Suggestions for Library near Washington

Michael L. • January 6, 2015Awe-inspiring architecture. Wonderfully pleasant staff.

Pavel K. • February 11, 2020100% recommend, free tours with a very well informed personel of the library, all my questions were answered :)

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.

Sherrie B. • May 17, 2010Check out Hamlet. Modern version, but very good.

Gi E. • August 13, 2015Impressive collection of books!

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

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.

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

Ashley J. • March 5, 2011Their CD collection isn't that bad. Check out a few older titles. I'm sure you'll enjoy.

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

Architect of the Capitol (AOC) • June 21, 2018Opened in 1980, measuring 500 feet wide and 400 feet deep, the James Madison Building is the largest library structure in the world.

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

Ellie P. • September 26, 2014One of the better, little-known D.C. great photo op spots.

DC Public Library • September 7, 2011Get the @DCPL app to place holds, browse the catalog, and more right from your smartphone. http://bit.ly/oSSkBK

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.

Matt D. • September 5, 2012It's a tiny library, but like all DC libraries, they can order books for you from any other library in the system.

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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.

Faith H. • September 26, 2014The atmosphere. The inevitable sense of being part of history. There's always something new to learn.