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The Benning Branch of the D.C. Public Library was erected at 3935 Benning Road N.E. as the sixth in a series of branch libraries funded under the D.C. Public Works Program. The building was designed by architect Clark T. Harmon in cooperation with the...Read more

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  • Check Out the New DVDs at Anacostia!
    Wednesday, November 11, 2009

    Come on in to the Anacostia Library to see our recent DVD acquisitions.
     Tale of Despereaux DVD Image

    Children's Titles
    • The Tale of Despereaux
    • Open Season 
    • Bedtime Stories 

    Come on in to the Anacostia Library to see our recent DVD acquisitions.
     Tale of Despereaux DVD Image

    Children's Titles
    • The Tale of Despereaux
    • Open Season 
    • Bedtime Stories 
    • Evan Almighty
    • A Wrinkle in Time
    • Inkheart
    • The Thief Lord


    Adult TitlesWoman Thou Art Loosed DVD image
    • American Violet
    • Something New
    • The Express
    • Soul Men
    • Woman Thou Art Loosed
    • Beloved
    • The Family that Prays
    • To Kill a Mockingbird


    Educational and Documentary TitlesNo. 1 Ladies
    • Finding Oprah's Roots
    • Hoop Dreams
    • Gabrielle Reece: The Complete Fit and Healthy Pregnancy
    • I Can't Believe I'm Crocheting: Cables, Bobbins, and Lace
    • African American Lives 1 and 2
    • Excel 2007 Levels 1-3
    • Powerpoint 2007 Levels 1-3
    TV on DVDNo. 1 Ladies
    • Torchwood
    • Dexter: Seasons 1-3
    • No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
    • Chrono Crusade: The Complete Series
    • Buso Renkin: Seasons 1-2
    • Battlestar Galactica: Seasons 1-4

  • Anacostia Weekly Book Club
    Tuesday, November 10, 2009
    November's Selection Is "Push" by...

    This month the Anacostia Weekly Book Club is reading the novel Push by Sapphire. Our weekly book club meets on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. We provide the books; you provide the lively discussion!

    September Book: The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive by Marvelyn Brown and Courtney Martin

    Book Club pick for December: The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah 

    Each time we meet, there will be discussion of the current book as well as suggestions for upcoming books and related activities.

    This month the Anacostia Weekly Book Club is reading the novel Push by Sapphire. Our weekly book club meets on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. We provide the books; you provide the lively discussion!

    September Book: The Naked Truth: Young, Beautiful, and (HIV) Positive by Marvelyn Brown and Courtney Martin

    Book Club pick for December: The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah 

    Each time we meet, there will be discussion of the current book as well as suggestions for upcoming books and related activities.

    Please Contact Ms. Green at 202-715-7707/ 7708 for further information.

  • Humpty Dumpty Story Time
    Monday, November 9, 2009
    Wednesday, November 18, 10 a.m.

    Join Ms. Phillips at the library on Wednesday, November 18. at 10 a.m. for Humpty Dumpty Story Time. Children will help to retell this classic story using character puppets. This program is open to children ages 2-5 and their parents. Each participating child will receive a Humpty Dumpty coloring sheet to take home.

    Join Ms. Phillips at the library on Wednesday, November 18. at 10 a.m. for Humpty Dumpty Story Time. Children will help to retell this classic story using character puppets. This program is open to children ages 2-5 and their parents. Each participating child will receive a Humpty Dumpty coloring sheet to take home.

  • Anacostia Construction Update
    Wednesday, October 7, 2009

    For the latest on construction progress, check out our Anacostia Library construction update page.

    For the latest on construction progress, check out our Anacostia Library construction update page.

  • Find Books You’re Sure to Like
    Monday, October 5, 2009

    Bummed that your favorite author hasn’t written anything new lately?  Try NoveList’s read-alike to discover other authors who might fit the bill.  Based on the author you like, NoveList will suggest other writers you might like.  For example, if you like Janet Evanovich’s mystery series, NoveList will suggest Nancy Bartholomew and Sarah Strohmeyer.

    Bummed that your favorite author hasn’t written anything new lately?  Try NoveList’s read-alike to discover other authors who might fit the bill.  Based on the author you like, NoveList will suggest other writers you might like.  For example, if you like Janet Evanovich’s mystery series, NoveList will suggest Nancy Bartholomew and Sarah Strohmeyer.

    If James Rollins is more your style, NoveList will suggest Steve Berry for his ingeniously clever Suspense Stories that should hold great appeal to readers of Rollins's books. Berry's books might ease up a little on the relentless pacing found in Rollins's novels, but they feature the same irresistible combination of international intrigue and action-packed plots combined with a story linking some historical subject to a present day mystery found in Rollins's books. and Dan Brown.

    Just search on your favorite writer’s name, and then click on the Author Read-alikes link.

  • Michael Jackson: The King of Pop
    Tuesday, July 21, 2009

    Find out more about Michael Jackson with Chris Cadman’s For the Record, Lisa Campbell’s Michael Jackson: The King of Pop, David Perel’s Freak!: Inside the Twisted World of Michael Jackson or one of the other titles the library has on this famous singer.  Find out about Jackson’s childhood, his criminal trial and Neverland ranch. Visit the library catalog to find these books and many others on Michael Jackson.

    Find out more about Michael Jackson with Chris Cadman’s For the Record, Lisa Campbell’s Michael Jackson: The King of Pop, David Perel’s Freak!: Inside the Twisted World of Michael Jackson or one of the other titles the library has on this famous singer.  Find out about Jackson’s childhood, his criminal trial and Neverland ranch. Visit the library catalog to find these books and many others on Michael Jackson.

  • Cheap, Reliable Auto Repair?
    Monday, July 20, 2009

    Consumers’ Checkbook provides consumers with information to help them get high quality services and products at the best possible prices.

    Consumers’ Checkbook provides consumers with information to help them get high quality services and products at the best possible prices. The survey on auto repair shops asked consumers to rate their experiences with shops they had most recently used as "inferior," "adequate," or "superior" on several aspects of service, including "doing work properly on the first try," "starting and completing work promptly," "letting you know cost early," "advice on service options and costs," and "overall performance." The site also lists hourly labor rates.  This resource is available online at all D.C. public libraries.

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202-715-7708

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Tuesday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday Closed