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Did you know there is a Civic Season? Led by museums and libraries around the country, Civic Season is two weeks every year devoted to programs and events the build our civic skills between the Fourth of July and Juneteenth. Whether you are attending a Civic Season event or not, take a look at our list of books about democracy, voting, and U.S. history.
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Books for Kids
Books for Teens
Books for Adults
Make Your Voice Heard at the Library
Did you know that you can register to vote at any DC Public Library location? Or that you can submit your mail-in ballot in ballot drop boxes outside of a library near you? There are so many ways your library can help you make your voice heard. Click the button below to learn more!
Streaming Documentaries
Stream over 30,000 movies & documentaries from hundreds of popular producers as well as thousands of independent filmmakers including collections on Politics and Current Affairs and Historical Perspectives on Kanopy Video.
Past Events on Civic Engagement
Explore some of DC Public Library's past events related to civic engagement, democracy, misinformation and other related topics!