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09/05/2026

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

09/04/2026

📚 Reminder: All DC Public Library locations will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. Before the long weekend, stop by your library to pick up your holds and materials!

09/03/2026

Experience an inspiring evening at MLK Library with acclaimed poet and cultural leader Elizabeth Alexander in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jonathan Capehart on 9/17 at 7 p.m.. They will discuss her new book Signals Across Vast Distances, a powerful collection of essays about courage, connection, art, and history. Register today to be part of this meaningful conversation. https://bit.ly/4id1aHp

09/03/2026

Raising a young child comes with lots of questions - Virtual Parent Workshops with DCPS Early Childhood Education can help. Learn about developmental milestones, autism basics, sleep routines, trauma and resilience, and how to navigate the DCPS special education process. Each session offers practical strategies and expert guidance to support your child’s growth from birth to age five. Learn more and register for an upcoming session today! https://bit.ly/4x4STsO

09/03/2026

Relive the magic of “School Daze” and the sound of the District at MLK Library on 9/26! We’re throwing an Adult Back‑to‑School celebration that starts with a screening of Spike Lee’s iconic film and ends with a live concert featuring EU Sugar Bear who will perform their famous song "Da Butt" as featured in the movie. Rep your school pride, feel the hometown energy, and don’t miss a night that blends film, music, and memories! https://bit.ly/4qQE5fA

09/03/2026

📚 Got a story to tell? Learn how to bring it to life with award-winning author Leah Henderson! Build your own story, discover what inspires her writing. https://bit.ly/4ghH4sN

📅 Sept. 4 | 9:30 AM
📍 Capitol View Library

09/02/2026

Step inside the Concopian Chamber of Wonders at MLK Library—an immersive exhibit designed to spark curiosity and conversation. Join us Sept. 10 for the opening celebration with its Danish creators, then come back Sept. 13 for a special Civics Lab blending creativity, civic imagination, and community collaboration. Begin a season of exploration with us! https://bit.ly/3Snrfch

09/02/2026

🎸 ONE LAST TIME ON THE ROOFTOP! Don’t miss the final DC Punk Archive Rooftop Punk Show of the season at the MLK Library, with loud music, good vibes, and punk energy under the D.C. sky.

📅 September 9 | Show: 6:30 PM

09/02/2026

Refresh your holiday décor! Bring gently used decorations and swap them for new-to-you festive finds at the Holiday Décor Swap. Bring up to 15 pieces and give your décor a second life!

📅 September 6
⏰ 2–4 p.m.
📍 MLK Library — Event Space
Register ➡️ https://bit.ly/4g5Skbx

09/01/2026

What does the future of DC Public Library look like? More joy. More belonging. More resilience.
See what IRL, the library’s new Strategic Plan means for you: dclibrary.org/irl-real-life

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