10.31.08
Posted in Renovation at 11:00 am by Administrator
The preliminary designs of the new Mount Pleasant Library are now online at dclibrary.org.
The design introduces a new front door (with an interior glass vestibule) at the top of the historic library steps and builds a ramp up the left side of the building. The plans include a 3-story addition where the driveway is now that will allow the ramp to almost meander through a garden, meaning no rails will be required.
To the right of the entrance, in place of the current elevator, a new grand staircase would lead to all levels. The stair would be open to and provide easy access up and down. The main floor would be dedicated to fiction and literature with the sunroom becoming a periodicals reading room. The current basement would become the non-fiction reading room and staff space with the new addition becoming a large two-story meeting room that could seat over 100 people. That level would also bump out in the back with a planted roof so that the sunroom overlooks a new “lawn.”
The new meeting room would feature the former exterior wall and ornamental stair to the Childrens room as an architectural detail. On the second floor, the Children’s room would expand to take advantage of the whole floor with space from the new addition above the meeting room being an area for young adults.
The DC Public Library’s Web site for the renovation includes notes from previous community meetings and 11 slides from the presentation showing conceptual images of the planned renovation.
If you have any questions or comments please submit them to the following email address: MTPCommunityfeedback@dc.gov.
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10.07.08
Posted in Renovation at 10:02 am by Administrator
Upcoming Community Meeting
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library
3160 16th Street, NW
Please save the date and plan to attend the third community meeting being held by the DC Public Library to present plans and get community input on the renovation of the historic Mount Pleasant Library at 3160 16th Street, NW. The District of Columbia is funding a major renovation to both preserve and expand this historic public library and equip it to meet the current and future needs of residents of both Ward 1 and the broader community that will use the public library for years to come.
Community members are encouraged to attend to see the plans as they evolve and to provide input on what they would like to see in a renovated and expanded Mount Pleasant Library. The current plans are for the Mount Pleasant Library to close for renovations in 2009 and remain closed for approximately one year. An interim library space will be provided within reasonable proximity to the current location for continued service to the community during the renovation.
There is more information on the DC Public Library Web site under: DCPL Construction Projects at: http://www.dclibrary.org/dcpl/cwp/view.asp?A=1273&Q=568809
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04.24.08
Posted in Renovation at 10:21 am by Administrator
The DC Public Library has officially kicked off their process of renovating the Mount Pleasant Branch Library.
Information about the process is available at a special location on their Web site: Mount Pleasant Neighborhood Library Project
You can take an online survey about what you want to see in a renovation and there is a special e-mail address to ask questions or provide comments about the project. Right now, the DC Public Library expects to close the branch for renovation in February 2009 and reopen it about a year or so later. Interim library services should be provided and more details will be available before the library closes.
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