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Good morning, beautiful people of the world. Go out there and be amazing. Don’t let anyone ruin your day—and if they try, just remember you’ve got us here to remind you how wonderful you are.

DC Reads finale brings some of DC’s most exciting literary voices together. Authors K. T. Nguyen, Dolen Perkins-Valdez, and Nikki Payne take the stage for a conversation on writing, storytelling, and DC’s literary scene. 📅 Mar 26 📍 MLK Library RSVP: bit.ly/4dl2XHJ

Help map the Moon 🌕 At Rosedale Library, explore NASA missions + use real tools to contribute to space research 📅 March 25 | ⏰ 4PM with Dr. Kirby Runyon

Storytime meets mindfulness 🌿 Emmy-nominated journalist Rene Marsh reads The Nature of Change, followed by calming activities with Mariana Cruz. 📍 Georgetown Library 🗓️ March 21, 2PM Ages | Free for families

How many women composers can you name? 🎶 Discover the voices history—and the industry—has overlooked. In this workshop series with Boulanger Initiative, explore gender bias in classical music and help reimagine a more inclusive future for the arts.

🌸 Save the Date! 🌸 Just in time for Peak Bloom! Celebrate National Poetry Month with DC Public Library! Residents ages 6 and up are invited to submit a haiku to the DC Public Library 2026 Haiku Contest. 📅 Submission period: April 1 – 30, 2026

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Family history isn’t always in the past—it can change your future. Pulitzer finalist Lee Hawkins shares the story behind I Am Nobody’s Slave and a 400-year journey through ancestry, trauma, and healing. 📍 MLK Library 🗓️ April 1 | 7PM 🎟️ Register here: bit.ly/40GIkyh

On March 18, beginning at 9:30 p.m., the DC Public Library cataloging system will be upgraded to the newest version. During the upgrade process, the following functions will NOT be available to library customers.

Tax season is here and DC Public Library wants to support you throughout that process. Thanks to a partnership with the AARP Foundation, DC and Maryland residents can meet with a trained volunteer to help prepare their income tax return. bit.ly/3Hfz2ja

La Nuit de la Poésie, a night celebrating poetry from across the French-speaking world with Alliance Française. Bring a poem to share or just come listen. 📅 March 19 | 6:30 PM 📍 MLK Library 🎟️ Registration: bit.ly/4bjkSMs

Laughter has always been one of America’s most powerful truth-tellers. Geoff Bennett and Darryl M. Bell unpack the revolutionary history of Black comedy—from vaudeville to ‘90s sitcoms—in a conversation about culture, resistance, and storytelling. RSVP: bit.ly/40KHFfn

Not enough excitement to try to get a DCPL mascot this year. 😢 Sad, but we’ll try again in 2027.

Idk who needs to hear this, but reading before bed—not scrolling— is one of the best things you can do for yourself to end the night.

Deanwood, what would your dream library look like? The New Deanwood Library Design Kick Off is your chance to meet the design team and share ideas for the future space. 🗓 March 18 | 6PM 📍 Deanwood Library 🔗 Learn more: bit.ly/4b2yGdX

🌸 Spring is swap season at DC Public Library! From books and clothes to plants, flowers, and puzzles—there’s a swap for everyone. Put down your phone, connect IRL, and check your neighborhood library. Some events may require registration!

ASL Inside is now available through Mango Languages—a video-based, self-paced way to build real conversation skills. Use the Magic Mirror to practice, learn from different signing styles, and pick up everyday ASL at your own speed. bit.ly/4bODXHy

The Shepherd Park Library will close at 6:15pm today (3/16/26) due to a staffing issue.

The Chevy Chase Library will close today (3/16/26) at 6:15pm today due to a staffing issue.

The Parklands Turner Library closed today (3/16/26) at 5:15pm today due to a staffing shortage.