Benning Library: OPENS APRIL 5
The NEW Benning Neighborhood Library opens Monday, April 5.
A Grand Opening Party filled with crafts for kids, story time, and lots of entertainment is scheduled for Saturday, April 10. Hope to see you there.
The interim location is now closed. Until the new library opens, please visit the nearest library, Capital View at 5001 Central Ave. S.E. Feel free to return borrowed books and other library materials at any DC Public Library.
The new Benning Library was designed by architecture firm of Davis, Brody, Bond Aedas.
View photos and site designs of Benning Library.
Check out our progress below.
The new two-story library will be approximately 22,000 square feet and feature a flexible design to provide inviting spaces for all.
It will include:
- 40,000 books, DVDs, CDs, and other library materials with space for up to 80,000.
- Children’s program room
- Separate reading areas for adults, teens and children
- 32 public access computers with free Wi-Fi Internet access
- Mobile laptop cart with 20 computers
- Comfortable seating for 200 customers
- Large program room for up to 100 people
- Two 12-person conference rooms
- Parking for 14 vehicles
- Vending area
- Public art by Ward 7 artists
Community Input Process
As part of the design process, the library hosted a series of Community Design Meetings to seek input from residents. The community also participated in the selection of the architectural team.
If you have any questions or comments please submit them to the following email address: BenningCommunityFeedback@dc.gov.
Notes from Past Community Meetings
Community Design Meeting, June 5, 2008
Meeting focus: Schematic design
Community Design Meeting, March 18, 2008
Meeting focus: Schematic design
Community Design Meeting, December 11, 2007
Meeting focus: Schematic design
Community Design Meeting, October 23, 2007
Meeting focus: Conceptual design
Hopes and Dreams Community Session, July 31, 2007
Meeting focus: Community’s ideas for the new library
