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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 📚

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

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

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.

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!

A resume is placed on a wooden table alongside a pair of glasses, a calculator, red scissors, a smartphone, and a pink highlighter.

Resume writing isn’t always easy—but we can help.

Learn how to craft a resume that gets noticed, highlight your skills, and avoid common mistakes at our hands-on resume workshop.

📅 March 10 | 2 PM
📍 Shepherd Park Library
✏️ Register here: https://bit.ly/4rYFoJa

Yes, more daylight means more excuses to visit the library. We checked the science.

This is a promotional poster for an author talk at the DC Public Library. The event features Curtis Malone and Chris Wright, discussing the book "Duplicity: Basketball, Drugs, and My Double Life." The poster includes images of the book cover, a person holding a basketball, and another person speaking into a microphone. The event is scheduled for Sunday, March 8 at 1:30 p.m. at the MLK Library, 901 G Street NW, Washington DC, 20001.

Can trust be rebuilt after a double life? Join Curtis Malone at MLK Library to hear his story of redemption, leadership, and mentorship. In conversation with Chris Wright.

📚 Duplicity: Basketball, Drugs, and My Double Life
🗓 Sun, March 8 | 1:30PM
🔗 https://bit.ly/497zyOX

A hand is stamping a document. Text on the image reads: "Notary Services at MLK Library. The second and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment needed!" The DC Public Library logo is at the top right corner.

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

The image is a promotional banner for a book event. It features the cover of "The Princess and the P.I." by Nikki Payne, showing two illustrated figures. The banner includes details about "The Art of Retelling," a creative writing workshop with Nikki Payne on Thursday, March 12, 6:30 p.m., at Cleveland Park Library. Logos for DC Public Library, DC Public Library Foundation, and Friends of the Cleveland Park Library are 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

Image promoting a chess event at Bellevue Library hosted by DC Public Library. Includes an image of two large chess pieces: a black king and a white queen. Text states the event is on Thursday, March 12 at 6:30pm.

Ready to make your next move?

Learn Chess at Bellevue
📍 Bellevue Library
🗓 Thursday, March 12
⏰ 6:30pm

From first-timers to future grandmasters, all ages and skill levels are welcome. Come sharpen your strategy, learn the basics, and enjoy a fun night of chess.

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

This image is a promotional poster for the 51st annual concert of the Morehouse College Glee Club. It features a group photo of the glee club members standing on stage in formal attire. The poster invites attendees to the event on Saturday, March 7, at 12:00 PM in the MLK Library Auditorium. It mentions that ASL interpretation will be provided. The event is directed by Dr. David Morrow, and there is a logo for the DC Public Library and the Morehouse College Glee Club.

A legendary sound returns to a legendary space.

🗓 Saturday, March 7
⏰ 12:00pm
📍 MLK Library

Morehouse College Glee Club returns with their Spring Break Tour — continuing a powerful tradition of music in downtown DC.

RSVP: https://bit.ly/4raYLO1

It’s Friday. If it’s not urgent, please don’t Teams me. I’m busy reading at work. 📚

Finally, more daylight is on the way to allow us to read outside more. ☀️📚

A modern rooftop garden outside the Martin Luther King Jr. Library, featuring greenery and outdoor seating. A sign reads, "The 5th floor of the MLK Library is closed Friday, Mar. 6 for a private event." The DC Public Library logo is also visible.

Heads up: The 5th floor of the MLK Library is closed today, Fri., Mar. 6, for a private event.

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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Early birds get all the love… but this one’s for the night owls. If your best ideas hit after 10pm, we see you.

Where my late-night crew at? 🦉

A group of people gathered outdoors on a patio surrounded by trees, sitting and standing around patio furniture. The setting is casual, with several individuals wearing name badges.

💛 Meet the heart of Friendship Bench DC — The Grandparents!

They’re here to listen, support, and help you feel less alone. Whether you’re struggling or just need someone to talk to, Friendship Bench offers a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard. https://bit.ly/3Nhh3zf

A group of individuals, including children and adults, are seated on steps in a library setting. They are wearing colorful crown-shaped hats. One person is holding a copy of the book "Hair Love." Bookshelves and a bright, modern library interior are visible in the background.

A person helps a child adjust a colorful paper crown in a library. Several children participate in a craft activity, with supplies scattered on the table. Shelves of books are visible in the background.

A group of four people, each wearing a colorful crown, stands together in a library. One person, wearing a Hello Kitty shirt, is in the back, while the three others, likely children, stand in front of them. They are smiling and holding small items. The library setting includes chairs and a bulletin board.

A group of people sitting at a table engaged in a craft activity. The table is covered with colorful paper crowns and decorative items. A person stands assisting a child with their craft. The room has bright green walls, and a clock is visible in the background.

👑 Creativity, joy, and learning in action at Deanwood Library! Our My Name My Crown program let kids express themselves through colorful crowns, games, rainbows, and more. Each piece told a story—love, play, and imagination in every choice.

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