Tenley-Friendship Library
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Tenley-Friendship Library
Tenley-Friendship Library opened in January 2011 as one of DC Public Library's award-winning, environmentally designed branches. Situated on Wisconsin Avenue NW in the heart of Tenleytown, the building incorporates sustainable design elements alongside bright, welcoming spaces for adults, teens, and children — and is open until 8 p.m. Monday through Wednesday for after-work and after-school visits.
🕑 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: 4450 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: (202) 727-1488
Website: dclibrary.org
Plus Code: 87C4WWXC+32 (Washington, DC)
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📖 About Tenley-Friendship Library
Tenley-Friendship Library serves the Tenleytown and Friendship Heights neighborhoods of Northwest Washington, DC, along the Wisconsin Avenue corridor. The branch is part of the District of Columbia Public Library system, which operates 26 neighborhood branches across the city. The current facility opened in January 2011 as an award-winning design that incorporates environmentally friendly elements — part of a broader wave of DCPL branch modernizations in the 2000s and 2010s. The library offers spaces for adults, teens, and children, with free public computers, printing, meeting and study rooms, and a full lineup of programs including STEM activities for school-age kids and tech-help sessions for adults. It is among the more active Northwest DC branches for community programming.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Award-winning branch that opened in January 2011, featuring sustainable, environmentally friendly design elements
- Located on Wisconsin Avenue NW in Tenleytown, one of Northwest DC's busiest neighborhood corridors
- Open until 8 pm Monday through Wednesday, serving commuters and students returning from work or school
- Full meeting and study room suite for community groups, nonprofits, and individual study sessions
- Assistive technology suite including JAWS/ZoomText, large-print keyboards, Pocketalker, and Ubiduo
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
Tenley-Friendship cardholders can access a broad range of free digital content with their DC Public Library card:
📚 Services
- Public computers, printing & scanning, and free Wi-Fi
- Assistive technology: JAWS/ZoomText, large-print keyboards, Pocketalker, Ubiduo
- Meeting rooms and study rooms (reservation required for groups)
- DC Talking Book and Braille Program (NLS)
- Books from Birth
- Voter registration
- Beyond the Book reading club
- Job Seekers resources
- Mail-in ballot drop box
- Interlibrary loan through DC Public Library system
🎸 Programs
- Messy Makers — hands-on STEM and art activities for ages 5–12
- Tech Help Drop-In — free one-on-one technology assistance for adults
- Summer reading program for all ages
- Beyond the Book reading club
- Books from Birth early-literacy outreach
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did the current Tenley-Friendship Library building open, and what makes it distinctive?
The current branch opened in January 2011 as an award-winning facility designed with environmentally friendly elements — part of a period when DC Public Library modernized several neighborhood branches with sustainable, community-focused design. The location on Wisconsin Avenue NW places it at the heart of Tenleytown, easily accessible by Metro (Tenleytown-AU station is steps away on the Red Line).
Which nights is Tenley-Friendship Library open late?
The library is open until 8 pm Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thursday hours are 12 pm to 8 pm. Friday and Saturday run 10 am to 6 pm, and Sunday is 1 pm to 5 pm.
Can I book a meeting room at Tenley-Friendship Library?
Yes. Tenley-Friendship Library has meeting and study rooms available to DC library cardholders. Reservations can be made through the DC Public Library website. Rooms are free to use and can accommodate small groups, nonprofits, and community organizations.
What free digital resources are available with a DC library card?
DC cardholders get free access to Libby (eBooks, audiobooks, magazines), Kanopy (30,000+ streaming films), Gale eBooks, PressReader (7,000+ newspapers and magazines including the Washington Post and New York Times archives), Freegal Music+, LinkedIn Learning, Universal Class, and Mango Languages, among many others.
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