iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

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

🏈☕ Football, Facts, and Feelings: Coffee & Chat is happening Oct. 10 & 24, 2–3:30 PM, in person at Shepherd Park Library or online. College football, NFL, touchdowns, hot takes and coffee. What more do you need? Learn more: bit.ly/4rWZ9Sk

A promotional poster for "Football, Facts, and Feelings: Coffee and Chat" by DC Public Library. The background features silhouettes of two football players and various football icons. It invites attendees to join a discussion on college football and NFL highlights, either in-person or online, held at Shepherd Park/Juanita E. Thornton Library, 7420 Georgia Ave. NW, on October 10 and 24 at 2 p.m. In-person participants will receive a warm cup of coffee.

020

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 11h

Election Day is Nov. 3. 🗳️ Get ready with DC Public Library. Learn more about the election and make your voting plan before you head to the polls. bit.ly/4dH3WQ8

063

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Notary Public services available at the MLK Library. Need help with a Power of Attorney, ID copies, or real estate paperwork? Stop by the 2nd floor on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10 AM–1PM. Learn more: bit.ly/4pEnGcR

021

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

📚 Plan Ahead! On Monday, October 12, only eight DC Public Library locations will be open for Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Stop by to explore our collections, join a program, or enjoy some quiet time at the library! bit.ly/42fDOs6

Here's a suitable alt text:

"Infographic showing Indigenous Peoples' Day hours for DC Public Libraries. Eight locations are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MLK Library opens from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Libraries include Mt. Pleasant, MLK, Tenley-Friendship, Petworth, Woodridge, Southwest, Benning/Dorothy I. Height, and Anacostia. Additional info at dclibrary.org/hours-locations."

030

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

If most of your friends have library cards, you know you’re in a good circle of friends. Just saying…Tag one of them. 📚

050

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Stop doomscrolling. Use that library card today.

03218

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Just another morning at the library! ❤️

1308

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

What happens when a butterfly flutters into Concopia? Explore the wonders of nature, curiosity and unexpected connections with Danish author Lea Korsgaard and Concopia creator Nadja Pass at the MLK Library. 📅 Oct. 15 | 5:30–7:30 PM 🎟️ RSVP: bit.ly/4hHoF9q

The image is a promotional poster for "The Concopian Chamber of Wonders X The Butterfly Season." It features two individuals, Nadja Pass and Lea Korsgaard, with their photos and names included. The event will be held at the MLK Library in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, Oct. 15, from 5:30 PM. Logos of the DC Public Library and Meer USA Foundation are at the bottom.

010

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

The life of a book finally getting checked out. 🥰

1185

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Love spotting our library trucks out and about, delivering your books! 📚🚚

0100

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Hope you are feeling better today! Have a great day.

120

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Curtains Up! is bringing the magic of theater to DC Public Library. Explore workshops, conversations, family programs, creative talks and behind-the-scenes looks at the people and stories shaping Washington, DC’s theater scene. bit.ly/4zj06XA

Red theater curtains with the text "DC Public Library" at the top. Below, large text reads, "Curtain's Up!" followed by smaller text, "From page to stage, discover the world behind the performance.

040

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🎨 Art Enables turns 25, and we’re celebrating with a new exhibition at the MLK Library. Grounding Our Dreams, Dreaming New Ground opens tonight with an artist talk, refreshments and more. See you on the 5th floor, 5:30–7:30 PM. ➡️ bit.ly/4zdlmhk

A colorful illustration with abstract and whimsical elements, including a large snail, a figure, and wavy yellow lines. The top text reads: "Grounding Our Dreams / Dreaming New Ground - Art Enables at 25." Below is information about an exhibit opening reception on Wednesday, October 7, from 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Floor 5. Logos for "Art Enables" and "DC Public Library" are at the bottom.

040

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Pokémon is turning 30, and we're celebrating with a citywide Pokédex Passport challenge! Collect badges, explore DC Public Library locations, discover books and complete your adventure from Oct. 15–Nov. 15. Learn more: bit.ly/4zcN3a8

012

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

🎭 What happens when Bach, the Enlightenment and modern artists meet? Go behind the scenes of The Score with Shakespeare Theatre Company’s Drew Lichtenberg and Peter de Jersey as DCPL explores how art can speak truth, then and now. Watch now: bit.ly/4ASDbnu

Four people are seated on chairs in a bright room with large windows, participating in a discussion. They are part of an event titled "Curtains Up!" hosted by the DC Public Library. The backdrop includes the exterior of a building visible through the windows. The text on the image mentions the Shakespeare Theatre Company's "The Score.

010

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Sorry to hear that! Hope you feel better soon! We'll ask again tomorrow! :)

130

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

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.

010

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

If no one has said hello or asked how your day is going, let me be the one to do it. How’s your day going?

5122

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Spooky Season has officially arrived at the library. October is bringing movie nights, pumpkin festivals, pumpkin painting, Halloween fun, bats in the District, and plenty more ways to get into the spirit. 🎃👻 Visit dclibrary.org to explore more events!

A purple and orange poster titled "It's Spooky Season! At Your Neighborhood Library" lists adult events. Events include: "Tuesday Night Movies Halloween Edition" on October 17 at MLK Library; "Dark Alleys Book Club Reads Daphne by Josh Malerman" on October 22 at Cleveland Park Library; "All About Bats in the District" on October 26 at MLK Library; "District Horror Creatives Short Film Showcase" on October 31 at Northeast Library. Footer invites to find more events like movie screenings and craft workshops online. DC Public Library logos are present.

040

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Your quiet workspace is waiting. Reserve a meeting or study room at DC Public Library, or book a space at MLK Library for your next private event. t.co/LTswZS96yg

051

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

DC Public Library is celebrating your freedom to read with Banned Books Week. This year’s national theme, “Let Books Be. Protect the Freedom to Read.”, emphasizes the joy, creativity, and resilience that libraries bring to communities. bit.ly/3PzJZjj

054

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

What’s a book you’re glad you read?

442

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

The DC Public Library, as a First Amendment institution, is dedicated to safeguarding freedom of speech, assembly, and association. From October 4–10, DC Public Library is celebrating your freedom to read with Banned Books Week. bit.ly/3PzJZjj

"Banned Books Week 2026" from the DC Public Library. It features three events: "An Evening with Mark Oppenheimer and Stefan Fatsis" at Cleveland Park Library on Tuesday, October 6, at 6:30 p.m.; "Unbound: A Mother’s Love" at MLK Library on Thursday, October 8, at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.; "Pages on the Path: An Audiobook Walking Club" at Northeast Library on Saturday, October 10, at 10 a.m. Book covers for "Beloved" by Toni Morrison and "Pages on the Path" are shown.

053

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Good morning, Monday. Let people read. 📚

062

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

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

020

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Pokémon is turning 30, and we’re celebrating with a citywide Pokédex Passport challenge! Collect badges, explore DC Public Library locations, discover books and complete your adventure from Oct. 15–Nov. 15. Learn more: bit.ly/4zcN3a8

174

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Election Day is Nov. 3. 🗳️ Get ready with DC Public Library. Learn more about the election and make your voting plan before you head to the polls. bit.ly/4dH3WQ8

044

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

🎤 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.

011

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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.

001

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

54 cards and plenty of monsters lurking in the deck. Join author Cynthia Pelayo at MLK Library for a conversation about Lotería, her collection of Latin American myths, folklore, superstitions and legends—with a horrifying twist. 🗓️ Oct. 10 | 2 PM 🎟️ bit.ly/3Vp6sGi

001

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

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.

031

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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: bit.ly/4ylj7IM

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.

043

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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.

011

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

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.

021

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Good morning, October. May your coffee be strong and your library card be well used.

090

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

021

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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.

011

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

🖥️ 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

042

DC Public Library @dcpubliclibrary.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

031

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

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.

020

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

010

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

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

0195

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

041

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

023

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

063

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. 💓

2211

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 🥳

0201

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

051