Capitol Hill

Southeast Library branch closed last week for modernization!


403 7th Street, SE via DC Public Library

From DCPL:

January 4 | Today is the last day of service at the Southeast Library! (Modernization)

Learn more about the Interim Services (Northeast Library) and the Arthur Capper TechExpress (Southeast)”

“The Southeast Library is being modernized. The design for the $33 million transformation of this historic Carnegie library is now complete and construction is underway. The project goals 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”

Stay tuned.