Georgetown Neighborhood Library

Project Description

The historic Georgetown Neighborhood Library was renovated after being severely damaged by fire. The renovation restored this neighborhood treasure while adding many modern improvements including:

• Better lighting
• Dedicated space for teens
• Improved ADA access
• More space, including a new third level housing a larger Peabody Room for the special collection of materials on the history of Georgetown
• A new outdoor reading terrace overlooking Book Hill Park
• A new bright, spacious children’s room addition with a special story time space
• Restored woodwork throughout the building

The old mezzanine level was removed, bringing in more light and opening up the first floor to views looking out onto Book Hill Park. The new third floor now houses the Peabody Collection & Reading Room. Features include:

• Nearly twice as much space for the Peabody Collection
• A spacious reading room with north and south views
• Restored original wood reading tables and chairs, and glass storage cabinets
• Climate-controlled storage areas for the collection