Suggestions for Library near Washington

Christy D. • May 24, 2011Movies on Mondays and the 2nd Wednesday of every month is open mic poetry!

Jesse • August 8, 2018Worth going on the tour - seriously incredible library! Truly amazing!

Angel • July 24, 2012If u have a dc library card u can also get one in surrounding md and va counties

Jamie B. • July 17, 2010The remodeled library is great. Almost every seat for reading has great natural lighting.

M Squared Real Estate • August 20, 2011The small museum has a replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and an Elizabethan garden in the back, and is nice to visit combined with a performance.

Shay • April 12, 2015Very historic research library.

T S. • July 15, 2015NE Library offers WiFi and comfortable spaces for you to come and rent a book or any digital material. It has a nice reading room and a computer room with up to 18 computers and some printers.

Jill • May 29, 2013You can learn a new language for free at the Pentagon Library

nick c. • April 6, 2010Its a Library, a wealth of knowledge, take advantage and learn something new, or remind yourself of something forgotten. (http://acornweb.org)

April S. • October 4, 2018The Gutenberg Bible is out for repair

Esty S. • August 20, 2010Amazing library! With a little book shop. Really nice layout. If I lived in DC I would spend a lot of time here.

Ashley • November 7, 2014Beautiful, modern facility with lots of colorful art. Many outlets at tables to charge your electronics or work from a laptop.

Tom M. • May 6, 2016Modern library, fast WiFi, plenty of seating and of course, lots of books. A+

Anthony M. • June 18, 2013The new branch manager is awesome. She answers all my emails and other questions. She also puts together lots of fun learning programs for the kids. Thanks DCPL.

Be B. • May 3, 2017Borrow a book or buy a book from Friends of Library sale, I never leave empty-handed

Ivonna S. • July 6, 2018All of the staff members I encountered were kind, patient and very knowledgeable.

Ab • March 28, 2016Great light and space for this small, local library! Enjoy writing here.

Justin H. • February 17, 2017very nice library, definitely recommend

Anita M E. • June 15, 2017The most beautiful peaceful library

MahoganieJade B. • September 24, 2010Current location is under renovation, but intrim site is located directly behind Anne Beers Elementary School (which sits next door to original library.)

Don • February 21, 2013I had never come to the 5th floor until today. I usually took one of the box on the 3rd floor. Personally, I feel that I can concentrate more when surrounded by stacks of books on 5th floor.

Maggie M. • August 5, 2016This location is not too busy and has a decent fiction selection. You can get a library card for Arlington even with an Alexandria address. Check it out.

Montaign G. • November 27, 2014Spacious well-stocked library which is great for families and young children! They even have movie nights here! Plentiful parking and helpful staff, why go elsewhere?

DC Public Library • September 12, 2011Burn calories and make new friends at step aerobics. Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

Doris • September 20, 2012Printing here is free but prints on bright punk paper & sometimes the 20pg limit is enforced(rare) open 24/7

Liz P. • July 9, 2011The 2nd Saturday used book sale had an amazing selection, and it supports our neighborhood library.

Ellen S. • March 21, 2017The staff are helpful and friendly. It's a small pop up location, so you may need to order books to that location.