Here’s an architect’s rendering of the design for the renovated Southeast Library.
SE Library Will Close January 4 for Two-Year Renovation
by Larry Janezich
Posted November 20, 2023
DC Public Library announced today that the last day of service for SE Library at 403 7th Street, SE, will be Thursday January 4, 2024.
A community meeting on Thursday, December 14, featuring DC Library officials and the construction team of Whiting-Turner will provide an opportunity for neighbors to learn what to expect during the construction period scheduled to last at least two years. The meeting will be at SE Library from 6:30pm until 8:00pm.
The Interim Library for the Southeast Library during the modernization is the Northeast Library, located at 330 7th Street, NE.
The Interim Library Express Location will be at the Arthur Capper Community Center, 1000 5th Street, SE. The opening date for the Arthur Capper location and operating hours will be announced at the December 14 Community Meeting. The following services will be available at this location:
- Holds Pick-Up
- Item Return
- Wi-Fi Access
- Public Computers for Children, Teens and Adults (Desktops and Laptops)
- Printing and Copying
Please note that there will be no browse-able collections housed at this location.
Weekly Story Time will be held at 700 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE, (in partnership with Barracks Row Main Street).
The goals for $33 million transformation of the historic Carnegie library include:
- Expanded space for children, teens and adults
- More space for books, computers and seating
- Preservation and restoration of the building’s historic elements
- Universally accessible entrance (as well as maintaining the original historic entrance)
- Restoring the exterior landscape
- Environmentally sustainable design
- Improved sight lines
- More meeting, collaboration, and study space
For more info, go here: https://www.dclibrary.org/news/southeast-library-modernization-project
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