The District of Columbia Library is a public library open to the people of Washington DC. The library was founded in 1896 by the act of congress after the effort from Theodore W. Noyes who was the editor of the Washington Evening Star then. The library contains over 3 million volumes and circulates 1.2 million copies yearly.

Official Website of the District of Columbia Public Library

http://www.dclibrary.org/

The Library also provides various other features and activities such as meeting rooms, computer classes, Wi-Fi service, adult literacy, income tax assistance and library stores. The library is open for reference purpose to all and provides a great deal of information about the various events and aspects of the country. With these latest and updated features, the person can be assisted in his problems and provide knowledge and awareness.

Information on the District of Columbia Public Library

http://www.librarytechnology.org/lwc-displaylibrary.pl?RC=4467

The District of Columbia Public Library runs 27 individual libraries which include Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library and several other neighborhood libraries. The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library is a famous tourist attraction and provides information on the freedom movement of the country and biography of Martin Luther King Jr.

Official Website of Public Libraries in Washington DC

http://www.publiclibraries.com/dc.htm

Some of the neighborhood branches of the District of Columbia Public Library are Capitol View Branch Library, Cleveland Park Branch Library, Benning Branch Library, Georgetown Branch Library, Mount Pleasant Branch Library, Southwest Branch Library, R. L. Christian Community Library, R. L. Christian Community Library and Washington Highlands Branch Library. These libraries are located in all prime localities and popular neighborhoods all around the city and are very useful to the local public.

Information at Wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_of_Columbia_Public_Library