch?" on Saturday, March 14 at 2:00 pm, and "Fashion Intel: Mission No. 4 - Who is Ralph Lauren?" on Wednesday, April 8 at 7:00 pm. Both events take place at the MLK Library. The design includes a sewing pattern, fabric, and a measuring tape.

The Fashion Intel Series activates two cultural briefings from DC.

👗 Mission 3: Who is Frankie Welch? Fashion as power, protest, and political language.
👔 Mission 4: Who Is Ralph Lauren? Exploring fashion as identity, persuasion, and power.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/46PuJrW

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6 days ago

There are people walking around right now saying “I should get a library card.” And then just… not doing it.

What are you waiting for? We want you here. 📚

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6 days ago

The Rosedale Library is closed today (March 9) due to a water outage in the area.

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6 days ago
The image is a flyer for a "Fix-It Clinic" event. It features a green and white geometric design with the "Fix-It DC" logo at the top left. The event details include the date, Wednesday, March 18, and time, 5:30-7:30pm at the MLK Library. It invites attendees to bring small broken items for repair guidance. Logos for DC Public Library, Department of Energy & Environment, and the Government of the District of Columbia are at the bottom. Registration is required.

Got a broken toaster, toy, gadget, or favorite shirt? Bring it to the Fix-It DC Clinic and learn how to repair it with help from experts. Save money, reduce waste, and learn something new.

📍 MLK Library
🗓 March 18 | 5:30–7:30 PM

⚠️ Register here: https://bit.ly/4cV55WH

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6 days ago
This is a promotional poster for "Tuesday Night Movies" at the DC Public Library. It features three film posters: "K-Pop Demon Hunters" on March 10, "Passing" on March 17, and "The Six Triple Eight" on March 31. The screenings occur at 5:30 P.M. in the MLK Library Auditorium with free admission.

Your Tuesday night plans just got easier. 🍿 Whether you're already at the library or nearby, stop by MLK Library for our free Tuesday Night Movie Series. Every month brings new movies and new themes. Come grab a seat and enjoy the show.

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6 days ago
Board game elements including dominoes, colorful dice, game pieces on a striped board, a game controller, and a Game On! sign with a timer graphic.

“Nothing to do” in the neighborhood? Not anymore. 🎲 Bring the family to Family Game Night at Benning Library for an afternoon of fun, laughs, and friendly competition.

🗓 Tuesday, March 10
⏰ 3–5 PM
Happens every 2nd & 4th Tuesday!

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