The DC Public Library is conveniently open seven days a week at most locations throughout the year to serve District residents and visitors.

Emergency Notices:
None at this time.

Emergency Closures: 
None at this time.

Planned Closures:

Washingtoniana Division
The Washingtoniana section of Special Collections at Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library will be closed all day Wednesday, October 7 for administrative purposes. Regular hours will resume on Thursday, October 8.

Holiday Closures:
During certain times of the year the Library closes some locations to observe holidays. Please take note of the following dates:

2009

• January 1, 2009 - New Year's Day 
• January 19, 2009 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day  
• January 20, 2009 - Inauguration Day  
• February 16, 2009 - Washington's Birthday
• April 16, 2009 - DC Emancipation Day
• May 25, 2009 - Memorial Day
• July 3, 2009 - Observance of Independence Day
• July 4, 2009 - Independence Day
• September 7, 2009 - Labor Day
• October 12, 2009 - Columbus Day
• November 11, 2009 - Veterans Day
• November 26, 2009 - Thanksgiving Day
• December 25, 2009 - Christmas Day