District of Columbia Public Library

The District of Columbia Public Library will use funds to support the goals of their Five-Year Plan for FY 2023-2027, which reflect the purposes and priorities of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). Specific goals include: 1) Recover Together - the library will strengthen existing services and develop new ones that support District recovery priorities, such as improving personal health, education, career prospects, and digital inclusion; 2) Welcome Everyone - all local residents will feel welcomed to an accessible library where their needs are centered; 3) Invest in Us - District residents will benefit from improved library services through enhanced investment in staff training and development and innovative collections, technology, and opportunities; and 4) Stay Rooted - D.C. history and culture will be celebrated through community-centered programming, exhibits, and collections.