DC Public Library lists Lloyd Alexander’s 'The Book of Three' in its catalog and resources

The District of Columbia Public Library’s website includes an entry for Lloyd Alexander’s The Book of Three, a cornerstone of mid-20th century children’s fantasy. The library’s catalog page provides bibliographic information about the title and directs patrons to the library’s circulation and access options.

DC Public Library maintains an online catalog that lists physical and digital holdings across its branches; the entry for The Book of Three is part of that public-facing collection record. The catalog entry gives readers the author, edition details and classification data that help locate copies within the system and guide borrowing or hold requests.

Alexander’s book, the opening volume of the Chronicles of Prydain, has been widely read in American children’s literature since its original publication. Local libraries such as DC Public Library preserve and circulate such titles to support reading, school assignments and community programming aimed at younger readers and families.

How DC residents can find and borrow the book Patrons can search the DC Public Library catalog online to find the book’s availability across branches, request holds, or explore whether the title is offered in digital formats. Library membership and account access allow residents to place holds, check due dates and manage loans from the DCPL system.

Neighborhood branches often serve as pick-up points for holds and as locations for family and youth programming that features classic children’s literature. Using the online record speeds up locating a copy and planning a library visit for reading or research.

Local context and civic value

Maintaining catalog records for widely taught and popular books connects public institutions with curriculum needs in DC schools and supports literacy initiatives across the city. A readily searchable public catalog helps parents, teachers and students identify materials for classroom or leisure reading without needing to visit multiple branches.

Keeping a diverse collection that includes established children’s classics is part of many library systems’ efforts to provide equitable access to books and educational resources for city residents.

Watch for community reading lists, school partnerships or library children’s programs that reference classic titles; DC Public Library’s catalog entry is a starting point for residents seeking the book through city library services.