Find the latest news and updates from the library. If you are a reporter working on a news story, please contact the library's public information officer, George Williams via email at George.Williams2@dc.gov or by phone at (202) 727-1184.
Petworth Library Renovation
DC Public Library is renovating the Petworth Library. The goal of this renovation is to maintain the existing facility and provide a refresh that will ensure the library continues to meet evolving neighborhood needs.
Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Neighborhood Library Service Disruptions
We understand how frustrating the recent and frequent closures at Bellevue/William O. Lockridge Neighborhood Library have been, and we want to share more information about the root cause and our plans to resolve it.
New Deanwood Library
DC Public Library is partnering on a joint development with WMATA to build a new full-service stand-alone library at the Deanwood Metro Station to replace the 7,300 sq. ft. library co-located with the Deanwood Recreation Center.
New Edgewood/Eckington Library
The Northwest One Library co-located with the Walker Jones Education Complex is slated to be replaced with a new full-service 20,000+ sq. ft. neighborhood library, providing greater access to library services and resources for neighbors. A new library for the Edgewood/Eckington neighborhood is tentatively slated to open in 2030.
New Rosedale Library
DC Public Library is beginning the site inventory process for the construction of a new full-service library to replace the small Rosedale Library to provide expanded service to existing residents.