by Larry Janezich
Posted June 14, 2026
Lower Level: Photo of the central skylight looking up. All Photos from DCPL/Whiting Turner.
Lower Level: View of the Childrens Area on the south side under the side skylight. On the right side are the “Seed Pods” – nook for kids to hang out. Also pictures are short stacks for small readers.
Street Level: North side of the building. Shown is the large conference room – also the site of the nearly monlhly FOSEL book sales. This level has additional rooms for meeting, study and work space.
Street Level: South side. Two views of adult computer work stations. This one in from the rear of the library looking toward the front of the building.
Here’s a another view of the computer work area from the front of the building looking toward the rear.
Main Level. A view of the Historic Entrance from the south side rear of the library.
Main Level: And a view from the north side rear of the library.
Main Level: Here’s what you see as you enter the library from the Historic Entrance. All Photos from DCPL/Whiting Turner.
ANC6B’s SE Library Task Force will hold a pulbic meeting Monday, June 15, at 6:30pm to hear from DCPL regarding the end of the construction phase (likely this month) and a date for reopening the library (probably August). See below for meeting details.
The Week Ahead…
The Week Ahead…
Monday, June 15
ANC6D will hold a hybrid meeting at 7:00pm.
The in person meeting will be held in the 2nd floor Conference Center at 1100 4th Street, SW.
- For info on how to attend the virtual meeting, go here: https://bit.ly/43wT7fZ (Scroll to bottom for link)
Among items on the Draft Agenda:
Public Safety Report
Community Announcements (1 minute per speaker)
Government Announcements (Executive and Legislative Branch)
Commissioner Announcements
Community Concerns (3 minutes per speaker)
DOB Presentation on Rules Pertaining to Airbnbs
DDOT Presentation on Amazon Pilot Program to Deliver Parcels Using Cargo E-bikes
Consent Agenda
- Approve Moore Equity in Mental Health 5K on Saturday July 11
ABC Matters
SW BID Request for Support Letter for Their Public Art Building Community Application
Adoption of Proposed Letter Re Duck Pond
SMD Updates
Chairperson’s Report
The ANC6B Southeast Library Task Force will hold a hybrid meeting at 6:30pm.
The in-person meeting will be held in conference room 1 on the 2d floor of 700 Pennsylvania Ave., SE. (Entrance next to Trader Joe’s.
- For info on how to join the virtual meeting, go here: https://bit.ly/4fMfhCg
Among items on the Draft Agenda:
Latest construction report from DCPL. (Here’s a link to DCPL’s Construction Update of June 11, 2026 https://bit.ly/4vh5bOG )
Report from DCPL on the end of renovation and a timetable for reopening of SE Library.
Discussion on how to keep the Arthur Capper interim library open until the Southeast branch reopens.
Concerns of nearby neighbors regarding renovation issues.
ANC6A Transportation & Public Space Committee will hold a meeting at 7:00pm.
- For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/
Among items on the Draft Agenda:
Introductions & Announcements.
Old Business
- Lovejoy Park – Duilio Passariello will join to discuss his proposed art installation and potential grant to build it.
- Micromobility (transportation using lightweight, low-speed vehicles – typically under 20-25 mph) – DDOT and Council Committee on Transportation and Environment staff will join to discuss solutions to problems related to micromobility.
- 1400 Block G Street NE – The TPS Committee has previously requested that DDOT convert this to a one way to cut down on Chik-Fil-A and rush hour cut through traffic. That has not come to pass and neighbors still have the same issues.
- 11th Street SE Cycletrack – Committee Member Mark Sussman will provide an update on 6A’s joint efforts with 6B to secure funding to build the full plan.
- Gold Line – Holding time to discuss in case new updates come out before theTPS meeting this month.
- DC Office of Planning H Street Land Use and Market Study – DC OP released their report and Chair Bloomstine will provide a brief overview.
New Business
- DDOT Public Space Application – New Sidewalk Café. Enclosed at 732 Maryland Avenue, NE.
Wednesday, June 17
ANC6A Economic Development and Zoning Committee will hold a virtual meeting at 7:00 pm.
- For info on how to join the meeting, go here: https://anc6a.org/community-calendar/
Among items on the Draft Agenda:
Old Business
- 1332 Corbin Place NE. BZA Application to construct a third story and a three-story with basement rear addition, to an existing, attached, two-story with basement, principal dwelling unit – Special Exception to rear yard requirements, lot occupancy requirements. At the June 11 ANC6A meeting, a motion to send a letter of support to BZA passed 5-0-0.
- 628 15th Street NE. We received notification that the alley does not meet 10’ requirement. No changes from original plan supported by ANC in September 2025. EDZ acknowledges existing public alley is non-conforming; no changes to plans or design. ANC revised letter on April 9 consent agenda. BZA hearing administratively rescheduled to June 17, 2026.
- 1341 A Street NE. Historic Preservation Application – To build a 2-story garage. No special exception or variance is requested.
- Discussion: What we learned at the ANC’s vacant property meeting.
New Business
- 1331 North Carolina Ave NE. Historic Preservation Application. To build a rear two-story addition with cellar and partially renovate the existing house, including adding two full baths.
- 1226 F Street, NE. Bureau of Zoning Adjustment Application. To construct a third story addition, to an existing, detached, two-story, 4-unit, apartment house. Special Exception to rear yard requirements, lot occupancy requirements,
Capitol Hill Corner would also like you to know about:
Friday, June 19 – Friday Night Live on Eastern Market Metro Plaza
5:00pm – 6:30pm.
African American Music Appreciation Month – Performances.
The “Original” Moonlighters – Motown and Variety Dance Band – https://bit.ly/4gla4Bm
The concert series comes to Eastern Market Metro Plaza through the efforts of Barracks Row Main Street and the Department of Parks and Recreation. CM Charles Allen secured funding in the current FY DC Budget to program the performance space at the Plaza.
Thursday June 18 – Swing Dance at St. Mark’s Church.
7:30 – 9:30pm – Lesson at 7:00pm
The Capitol HillBillies host the Capitol Hill Swing Dance at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 301 A Street, SE. Live music. Laminate wood‐like floor. Admission: $10, teens $5 Latest info: FB link here: https://bit.ly/4oMIU93
June 19-21- National Museum of the American Indian Solstice Celebration
Museum Hours:
- Friday, June 19: Museum hours: 10am –11pm
- Saturday, June 20: Museum hours: 10am –10pm,
- Sunday, June 21: Museum hours: 10am–5:30pm,
Celebrate the Summer Solstice at the National Museum of the American Indian with extended hours Friday and Saturday, June 19–20. Enjoy tours of the galleries, hands-on activities, music, and dance. Don’t forget to make time to enjoy lunch or a snack at Mitsitam Native Foods Cafe before you conclude your visit (Open daily 11 AM–4 PM). The interactive imagiNATIONS Activity Center will be open daily 10 AM–7 PM.
Schedule of activities: https://bit.ly/4vgm7EQ
Saturday, June 20th Congressional Cemetery African Americans History Tour
11:00am – 12:30pm Historic Congressional Cemetery
African Americans buried at Congressional Cemetery represent many facets of the American experience through history. Among them are a woman born into slavery whose family fought for their freedom and the freedom of others; an author and Rhodes scholar integral to the Harlem Renaissance; and a Civil Rights Movement activist who became DC’s “Mayor For Life.” We invite you to take a guided tour that will illuminate their stories and those of other African Americans interred at Congressional.
Tickets are only $10 and all proceeds go to benefitting our non-profit mission of historical preservation and education. This is a non-refundable donation.
Come prepared with comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes, as the tours often stray from the main paths. Tours are rain or shine. Visitors may meet docents at the front gate of the cemetery located at the corner of E St. and Potomac Ave.
More info and tickets: https://bit.ly/4uyVee4
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