The Petworth Library will be undergoing some needed renovations starting December 12, 2025. DC Library has provided some information on what to expect:

The Petworth Library will be closed for renovation starting Friday, December 12, 2025. The goal of this renovation is to maintain the existing facility and provide a refresh that will ensure the library continues to meet evolving neighborhood needs.

The last day of service will be Thursday, December 11th.

Interim services will be located at the Mt. Pleasant Library at 3160 16th Street NW, as well as by US Postal Mail (see below).

About the Renovation
The project will reconfigure the library’s layout and upgrade its systems to better serve the community. The new design thoughtfully and cohesively re-envisions the library’s furniture, finishes, and material palette, along with improved power, data and lighting.

Adult and Youth Services will be located on separate floors. Adult Services will move to the Ground Level, and Teen Services to the Upper Level.

The renovation will also bring new flooring, wallcoverings, and furniture throughout, along with acoustical panels, improved signage, a new water bottle refill station, window replacements, and an upgraded Building Automation System (BAS) — allows heating and cooling settings to be controlled centrally.

During the closure, Petworth residents who have a temporary or permanent disability, or other health condition can use Library by Mail.

Library by Mail
This is a free service for eligible DC residents to check out library books, DVDs and magazines through the mail. DC residents of all ages who are unable to visit to the library due to a permanent disability (one year or more), temporary disability (up to one year or less), or underlying health conditions are eligible for this service.

How Library by Mail Works
All Materials are mailed in a postage-paid library mailing pouch through the US Postal Service. When you are finished, place the materials back in the same library mailing pouch and turn over the address card. Mail the pouch back through the US Postal Service. You can learn more on the Library by Mail website.