Open every sing day, Mount Pleasant Library is a true neighborhood library. Housed in a historic…read morebuilding with a new renovation and extension, its rooms are filled with books, magazines and art. The first floor has plenty of room to spread out and read in quiet. The kids section is on the second floor and comes with two reading nooks decorated with vintage murals.

A fantastic library, especially with recent renovations and the full re-opening after the early…read morepandemic days. I deeply appreciate that I could check out books even during the worst of the pandemic and these books even arrived in a timely manner. The library has a good book selection, especially for a branch library, and the staff are helpful. The library website for ILL is extremely user-friendly and easy to place holds.

I love this library! It's so big with helpful staff, many computers, and an endless number of…read morebooks! I'm a long time supporter of libraries and lover of DC Public Library, but this is one of my faves. Conveniently located in Petworth off Georgia Ave, definitely visit to cozy up with a book!

The Petworth Neighborhood Library has that wonderful OLD feeling to it. From the historic exterior…read moreto the heavy wood furniture in the reading rooms, it makes you feel like you are stepping back in time (at least, more so than many other DC libraries). Even with the old-world feel, the space is bright and cheery. The staff is a little more hands-off than other locations but I've never encountered anyone rude when I've had questions. I've attended the Tuesday toddler story/music time here and it gets pretty crowded...more so than at other libraries. I'm glad that they offer so many activities such as this, but it can seem a little disorganized. They do a great job with children's programming throughout the year (we made snow globes at an evening craft session for kids which was a big hit!). Bathrooms: located on the top floor (children's room) and bottom floor, so a bit of a hassle if you are planning on sticking to the main floor.

It's small but clean, and the staff is helpful, and located smack dab in the middle of a thriving…read moremulticultural community. There are study rooms and little nooks you can read in. The library is really involved with the community and all sorts of classes and meet-ups take place there.

this is a little gem of a library…read more it's not big, but big enough. the staff is very helpful and friendly. numerous computers. it is clean. has a nice kid's section with a little puzzle/activity area for the toddlers. a good amount of titles. there are alot of kids (elementary to high school) who hang out during the afternoons, but the staff never lets the kids overwhelm the library.

Staff is pleasant and helpful, parking available, rarely crowded, books usually available, quiet.read more

The building itself is quite nice although too much of the space is devoted to a children's…read moresection. Do the kids really need that much space? This means that the adults area is quite small and the adult materials are very limited. As a former librarian myself, my main criticism is of the library staff. I don't think they are very professional and they certainly don't take the ideals of the library profession seriously. (In other words, they just want to sit and talk.) It's mainly a community gossip center.

I'll admit that I stopped by this library to use the rest room. However, I was intrigued by the…read moredesign of the building. Since I had some time to kill, I decided to take a mini tour and grab a book or two. I have to admit that the inside of the library was not as big as I was expected. Or rather, I should say the selection of books was not a vast as I would have liked. However, I managed to find a couple of decent reads. I'll also say that the layout is a bit confusing, but it's nothing too outrageous. There is a parking garage across the street; however, you have to pay with the exception of Sundays. Call me old fashion, but I think a public library should have free parking for its patrons. But hey, I guess different rules apply when you are in a more urban environment.

It's stinks. The library is full of teens who talk and don't silence their phones. Then they have a…read moreridiculous rule to close off a whole section for them at 3 until closing. Ridiculous. The library should be open to ALL in ALL areas and quiet. Plus it's dirty.

I needed to print some documents ASAP and since I was in the area, stopped by this location to do…read moreso. I loved the display of books as you enter the library as well as the pamphlets and flyers containing resources that one may need. The library was quiet (duh) and clean. Tasha (I believe that was her name), greeted me and asked if I needed help. She was very attentive and helped me with getting access to one of the guest computers since I didn't have a library card/my ID wasn't working. I've been meaning to get a card but you know things happen, lol. She asked if I wanted to get a card and I said yes. For some reason I thought the process to get one was far more complicated than what it actually was. I also liked that the mask mandate was enforced and a reminder was given in case someone wasn't adhering to it. The only negative is that parking spots are limited but there is metered street parking. Overall great experience. I was able to get in and out within 15 minutes.

I'm really just going to reiterate what other people have commented in hopes someone sees these…read morecomments and makes a change because I really want to be able to support my local library branch. As much as I love the DCPL system, this location simply permits an inappropriate amount of disruption. Allowing children to yell and bang things around and customers to talk loudly in the central area is indicative of their lack of regulation and poor oversight. If you need/want silence or that coffee shop noise to work or read, take the extra time to go somewhere else.

I attended an outstanding Washing D.C. African American genaeology event. I was excited to check…read moreout a book by a local author that has been on my list. Not only did they have it but I was allowed to take it as part of their regular programming of giving away books from local authors I believe.

I love old worldly charm libraries. This is one of them. My friend Shazia and I got a bit lost…read moretrying to find Dumbarton Oaks and decided to step inside here. In us being lost, we found this gem. If I lived in DC this would be my go to library. The librarians are nice and helpful. I have seen other libraries where they do not even want to help you try to find a book. Here they were giving us directions plus providing us information of this library. I really like the way the library is set up. It would be a good place to read, research and study etc. They have cute stairs to lead to the second floor however we didn't get to go there. They only have parallel street parking however, being two hours people were moving their cars etc and we were able to find parking for it being a Saturday. If you are looking for a good place to read or just do your work in peace, this is the place.~

Don't let the long line discourage you; it's absolutely worth the wait. Expect to spend around 20…read moreminutes in line, and keep in mind that part of the wait is usually outside, so it can get pretty hot on warm days. Once inside, the building is stunning. The famous ceiling is every bit as impressive as the photos, and it's worth taking your time to admire the architecture. Be sure to check out the rotating exhibits as well. I thought the two Georges were well done. Also enjoyed seeing actual books from Jefferson's library. The staff are friendly, welcoming, and happy to answer questions. If you're visiting Washington, DC, this is definitely a place I'd recommend, especially if you're already exploring Capitol Hill. It's an easy walk to Navy Yard if you're planning to spend time there afterward.

Live! at the Library is my favorite Happy Hour in DC. For those that don't know, Thursday evenings…read morefrom 5-8pm, the Library of Congress hosts a happy hour where attendees are invited to sip on drinks and enjoy food in their gorgeous space. This is a brilliant date night or a fantastic group activity. You can eat or drink. You can explore a rotating exhibit, the gift shop, and Jefferson's bookshelf. Do know you need to reserve a spot online in advance to get your free tickets, but it's super easy to do on their website. They offer other free events that are worth exploring too!

Reserved a book online and went to pick it up here. No need to make an appointment for the pick up…read more The staff were friendly and polite. The library is a bit small, but there are computers and you can print stuff. There were few paid parking spots in front of the library. Overall a pleasant experience.

From the owner: Prince George's County Memorial Library System provides materials and information for study and…read morepersonal enrichment. We offer strategies for lifelong learning through access to varied media and professional guidance by our staff. We focus all resources on the needs of our customers.