Events

Saturday, September 05 2026 11:00am - 2:00pm Kick off Library Card Sign-Up Month with DC Public Library’s Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and discover the many things this central library can do for you!

Saturday, September 05 2026 11:00am - 11:30am Move, shake, play, and have fun! Space is limited; admission tickets are first-come, first-served, starting when the MLK Library opens on the event day.

Saturday, September 05 2026 11:00am - 11:30am These 30-40 minute story times are designed to be enjoyed by all ages.

Saturday, September 05 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Musical play time!

Saturday, September 05 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm Customers are invited to join a casual conversation with other library customers and individuals from the neighborhood. Coffee and Tea provided.

Saturday, September 05 2026 12:00pm - 3:00pm Enter Fall with a sustainably refreshed wardrobe! Bring at least 1 item of clothing, shoes, and/or accessories in good condition, take as much as you desire. Drop off starts at 11am.

Saturday, September 05 2026 1:00pm - 2:00pm DC Public Library is commemorating the nation’s 250th anniversary by showcasing the unique and vibrant contributions Washingtonians have made to America’s culture and history.

Saturday, September 05 2026 1:30pm - 4:30pm Join the Friends of Tenley Library to shop a range of donated titles with proceeds supporting the library.

Saturday, September 05 2026 3:00pm - 5:00pm In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month with film from the Hispanic community.