Suggestions for Library near Petworth, Washington

Alex B. • June 2, 2011What a spectacular renovation! Patrons are quiet and courteous. Study up on the second floor and enjoy the view. Solid wood furniture and exquisite details are impressive throughout.

Kurtis S. • January 31, 2017Beautiful children's section!

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

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

DC Public Library • September 7, 2011Pick up your library card from the circulation desk (you can apply online before you go). Then download the app to place holds, browse the catalog, and more from your smartphone. http://bit.ly/oSSkBK

Jason V. • May 3, 2012Get a tour of this incredible building Monday - Thursday, 10a - 4pm. You won't be disappointed.

Stacy B. • October 3, 2021Great spot to study or get work done. Strong wifi. Can rent a room.

DC Preservation League • August 8, 2011Collection of books and artifacts related to Lincoln and the assassination, begun by Osborn H. Oldroyd. Opened in 1892 and purchased by the U.S. government in 1926.

Library L. • September 2, 2011Stop by the Peabody Room which houses books, photographs, maps, manuscripts, newspapers, artwork, and artifacts documenting Georgetown's two and a half centuries.

Brian C. • March 24, 2012The librarians here are amazing! They go out of their way to assist people.

Liz B. • March 12This building has a certain charm. It feels inviting,perhaps due to the Braille stacks downstairs.

Ellen S. • August 1, 2017They have book signing most Fridays in the summer.

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.

Sean H. • January 27, 2010When you enter the library, turn left and go to the information desk. The librarian behind the desk will be happy to help you with all your information needs.

Joel V. • September 8, 2010Undoubtedly second-to-none collection of 19th and 20th century literature.

Bianca B. • December 2, 2014In the stacks

Brianna N. • April 12, 2011Hardly anywhere to plug in your laptop.

Zainab S. • February 17, 2011Best place to study on campus.

James H. • April 2, 2010If you need help doing legal research, take a right when you enter the library and head into the reference room. Reference librarians are on duty until 8 PM.