We’ve had great fun judging the exterior of the new Shaw library which opens Aug. 2nd. Recently, I had the good fortune of getting a tour from DC Chief Librarian Ginnie Cooper and Branch Manager Eric Riley.
DC Chief Librarian Ginnie Cooper points out some features at the new Shaw Library
There were still a few boxes that needed to get unpacked when I stopped by but I was still able to grab a few interior photos. I’m super happy to report that the inside is about as impressive as the outside of the building. Shaw is a very lucky neighborhood though a number of other neighborhood locations are getting upgraded as well including Georgetown (should reopen in Oct.), Tenlytown (should reopen in Dec.) Petworth (should reopen in Jan.) and a few others including Mt. Pleasant.
Sculpture to be placed in front of Shaw library with neighborhood artist Craig Kraft in front of his home on R St, NW
But back to Shaw. It is really a beautiful sight. Located at 7th and Rhode Island Ave, NW (right across from the Shaw metro) it is certainly convenient. It consists of 3 floors and will have 80,000 books and 40 public computers including 8 apple computers for the teen room. There are also study rooms, conference rooms and a meeting room (that can be reserved online). A couple more cool features include the fact that the building is a green building (including a green roof) and will feature a sculpture at the point of the triangle out front that many will recognize from the Shaw neighborhood.
You can find more info about the library here.
As with many of my previews – the photos do far more justice than my words. Check lots more out after the jump.
Inside third floor
View third floor
external “skin” helps deflect direct sun light.
Holes in “skin” provide an unobstructed view
Cool details from one of the study rooms.
Cool “green” feature – lights go off automatically when enough natural light is detected.
Branch manager Eric Riley (left) and his team in the lower level.
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