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DC Public Library will be open online only on Monday, May 27 in observation of Memorial Day. The DC Public Library is open online for customers 365 days a year! Access digital resources and watch live and pre-recorded virtual programs on Youtube.

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DC Public Library has been awarded the 2024 National Medal for Museum and Library Service by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The medal is the nation's highest honor, celebrating institutions that make significant and exceptional contributions to their communities.

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Bike Month 2024

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AAPI Heritage Month 2024

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Saturday, May 25 at 10:00 AM

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Washington Business Journal

Washington Business Journal provides comprehensive business coverage of Washington, D.C., and neighboring cities & counties in Virginia & Maryland.

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Pastrami on Rye: An Overstuffed History of the Jewish Deli

Pastrami on Rye

Ted Merwin

Bad Jews

Bad Jews

Emily Tamkin

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KosherSoul

Michael Twitty

All Other Nights

All Other Nights

Dara Horn

The Ex Talk

The Ex Talk

Rachel Lynn Solomon

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