Petworth Neighborhood Library

I'm impressed by this library. Architecturally, it is gorgeous, and their book selection is broader than many other DC libraries. The staff give great customer service as well. However, I'm deducting one star because when I booked a study room here, I could not use it due to a cleanliness issue.

The library itself is lovely, all the reading rooms get plenty of sunlight and the staff are super helpful. That said, there’s a rarely a quiet space to read or work, especially on weekends and after 2:30 pm on weekdays, when crowds of noisy teenagers flood every space, including the stairwells. It would be great if some rooms were designated quiet spaces.

Nice facilities but the place is becoming hobo central, with some of them showing up to sleep and eat every single day. Recently there was even a homicide when two of them fought in the facilities. Sad to see the degradation of our public spaces, in the name of not very sure what.

Alot of people in that library look sickly. They should wear masks. I try my best to wear mine. They had a lot events for little kids but not much for bigger kids. Well I work in the schools. Like to do research in the libraries.

I love it here, I really do, the staff are always kind and attentive, they greet me when I walk in. And the seamless hold system allows me to check out books from any DC library and lets me pick up at this location. The manga location isn't as vast as the Georgetown location, but there's still a few good titles. Their criterion collection is great too, I've picked up a few. They also have popular films like Black Panther 2, but I mostly pick up their docu titles. While it's an old building, it definitely has it's charm, there is a school nearby so it may get a bit busy around when school is let out. I find myself using their hold system than browsing and checking out there. So far so great! Thank you Petworth Library :

The library services and event are great! Librarians are friendly and eager to help.

Great graphic novel selection for both young adults and adults. Staff is always very helpful and I'm always greeted when I walk in. It's usually quiet during the day so you'll find a few folks catching some z's. It's near a high school and some kids do stop in in the afternoon. Overall a great location!

Two story library with different areas for reading. Needs more tables and chairs and quiet signs.

I regularly went there to study, and it’s great place for people like me to use my own laptop in the study rooms. Some times I saw teenagers make noise and the employees tried their best to settle. The staffs are helpful and friendly. I enjoy going to this library.

Recently I've spent a lot of time in this library and I've scheduled study rooms there. The staff is very helpful. The library is clean. Some of the grown patrons are a little noisey other than that I have had a breath experience there studying 4 my masters.