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DC Public Library is building and renovating libraries across the city to provide state-of-the-art library services.

The library developed a Library Building Program to guide the design of these projects.  While the program is modified to fit the particular needs of each community, it outlines key components that are critical to all libraries.

Community Input
Community input is a critical part of the design process and the library has sought feedback in a numbers of ways:

• Community participation on architect selection panels
• Community meetings to get feedback during the design process
• Focus groups and surveys to learn what services a community values most
• Outreach at neighborhood meetings

Green Buildings
The library is building environmentally friendly and sustainable libraries. Read more about the library’s green designs.

Future of Library Services and Facilities

As new libraries are opening across the District, library staff are examining the future of library services and facilities.  We are in the beginning stage of developing a planning document that will help guide the Library Board, the Mayor and the City Council in planning and decision-making for future library construction projects.  Read more about the development of the planning document.