Donate  
Join 

Events

DCLA hosts a variety of events including tours, discussions, presentations, and social gatherings. We also list community events of interest to our members. 

Upcoming events

    • 29 May 2026
    • 10:00 AM

    The virtual Battle of the Books takes place on Teams. The Upper Elementary (4th and 5th grade) competition begins at 10am. Coaches or school librarians who are DCLA members can still join. Sign up here.



    • 29 May 2026
    • 1:00 PM

    The virtual Battle of the Books takes place today on Teams. The Middle School competition begins at 1pm. Coaches or school librarians who are DCLA members can still join. Sign up here.





    • 05 Jun 2026

    DCLA 3 STARS BOOK AWARD VOTING BEGINS!

    Three Stars Book Award voting in the categories of Picture Books, Upper Elementary, Middle School, and High School is officially openthrough Friday, June 5th. If you and/or your students are in the DC area, we encourage you to share the links and vote for your favorite titles this year. The links are shared below. Book award winners will be announced byFriday, June 12th.   

    Three Stares Book Award 2026 Voting: Picture Books 

    Three Stares Book Award 2026 Voting: Upper Elementary 

    Three Stares Book Award 2026 Voting: Middle School 

    Three Stares Book Award 2026 Voting: High School 

    Please share with other DC educators, librarians, and reading advocates. Visit https://dcla.org/Three-Stars-Book-Award to learn more. Thanks for your support of the DC Library Association reading programs!  


    • 18 Jun 2026
    • 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    • Brookland Busboys and Poets
    • 38
    Register

    DCLA Annual Membership Banquet 2026

    Registration and more details: https://dcla.org/event-6687300




Mailing Address:
DC Library Association
 2 Massachusetts Ave. NE
 Unit #: 1653
Washington, DC 20013
Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software