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Books aren’t the only thing that will be worth checking out when the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library reopens on September 24. After three-and-a-half years of renovations—to the tune of $211 million—the crown jewel of the DC Public Library system will feature recording studios, rooftop gardens, and a kids’ slide. Before the pandemic, the library predicted up to one million visitors a year, says Richard Reyes-Gavilan, the executive director of DC Public Library.
“It was this very serious space where you had to read a book and be quiet and it felt intimidating, particularly as a kid of color coming into that space,” says Williams. “The addition of the the wood and the curves make it welcoming. It changes the nature of how people will look at the library.” Visitors can bring a book to the rooftop garden or charge a laptop in the outdoor outlets. While the demise of the Newseum eliminated one of the city’s party spots, the patio and adjoining event space are available to rent for private fêtes.
The bustling 9th Street side of the second floor houses a children’s reading room with nooks designed to meet readers at different developmental phases: The big kids get tall bookshelves and large tables, while the younger set are empowered to pick their own books at eye level. A sun-filled corner with amphitheater seating provides is a colorful den for daily storytimes.
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