• “There are many ways to enlarge your child’s world. Love of books is the best of all.”

    Jacqueline Kennedy, former First Lady of the United States

  • Our New Libraries

    Our New Libraries

    The DC Public Library has rebuilt or renovated half of our 25 neighborhood branches. Check out our beautiful new libraries!

  • Early Literacy

    Early Literacy

    The Foundation is committed to helping newborns through five years old be ready to learn to read when they enter school.

  • Making the Internet Accessible to All

    Making the Internet Accessible to All

    DC Public Library is the city’s largest source of free internet access. Come visit us!

  • Our Mission

    Our Mission

    DCPLF enhances DC Public Library resources and programs to promote, in all community members, literacy and a thirst for knowledge.

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Image Makers is a program teaching DC high school students how to create public service announcements for non-profits. In 2012, Women in Film & Video’s IM group produced this PSA for the DC Public Library Foundation.

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FreeinDCBlog: Tonight! Art Opening "Connect 4: Brian Davis & Nekisha Durrett" 5-7pm MLK @dcpl 9 & G Thanks @FindGravy @HaveFunDC http://t.co/sYjN6GCGJ2
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dcartists: RT @dcpl: Anything different at MLK? It's part of a @dcartists project. Explore at tonight's reception: http://t.co/xuT5HBnxQV http://t.co/OYnH1WZiuJ
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dcpl: Anything different at MLK? It's part of a @dcartists project. Explore at tonight's reception: http://t.co/xuT5HBnxQV http://t.co/OYnH1WZiuJ
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