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By wire dispatches and staff reports

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New library opens in Northwest D.C.

D.C. Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and other city officials on Monday opened a new library.

The Northwest One library on L Street Northwest near Union Station is part of a new campus that houses a public elementary school.

The 4,300-square-foot library will house 25,000 books, CDs and DVDs. Patrons will also be able to access free Wi-Fi.

Five new libraries have planned openings in 2010, according the system's Web site.

Civic leader sends letter to Congress

A longtime neighborhood leader has sent a letter to every member of Congress saying they should oppose a proposed law that would allow same-sex marriage in the District.

Bob King sent the letters by fax Friday. He said he would meet with lawmakers and staff on Thursday.

Mr. King is part of a group called Stand4Marriage, which opposes the bill council members are expected to pass later this month. Because Congress has a chance to review the city's laws, Mr. King has appealed the lawmakers.