Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library Opened April 5, 2010
The New Benning/Dorothy I. Height Library is open.
The library was designed by architecture firm of Davis Brody Bond Aedas.
The two-story, 22,000 square foot library features a flexible design to provide inviting spaces for all.
It offers:
- 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
- 8 Mac computers in the teen area
- 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
Read answers to frequently asked questions about the Benning Neighborhood Library.
View the Benning fact sheet.
Interior images of children's room and teen space.
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.