Palisades Neighborhood Library
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Palisades Neighborhood Library
The Palisades Neighborhood Library has served the far-northwest corner of DC since 1964, celebrating 60 years of community service in 2024. Set in the residential Palisades neighborhood near the Potomac River, it offers extended evening hours Monday through Wednesday — open until 8 p.m. — plus a well-stocked parking lot and a full suite of assistive technology.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9am–8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am–8pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–8pm |
| Thursday | 12pm–8pm |
| Friday | 10am–6pm |
| Saturday | 10am–6pm |
| Sunday | 1pm–5pm |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 4901 V Street NW, Washington, DC 20007
Phone: (202) 282-3139
Website: dclibrary.org
Plus Code: 87C4WW93+84 (Washington, DC)
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📖 About Palisades Neighborhood Library
The Palisades Neighborhood Library is a branch of DC Public Library serving the Palisades neighborhood in the far northwest of Washington, D.C. Opened in 1964 and celebrating its 60th anniversary in September 2024, the library provides evening hours on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 8 p.m., making it one of the more accessible branches for working residents. The branch sits at 4901 V Street NW, near the Foxhall Crescent area, and offers public computers, printing, scanning, free Wi-Fi, meeting rooms and study rooms, plus a full range of DCPL assistive technology including CCTV magnifiers, JAWS/ZoomText screen readers, Ubiduo communication devices and Pocketalker personal amplifiers. It is also a designated location for mail-in ballot drop-off and voter registration. Patrons hold cards valid system-wide across all 25 DCPL branches and can access the Libby, hoopla and DC Digital Library collections from home.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Opened in 1964 — celebrated 60 years of community service in September 2024
- Located in the residential Palisades neighborhood near the Potomac River in far NW Washington, D.C.
- Extended evening hours Monday–Wednesday until 8 p.m. for after-work and after-school visits
- Full assistive technology suite: CCTV/magnifier, JAWS/ZoomText, Ubiduo, Pocketalker and large-print keyboards
- On-site parking lot, meeting rooms, study rooms, free Wi-Fi and mail-in ballot drop box
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Palisades cardholders can borrow eBooks, stream films and take online courses free through DCPL's digital collections:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing & scanning
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the building
- Meeting rooms & study rooms (reservable)
- Assistive technology: CCTV/magnifier, JAWS/ZoomText, Ubiduo, Pocketalker, large-print keyboards
- DC Talking Book & Braille Program (NLS affiliate)
- Voter registration & mail-in ballot drop box
- Books from Birth — free books for children birth to age 5
- Beyond the Book curated reading resources
🎸 Programs
- Lanyard Crafts & maker drop-in sessions for youth and adults
- Palisades Writers' Workshop (adults, Thursday evenings)
- Children's storytimes and youth programming
- Summer Reading Challenge
- Community events and neighborhood partnerships
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Palisades Neighborhood Library open, and why did it celebrate a major anniversary in 2024?
The Palisades branch opened in 1964, so September 2024 marked its 60th anniversary of continuous service to the far-northwest DC neighborhood near the Potomac River. A 'Palisades Library Turns 60' article was published by DCPL to commemorate the milestone.
Does the Palisades Library have parking?
Yes — the Palisades Neighborhood Library has an on-site parking lot, which is relatively rare among DC Public Library branches and makes it easy to visit by car.
What nights is the Palisades Library open late?
The branch is open until 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday hours are 12 p.m.–8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.–5 p.m.
What assistive technology is available at this branch?
The Palisades Library offers a full suite of DCPL assistive technology including a CCTV/magnifier, JAWS/ZoomText screen-reading software, large-print keyboards, a Ubiduo face-to-face communication device and a Pocketalker personal sound amplifier. It is also a participant in the DC Talking Book & Braille Program.
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