Mayor Bowser to Reopen Modernized and Expanded Southeast Library

(Washington, DC) - On Thursday, September 10 at 11 am, Mayor Muriel Bowser and District leaders will celebrate the grand reopening of the modernized and expanded historic Southeast Library. Originally opened in 1922, the Southeast Library is the second-oldest neighborhood library in the District and one of four Carnegie libraries built in Washington, DC during the early twentieth century.

The $41 million modernization preserves the historic landmark while doubling its size through a major underground expansion that creates new, dedicated spaces for children and teens, a new central skylight, public study and meeting rooms, and updated technology infrastructure.

This reopening reflects the Bowser Administration's continued investment in neighborhood libraries across the District. Since 2015, all 26 DC Public Libraries have been funded for renovation, modernization, or expansion.

When:
Thursday, September 10 at 11 am

Who:
Mayor Muriel Bowser
Councilmember Charles Allen, Ward 6
Councilmember Matthew Frumin, Ward 3
Richard Reyes-Gavilan, Executive Director, DC Public Library
Shanel Anthony, Chair, DC Public Library Board of Trustees

Where:
Southeast Library
648 South Carolina Avenue SE
*Closest Metro Station: Eastern Market*
*Closest Bikeshare: Pennsylvania Ave & 8th Street SE*

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected].

The DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment will provide a live feed of this event. To view the event, visit mayor.dc.gov/live, tune in on Channel 16 (DCN), or watch on Mayor Bowser's Facebook or X.

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