Great news from DCPL:
“DC Public Library will soon celebrate the reopening of two neighborhood libraries that have been closed for renovation and modernization. The Petworth Library will reopen on Sunday, Aug. 23 and the Southeast Library will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Arthur Capper TechExpress will close on Friday, July 31 so equipment and technology can be moved into the renovated building ahead of its reopening. This transition ensures that the new Southeast Library will be fully equipped and ready to welcome customers on opening day.”
More info on both:
“About the Petworth Library Renovation
The Petworth Library renovation reimagines the library’s layout and updates major systems to better serve the community. The redesign creates a more intuitive flow by relocating Adult Services to the Ground Level and Youth Services to the Upper Level. Across all three floors, customers will find a refreshed, brighter, and more comfortable environment thanks to new flooring, wallcoverings, furniture, lighting, and finishes.
The renovation also includes targeted upgrades to improve customer experience, including:
Sound-absorbing panels for meeting spaces
Improved signage
Replacing select windows
Access to power aligned with the new layout and wifi
A new water bottle refill station
An upgraded central system to regulate heating and cooling
About the Southeast Library Modernization
The Southeast Library, a historic Carnegie landmark, has undergone a transformative modernization. This renovation preserves and restores the building’s historic character while vastly expanding the amount of usable space and introducing modern elements.
Major enhancements include:
Expanded space for children, teens and adults
More space for books and computers
Variety of seating
A new universally accessible entrance (as well as maintaining the original historic entrance)
Restored landscaping
Environmentally responsive design
Improved sight lines
More meeting, collaboration, and study space”