From the DC Public Library:
“Beginning September 12, the DC Public Library will continue its service expansion by offering Sunday and holiday hours at eight locations.
One Library location in each ward will be on Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. They are: (more…)
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“At the groundbreaking for the new Whitman-Walker health care facility, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the new full-service library in Congress Heights will be built on Parcel 16 on the St. Elizabeths East campus. The library will replace the existing Parklands-Turner Library.
“We look forward to delivering a state-of-the-art Congress Heights Library to replace one of DC’s smallest, yet busiest libraries,” said Mayor Bowser. “The St. Elizabeths East campus is transforming into a parcel of opportunity – a place for Ward 8 residents to work, live, and now learn.”
The new larger library in Congress Heights supports the Library’s Facilities Master Plan that guides the next ten years of planning for library buildings across the city. (more…)
From the DC Public Library:
“Starting in late June, the DC Public Library will phase in more services. Over the next four weeks, all locations will open, evening hours will be offered on Thursdays and meeting rooms will be available by reservation.
The Library’s reopening schedule is: (more…)
From the DC Public Library:
“On June 1, the DC Public Library will increase occupancy at all open locations. Customers will be allowed to browse the collection and sit at a table or in lounge areas to read, study or work. The Library will also expand the number of public computers available and extend the sessions from 45 minutes to 70 minutes.
Starting June 1, people will be able to: (more…)
“Dear PoPville,
Wondering if you can post a question on the site about library access? Wondering why schools and retail are “reopening” but access to browse at the library is still restricted. I emailed the chair of the council cmte yesterday but haven’t heard back.”
DCPL currently says:
“As libraries open in phases, there will be limits on the services offered in each phase. Our goal is to gradually offer more services as health restrictions are relaxed. As each library will require some reconfiguration in order to accommodate the need to social distance, library services may look differently at each library based on the location’s space layout. Additionally, some of the public spaces in libraries may be needed as staff space to ensure materials are handled safely and staff can social distance.
The Library is currently open for limited in-person services. You can visit our open libraries to: (more…)
900 Wesley Place, SW Photo by SWBID
SWBID with the good word: “Big news: The renovated Southwest Library will reopen on May 6! Hours will be 10am to 6pm Monday through Saturday.”
From DCPL: (more…)
From Mt. Pleasant Library Friends:
“Hello Friends! We just got some new t-shirts in today! The are inspired by the amazing work the @dcpunkarchive & @dcpl do in our community! (more…)
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From the Mayor’s Office:
“The pause on various Phase Two activities that began on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 will end on Friday, January 22, 2021, at 5:00 a.m. This means that beginning Friday, January 22, restaurants can allow indoor dining at 25% capacity or no more than 250 people, whichever is fewer people. Additionally, museums can open, but no more than 250 people allowed per floor and no guided tours.
DC Government services that were paused will remain suspended: (more…)
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From the DC Public Library:
“Beginning Wednesday, January 13, the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, located at 901 G St. NW, will be closed until further notice.”
I always enjoy these end of the year lists from DCPL. What were some of your favorite reads?
From the DC Public Library:
“Reading has long been shown to help people cope with anxiety, learn new skills, make sense of troubling times and practice self-care. The top reads at the DC Public Library in 2020 show customers exploring and adjusting to this year’s events. Below are the most popular titles by type and format.
Top 10 Non-Fiction Ebooks (more…)