Southeast Library
- Library
- Washington
The modernized Carnegie-era library near Eastern Market, with expanded reading and study spaces.
Southeast Library is the Carnegie-era branch near Eastern Market, originally opened in 1922. DCPL's September 10, 2026 update reports its modernization complete, with restored historic features and expanded reading, study and collaboration spaces.
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