About Us | District of Columbia Public Library
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About Us | District of Columbia Public Library
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Board of Trustees
Meet our Board members and attend a Board meeting.
Contracts & Procurement
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Facilities Master Plan
Learn how we'll improve our buildings.
FOIA & Open Government
Submit FOIA requests and learn about Open Government.
Strategy & Performance
Read our 5-year plan and learn how we measure performance.
Library Services and Technology Act
Learn about DCPL's work as the State Library for the District of Columbia.
DC Public Library Mission
The District of Columbia Public Library is a vibrant center of activity for residents and visitors in the nation’s capital. The library provides environments that invite reading, learning and community discussion and equips people to learn all their lives, to embrace diversity and to build a thriving city. We are proud to be a recognized force in the community for engaging the mind, expanding opportunities and elevating the quality of life.
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DC Public Library Culture
DC Public Library's internal culture including purpose and core values.
DC Public Library History
Brief history of the DC Public Library.
DC Public Library Staff
Overview of our staff structure, list of directors, and organizational chart.
DC Public Library Code of Conduct
DC Public Library has updated its Rules of Behavior, now called the Code of Conduct, to better reflect our community’s needs and the library’s purpose
Help & Support
Reserve a room or hold an event
Explore eBooks and online resources
How to borrow and place holds
Contact Us
Send us a message
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Skip to main content
Translate
Get a Card
My Account
Board of Trustees
Meet our Board members and attend a Board meeting.
Contracts & Procurement
Find solicitations and view contracts.
Facilities Master Plan
Learn how we'll improve our buildings.
FOIA & Open Government
Submit FOIA requests and learn about Open Government.
Strategy & Performance
Read our 5-year plan and learn how we measure performance.
Library Services and Technology Act
Learn about DCPL's work as the State Library for the District of Columbia.
DC Public Library Mission
The District of Columbia Public Library is a vibrant center of activity for residents and visitors in the nation’s capital. The library provides environments that invite reading, learning and community discussion and equips people to learn all their lives, to embrace diversity and to build a thriving city. We are proud to be a recognized force in the community for engaging the mind, expanding opportunities and elevating the quality of life.
Learn more about DC Public Library
DC Public Library Culture
DC Public Library's internal culture including purpose and core values.
DC Public Library History
Brief history of the DC Public Library.
DC Public Library Staff
Overview of our staff structure, list of directors, and organizational chart.
DC Public Library Code of Conduct
DC Public Library has updated its Rules of Behavior, now called the Code of Conduct, to better reflect our community’s needs and the library’s purpose
Help & Support
Reserve a room or hold an event
Explore eBooks and online resources
How to borrow and place holds
Contact Us
Send us a message
Find a library location
Subscribe to our newsletter