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We are proud to announce that, starting today, DC Public Library is adding 15 more hours of operation at libraries across the District, increasing opportunities to visit the library in the mornings and evenings. These added hours will give you more time to pick up books after work, make it easier to reserve a room for community meetings, provide more opportunities to build your skills with workshops and so much more! The updated hours are as follows:
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Neighborhood Libraries | Anacostia, Bellevue, Benning/Dorothy I. Height, Capitol View, Chevy Chase, Cleveland Park, Francis A. Gregory, Georgetown, Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff, Mt. Pleasant, Northeast, Palisades, Parklands-Turner, Petworth, Shaw/Watha T. Daniel, Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton, Southeast, Southwest, Takoma Park, Tenley-Friendship, West End, Woodridge
- Monday - Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Thursday | 1 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Friday - Saturday - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sunday | 1 p.m. -5 p.m.
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Libraries Co-Located with a DPR Recreation Center | Deanwood, Northwest One, Rosedale
- Monday - Wednesday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Thursday | Noon - 8 p.m.
- Friday - Saturday | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
- Sunday | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
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Central Library* | Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library
- Monday - Thursday | 9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Friday - Saturday | 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- Sunday | 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
*Note that some departments at the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Library have different hours
What more will you discover at the library?
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Still looking for that perfect side for your turkey? Need a little inspiration for a vegetarian main course? Hosting for the first time? Never fear, the Library is here to help you round out your Thanksgiving menu and get you ready for a cooking marathon, just in time for next Thursday!
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 Celebrate the living history of D.C.’s official music, Go-Go, with DC Public Library! This music-turned-movement is such a special part of D.C. culture and this week, we’re recognizing the ways in which it is so much more than a nostalgic music genre. Curious about the ways it’s impacted the history of the city? Visit the Go-Go Archive, located on the 4th floor of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, to explore the stories and memorabilia of both leaders within Go-Go and DMV residents.
Did you grow up alongside the Go-Go movement or are you someone who now loves the richness of Go-Go music? Consider donating to the collection as a part of our preservation efforts! The Archive accepts materials such as:
- flyers and posters
- photographs
- concert-ticket stubs
- videos or DVDs
- letters that describe attending a Go-Go concert
Also be sure to check out:
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Don't Mute Moe Author Talk Online Premier
Monday, Nov. 14, 7 p.m. | Virtual Event
Don't miss the online premier of our recent author talk with D.C. activist Ron Moten! Ron and co-author Jeffrey Anderson joined columnist Courtland Milloy to discuss on their book Don't Mute Moe: The Vision of an Urban Scholar.
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DC Public Library Night at The Capital City Go-Go
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 7 p.m. | Entertainment and Sport Arena
The Capital City Go-Go are inviting the DC Public Library to join them for a special "The Beat Keeps Going" Go-Go Preservation Week Game on Tuesday, Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.! The game includes:
- Opportunities to connect with the DC Public Library’s Go-Go Archive to view treasures and images from different eras of Go-Go.
- Performances by Go-Go Band Sirius Company
- Go-Go Beat Sessions with Teach the Beat and legendary Go-Go artist, William “JuJu” House
- Capital City Go-Go poster giveaway designed by Globe Collection and press at MICA for the first 202 guests to enter the arena
- and more!
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Chocolate City Keep Crankin’ Panel Discussion
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
The DC Public Library is excited to open the Go-Go Preservation Week Exhibition Chocolate City Keep Crankin' with an exciting group of Go-Go band members, musicians and community members who will be sharing their own stories about the current state of Go-Go and providing anecdotes from the making of two new monumental group portraits, A Great Day in Go-Go (I & II), on view in the MLK Library’s Great Hall from Nov. 16 - Dec. 15.
Panelists include: Sugar Bear, Sweet Cherie, Killa Cal, Moe Shorter, and Darrin X.
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The Next Beat Showcase
Thursday, Nov. 17, 8 p.m. | Virtual Event
Tune in for the premier of The Next Beat Showcase presented in partnership with Ron Moten! Performances include: EU, TOB and N2L. This event will take place on DC Public Library’s YouTube channel.
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EU at the Holiday Market
Friday, Nov. 18, 2:30 p.m. | F Street NW between 7th and 9th Streets NW
In partnership with Downtown BID, DC Public Library is proud to host Go-Go band EU at the opening of the Downtown Holiday Market. Experience the joys of the holiday season with a backing track of one of the most well-loved Go-Go bands!
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This Week At the Library
See what programs are coming up this week in person and online at the Library!
Ward 1 | Mt. Pleasant Library
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Mt. Pleasant Reads: Native American Heritage Month | Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
Come discuss Stephen Graham Jones' tale of horror and revenge, The Only Good Indians.
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Ward 2 | Georgetown Library
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LEGO Challenge | Tuesday, Nov. 15, 3:30pm
Join for a drop-in afternoon to build Lego buildings and complete weekly challenges.
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Ward 3 | Palisades Library
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Yoga with Beth Lawrence | Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1:30 p.m.
Participate in a mid-week flow! Mats are not required; all poses will have a seated option.
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Ward 4 | Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library
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Thanksgiving Family Movie and Craft Night | Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.
Watch A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and make a “Thankful Wreath”. Bring your own blankets and snacks!
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Ward 5 | Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library
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Family Story Time | Wednesday, Nov. 16, 5:30 p.m.
Fun for the entire family, these 30-40 minute story times are packed full of books and activities designed to be enjoyed by all ages.
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Ward 6 | Southwest Library
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Zentangles | Tuesday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m.
Find your calm and creativity by trying your hand at the slow-work art of pattern doodling.
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Ward 7 | Deanwood Library
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Discussion Lounge | Tuesday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m.
Seniors are invited to engage in healthy conversations regarding everyday issues or things that are transpiring throughout the world and in their community.
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Ward 8 | Anacostia Library
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Preschool Storytime | Tuesday, Nov. 15, 10:30 a.m.
Bring your little ones to hear stories and sing songs at the library.
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Central Library | Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
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Ghetto Gastro Presents Black Power Kitchen | Sunday, Nov. 20, 3 p.m.
MahoganyBooks, Loyalty Bookstores and the library present a special evening with the Ghetto Gastro team in honor of their new book Black Power Kitchen.
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Find all upcoming programs in your library or online on our calendar!
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Have you dreamed of learning how to make your own clothes? Or maybe you’ve always wanted to learn the basics of coding. The Labs at DC Public Library is a great place to start! Located on the A-level of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, the Labs are home to maker space and equipment, a dance and podcasting studio, design computers, and so much more. Consider joining us for one of their series and either kick-start the hobby you’ve always wanted, or just try your hand at something new!
Upcoming events include:
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How to Measure Yourself for Sewing
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 5 p.m. | Virtual Event
Labs sewist Molly Stratton will take you through the process of taking your body's measurements for sewing projects.
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Maker Talk: Polymer Clay Sculpting with Kelsey Wailes
Saturday, Nov. 19, 1 p.m. | Virtual Event
Known for her playful, colorful style, Kelsey Wailes has sculpted everything from adorable animals to "flowerpot monsters". During this Maker Talk, Wailes will demonstrate the basics of polymer clay sculpting. She will cover different ways to shape the clay, either with hands or tools, and explain the process of baking and painting her finished sculptures.
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 Stay busy this winter with DC Department of Parks and Recreation by signing up for one of their winter programs! There are aquatics classes to get you a little closer to those feelings of summer; cooking, candle making and dance classes to stretch your creative side; fitness classes galore; and movie nights for when you just want to snuggle in. Programs are available for kids, adults and seniors - check them out and find one that works for you!
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