In 1972, the Central Library at Mt. Vernon Square was replaced by the large, modern Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library at 9th and G streets N.W. The new main library was designed by Mies van der Rohe and is eight times the size of the original Carnegie Library.
901 G St NW Washington , D.C. 20001 United States
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Great spot to study or get work done. Strong wifi . Can rent a room.
Amazing collection of material on Washington,DC from the late 18th century to the present including the reference library , photograph collections and the DC community archives. Washingtoniana Room .
Learn something new about Wadhington, DC in the Washingtoniana collection, and the Black Studies' rooms, both on third floor.
Saturday, Burgundy Crescent Volunteers help with Books Plus, the nonprofit library store. Volunteers will get special pricing and dibs on books they would like to purchase.
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library , built in 1969-72, is the city 's only work by one of the 20th century's important architects Ludwig Mies van der Rohe.
The Washingtoniana room , 3rd floor, has a fascinating set of historical maps. Study them to avoid getting lost while traveling back in time.
Amazing library ! With a little book shop. Really nice layout. If I lived in DC I would spend a lot of time here.
Still same Ole DC Library ... not as many annoying winos... gotta go the bathroom ? Go up the elevator to the next floor up
Was great to be there.
Great selection of books , movies , and CDs. Make the most of it!
Whatever you do, Just don't do the restroom here at the Martin Luther King Memorial Library
Check out all of the classes in the computer lab
Learning from @salesforce gurus
Good schedule of events
Better than Redbox and Netflix when it comes to the DVD selection
Mondays and Tuesdays it's open til 9. other days it closes at 5:30 pm
cookbooks are in 220
Nothing to see besides a cool mural in the front door.
Go to the circulation desk and get yourself a library card!
Great library ....if only the houseless wouldn't use it as a lounge
Most of the time this place is cool. But sometimes homeless people go on the computers to watch softcore porn. Ewww
MLK doesn't open till 12pm on Mondays & Tuesdays
Great quiet place for reading and other stuff and FREE WI-FI!!!
Very eclectic movie collection.
AHHHH!!! the library where dorks like me feel save and cool, smart hahahahaa
Come to adaptive services room 215 for a magical adaptive technology tour
Sundays at MLK are back! 1-5pm
God this place is terrifying
Closed on Columbus day!
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What a spectacular renovation! Patrons are quiet and courteous. Study up on the second floor and enjoy the view. Solid wood furniture and exquisite details are impressive throughout. - Alex Barrow
Quiet and lots of space for reading or studying. - Hannah Luddy
The 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. - Anthony Medlock
Magnificent collection of both modern art and portraits. The variety of styles, people, and stories makes for an excellent museum day. - L K
A hidden gem. Very gorgeous with a cool modern art section. - Camille Wright
Really big, pretty sweet, but soo overwhelming. I didn't know where to start. Kind of messy too. - Natalie