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The Tenley-Friendship Library is being rebuilt. Construction of the new library has begun. The library hosted a groundbreaking ceremony in September. Library services are currently being provided at an interim library four blocks south of the old library.  The new two-story library will open in December 2010.

At the request of the Deputy Mayor for Economic Development, the library will reinforce the back third of the building to allow for the possibility of future development on top.

View site designs of Tenley-Friendship Library.

Check out our construction progress.

The new library will feature:

• Separate spaces for adults, teens and children
• Children’s program room
• 80,000 books, CDs, DVDs and other library materials
• Comfortable seating for 200 customers
• 32 public access computers and free Wi-Fi Internet access
• A large programming room for 100 people
• Two conference rooms to for 14 people
• Five quiet study rooms for one to two people
• Vending area

The new library is being designed by The Freelon Group.

Past Community Meetings

Community Design Meeting, June 11, 2008
Meeting focus: Schematic design

Community Design Meeting, December 12, 2007
Meeting focus: Schematic design

Community Design Meeting, October 3, 2007
Meeting focus: Conceptual design

Hopes and Dreams Community Listening Session, August 1, 2007
Meeting focus: Community ideas for new library

Library Response to Hopes and Dreams Session, August 1, 2007