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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 9h

🎬 Fierceness Served! The ENIK Alley Coffeehouse

Join us for a screening & conversation celebrating the history of DC’s Black LGBTQ+ performance scene and community spaces.

📅 Tue, Oct 14 | 6 PM
📍 MLK Library
Register: https://bit.ly/3VP5QXx

Promotional graphic for an event titled 'Screening + Conversation at The Fierceness Coffeehouse' and 'DIY in the District' hosted by DC Public Library. The event includes discussions on the history of a Black LGBTQ performance venue from the 1980s to mid-90s. Held on Tuesday, October 14 at 6 PM at MLK Library.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 10h

🍂 Fall Festival at Francis A. Gregory Library!

Celebrate the season with crafts, games, live music, local vendors, and tasty autumn treats. Fun for all ages! 🎃

📅 Sat, Oct 11 | 1–4 PM

Promotional poster for the Fall Festival at Francis A. Gregory Library featuring music, food, and fun. The design includes autumn leaves, pumpkins, and a squirrel, with event details scheduled for October 11 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 12h

📚 Plan Ahead! On Monday, October 13, only eight DC Public Library locations will be open for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Stop by to explore our collections, join a program, or enjoy some quiet time at the library!

Graphic titled 'Indigenous Peoples' Day Hours' displaying the operating hours on Monday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. for eight DC Public Library locations. Each location is represented with a photo and includes the MLK Library with extended hours from 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. A sidebar notes the library is open 24/7, 365 days a year online. The graphic uses blue and red colors, with additional information about accessing full library services and locations online.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 14h

The Passport Acceptance Office at the MLK Library will be closed today, Wednesday, October 8, and Thursday, October 9, due to a technical issue.

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 14h

Join us for an afternoon with author Alejandro Varela, in conversation with Lupita Aquino discussing his new novel Middle Spoon.

📅 Sat, Oct 11 | 2 PM
📍 Mt. Pleasant Library
Register today: https://bit.ly/4my7YxI

Event poster for "La Comunidad Reads" featuring Alejandro Varela discussing his book, "The Middle Spoon," at Mt. Pleasant Library on Saturday, Oct. 11, 2 p.m. The poster includes an image of Alejandro Varela and book cover graphics.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 1d

🚐 The Save Our Stories: Banned Wagon Tour stopped by West End Library to celebrate the freedom to read and stand against censorship! Thanks to everyone who came out and grabbed some free books! ❤️

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 1d

🍂 Fall = perfect reading weather. This October, hear from incredible authors in person at DC Public Library! From fresh fiction to thought-provoking nonfiction, there’s something for everyone. https://bit.ly/3IPq4xf

Promotional poster for October Author Talks featuring books by Tiffany D. Jackson, Nat Cardozo, Jason Reynolds, and Samantha San Miguel. The poster includes colorful book cover graphics and mentions events at local libraries.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 1d

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

Promotional image for DC Public Library 'Comics Plus Library Pass.' Includes a person holding a tablet displaying comic book covers. Text encourages logging in with a library card for access to comics and manga. URL at the bottom: dclibrary.org/comicsplus.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 1d

🎨Celebrate Disabled Joy at MLK Library! Join us for the opening of Not Without Us, a multimedia exhibit honoring Disability Cultural Awareness Month.

📅 Tue, Oct 7 | ⏰ 6PM
📍 MLK Library

Presented w/ Georgetown’s Disability Cultural Center. https://bit.ly/4nYpI6y

Promotional graphic for 'Not Without Us: A Celebration of Disabled Joy' event by Georgetown University Disability Cultural Center and D.C. Public Library, featuring colorful diagonal stripes and event details on a gray background.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 2d

🎬 Documentary Screening: Las Muertes Más Bellas del Mundo | Explore the rich history of the Salvadoran artist-run scene in D.C. through art, memory, and healing.

📅 Thu, Oct 9 | 6–7:30 PM
📍 MLK Library
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KHdjW1

Promotional graphic for an event titled 'Screening + Conversation: Las Muertes Más Bellas del Mundo - The Most Beautiful Deaths in the World' at MLK Library. Event details included are 'Explore the rich history of Salvadoran conversation-run scene in D.C., facilitated by artists from the Yellow House Collective. Date and time: Thursday, Oct. 9, 6 PM.' The left side features a colorful butterfly graphic, and the right side contains montage images of historic and cultural scenes.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 2d

In 2025, the DC Public Library received no challenges to books in its collection, even as attempts to remove library materials reached near-record levels nationwide. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4gXCqQK

Promotional banner for DC Public Library with the headline 'District Readers Make Their Own Choices on Challenged Books', set against a backdrop of bookshelves filled with various books.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 3d

🌞 Special Storytime & Book Signing with Sherri Shepherd!

📅 Sat, Oct 11 | 11 AM
📍 MLK Library

Celebrate the debut of The Sunshine Queens, a joyful story about friendship & lifting each other up. Register today: https://bit.ly/4gN2FsM

Promotional poster for a book signing event at MLK Library featuring Sherri Shepherd, author of "The Sunshine Queens." The poster includes a smiling portrait of Sherri Shepherd with the book cover displayed and event details. Background has a vibrant blue pattern.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 3d

🎨Celebrate Disabled Joy at MLK Library!

Join us for the opening of Not Without Us, a multimedia exhibit honoring Disability Cultural Awareness Month.

📅 Tue, Oct 7 | ⏰ 6PM
📍 MLK Library

Presented w/ Georgetown’s Disability Cultural Center. https://bit.ly/4nYpI6y

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 3d

🎉 The Georgetown Library is turning 90! Join us on Sun, Oct 5 (1:30–4:30 PM) for music, crafts, trivia, karaoke, cake & more at our big birthday bash.

Poster announcing the 90th birthday celebration of Georgetown Neighborhood Library, featuring an open house and celebration reception on October 5, 2025. Includes a schedule of events like musical performance by Brody Bond, crafts, cake decorating demo, and trivia. Includes image of the library building, date, time, and a QR code for more information.

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 3d

Happy 90th Birthday to the Georgetown Library!

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 3d

📚 Meet Ello! The digital reading app that helps kids fall in love with reading! Using speech recognition, Ello listens as kids read out loud, coaches them through mistakes, and cheers them on every step of the way.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4754JJo

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Join us at the DC Public Library from Oct. 5 to 11 as we celebrate Banned Books Week! As a First Amendment institution, we are dedicated to protecting your freedom to read and express yourself https://bit.ly/3PzJZjj

Promotional image for Banned Books Week by DC Public Library. Features the text "Read Banned Books" in bold red letters on a black background. Includes event dates "October 5 - 11, 2025" and a QR code in the lower right corner.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 4d

Celebrate creativity + community at the D.I.Y. in D.C. Festival curated by Rhizome DC!

📅 Oct 18–19
📍 MLK Library

Enjoy 2 days of cross-genre sound, storytelling, movement, art making and more, a full-spectrum celebration of D.C.’s DIY spirit. https://bit.ly/3IGSTfo

Promotional poster for the DIY in the District Festival at MLK Memorial Library on October 18 and 19, featuring cross-genre sound, experimental storytelling, and artmaking events, with colorful abstract background and images of diverse participants engaged in creative activities.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 5d

🎨 Exhibit Celebration: Not Without Us – A Celebration of Disabled Joy
Celebrate Disability Cultural Awareness Month at opening night of this multimedia exhibit showcasing the creativity & experiences of disabled artists in D.C.

📅 Tue, Oct 7 | 6–8 PM
📍 MLK Library

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 5d

🎨 D.I.Y. in the District opens Oct 4 at MLK Library! Explore D.C.’s artist-run, experimental, and homegrown art spaces from the 1970s to today, plus programs, performances & a new zine. On view through Dec 7.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4o6Agk9

Promotional poster for "DIY in the District," celebrating D.C.'s artist-run spaces from October 4 to December 2025 at the MLK Library, featuring a collage of images representing various arts and cultural activities, overlaid with bold text and vibrant, red architectural backgrounds.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 5d

🎉 The Georgetown Library is turning 90! Join us on Sun, Oct 5 (1:30–4:30 PM) for music, crafts, trivia, karaoke, cake & more at our big birthday bash.

Promotional banner for the 90th birthday celebration of the Georgetown Neighborhood Library, featuring event details like music, crafts, and cake decorating on October 5th, set against a backdrop of the library building.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 6d

🖥️📚 Need a quiet spot to work or study? Reserve a meeting or study room at DC Public Library today! Spaces also available for private events at MLK Library. https://t.co/LTswZS96yg

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 6d

🎉 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Mt. Pleasant Library!
📅 Oct 4–11 | Concerts, open mic, author talk, & community theater

Promotional graphic for Hispanic Heritage Month at Mt. Pleasant Library, featuring event dates and details for book discussions, author talks with Alejandro Varela and Jorge L. Granado, and poetry and open mic nights from October 1 to October 11

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Julie Berry @julieberrybooks.bsky.social · 6d

Washington DC area, join me tonight at 6 pm at Cleveland Park Library! #IfLooksCouldKill @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social l
@simonteen.bsky.social
with Politics and Prose Bookstore!

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 7d

🚐📚 The Banned Wagon Tour is rolling into West End Library!

📅 Sun, Oct 5 | ⏰ 1–5 PM
Celebrate the freedom to read, explore 30 challenged books, & grab a free copy (while supplies last). https://bit.ly/4pNEfU5

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