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The Deanwood Library, co-located with the Deanwood Recreation Center, is slated to be replaced with a new full-service, stand-alone library. It will be built at the Deanwood Metro Parking Lot as part of a joint development project with WMATA. Replacing the small Deanwood Library with a full-service neighborhood library will provide greater access to library services and resources thoughtfully designed for the growing Deanwood neighborhood.
The project budget totals $24 million. The new Deanwood library is tentatively slated to open in 2029.
Site for the New Deanwood Library
The new full-service, stand-alone Deanwood Library will be conveniently located at the Deanwood Metro Station as part of a WMATA Joint Development project. It will be located across the street from the current 7,300 sq. ft. Deanwood Library co-located in the Deanwood Recreation Center. The library space in the Deanwood Recreation Center will revert to the Department of Parks and Recreation for future use.
Currently, DC Public Library is finalizing terms with WMATA for the development. Then the library will begin the process of identifying a design team to design your new library.
Community Engagement Opportunities
Community input is always a critical part of designing a new DC Public Library location and we are committed to ensuring that the new neighbothood library reflects its residents. To do this, we are starting an ongoing conversation with the neighbors of Edgewood Eckington. The Library is engaging residents in a variety of ways including:
- Surveys
- Focus Groups
- Community Meetings
- Online Engagement
- Attendance at community events
Stay tuned to this page as opportunities are added.