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October is bringing movie nights, pumpkin festivals, pumpkin painting, Halloween fun, bats in the District, and plenty more ways to get into the spirit. 🎃👻 Visit https://t.co/Ly67s8Q1Lo to explore more events!

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What does it mean to live up to America’s founding ideals? 🇺🇸 Explore 250 years of progress, backlash, and the American experiment with authors David McKean and M. Todd Bennett as they discuss The Flag Was Still There at MLK Library.

📅 Nov. 5 | 7PM
ℹ️ https://t.co/aLuIpD9mRy

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🚒❤️ A BIG thank you to Engine Company 16 of DC Fire and EMS for stopping by MLK Library for a special Fire Safety Program! Thanks for all you do to keep DC safe!

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Your quiet workspace is waiting. Reserve a meeting or study room at DC Public Library, or book a space at MLK Library for your next private event. https://t.co/LTswZS96yg

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Election Day is Nov. 3. 🗳️ Get ready with DC Public Library. Learn more about the election and make your voting plan before you head to the polls. https://t.co/k4KKyt6b8m

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Fall fun is taking over the MLK Library! 🎃 Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 AM–2 PM for a FREE, family-friendly Fall Festival featuring a pumpkin patch, train rides, a petting zoo, live entertainment, crafts, seasonal treats and MORE!

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Bring your flyers, zines, ticket stubs, photos, and punk origin stories to Punks Like Us, a DIY pop-up museum celebrating 50 years of punk, created by punks, for everyone.

📅 Nov. 14 | 1–3 PM
📍 MLK Library
Register today: https://t.co/EviIiGvcm3

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🎭 A literary trailblazer. A groundbreaking story. A musical reimagining. Celebrate E. Lynn Harris and the upcoming stage adaptation of Invisible Life with a cast conversation and live performances at MLK Library.

📅 Tues., Oct. 27 | 7PM
RSVP: https://t.co/QtMIWLen2F

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Battle of the Branches returns on Sunday, Oct. 25, 1–4 PM at MLK Library. Represent your favorite branch and see if the reigning champs can hold onto their title!

♟️ Registration required: https://t.co/rs2Umqz5J5

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Some stories are better told after dark. 👻 Get cozy at MLK Library for The Haunted Library, featuring live ghost stories from professional storytellers at Better Said Than Done.

📅 Oct. 21 | 7–8 PM
📍 MLK Library
⚠️ Rated PG-13+
RSVP: https://t.co/OLn41MVIFJ

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The holidays are coming. We told you to check your passport. Now go get it renewed before your vacation turns into a staycation. The Passport Acceptance Office at MLK Library is right there.

Learn more: https://t.co/eadd38Gm4c

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Notary Public services available at the MLK Library. Need help with a Power of Attorney, ID copies, or real estate paperwork? Stop by the 2nd floor on the 2nd and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 10 AM–1PM. Learn more: https://t.co/QokHy2TDMe

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Pokémon is turning 30, and we're celebrating with a citywide Pokédex Passport challenge! Collect badges, explore DC Public Library locations, discover books and complete your adventure from Oct. 15–Nov. 15.

Learn more: https://t.co/uKR8aeUb8P

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📚 National Friends of Libraries Week is on Oct. 18–24! Our Friends Groups help make DC Public Library special, and they need YOU. Show your library some love and find out how you can support your local Friends Group! https://t.co/qR3kJwLRBx

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What do data centers mean for DC and our region? Join DC Public Library, the Office of the People’s Counsel and the DC Public Service Commission on Oct. 28 at MLK Library for a community forum exploring energy, the environment and community impact. Bring your questions!

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🖨️ Coming Soon! Starting Oct. 26, DC Public Library is upgrading its remote printing portal for an easier, more efficient experience. Email-based print submissions will no longer be accepted after this date. Stay tuned for more details! https://t.co/X1WOVdQ1T0

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We work so HARD to make our videos ourselves instead of letting AI do it.

Thank you for always supporting the library! ❤️

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Put your phone down, meet new people, and learn something new! 🀄 Come to the library and learn how to play Mahjong. Your next favorite hobby might be waiting for you!

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What does it really take to build a healthier future? Join Dr. Michelle Williams TONIGHT at MLK Library to discuss The Cure for Everything: The Epic Struggle for Public Health and explore a bold vision for public health and human thriving. 7PM! https://t.co/Eld59xTzt5

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