BaltimoreGal • April 11, 2018It’s such a beautiful place, and full of much more than you think. Well worth spend a few hours, if not days. Definitely get a tour if you can.
Pavel K. • February 11, 2020100% recommend, free tours with a very well informed personel of the library, all my questions were answered :)
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.
Ellie P. • September 26, 2014One of the better, little-known D.C. great photo op spots.
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.
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
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.
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.
DC Preservation League • August 8, 2011Collection of books and artifacts related to Lincoln and the assassination, begun by Osborn H. Oldroyd. Opened in 1892 and purchased by the U.S. government in 1926.
Ivonna S. • July 6, 2018All of the staff members I encountered were kind, patient and very knowledgeable.
Ashley • November 7, 2014Beautiful, modern facility with lots of colorful art. Many outlets at tables to charge your electronics or work from a laptop.
Ab • March 28, 2016Great light and space for this small, local library! Enjoy writing here.
Ashley J. • March 5, 2011Their CD collection isn't that bad. Check out a few older titles. I'm sure you'll enjoy.
DC Public Library • September 7, 2011Get the @DCPL app to place holds, browse the catalog, and more right from your smartphone.
Joel V. • September 8, 2010Undoubtedly second-to-none collection of 19th and 20th century literature.
Faith H. • September 26, 2014The atmosphere. The inevitable sense of being part of history. There's always something new to learn.
Soundtrack F. • February 8, 2012Howard University led the country in the education of civil rights attorneys dedicated to legally securing desegregation. Join the Revolution here: http://ow.ly/8sS8E!
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