WASHINGTON, D.C. — The District announced the reopening of the historic Southeast Library following a $41 million modernization that preserves the landmark building while doubling its size through a major underground expansion.
The library, which originally opened in 1922, is the second-oldest neighborhood library in Washington and one of four Carnegie libraries built in the city during the early 20th century, according to the Executive Office of the Mayor.
The expanded facility includes dedicated spaces for children and teenagers, a new central skylight, public study and meeting rooms, and updated technology infrastructure.
District officials said the project is part of a broader investment in neighborhood libraries. Since 2015, all 26 DC Public Library locations have received funding for renovation, modernization, or expansion.
A reopening ceremony was scheduled for 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at Southeast Library, 648 South Carolina Avenue SE, near the Eastern Market Metro station.
Source: Executive Office of the Mayor
Featured image: Southeast Neighborhood Library file photo by APK via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
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