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DC Public Library has begun the process to design and build a new full-service library for the residents of the Edgewood and Eckington communities. The Library is currently conducting a site selection process. This process is guided by the library's commitment to excellence in the built environment.
The project budget is $24 million. A new library for the Edgewood/Eckington neighborhood is tentatively slated to open in 2030. Once completed, this library will replace the small co-located Northwest One Library.
Site Selection
DC Public Library is currently evaluating potential locations.
There are currently two sites being considered which can be seen on the map to the right:
- 600 Rhode Island Ave NE (MRP Bryant Street Development)
- 605 Rhode Island Ave NE (Jair Lynch-Wilkes-GMCHC Development)
Community Engagement
Community members have emphasized a desire for the new library location to:
- Provide ease of access, with an emphasis on walkability and proximity to public transit and the MBT
- Ensure Safe vehicular and pedestrian travel paths for seniors and schoolchildren
- Serves as a hub for community gathering
- Maximize access to natural light and views
Previous Community Engagement Opportunities
January 2025 | ANC 5F Library Task Force Meeting
April 2024 | ANC 5F Meeting Presentation
The library presented at the Apr. 15, 2024 ANC 5F Community Meeting.