Books · Eastern Market & Barracks Row
Little District Books
on Eastern Market, with 6 more shops within a short walk
Queer-owned independent bookstore devoted to LGBTQ+ authors and stories, with regular book clubs. Moved to this Pennsylvania Ave SE storefront in late 2025.
Hours
- Monday
- 11am–7pm
- Tuesday
- 11am–7pm
- Wednesday
- 11am–7pm
- Thursday
- 11am–7pm
- Friday
- 11am–7pm
- Saturday
- 11am–6pm
- Sunday
- 11am–6pm
Checked October 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
On the map
Near Library of Congress (11 min walk) and Supreme Court (13 min walk).
Good to know
- Parking
- Eastern Market Metro (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) is about a block from the market hall. Public parking is limited, so Metro or bus is the practical way in on weekends.
- Eastern Market shops
- The market hall is closed Mondays and open roughly 8am–6pm Tuesday to Saturday and 8am–5pm Sunday; the flea market runs Sundays 9am–4pm, and most shops along 7th and Pennsylvania open around 11am.
Shops a few minutes away
All of Eastern Market →- East City BookshopBooks · 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE #1001 min walk
- Labyrinth Games & PuzzlesSpecialty · 645 Pennsylvania Ave SE1 min walk
- Spin Time RecordsRecords & music · 613 Pennsylvania Ave SE, 2nd Floor1 min walk
- Capitol Hill BooksBooks · 657 C St SE2 min walk
- Groovy DCGifts · 321 7th St SE2 min walk
- Paris BleuBoutiques · 321 7th St SE, 2nd Floor2 min walk
Before you go
What are Little District Books's hours?
Little District Books is usually open Mon–Fri 11am–7pm, Sat–Sun 11am–6pm. Hours can change on holidays, so check the shop's site before a special trip.
Where is Little District Books?
Little District Books is at 631 Pennsylvania Ave SE in Eastern Market & Barracks Row, Washington. It's near Library of Congress (11 min walk).
Is Little District Books open on Sunday?
Yes, usually 11am–6pm on Sundays.
Where can I park near Little District Books?
The closest option for Eastern Market & Barracks Row is Eastern Market Metro (Blue, Orange and Silver lines) is about a block from the market hall. Public parking is limited, so Metro or bus is the practical way in on weekends.. Most of the district is also an easy walk from Metro.
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