In case you haven't quite yet had the chance (or the inclination) to jump on the Spotify train, the D.C. Public Library might have a free way for you to check out some new music. more ›

Despite public outrage with the reasoning, Council Chair Kwame Brown's decision to reassign Tommy Wells (D-Ward 6) off the Council's Committee and Public Works and Transportation passed by a 12-1 vote this afternoon. Wells was the lone objector. more ›

Is the District the most well-read city in the United States? Central Connecticut State University says so: their annual rankings of America’s Most Literate Cities ranks Washington, DC at the top of the list. more ›

Someone driving an SUV managed to crash into the rear of the Mt. Pleasant Interim Library this afternoon, damaging the rear exit of the building. D.C. Public Libraries spokesperson George Williams said the library is currently closed while authorities assess the situation. more ›

The Petworth Interim Library officially opened on Jan. 11, and the librarians there say they're getting settled in pretty well at this point. The interior of the 4,500 sq. ft. portable space has been painted bright yellow and teal, 20 computers connected to the internet are up and running, and a shipment of new chairs arrived today. more ›

Earlier this afternoon D.C. Mayor Adrian Fenty made his first public appearance in several days (since re-injuring his fractured foot) to announce that he had secured funding to keep the D.C. Public Library system open full-time. more ›

So the D.C. Public Library system is facing a $2 million reduction in next year's staff budget. The word is that all city libraries will probably have to close on Fridays, as well as reduce hours on weekdays and close completely five kiosk branches that serve needy neighborhoods. This is bad news. Mayor Fenty has said, however, that he is committed to finding the money to keep the libraries open at their normal hours. more ›