Exciting library news happening downtown

The District has been doing many great things at branches and also at Martin Luther King downtown. Starting this week, the "Digital Commons" opens. The DC Public Library is the first to our knowledge to offer this size of space and number of services and programs focused on digital learning, digital literacy, and digital collaboration!  The new Digital Commons technology space is home to 70 public computers.   Additionally, the Digital Commons will offer many Internet PCs and iMacs, media/graphic creation stations, express computers, eResources discovery station, book espresso machine (in progress), eReader Device bar with several types of readers, 3D printer, Skype station, video phone for ASL, smart boards,  a 50 person meeting area and several conference spaces.   This space will offer many possibilities to residents, community partners, and entrepreneurs --- with a focus on digital literacy and digital collaboration. Check it out!