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 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.~

Georgetown Public Library is one of the best libraries in Washington, D.C. First of all, it's on…read moreBook Hill overlooking Georgetown (and Rosslyn's skyline across the Potomac River) in a beautiful, regal brick building. It's several levels full of books, magazines, and reading rooms. The basement has a large kids section with programming for kids- story time, art time, etc. The staff are friendly and the library is clean!

Library of Congress -- A Living Monument to History…read more Few buildings in Washington, D.C. carry the weight of history as effortlessly as the Library of Congress. It is not merely a repository of books, but a living archive of the American story--one that reveals itself the moment you step inside. For visitors to the nation's capital, this is not optional--it is essential. The current exhibition, The Two Georges: Parallel Lives in an Age of Revolution, is particularly compelling. Through the intertwined narratives of George Washington and King George III, the exhibit captures a world on the brink--an undeclared nation edging toward war, a fragile cause facing overwhelming odds, and ultimately, the improbable path to independence. What makes this exhibition stand out is not just its historical scope, but its perspective. It does not present history as a foregone conclusion, but as a series of uncertain, high-stakes decisions made in real time. That tension--between inevitability and risk--is where the story comes alive. Accessible, visually engaging, and intellectually rewarding, this is an experience that resonates across generations. If you find yourself in Washington, make the time. Some places inform you. This one reminds you why the story matters.

I have only visited the Library of Congress at a personal level a couple of times. Other visits…read morewere due to events/meetings there. If you are visiting D.C., I cannot stress the importance of a stop here. To this day, it remains the largest library in the world. Pretty impressive. It's also the oldest federal cultural institution. Periodicals, books, etc. available in over 470 languages. More than 178 million pieces of articles from manuscripts, recordings, photos, printed materials, to books and so on. Library acts as a source of research for Members of Congress and handles copyright laws. This building and all its components are an important part of our nation's history.

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.