Mount Pleasant Library
One of four Carnegie libraries built in the District, Mt. Pleasant Library, designed by architect Edward Tilton, first opened in 1925. The library was completely renovated and reopened in September 2012.
Services and Features
- Welcoming spaces and comfortable seating
- Expanded children's space with a large story time room
- Dedicated Teen Space with Mac computers
- Meeting room for 100 people
- Two conference rooms for 12-16 people
- Three quiet study rooms
- 50,000 books, DVDs and other library materials
- 40 computers plus laptops available for customer use in the library
- Free WiFi
- Many environmentally-friendly design elements
Awards and Certifications
The Mount Pleasant Library has received the following awards for design excellence:- DC Chapter of the American Institute of Architects Honor Award, Unbuilt Category 2009
- American Institute of Architects DC Chapter, Merit Award for Historic Resources, 2013