The best libraries to work and study in Washington
The 10 libraries in Washington best set up for a laptop or a day of studying, led by Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library, Gelman Library and Jacob Burns Law Library.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
library901 G Street NorthwestWi‑FiPowerWork 100
The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library (MLKML) is the central facility of the District of Columbia Public Library (DCPL), constructed and named in honor of the American civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. Its address is 901 G St. NW in Downtown Washington, D.C.
Strong Wi-Fi, lots of seating options (including rooftop views!), and plenty of outlets. You can bring your own coffee or get one inside.
Bay Atlantic UniversityJune 2025 Hours, amenities and photos for Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
02Gelman Library
library2130 H Street Northwest★ 4.5Work 100
The Estelle and Melvin Gelman Library, more commonly known as Gelman Library, is the main library of George Washington University, and is located on its Foggy Bottom campus, at the corner of 22nd and H Streets.
03Jacob Burns Law Library
library716 20th Street Northwest★ 4.4Wi‑FiWork 100
04Central Library / N Quincy St and 10th St N
library1015 N Quincy StWi‑FiWork 100
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05Bladensburg Branch Library
library4820 Annapolis RdWi‑FiWork 100
06Cherrydale Library
library2190 Military RdWi‑FiWork 100
07Shaw Neighborhood Library
library1630 7th St NWWi‑FiWork 100
08Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library
library5625 Connecticut Ave NWWi‑FiWork 100
The Chevy Chase Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the Chevy Chase neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 5625 Connecticut Avenue NW.
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09Little Falls Library
library5501 Massachusetts AveWi‑FiWork 100
10Mount Rainier Branch Library
library3409 Rhode Island Ave #200Wi‑FiWork 100
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