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Service Alert

The Northwest One Library closed at 5 p.m., today, Monday, July 15 due to high temperatures in the building. The Takoma Park Library closed at 6 p.m., today, Monday, July 15 due to a power outage in the area.

The Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library is closed temporarily for major repairs to the HVAC system. Repairs are underway and the library will reopen on Thursday, July 18.

Find the latest news and updates from the library. If you are a reporter working on a news story, please contact the library's public information officer, George Williams via email at George.Williams2@dc.gov or by phone at (202) 727-1184.

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Staff Picks

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I've Got the Blues

Picture Books on Feeling Down

August 22, 2023

Invisible Illness

Non-fiction and fiction focused on disability and mental illness

August 22, 2023

LGBTQ Books for Children

LGBTQ Inclusive books for every child

August 22, 2023

Fantasy PRIDE

Fantasy Novels Featuring LGBTQ+ Characters

August 21, 2023

Celebrate Your Freedom to Read!

A listing of banned or challenged books for all ages.

August 21, 2023

Exploring Our Nation’s Capital

Check out these ten books for young readers (babies, toddlers and elementary school ages) about our nation’s capital.

August 21, 2023

Fascinating Women

Many readers are familiar with notable figures such Eleanor Roosevelt or Rosa Parks, but some famous female figures may surprise you.

August 21, 2023

Going Back to School with the Washington Mystics

DC Public Library is teaming up with the Washington Mystics to help you kick off an incredible new school year!

August 21, 2023

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