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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · Feb 3
This card will get you places. 🙌🏾
Get your library card today ⬇️
www.dclibrary.org/get-a-card
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Dive into a world of comics, graphic novels, and manga with Comics Plus! Whether you're a superhero fan, manga lover, or just looking for your next great read, there's something for everyone!🚀👉 https://bit.ly/3Ovpghc
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November 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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SAVE THE DATES! ❄️ December is looking busy — and festive! We’ve got three Winter Festivals coming your way at MLK, Francis A. Gregory, and Woodridge Libraries.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/43MpAzo
Winter Wonderland Festivals banner showing three events at MLK Library, Woodridge Library, and Francis Gregory Library, with dates and times for ice skating, music, food, and storytime, set against a snowy landscape with decorated houses.
November 29, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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What’s one book you’re grateful for this year?
Promotional image from DC Public Library asking, "What's one book you're grateful for this year?" The background is decorated with orange and yellow autumn leaves.
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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📚 Stories of the Season: December Author Talks at the Library

Hear from incredible authors, get inspired, and celebrate the season with great books and great company. https://bit.ly/4imRkR6
Promotional banner for December Author Talks at a library featuring books: 'DOG: A Beagle and Its Human Investigate the Harsh World of Animal Research' by Melanie D.G. Kaplan, 'The Great Christmas Boycott of 1906' by Scott D. Seligman, and 'Love Without Boundaries' by Piranja Yay. Includes images of a beagle, an antique classroom, and a smiling child.
November 28, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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🛍️ Hunting for the perfect holiday deals? With your DC Public Library card, you get FREE access to Consumer Reports — trusted reviews, expert ratings, and buying guides on thousands of products, from the latest tech to home essentials. https://bit.ly/49VaBUX

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November 28, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Books and leftovers, name a more iconic duo. We'll wait...🥧 📚
November 28, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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DC Public Library offers a variety of meeting and study room options for public use, and spaces for rent at MLK Library for private events. https://bit.ly/3K5srJM
Promotional image for DC Public Library featuring three types of rooms available for booking: a study room for 1-4 people, a conference room for 12-20 people, and a large meeting room for 100+ people. Below are interior photos of each type of room, styled with modern furnishings and decor. Further information can be found at the DC Public Library website link provided for meeting room services.
November 27, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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📲 Access the Library anywhere, anytime. Download the DC Public Library app today and keep your books, holds, and digital reads right at your fingertips!
November 27, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from DC Public Library!

Today, we’re grateful for our incredible patrons, dedicated staff, and amazing community of supporters and followers. Wishing you a joyful and restful holiday filled with connection, gratitude, and good books.
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November 27, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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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.

📍 Find locations & make an appointment: https://bit.ly/4csRdQL
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November 26, 2025 at 9:01 PM
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Reminder: if things get awkward tomorrow, you can always talk about how much you love the library.
November 26, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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At DC Public Library, we believe everyone deserves support, dignity, and a path forward. Our Peer Support Specialist Program is here for anyone experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing housing.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Tg8ZQ5
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November 26, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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In honor of the Thanksgiving holiday, DC Public Library will be observing special hours on Wednesday, Nov. 26. All library locations will then be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3H8DY9g
November holiday hours schedule for DC Public Library displayed on a background with autumn leaves. Hours listed for Wednesday, November 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the MLK Library and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for co-located libraries. Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28 are noted as closed. A reminder states that the DC Public Library is open 24/7, 365 days a year online at dclibrary.org.
November 26, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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This morning while watching the news, we spotted NBC4’s Jummy Olabanji visiting the Lamond-Riggs Library with her little Lola! We’re so happy they stopped by — and thrilled to see them enjoying our Books from Birth program and our libraries! Sign up today: https://bit.ly/492C8CD
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November 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
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Pick up My Name, My Crown at your neighborhood library and explore the inspiring installation at Benning Library that brings the story to life. Perfect fall read for you & your little one! https://bit.ly/3JSLKWI
Promotional image for the 'Join the Beyond the Book Club' by D.C. Public Library and D.C. Kids Foundation. It features a diverse group of children and adults, some with books, excitedly gathered around a table. Text details available resources such as a membership card, a book titled 'My Name My Crown' by Chav' Lassiter, illustrated by Tanisha Cherislin, and an educational activity book.
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM
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Viola Fletcher, oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at 111
Story by WAPO: https://wapo.st/3LXTfzy
Viola Fletcher, oldest survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at 111
A century after a White mob destroyed her prosperous Black community in 1921, she became a plaintiff in a symbolic lawsuit seeking reparations.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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🛍️ Hunting for the perfect holiday deals? With your DC Public Library card, you get FREE access to Consumer Reports — trusted reviews, expert ratings, and buying guides on thousands of products, from the latest tech to home essentials. https://bit.ly/49VaBUX

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November 25, 2025 at 3:34 PM
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🎬 World AIDS Day: Come Together — Art’s Power for Change

📅 Mon, Dec 1 • 5pm • MLK Library

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dirty Laundry and the World Premiere of the new short documentary Come Together: Art’s Power for Change.

🔗 Register today: https://bit.ly/4odEDt6
Event poster for World AIDS Day titled "Art's Power for Change," featuring details about a special film screening of "Dirty Laundry" and a panel discussion. The event includes appearances by Nathan Hale Williams and Terri Vaughn among others, and is scheduled for Monday, December 1 at MLK Library. Hosted by AHF and supported by the Government of the District of Columbia. The poster includes red AIDS awareness ribbons and vibrant, colorful artwork.
November 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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🧘 Gentle Yoga

📅 Wednesday, Nov. 26 • 10:30am
📍 Tenley-Friendship Library

Join us for a calming, gentle yoga practice designed to help you stretch, relax, and reset. Perfect for adults of all ages and skill levels. Please bring your own mat. https://bit.ly/48fsyNY

Promotional image for a Gentle Yoga session at Tenley-Friendship DC Public Library, featuring a person sitting cross-legged in a meditation pose, eyes closed, in a serene setting. Event details include: "Wednesday, November 26, 10:30 AM. For adults only."
November 25, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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DC Public Library celebrates the life of Viola Ford Fletcher, who passed away today at the age of 111. A survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, she shared her story in Don’t Let Them Bury My Story.

Watch her unforgettable conversation at MLK Library https://bit.ly/49zaQaL
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November 25, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Heads Up: The Passport Acceptance Office will be closed Wednesday, November 26, 2025. https://bit.ly/3TXhjUB
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November 24, 2025 at 10:15 PM
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If you live, work, pay property taxes, or go to school in DC, you can get a free DC Public Library card.

Even better — neighbors in these areas can get one too:
MD: Montgomery & Prince George’s
VA: Fairfax, Frederick Co., Loudoun, Arlington, Prince William, Falls Church & Alexandria
November 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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♟️ Chess Club for Adults

📅 Monday, Nov. 24 • 5:30pm
📍 Cleveland Park Library

Ready to learn chess or level up your game? Join us for instruction from the US Chess Center. All adults and skill levels welcome! Free & open to the public!
Promotional image for a Chess Club event at the Cleveland Park Library, DC Public Library. Features a close-up photo of a chessboard with a king and queen chess piece, focusing on improving chess skills with an instructor. Event details included for Monday, November 24, 5:30 PM.
November 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
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Got a business idea? Need guidance to grow? 💡 Meet with DSLBD at MLK Library on Wednesdays for one-on-one support and resources for DC-based small businesses and entrepreneurs. https://bit.ly/4pkKBtb
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November 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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❄️ Get ready for winter! Join DCPSC at libraries across the District to pick up a free home weatherization item (while supplies last) and learn about utility assistance programs. Registration encouraged, but not required.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gdvCgg
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November 24, 2025 at 1:00 PM