Anacostia Library Construction Update
The Anacostia Neighborhood Library is being replaced. Construction of the new building is nearly complete. Library services are currently being offered at an interim location on site. The new library will open in spring 2010. View photos and site designs of Anacostia Library.
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The new, more inviting two-story library will be approximately 20,000 square feet and will provide a wide range of library services.
It will feature:
- Separate spaces for adults, teens and children
- space for 80,000 books, CDs, DVDs, and other library materials
- Children’s program room
- Comfortable seating for 200 customers
- 32 public access computers and free Wi-Fi Internet access
- Mobile laptop cart with 20 computers
- A large programming room for up to 100 people
- Two conference rooms to for up to 14 people
- Five quiet study rooms for one to two people
- Public Art by a Ward 7 artist
- Vending area
The new library is being designed by The Freelon Group. The design plans for the future Anacostia Neighborhood Library already have won an award from the American Institute of Architects. The award, the Triangle 2008 Merit Award in the Un-built Category, is given to architects in recognition of design excellence.
Community Input
Community input was a critical component of the design process.
Past Community Meetings
Community Design Meeting, June 12, 2008
Meeting focus: Schematic design
Community Design Meeting, December 13, 2007
Meeting focus: Schematic design
Community Design Meeting, October 4, 2007
Meeting focus: Conceptual design
Hopes and Dreams Session, May 17, 2007
Meeting focus: Community ideas for new library
