Civic library · Washington, DC
Edward Bennett Williams Law Library
Edward Bennett Williams Law Library is a public library and civic resource in Washington, District of Columbia.
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Address & directions
Weekly hours
- Monday
- Monday 1 7AM–12AM 2026-8-10
- Tuesday
- Tuesday 2 7AM–12AM 2026-8-11
- Wednesday
- Wednesday 3 7AM–12AM 2026-8-12
- Thursday
- Thursday 4 7AM–12AM 2026-8-13
- Friday
- Friday 5 7AM–12AM 2026-8-14
- Saturday
- Saturday 6 7AM–12AM 2026-8-15
- Sunday
- Sunday 7 7AM–12AM 2026-8-16
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Access & amenities
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Published perspectives
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Beautiful library. Many cozy spaces to study. Friendly staff. Quiet. Comfortable chairs.
I am a tourist student and the person at the entrance did not let me enter, I was in a meeting on the computer and he did not even allow me to be at the entrance. It's winter, my feet were frozen and they just kicked me out, even so I asked where it could be that it was close, since it was very cold outside. the person was very rude. I had to go quickly to a Walmart. lack humanity
I've spent many an hour at this library, had the occasion to speak to many of the librarians and staff, and appreciate the little market in the basement (with Argentine empanadas!). Good selection of books and a responsive system for inter-library loans.
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