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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 3h

Filipino literature, authors, and stories from the diaspora are taking over Petworth. 🇵🇭 Celebrate Liwanag Filipino Lit Fest DC on Sunday, Oct. 4, 1–4:45 p.m. at Petworth Library, presented with Loyalty Bookstores, Bel Canto Books and Liwanag Lit Fest.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 7h

🖥️ Need a quiet spot to work or study? Reserve a meeting or study room at DC Public Library today! Spaces also available for private events at MLK Library. t.co/LTswZS96yg

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 10h

Hail to the Fans: The Spirit of DC Sports - Got a ticket stub, jersey, photo, program or other piece of Washington sports history with a story behind it? Share your memories and help us tell the story of Washington sports through its fans. Learn more: bit.ly/3SNA7In

Promotional graphic for "Hail to the Fans: The Spirit of DC Sports" campaign. Text invites fans to share their D.C. sports stories for an exhibition at the MLK Library from April to September 2027. Logos of DC Public Library, Washington Football Team, Nationals, Wizards, Capitals, Mystics, and D.C. United are displayed at the bottom.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 23h

On Oct. 1, MLK Library presents a special screening of Listen to Me, an intimate documentary exploring the experiences of three Black women navigating pregnancy and care in America, followed by a community talkback and conversation.

This image is a promotional poster for the special screening of "Listen to Me," a documentary about the experiences of Black women and birth realities. The event is on October 1, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. The poster includes logos for DC Public Library, Mayor's Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives, DC Health, and Community Affairs. It mentions a facilitated conversation, film screening, and local maternal health resources.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Fasten your seat belts. The year ain’t over yet. October is coming in with author talks, big conversations, new books, and plenty to talk about. Clear your calendar. Pick a talk. Bring a friend. Calendar: bit.ly/3YlJ0HL

This image is a flyer for the October Author Talks at the MLK Library, organized by DC Public Library. It lists four events:

1. "Take it Back: Life, Anxiety, and Gray Matter" by Steve Ditko, Steve Niles, Brian Wood, Monica Richards, Geoff Turner, and Mark Haggarty on Thursday, October 6, at 6 p.m.

2. "Lotería: Stories" by Cynthia Pelayo on Saturday, October 10, at 2 p.m.

3. "The Concopian Chamber of Wonders X The Butterfly Season" by Lea Korsgaard and Nadja Pass on Thursday, October 15, at 5:30 p.m.

4. "The Cure for Everything: The Epic Struggle for Public Health and a Radical Vision for Human Thriving" by Michael A. Williams and Selena Simmons‑Duffin on Thursday, October 16, at 5 p.m.

The flyer has colorful geometric shapes as decoration.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Jackson, our 3-year-old librarian, is still in training. Please be patient with him. 🥰

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🎤 The mic belongs to the people. That means you. Live music, storytelling, spoken word, improv + an open mic at MLK Library celebrating 250 years of American democracy and the voices shaping its future. 📅 Sun., Oct. 4 | 2–4:30 PM RSVP: bit.ly/4hgpqHD

The image is a colorful promotional poster for "MARCH ON! Festival 2026," organized by DC Public Library. It includes text saying, "The People's Mic: Music, Movement & 250 Years of Democracy." The event is scheduled for Sunday, October 4, from 12 PM to 4:30 PM, at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in Washington, DC. The website "marchonfest.org" is featured. The poster has vibrant graphics of two people, one speaking into a microphone and the other wearing a headwrap, against a textured background.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Kick off LGBTQ+ History Month with Swann Queen, inspired by the true story of William Dorsey Swann, a 19th-century Washingtonian and drag pioneer. Plus live performances and a trailer premiere. 📅 Oct. 1 | 6PM | MLK Library 🎟️ bit.ly/4iOMFcY

Poster for 'Swann Queen,' a short film by L. Cedeño Miller. The image features a person with colorful lighting. Text mentions a ball hosted by a renowned drag queen, with performances by Hennessy and Mas. Event details: Thursday, Oct. 11, 6-8 p.m. at MLK Library, New Books section. Presented by DC Public Library.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Three swaps. One afternoon. A whole lot of new-to-you treasures. Swap books, clothing, and plants at Swap Palooza on Oct. 3 at MLK Library. Bring what you no longer need and leave with something new to you. Register: dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17277296

Colorful event flyer titled "Swap Palooza" for Saturday, Oct. 3. Features information on a book swap, clothing swap, and plant swap. Drop-off is at 12:30 p.m. and swapping from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Hosted by DC Public Library at MLK Library, 901 G St. NW.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

A little appreciation for everyone who follows us. You’re someone who loves the library, supports what we do, and keeps coming back. Basically, you’re family. And we’re glad you’re here. 💓

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Good morning to everyone who knows their library card is the coolest card in their wallet. We've been officially verified by @bsky.app 🥳

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Two icons of American letters. One conversation. Mark Oppenheimer and Stefan Fatsis discuss Judy Blume, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, banned books, and why free expression matters. 📅 Oct. 6 | 6:30 PM | Cleveland Park Library Register: bit.ly/4z5ydlU

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

DC punk history is calling. 🎸 Hear the story of Gray Matter through the graphic novel Take It Back: Life, Anxiety, and Gray Matter, with author Steve Niles and illustrator Brian Walsby. Oct. 8 | 6 PM | MLK Library Registration: bit.ly/4hO2K1r

This is a promotional poster for an author talk event at the DC Public Library. The title "Take It Back: Life, Anxiety and Gray Matter" is featured prominently. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 8, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the MLK Library. A signing will follow with authors including Steve Dilodovico, Steve Niles, Brian Walsby, Monica Richards, and others. An illustration shows musicians with instruments in the background.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Your neighborhood library is also your neighborhood movie theater. 🎬 Our libraries host movie nights throughout the year, from new releases to classics and everything in between. Check out what’s screening at a library near you and make it a movie night.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Good morning to everyone who thinks browsing the shelves counts as cardio.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

September might be ending, but October is coming in STRONG. Just in time for Banned Books Week, we've got a great lineup of author talks coming to our neighborhood libraries. Come hear from authors, discover new books, and maybe pick up a title that has gotten people talking.

DC Public Library event poster. Title: October Author Talks @ Neighborhood Libraries. Events listed: 'African American Education in Washington D.C.' with Alice K. Bonner, 'Whiskey Makers in Washington, DC' with Troy Hughes and Alex Taylor, 'Liwanag I Filipino Lit Fest' keynote with Geena Rocero and Ben de Guzman, 'Freedom's Gate: Women Who Shaped a Movement' with Casey Diggs Colbert and Wonda A. Williams, 'Banned Books Author Talk' with Mark Oshiro and Stefan Bachmann, and 'A Radical Suffragist in Author Talk' with Shirley M. McWilliams. Dates and times vary, with locations at Takoma Park, Mt. Pleasant, Petworth, Deanwood, and Cleveland Park Libraries.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Why stay home when you can come to the library? The library has free wellness programs happening across our libraries, with plenty of ways to move, relax, connect and take care of yourself. Find a program near you and make the library part of your wellness routine.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We’re going back to School Daze this Saturday 9/26 at MLK Library with a screening of Spike Lee’s classic followed by a LIVE concert from D.C. Go-Go legends E.U. — and now there’s FREE food from Flavorture AND FREE E.U. School Daze T-shirts while supplies last.

An advertisement for a "’90s Back to School" event featuring a special screening of "School Daze" at MLK Library on Saturday, September 26 at 4 p.m. Includes a live performance by Sugar Bear + E.U. There are logos for sponsors: District Vibes, Flavorture, the DC Public Library, and the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music & Entertainment. The design features vibrant colors and several geometric shapes.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Happy Dolly Day! Dolly has helped put millions of free books into the hands of DC kids through our Books from Birth partnership. We love a literacy legend. ❤️

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Got a story in you? Don’t keep it to yourself. ✍️ Meet other writers at a neighborhood library, share your work, swap ideas, get thoughtful feedback, and keep your creativity moving. Your next writing community might be closer than you think.

Join a Writing Group flyer for DC Public Library. Features three writing programs: Aspiring Writers Circle on Oct. 1 & 15 at 6 p.m., virtual; The Terry Club on Oct. 3 at 5:30 p.m., MLK Library; and Palisades Writers' Workshop on Oct. 15, 22, & 29 at 6 p.m., Palisades Library. Includes a smiling group of people discussing and writing, sitting around a table.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Don’t miss April Ryan at MLK Library on Oct. 6! 📚 The award-winning author will discuss Notes on a Blacklash with CNN’s Sara Sidner at 7 PM for an evening of conversation, storytelling, and a look at the fight to reclaim your story.

Poster for an author talk event featuring April Ryan at MLK Library in Washington, DC, on October 6, 2026, at 7 PM. The poster includes an image of April Ryan and a book cover titled "Notes on a Blacklash," with a circular inset of another person labeled "Moderated by Sara Sidner." The logos for MahoganyBooks and DC Public Library are visible.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

If I lived in Maryland or Virginia, I’d absolutely make the trip to DC just to get a DCPL library card.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Final call for District Vibes, American Pride. The exhibit at MLK Library closes September 27. If you haven’t experienced it yet, this is your sign to make the trip. Come learn about the amazing the stories, and the vibes before they’re gone. bit.ly/4dU9VlH

A large, modern glass and steel building in an urban setting features a tall corner banner displaying dates and events related to the Newseum. The street is lined with trees and parked vehicles, and a U.S. flag is visible.

A colorful poster in a modern exhibition space reads "District Vibes American Pride" with text about how Washington, D.C. changed American culture. The poster is blue, fading to red, with white stars at the top. The background features sculptures and exhibition displays.

The image shows an exhibit display in a public space with informational panels. One panel has text about Gallaudet University, featuring a black and white photo of an American football game. Another panel titled "EDUCATION" provides historical information. A display labeled "THE ROYAL GOLF CLUB" is also visible. The area is well-lit with high ceilings.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Library Card Sign-Up Month is almost over, bestie. 👀 And starting Banned Books Week without a library card? In this economy? Absolutely not.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

It’s official. Cardigan season is back at the library. 🍂 (ig: @dcpubliclibrary)

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This weather is VERY good for the library. You come in to escape the rain and next thing you know… you’ve been here for 4 hours. 😂📚 We’re not complaining.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

On Wednesdays, teens and families can learn about gardening, sustainability, and community care at Seed to Steward at Anacostia Library. Grow plants. Harvest fresh herbs & veggies. Learn something new. 🌿 📅 Wednesdays | 3–5 PM 💁🏽‍♀️ ℹ️ bit.ly/4dSsFTg

Promotional flyer for "Seed to Steward" by DC Greens and Plant It Forward. The flyer describes a hands-on initiative for teens and families focusing on gardening, sustainability, and community care. Activities include planting, plant care, and environmental stewardship, with opportunities for earning SSL hours. The event is on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. at Anacostia Library. The bottom features illustrations of flowers and plants.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Think you've got the words? 👀 Scrabble players of all skill levels are welcome at MLK Library on Sept. 29, 6–8:30 p.m. Experts from CoCo Scrabble will be there with tips, tricks and plenty of wordplay. Register today: bit.ly/4cMXEjo

Scrabble Meetup invitation flyer. Text reads: "Come join us for fun word play! Scrabble Meetup welcomes players of all skill levels, including beginners. Boards will be provided, but you can bring your own. Expert players from The CoCo Scrabble will offer tips. For more information, email: firstfloormlk.dcpl@dc.gov. Tuesday, September 29, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. MLK LIBRARY." Logos for DC Public Library and CoCo.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

School spirit meets D.C. Go-Go! 🎬🎶 On Sept. 26 from 4–7 p.m. catch Spike Lee's School Daze at MLK Library, then get ready for a LIVE concert by D.C. Go-Go icons E.U. Rep your school colors and get ready to party! Learn more: bit.ly/4qQE5fA

This image is a colorful advertisement for a '90s Back to School event at MLK Library on Saturday, September 26th at 4 p.m. It features a special screening of “House Party” along with a live performance by Sugar Bear and E.U. The event is part of “District Vibes & American Pride: How DC Changed American Culture,” and includes logos of D.C. Public Library and other sponsors.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Rise and shine, team. We have a library to run.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Breaking up with Big Tech? A new club at MLK Library will help you make small, realistic changes to the tech you use every day, with community, accountability and a chance to try alternatives along the way. 📍 MLK Library 🗓️ Oct. 5 | 5:30 PM 💁🏾 ℹ️ bit.ly/4xzHaCI

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

DIY NIGHT | Make buttons, zines and screen prints at The People's Archive, then stick around for a lightning talk on the DMV's international punk legacy and rare footage from DC punk shows at the old 9:30 Club. 📍 MLK Library 🗓️ Sept. 23 | 6PM 💁🏽‍♂️ ℹ️ dclibrary.libnet.info/event/17391557

The image features a promotional poster for a DIY Night event. The text reads: "DIY Night, September 23, 6:00pm, MLK Library." The design includes crafting tools and a colorful, artistic style. Logos for DC Public Library and Goethe-Institut are at the bottom.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Author Soyica Diggs Colbert explores the legendary Village Gate and the women whose art, friendships and radical imagination helped shape the Civil Rights era in Freedom’s Gate. 🗓️ Oct. 14 | 6:30PM 📍 West End Library 💁🏾‍♀️ ℹ️ bit.ly/4y6ywNb

Poster for a DC Public Library event titled "Freedom's Gate: Women Who Shaped a Movement." Soyica Diggs Colbert is featured in conversation with Dana Williams. Includes images of Maya Angelou, Lorraine Hansberry, Abbey Lincoln, Mahalia Jackson, and Nina Simone. Event details: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 6:30 p.m., West End Library, 2301 L St. NW.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Good morning to the people who know the library is more than books.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🖥️ Need a quiet spot to work or study? Reserve a meeting or study room at DC Public Library today! Spaces also available for private events at MLK Library. t.co/LTswZS96yg

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Good afternoon to everyone who said they'd stop by the library and actually did.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

What’s the recipe for a successful restaurant? Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj sits down with food journalist Tom Sietsema to talk hospitality, the D.C. dining scene and the stories behind the business. 📅 Sept. 22 | 6:45 p.m. 📍 Cleveland Park Library 💁🏾 bit.ly/4reXU0z

A promotional banner for "Tuesday Talks" featuring Ashok Bajaj and Tom Sietsema. It shows their photos in circles with captions "Restaurateur & Founder, Knightsbridge Restaurant Group" for Ashok and "Food Journalist and Critic" for Tom. Event details: September 22, 2026, 6:45 PM, Cleveland Park Library. Logos for Cleveland Park Main Street and DC Public Library are included.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

If traditional print doesn’t work for you. whether due to vision, physical mobility, or reading challenges, we’re here to help. Get audio and braille books delivered to your home or available on your mobile device—free for DC residents! bit.ly/46UpTYO

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Meet award-winning author Jared Lemus at Mt. Pleasant Library on Sept. 22! 📚 Hear about his debut collection, Guatemalan Rhapsody: Stories, his upcoming novel, and his journey from writing to publication. bit.ly/3ULcMHX

Poster for a Hispanic Heritage Month event featuring an author talk with Jared Lemus. The poster includes a book cover titled "Guatemalan Rhapsody" with a colorful design. Event details: Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 PM, Mt. Pleasant Library. Hosted by DC Public Library.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is here, and there's plenty happening at the library. Celebrate the stories, culture, creativity and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities with events happening throughout the month. bit.ly/3Lj1e6Q

A colorful flyer for Hispanic Heritage Month, dated September 15 to October 15. It lists events including:

- Sept 18: Family Movie Double Feature - "Encanto" & "Book of Life" at Mt. Pleasant Library, 11 a.m.
- Sept 19: Family Movie - "Encanto" at Avon Capitol View, 1 p.m.
- Sept 17: Pages on the Path Walking Audiobook Club - "The House on Mango Street" at Southwest Library, 10 a.m.
- Sept 21: Maker Lab | Paper Molas at Parklands-Turner Library, 5 p.m.
- Sept 19: Calendars and Clocks Book Club - "The Five Wounds" at MLK Library, 6:30 p.m.
- Sept 22: Book Talk with Jared Lemus | "Guatemalan Rhapsody: Stories" at Mt. Pleasant Library, 1 p.m.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Celebrate language and culture with bilingual story times. Great for early learning and family fun! 📅 Schedule: bit.ly/4703vyj

DC Public Library flyer titled "Bilingual Story Times." It promotes story sessions in English-Spanish at Mt. Pleasant Library on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and at Petworth Library on Fridays at 10:30 a.m. English-French sessions are at Mt. Pleasant Library on the first Friday of the month at 10:30 a.m. Features three children looking at books.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Just moved to DC? Let us be the first to say: Welcome to DC!

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

D.C. sports fans, celebrate 30 years of The Sports Junkies at MLK Library on Sept. 17 with the hosts, photos, autographs, a limited-edition JP bobblehead and the chance to share your D.C. sports memories for Hail to the Fans! 🏀🏈⚾ bit.ly/3SNA7In

This image is a promotional flyer for an event celebrating 30 years of The Sports Junkies on 106.7 The Fan. It includes the logos of the Washington Wizards, Washington Commanders, Washington Capitals, Washington Nationals, and Washington Mystics. The event is on September 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., at MLK Library, 901 G St. NW. Attendees can get a limited-edition JP bobblehead and a signed autograph. More information is available at dclibrary.org/hail-fans.

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is here, and there’s plenty happening at the library. Celebrate the stories, culture, creativity and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities with events happening throughout the month. bit.ly/3Lj1e6Q

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DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

How do you preserve a community’s stories? Hear from Eritrean and Ethiopian diaspora artists and writers as they discuss art, fiction, memory and archival work in The Living Archive at MLK Library. 📅 Sept. 22 | 7 p.m. 💁🏾‍♀️ Register today: bit.ly/4xtoGnq

This image is a promotional poster for "The Living Archive: Capturing Eritrean & Ethiopian Stories Through Art & Fiction," an event at the MLK Library. It features four headshots of speakers against a blue background. The event date is Tuesday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Logos at the bottom represent District of Columbia Public Library, DC Public Library Foundation, and Smithsonian Anacostia Community Museum.

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