Suggestions for Library near Downtown-Penn Quarter-Chinatown, Washington

Stacy B. • October 3, 2021Great spot to study or get work done. Strong wifi. Can rent a room.

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.

Jesse • August 8, 2018Worth going on the tour - seriously incredible library! Truly amazing!

Ab • March 28, 2016Great light and space for this small, local library! Enjoy writing here.

Sherrie B. • May 17, 2010Check out Hamlet. Modern version, but very good.

Shay • April 12, 2015Very historic research library.

T S. • July 15, 2015NE Library offers WiFi and comfortable spaces for you to come and rent a book or any digital material. It has a nice reading room and a computer room with up to 18 computers and some printers.

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

April S. • October 4, 2018The Gutenberg Bible is out for repair

Don • February 21, 2013I had never come to the 5th floor until today. I usually took one of the box on the 3rd floor. Personally, I feel that I can concentrate more when surrounded by stacks of books on 5th floor.

Mustafa M. • March 16, 2015Very helpful people

Justin H. • February 17, 2017very nice library, definitely recommend

Anita M E. • June 15, 2017The most beautiful peaceful library

Sarah P. • February 21, 20114th floor is where it's at

chris p. • January 19, 2013Pretty nice place to study but beware of the salmon chair; it stinks.

Malik Siraj A. • June 4, 2012Do take a minute to see the unique Democracy Resource Center

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.