Francis A. Gregory Library

The new library, designed by award-winning architecture team of Adjaye Associates and Wiencek Associates opened on June 19, 2012. 

Jair Lynch Development Partners served as the development manager for the construction project. As part of the construction project, the Library partnered with the D.C. Department of Local Small Business Development to launch a new Mentor-Protege program. The program identifies small certified local businesses to be mentored by larger businesses with the goal of creating more opportunities for small firms to work on government contracts. Hess Construction served as the mentor to Broughton Construction Company, LLC to build the new Francis Gregory Library.

Services and Features

• Space for 80,000 books, DVDs, CDs and other library materials
• Children’s program room
• Separate reading areas for adults, teens and children
• 32 public access computers with free Wi-Fi Internet access
• Comfortable seating for 200 customers
• Large program room for up to 100 people
• Two 12-person conference room
• Four quiet study rooms
• Vending area
• Outdoor seating

Awards and Certifications

• LEED Gold Certification from the US Green Building Council 2013
• AIA Potomac Valley Award 2012
• Royal Institute of British Architects International Award 2013