DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF)@LoveDCLibrary
Nov 10
This Veterans Day, hear the U.S. Navy Band at the MLK Library 🎶

1 p.m.: Sea Chanters perform sea shanties and sailor traditions
3 p.m.: Country Current brings bluegrass and letters from home

With @usnavyband and @usnhistory

Register:
dclibrary.libnet.info/events?term=Ve…
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Nov 6
The holidays are coming. We told you to check your passport. Now go get it renewed before your vacation turns into a staycation. The Passport Acceptance Office at MLK Library is right there.

Learn more: bit.ly/49e3maF
A United States passport lies open on a map background. Text on the image reads: "DC Public Library Passport Acceptance Office" and "dclibrary.org/passports."
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Nov 9
DC Zinefest! 🎸 Explore independent zines, art, writing and DIY creativity from local makers and self-published artists. Spend Saturday, Nov. 14, discovering the voices and creativity that make DC’s independent arts scene special.

📍 MLK Library
🕚 11 AM–4 PM
A busy indoor art fair features numerous tables displaying artwork, with people browsing the exhibits. Some attendees wear face masks. The room has wooden floors and bright lighting, creating a lively atmosphere.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Nov 9
In observance of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, DC Public Library will have one library open in each of D.C.’s eight wards. See the full list of locations and hours: bit.ly/3H8DY9g
DC Public Library announcement with an American flag background. It states a library in each ward will open on Wednesday, Nov. 11 for Veterans Day. Ward 1: Mt. Pleasant Library, Ward 2: MLK 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. Neighborhood Libraries: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., MLK Library: 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. DC Public Library open 24/7 online at dclibrary.org.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Nov 9
What comes after a layoff? Hear stories of resilience, rediscovery, and new beginnings at Life After Layoffs: Stories of Resilience on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 5:30 PM at MLK Library. Explore portraits, personal stories & conversations.

Register today: bit.ly/4zgY8Yd
This is a promotional poster for an event titled "Life After Layoffs: Stories of Resilience" at MLK Library. It features portraits and interviews by Allan Dinkoff, and a panel by The Upskilling Labs and DC Public Library. The event is on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Logos of DC Public Library, Allan Dinkoff Photographer, The Upskilling Labs, and WellFed are included.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF)@LoveDCLibrary
Nov 9
We’re thrilled to welcome @PNCBank as presenting sponsor of Hail to the Fans: The Spirit of DC Sports, a @dcpl exhibition opening April 2027 at MLK Library.

DC sports fans: submit your story and memorabilia by Dec. 1!
dclibrary.org/hail-fans
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF)@LoveDCLibrary
Nov 5
The Anacostan people lived and traded where the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers meet.

This Native American Heritage Month, @dcpl has reading recommendations for kids, teens, and adults to help you learn more about Native histories and cultures:
dclibrary.org/native-america…
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
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Nov 3
What does it mean to live up to America's founding ideals? 🇺🇸 Explore 250 years of progress, backlash, and the American experiment with authors David McKean and M. Todd Bennett as they discuss The Flag Was Still There at MLK Library.

📅 Nov. 5 | 7PM
ℹ️ bit.ly/4hQwYBa
The image is a promotional poster for an event presented by DC Public Library and WAMU 88.5. It features the text, "The Flag Was Still There" with David McKean and M. Todd Bennett, in conversation with WAMU news anchor Spencer Bryant. The poster includes headshots of each of these individuals and an image of a book cover titled "The Flag Was Still There: A History of the American Experiment in Five Anniversaries" by David McKean and M. Todd Bennett. The event is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. at MLK Library.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Nov 3
🎬 The Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival is bringing a lineup of short films to the MLK Library. Explore stories that uncover new perspectives, examine the power of truth, and show why documenting what happens around us matters. bit.ly/48gwkHH
This image is a promotional poster for the Double Exposure Investigative Film Festival, taking place at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library. It highlights two short film programs scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7: "Against the Grain" at 1:00 PM and "Minneapolis: On The Record" at 3:00 PM. The background features a scene with journalists and photographers in cold weather clothing. The poster includes a logo for DC Public Library and instructions to reserve a spot at dxfest.eventive.org.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Nov 4
Deanwood, your new library is taking shape, and we want your voice in the process! Help shape the future of the new Deanwood Library at a community workshop on Tuesday, Nov. 17, from 6–7:30 PM. Review concept designs, share feedback, and ask questions. bit.ly/4b2yGdX
Drawing of a community workshop with people interacting. Text reads: “New Deanwood Library Community Workshop. Your Community. Your Library. Your Voice.” Details: “Tuesday, Nov. 17 | 6 - 7:30 p.m. Deanwood Library, 1350 49th St NE.” Light bites provided. DC Public Library logo at the bottom.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Nov 4
You can't tell the story of DC without telling the story of Go-Go. Explore the music, people, and cultural legacy behind DC's defining sound at Go-Go Remembered, a panel discussion at the MLK Library on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 7 PM. bit.ly/4efI0xC
"Poster for 'Go-Go Remembered' event featuring a discussion with Sundiata Ramin, Alona Wartofsky, Charles C. Stephenson Jr., and Kato Hammond. Scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7:00 p.m. at MLK Library, 901 G St. NW. Organized by DC Public Library and Go‑Go Archive."
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Nov 5
Watch the award‑winning film Bill W. Conscious Contact and explore stories and resources supporting recovery and community healing with the filmmakers and authors of the new book A Marriage that Changed the World. bit.ly/4kqxXtn
Here is a promotional poster for an event at the DC Public Library titled "Conscious Contact: Exploring Recovery Through Film and Story," featuring Tom Adams, Joy Jones, and Jay Stinnett. The event is on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the MLK Library.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF)@LoveDCLibrary
Nov 1
November author talks at @dcpl: surveillance, democracy, the GR34 trail in France, addiction recovery, Go-Go preservation, and George M. Johnson on their new memoir And If I Die Before I Wake.

Full lineup: dclibrary.libnet.info/events?t=%255B…
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Oct 28
What comes after a layoff? Hear stories of resilience, rediscovery, and new beginnings at Life After Layoffs: Stories of Resilience on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 5:30 PM at MLK Library. Explore portraits, personal stories & conversations.

Registration today: bit.ly/4zgY8Yd
This is a promotional poster for an event titled "Life After Layoffs: Stories of Resilience" at MLK Library. It features portraits and interviews by Allan Dinkoff, and a panel by The Upskilling Labs and DC Public Library. The event is on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Logos of DC Public Library, Allan Dinkoff Photographer, The Upskilling Labs, and WellFed are included.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Oct 29
Your quiet workspace is waiting. Reserve a meeting or study room at DC Public Library, or book a space at MLK Library for your next private event. bit.ly/3K5srJM
Sure, here is an alternative text description: The image promotes reserving rooms at DC Public Library. It features three icons indicating Study Rooms, Conference Rooms, and Meeting Rooms with capacities ranging from 1 to over 100 people. Below are photos of a study space, a conference room, and a large meeting room. The DC Public Library logo is in the top right corner. A web address for more information is provided: dclibrary.org/reserve-room.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Oct 29
Who gets to live, gather & belong in D.C.? Learn about Linda Leaks and the Black women leading the fight for safe, decent & affordable housing through the city’s limited equity cooperative movement.

📅 Monday, Nov. 2 | 7PM
📍 MLK Library
🎟️ RSVP: bit.ly/47HKocX
Poster for an event titled "Teach-In" with details including the date, November 2, 2026, and location, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Room 401A. It features a person holding a sign about affordable housing. Logos of DC Public Library and Frederick Douglass Center are at the bottom.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Oct 30
November is bringing some great author talks to our neighborhood libraries! From conversations about The Democracy We Must Keep at Mt. Pleasant Library to exploring the trails of Brittany, France, at Northeast Library, there's plenty to discover. bit.ly/3YlJ0HL
Poster for DC Public Library November Author Talks. Features two events: 1. "The Democracy We Must Keep" with David O. Stewart on Thursday, Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Library. Includes book cover with a historical theme. 2. "Explore the World: Trekking the GR 34 in Brittany, France" with Michael Martin on Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m. at Northeast Library. Includes cover of "Best Backpacking in the Mid-Atlantic" with a scenic trail image.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Oct 30
Watch the award‑winning film Bill W. Conscious Contact and explore stories and resources supporting recovery and community healing with the filmmakers and authors of the new book A Marriage that Changed the World. bit.ly/4kqxXtn
Here is a promotional poster for an event at the DC Public Library titled "Conscious Contact: Exploring Recovery Through Film and Story," featuring Tom Adams, Joy Jones, and Jay Stinnett. The event is on Monday, Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the MLK Library.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Oct 31
D.C., your art could be on the next official DC Public Library card! 🎨 Show us what makes the District special. Three winners will be selected: Kids, Teens & Adults.

Full Details:bit.ly/4AiLB6P
📅 Submit your design by Dec. 1, 2026
Flyer for a DC Public Library card design contest. It encourages participants to "Design the Next DC Public Library Card!" The contest is open to kids, teens, and adults. Participants should create designs featuring themes like "What I love about my city (DC)" and "My favorite thing about DC." The submission deadline is November 30, 2026, with entries accepted at any neighborhood library and online. The DC Public Library logo is at the top. Additional details are available at dclibrary.org.
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DC Public Library Foundation (DCPLF) retweeted
DC Public Library@dcpl
Oct 31
Board game season is calling! 🎲 Level up your skills before the holidays and get ready to challenge your family. Check out board game days happening at our neighborhood libraries! bit.ly/3YlJ0HL
The image is a flyer for "Game On at the Library" events. It lists various activities: Chess Club with a Chess Master at Francis A. Gregory Library on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.; "Game On!" at Southwest Library on Thursdays at 5:30 p.m.; Puzzle Swap at Takoma Park Library on November 3rd, all day; Mid-Day Games Galore at Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library on November 4th and 18th from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Game Store Day with Labyrinth Games and Puzzles at Southeast Library on November 7th at 11 a.m.; and an Adventuring Party: Dungeons and Dragons for Kids at Woodridge Library on November 7th at 4 p.m. The logo for DC Public Library is at the bottom right.
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