Mount Pleasant Library Construction Update

The Mt. Pleasant Library is closed for renovation and expansion. The library will be closed for approximately 17 months. Library services are being provided at an interim location, at 3162 Mount Pleasant St. N.W., one-tenth of a mile from the Mount Pleasant Library.

After more than two years of community involvement, the design has been finalized. Interior demolition has begun.

We have taken note of and responded to all questions and concerns regarding the Mt Pleasant Library project. We greatly appreciate the active involvement from residents of Mt. Pleasant and throughout Ward One; the design has been improved by the community engagement.

The new library will be equipped with multiple spaces for library programs and community meetings, expanded areas for children, teens and adults, and space for to up to 80,000 books. We expect the library to re-open in the winter of 2011/2012. We look forward to joining the community in celebrating the newly renovated Mt. Pleasant Library.



Interior Demolition has begun.

View photos and site designs of Mount Pleasant Library. 

Mt. Pleasant Library Community Input Summary

Beginning in March 2008, the library conducted community outreach to gain input into what residents would like to see in their new library.

Outreach was done with residents of Mt. Pleasant, Columbia Heights and Adams Morgan. The library held community meetings, administered surveys, held one-on-one conversations, had meetings with community organizations and schools, and conducted focus groups. View the results.

Other Community Involvement

Early on, community representatives were invited to serve on the architect selection panel.  The ANC Commissioner and the President of the Friends of Mt. Pleasant Library helped select the firm.

Read background on the library's renovation.

Past Community Meetings

Community Meeting - June 3, 2009

Community Meeting - March 26, 2009

Community Meeting - October 22, 2008
Meeting focus: Schematic design

Community Design Meeting - June 10, 2008
Meeting focus: Schematic design

Hopes and Dreams Community Listening Meeting - March 11, 2008
Meeting focus: Community ideas for the new library

A Mt. Pleasant Library feedback email address (MTPCommunityFeedback@dc.gov) is available for residents to continue providing input.