Temporary Closure

The Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Library is closed through Wednesday, Nov. 19 for the installation of temporary heating units.

News / Adults

New Parklands-Turner/Congress Heights Library

D.C. Public Library is bringing a new, full-service library to the Congress Heights neighborhood. To be located at 1304 Alabama Ave, SE, this 20,000 square foot facility will sit adjacent to the Congress Heights Metro Station. Design is nearing completion and construction should begin later this fall. The library has selected the design-build team of Perkins + Will Architects and Turner Construction.

The new Congress Heights Library will replace the current Parklands-Turner Library, a storefront branch, located at 1547 Alabama Ave, SE. Designed to better serve the community with expanded spaces and resources, the new library is scheduled to open in 2027.

Adults
Construction Updates

Petworth Library Renovation

DC Public Library will start the renovation process for Petworth Library in Fall 2025. The goal of this renovation is to maintain the existing facility as the building systems age and will provide a functional refresh that will ensure the library continues to meet evolving neighborhood needs.

Adults
Construction Updates

Southeast Library Modernization Project

The Southeast Library is being modernized. The design for the $33 million transformation of this historic Carnegie library is now complete. The renovated library will include expanded space for children, teens and adults, more space for books, computers and seating, preservation and restoration of the building's historic elements, a universally accessible entrance, restoring the exterior landscape, environmentally sustainable design and more meeting, collaboration, and study space

Adults
Construction Updates