Library Museum Days are back! Explore some of D.C.'s most exciting museums with special Library Day experiences just for DCPL cardholders. 🎟️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4k8neRm

🇺🇸 District Vibes /American Pride explores how D.C. has shaped culture across the country. From music and art to activism and identity, this new exhibit highlights the people, stories, and impact of D.C. in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary. 💁🏾 ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4dU9VlH

Ward 5, this one's for you! 🌱 Celebrate Community Day at Woodridge Library with free food, STEAM activities, DIY planting, arts & crafts, local vendors, family fun, and more. Stop by this Sunday, July 19, from 1–4 PM!

Learn the basics of American Sign Language! Discover the ASL alphabet, foundational signs, basic vocabulary, and simple conversational phrases in this beginner-friendly class. No experience required. 📅 Tuesday, July 21 🕡 6:30PM 📍 Francis A. Gregory Library

A gentle reminder: libraries are still here, still free, still open to everyone. No appointment required. No subscription fee. Just walk in.

Building Stories Story Time is popping up at DC Public Library branches with educators from the National Building Museum! Families can enjoy read-alouds, interactive activities, and explore how the spaces around us shape our communities. https://bit.ly/4u79nQn

The Passport Acceptance Office will close early at 12:00PM on Saturday, July 18, due to limited staffing. Thank you for your understanding. https://bit.ly/3SdjWTU

📚 Friends of the Library Book Sales! Amazing deals, all across the city! Come find your next favorite read and support your local library! Every purchase supports DC Public Library programs and events.

This is your sign to try something new! With LinkedIn Learning, get unlimited access to 16,000+ high-quality videos taught by industry experts—covering everything from creative skills to the latest tech tools. https://bit.ly/3K5OdgD

The Recovery Room Experience program at Rosedale Library scheduled for July 18 has been postponed. A new date will be announced soon. Thank you for your understanding.

Anytime we're invited to talk about the library and Discover Summer, we're there. ☀️ Bright and early this week, we had the chance to share all the fun happening at DC Public Library. Thanks for having us, Fox 5 DC! 🎥 https://bit.ly/3RI8Hmv

Notarize it at the library ✍️📚 You can now access Notary Public services at the MLK Library—whether it's a power of attorney, ID copies, or real estate documents. 🗓 2nd & 3rd Saturdays ⏰ 10 AM–1 PM Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pEnGcR

Ward 5, this one's for you! 🌱 Celebrate Community Day at Woodridge Library with free food, STEAM activities, DIY planting, arts & crafts, local vendors, family fun, and more. Stop by this Sunday, July 19, from 1–4 PM!

Group tech classes not your thing? No worries—get 1-on-1 support from a Digital Navigator! They can help you build tech skills, use devices, and access online resources. 📍 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4csRdQL

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

Friendship Bench DC offers free, one-on-one support with trained “Grandparents” who listen without judgment. Available at Anacostia, MLK, Mt. Pleasant & Woodridge. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4qBzTP8

Tell us your good news this week. 💙 The world could use more small wins. What's something that made you smile, made you proud, or simply made your week a little better?

🖥️ 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://t.co/LTswZS96yg

🚨 The library referee has spoken. 🟥 Which red card are you guilty of?

TEENS! Get FREE admission to the Museum of Illusions with DC Public Library! Explore mind-bending exhibits, join a scavenger hunt, make a craft, and grab DC Library swag and book giveaways while supplies last. 📅 July 17 | 5–8 PM 🎟️ Registration required: https://bit.ly/44WNckS

📚 Friends of the Library Book Sales! Amazing deals, all across the city! Come find your next favorite read and support your local library! Every purchase supports DC Public Library programs and events.

Ready to laugh? 🎭 Bring the whole family for an afternoon of improv games where you'll create the fun together. No experience needed—just your imagination! 📅 Saturday, July 18 🕑 2PM 📍 Tenley-Friendship Library

🇺🇸 District Vibes /American Pride explores how D.C. has shaped culture across the country. From music and art to activism and identity, this new exhibit highlights the people, stories, and impact of D.C. in honor of the nation's 250th anniversary. 💁🏾 ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4dU9VlH

Most people confuse having money with building wealth. Dr. Willie Jolley breaks it down using his book Rich Is Good, Wealthy Is Better! in conversation with Allison Seymour (WUSA9) Why wealth starts with mindset, not income! https://bit.ly/4uiTDtv

What happens when a deadly Antarctic parasite evolves? ❄️📚 Meet sci-fi thriller author Michael Nayak as he discusses Sentient, the gripping sequel to Symbiote, at Chevy Chase Library. 📅 Saturday, July 18 🕑 2PM 🔗 https://bit.ly/4wG8Rts

The Recovery Room Experience is bringing Black men (18+) from across the DMV together for an evening of connection, honest conversations, resource sharing and brotherhood. 📍 Rosedale Library 📅 July 18 | 🕠 5:30–8:30 PM Registration is required: https://bit.ly/4x2AeOL

📲 Access the Library anywhere, anytime. Download the DC Public Library app today and keep your books, holds, and digital reads right at your fingertips!

ASL Inside is now available through Mango Languages—a video-based, self-paced way to build real conversation skills. Use the Magic Mirror to practice, learn from different signing styles, and pick up everyday ASL at your own speed. https://bit.ly/4bODXHy

Happy Disability Pride Month! Celebrate disabled joy with us all July long. The Center for Accessibility at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and libraries across DC are hosting events throughout the month. Everyone is welcome. https://bit.ly/4ex3HYX

TEENS! Get FREE admission to the Museum of Illusions with DC Public Library! Explore mind-bending exhibits, join a scavenger hunt, make a craft, and grab DC Library swag and book giveaways while supplies last. 📅 July 17 | 5–8 PM 🎟️ Registration required: https://bit.ly/44WNckS

Sometimes the best way to start the week is to act like a kid again. 💛 So... do you still remember how to skip?

Got an exhibition idea? 🖼️ Learn how to apply to showcase your arts or humanities exhibition at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in 2027 and beyond. 📅 Wednesday, July 15 🕛 Noon (Virtual) Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fj13XH

Look up. 🌌 Travel through ancient star myths, medieval sky maps, Renaissance art, and breathtaking space telescope images in this illustrated talk with Montgomery College planetarium director Carrie Fitzgerald. 🗓️ July 16 | 6PM 📍 Takoma Park Library 🔗 https://bit.ly/4bE9dsi

Leo, come here. We got you. 📚

DC Public Library will soon celebrate the reopening of two neighborhood libraries that have been closed for renovation and modernization. The Petworth Library will reopen on Sunday, Aug. 23 and the Southeast Library will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 10. 💁🏾 ℹ️ https://bit.ly/4vhKam5

DC Public Library is partnering with Vision To Learn to provide no-cost eye exams and, if needed, free glasses for children ages 3–18 (PreK–12th grade). Appointments: https://bit.ly/3RS08Fq

🎨 Step into the world of Jacob Lawrence's The Migration Series—right at your library. The Phillips Collection is bringing a hands-on art experience to select DC Public Library locations for ages 8+. Explore the artwork, create your own masterpiece, and get inspired.

Bring your small appliances, electronics, toys, or clothing to the FREE Fix-It DC Clinic at West End Library. Learn repair skills, meet fellow fixers, and give your favorite items a second life. 🗓️ July 15, 5:30–7:30 PM 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/4pgXRjB

A library... with carnival rides? 🎡📚 Today MLK Library transformed into a fairground filled with games, live performances, fair treats, and plenty of District pride. Thanks to everyone who came out to celebrate District Vibes with us. ❤️

Ever wondered what happens when a comic becomes a movie? Hear from acclaimed writer Tom King, whose Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow inspired this summer's Supergirl film. 📅 July 12 | 2 PM 📍 MLK Library Register to attend: https://bit.ly/3QBpkjo

The Viking Row fever finally reached the library. ⚽

🧩 One giant puzzle. Ten library locations. Thousands of pieces waiting to be placed. Be part of the DC Summer Puzzle Challenge and help complete a 40,320-piece Disney puzzle before summer ends. Every visit makes a difference! https://bit.ly/3QLJwPx

Library Museum Days are back! Explore some of D.C.'s most exciting museums with special Library Day experiences just for DCPL cardholders. 🎟️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/4k8neRm

🎡 For one afternoon only, MLK Library becomes a fairground! Experience A Day at the Fair with carnival games, rides, live performances, fair treats, and surprises inspired by D.C.'s culture and creativity. 📅 Saturday, July 11 | 1–4 PM Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vlyPS0

Libraries connect people. IRL is our commitment to helping DC come together In Real Life. Find out how http://bit.ly/4eDjKpR

Safe to say we had a full house for the first Punk show of 2026 on the MLK Library rooftop! 🤘 Thanks for showing up, supporting local bands, and supporting your favorite library. ❤️📚

We don't compete with other libraries. We get inspired by them and lift them up whenever they need us. There's room for all of us. We love their content too.

Root for every team like a local. Learn over 70 languages with Mango Languages and make every match feel like a home game. ⚽ https://bit.ly/3YVzT0e

Calling all DC sports fans! Help tell the story of Washington sports. Share your jerseys, photos, and other memorabilia for possible inclusion in Hail to the Fans: The Spirit of DC Sports, a new exhibition coming to DC Public Library in spring 2027. https://bit.ly/3SBNhHU

🎸 DC Punk Archive is back on the rooftop tonight! MLK Library kicks off the 12th season of live rooftop shows marking 50 years of punk in the U.S. Free, all-ages shows all summer bringing together fans and the DMV punk community. https://bit.ly/3YppyKm