Lamond-Riggs Library closure on Saturday May 20, 2023 to enable installation of concrete outdoor benches.
The much awaited outdoor concrete benches and the DDOT approval to set these benches with a crane are in place for Saturday, May 20, 2023 installation and the Library will be closed to the public for the day.
In the small likelihood that a subsequent day is needed to complete installation of these concrete benches with a boom truck, a separate notification will be provided for date and logistics.
Per the DDOT approved traffic control plan:
On Friday, May 19, DDOT will install no parking signs along Kennedy St. & Jefferson Ave.
Starting at 5:00 PM, the no parking will go into effect.
On Saturday, May 20, the crane is scheduled to arrive at 4:00 AM, and the installation of benches will take place until 7:00 PM. The crane will leave around 7:00 PM on Saturday, May 20.
The crane and two tractor trailers will initially be set up at the intersection of South Dakota Ave & Jefferson Street. Over the course of the day, the two tractor trailers will move to Kennedy St. and the crane will move to the library parking lot.
Library parking lot will be off- limits.
Access to Jefferson Street from South Dakota Ave will be blocked.
Kennedy Street will be partially blocked, however, traffic will continue in both directions.
Residents/Visitors that typically turn onto Jefferson St would be rerouted by a flagger at Chillium Pl & Jefferson St.
Sidewalk access on Jefferson Street will be blocked and foot traffic will be diverted across South Dakota Ave.
General traffic will be rerouted per the detour signs installed by DDOT – see diagram below
Traffic detour and crane set-up diagram
Conceptual rendering of benches. Actual placement will be coordinated onsite with landscape architect.
Heritage Wall Update – Installation Coming Soon
The community-sourced photos and fabric swatches for the Heritage Wall have been translated into a digital collage by Artist Michelle Lisa Herman – see rendering below.
The physical wall covering is in production by the graphic wall covering sub-contractor.
Start date finalization is underway for the four-week Heritage Wall Art installation.
During these four weeks, the monumental staircase will not be available to patrons.
The install will include temporary removal of the glass railing, installation of scaffolding, and wall preparation before the wall covering can be adhered.
The work for this will be done during the day, typically between 7:00 AM & 3:30 PM.
During these four weeks, the maximum allowable occupants on the second floor will be limited to 49 occupants. Patrons will access the second floor using the elevator, and the back staircase will be used for emergency exit only.
Branch manager David Gaston and his team at the library will enable ease of access to the patrons as this work begins.
Heritage Wall rendering
Any general questions can be directed to Library’s Community engagement liaison Martha Saccocio at her email: Martha.Saccocio@dc.gov.
Any time-sensitive Construction Safety issues can be reported to Consigli Construction Onsite project manager Zachary Turner at 774.573.7192.
[Note, this year’s Tour de DCPL starts at Lamond-Riggs Library!]
From DC Public Library
Tour de DCPL is coming back for its 13th year! On Sunday, May 14 at 12:30 p.m. explore the ongoing transformations at DC Public Library by bike! The Tour de DCPL was born in 2010, a free community bike ride that visits a selection of our 26 library locations. Every year, to celebrate National Bike Month, a group of library staff, advocates, and community members strap on their helmets and hop on their bikes to help the DC Public Library promote environmentally friendly transportation and explore how our libraries connect with the communities they serve. Check out the route on the website and get ready for the big ride!
DC Public Library (DCPL) has really been doing a great job with programming, both at our neighborhood Lamond-Riggs Library and systemwide generally.
At Lamond-Riggs Library tonight there is family story time, on Thursday there is Lego time and a planting/seed starting event for kids, knitting/crocheting on Friday, and on Saturday and Monday the “Searching for Shakespeare” series in conjuction with the Folger Shakespeare Library. Other events are listed on the library website.
DCPL has also hosted a number of really interesting book talks and exhibits at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Library. A new exhibit on Black feminism in DC in partnership with the National Women’s History Museum opens on March 30.
Photo of Lamond-Riggs Library from DC Public Library.
Lamond-Riggs Library Unveiling of Lillian J. Huff Plaque March 18, 2023 1:30 pm-2:00 pm 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE
Come celebrate the legacy of Lillian J. Huff, a prominent community leader who the library honors, at the unveiling of the Lillian J. Huff plaque.
A former President of the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association and a former Democratic National Committee member, Huff was instrumental in securing the funding from Congress to build the original Lamond-Riggs Library. Huff was also the elected leader of the District’s Delegation to the White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services in 1978. President Jimmy Carter appointed her Vice-Chairperson of the Pre-White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services.
The plaque will be unveiled during a ceremony that will also feature remarks by city leaders, Library leaders, and community stakeholders.
Don’t miss this important event honoring Lillian Huff’s legacy.
Come join us once a week for an afternoon of knitting, crocheting and conversation
Experienced knitters and beginners are all welcome! We meet on the second floor in the Anything at Anytime Space at 3:00 pm on Fridays. This is an opportunity to share your knitting skills or learn new ones as we make projects for those in need. This is a fun afternoon of sharing and caring!
The coordinators of this group are Tsholo & Diane.
In support of Art All Night by The Parks Main Street, the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library (5401 South Dakota Avenue NE) is kicking off virtual reality experiences at the library today September 23, 2022, from 1:00 pm to 5:30 pm.
Virtual Reality Experiences include:
Tilt Brush by Google – Library customers will be able to paint in three dimensional space where the branch large meeting room will be their canvas. Use 3D brush strokes to include stars, lights, fire, paint, and so much more!
Wander – Customers will be able to wander the world from the convenience of a comfortable chair, visiting museums in Paris, mountain terrains, or grandma’ss childhood home.
Pottery VR – Customers will be able to go through all the stages of creating ceramics. They will be able to choose the color of clay and shape it on the potter’s wheel with their own hands.
VermillionandPainting VR – These two apps will allow customers to mix colors, dip their brushes and start painting. This experience is very hands-on, easy to understand, and aimed at all ages. Everyone can play around with unlimited amounts of fresh paint on canvas.
General Gaming – These applications will be made available for customers interested in exploring beyond the art-themed VR experiences listed above.
Two televisions will cast what people create or play onto the screen for all to see in real time.
Note: All creative expressions will be saved on the Oculas to be used by The Parks Main Street for later use.
The Washington Post has a lovely article on the renaming of the neighborhood library in honor of Lillian Huff. The rebuilt neighborhood library is now known as the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library. Ms. Huff was a longtime Ward 5 resident in the Riggs Park neighborhood and was active in neighborhood life as well as in local DC politics. She is largely credited with getting the first library built in the neighborhood in 1983. The article nicely captures the reflections of Ms. Huff’s family as they recount her significance to her family and community.
I have said it before and I will keep saying it. It would be great to have a marker outside of the library with information about Ms. Huff as well as the Bryantbrothers, the architects of the first Lamond-Riggs neighborhood library. People passing by the new library should be able to readily read about the contributions of these individuals and understand the history of the library. Seems simple enough.
The message below is from Lamond-Riggs Library Children’s Librarian Jesse Williamson. If you are interested in joining the library’s email distribution list to receive updates regarding children’s programming at the library, please send your name, email address, and children’s ages to jesse.williamson@dc.gov.
Hello families of Lamond-Riggs,
Thank you to everyone for your feedback on our survey. We appreciate your input and are looking forward to moving forward with children’s programming rooted in your families’ needs, wants, and schedules.
First, as part of our discover summer program, Lamond-Riggs will be hosting master storyteller, Diane Macklin, for Riddle Me This: Stories to Solve this Saturday August 13th at 11:00 am. This is an interactive program that features stories for the audience to solve and enjoy from around the world. For more details see https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/6996167.
Family Story Time will return Tuesday August 16th from 10:30-11. We are also pleased to announce that we will also be adding a weekly Wednesday evening Family Story Time beginning Wednesday August 17th from 5:30-6pm. This date and time was decided based on the results from our survey and we are excited to be able to offer an additional story time for the Lamond-Riggs families.
Per the system wide story time calendar, story time will be offered every week Tuesday morning and Wednesday evening from August 16th-October 5th.
Additionally we will be offering an Art and Movement program aimed at families with children age 0-5 on Saturday Mornings beginning Saturday August 27th from 10:30-11:00. This program will alternate between Movement weeks and Art Weeks.
Movement Weekswill be similar to story time with songs, stories, movement activities, and dance.
Art weeks which will have stations with crafts, art materials, or sensory stations for families to explore.
More information will be available soon on this program and as always feel free to reach out to Jesse with any questions about this program. Please see the schedule below for each week’s focus.
August 27th: Movement
September 3rd: Art
September 10th: Movement
September 17th: Art
September 24th: Movement
October 1st: Art
October 8th: Movement
For our age 6-12 families, given the interest we saw in STEM in our survey, we will be starting a weekly STEM World program Thursday Afternoons from 4:30-6pm. This program will feature a guided STEM activity, experiment, or demonstration each week followed by a chance to continue the engagement through projects and crafts as well as moving through STEM stations (ex: Legos). The guided portion of this program will take place from 4:30pm-5pm with the STEM stations remaining open for self guided exploration from 5pm-6pm. This program will begin Thursday September 1st. We look forward to engaging with our young community members and fostering their love and interest in STEM.
Note this opportunity is open to residents of Lamond-Riggs, North Michigan Park, Michigan Park, Fort Totten, Pleasant Hills, Queens Chapel, & South Manor.
Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library Heritage Wall Scanning Session 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE
Fabric “Swatches” | Heirloom fabric patterns, textiles or quilts that were made by you/family members, clothing handed down that has special significance and meaning, or other fabrics and patterns that remind you of something meaningful.
Photographs | Photos that have connections to the neighborhood, historical family photos of Lamond-Riggs residents, family gatherings in the Lamond-Riggs area, celebrations, picnics, or loved ones that have a connection to the neighborhood are welcome. To be respectful of privacy, please make sure anyone pictured in the photograph is also comfortable having their likeness be part of the final, permanent, artwork.
How Can I Participate?
1.Bring Your Materials to an In-Person Scanning Session at the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library
Please take the Family Programming Survey being conducted by the Lamond-Riggs Library by August 7, 2022.
Library staff are seeking input on family programing options at the library for various age groups, including birth to 5 and 6 to 12. The survey asks questions about interest in evening story time hours, arts/movement classes, and other ideas for family programming.
Artist Michelle Lisa Herman (www.michellelisaherman.com) is asking Lamond-Riggs area residents and fellow neighbors to contribute fabric “swatches” and/or family photographs that will be scanned and used to create a digital collage for the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library “Heritage Wall.” The piece takes inspiration from the concept of a quilt which is stitched together from a variety of different fabrics. By scanning the fabrics and photos of residents in the neighborhood, the artist hopes to collaborate with area residents in creating this digital tapestry.
What Materials Can I Contribute?
Fabric “Swatches”
Heirloom fabric patterns, textiles or quilts that were made by you/family members, clothing handed down that has special significance and meaning, or other fabrics and patterns that remind you of something meaningful.
Photographs
Photos that have connections to the neighborhood, historical family photos of Lamond-Riggs residents, family gatherings in the Lamond-Riggs area, celebrations, picnics, or loved ones that have a connection to the neighborhood are welcome. To be respectful of privacy, please make sure anyone pictured in the photograph is also comfortable having their likeness be part of the final, permanent, artwork.
How Can I Participate?
1. Bring Your Materials to an In-Person Scanning Session at the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library
Contribute to the Lamond-Riggs (Lillian J. Huff) Library Heritage Wall
Enjoy a performance by family favorite musical artist Uncle Devin!
Explore the beautiful new library with guided building tours
Participate in crafts & other fun activities for all ages
Contribute Items to the Library Heritage Wall During Community Day
Meet artist Michelle L. Herman, who has been commissioned by DC Public Library to create artwork for the Heritage Wall. Ms. Herman will create a quilt-inspired digital collage using your photographs and swatches of fabric to tell the story of our communities.
Ms. Herman will be available to receive and digitize your materials at the library during the Community Day on July 23, 2022, so now is the time to start thinking about and gathering any contributions that you would like to make to the Heritage Wall. This opportunity is open to the Fort Totten, Lamond-Riggs, Michigan Park, North Michigan Park, Pleasant Hills, Queens Chapel, and South Manor communities.
A special emphasis will be placed on fabrics in this project. Heirloom fabric patterns, textiles & quilts that were made by family members, clothing handed down that has special significance and meaning, or fabrics and patterns that remind you of something meaningful. Note that for fabric contributions, you do not need to cut any fabric.
If you are comfortable submitting photographs (please note this is not required), please submit photos that have connections to the neighborhood: these could be historical family photos of Lamond-Riggs residents, family gatherings in the Lamond-Riggs area, celebrations, picnics, or loved ones that have a connection to the neighborhood are welcome. Ideally photos should not be larger than 9 x 12, but if you have larger photographs that are very meaningful to you that you would like to contribute, the artist will try to make adjustments. To be respectful of privacy, please make sure anyone pictured in the photograph is also comfortable having their likeness be part of the final, permanent artwork. Photographs of children under age 18 will need consent from their guardians.
Please view the detailed information below regarding submissions for the Heritage Wall and bring items that you wish to contribute during the Community Day.
Future dates for submission opportunities will be announced in the coming weeks.
Let your neighbors know (especially those who may not be online)!
Contribute to the Lamond-Riggs (Lillian J. Huff) Library Heritage Wall
Enjoy a performance by family favorite musical artist Uncle Devin!
Explore the beautiful new library with guided building tours
Participate in crafts & other fun activities for all ages
Contribute Items to the Library Heritage Wall During Community Day
Meet artist Michelle L. Herman, who has been commissioned by DC Public Library to create artwork for the Heritage Wall. Ms. Herman will create a quilt-inspired digital collage using your photographs and swatches of fabric to tell the story of our communities.
Ms. Herman will be available to receive and digitize your materials at the library during the Community Day on July 23, 2022, so now is the time to start thinking about and gathering any contributions that you would like to make to the Heritage Wall. This opportunity is open to the Fort Totten, Lamond-Riggs, Michigan Park, North Michigan Park, Pleasant Hills, Queens Chapel, and South Manor communities.
A special emphasis will be placed on fabrics in this project. Heirloom fabric patterns, textiles & quilts that were made by family members, clothing handed down that has special significance and meaning, or fabrics and patterns that remind you of something meaningful. Note that for fabric contributions, you do not need to cut any fabric.
If you are comfortable submitting photographs (please note this is not required), please submit photos that have connections to the neighborhood: these could be historical family photos of Lamond-Riggs residents, family gatherings in the Lamond-Riggs area, celebrations, picnics, or loved ones that have a connection to the neighborhood are welcome. Ideally photos should not be larger than 9 x 12, but if you have larger photographs that are very meaningful to you that you would like to contribute, the artist will try to make adjustments. To be respectful of privacy, please make sure anyone pictured in the photograph is also comfortable having their likeness be part of the final, permanent artwork. Photographs of children under age 18 will need consent from their guardians.
Please view the detailed information below regarding submissions for the Heritage Wall and bring items that you wish to contribute during the Community Day.
Future dates for submission opportunities will be announced in the coming weeks.
Let your neighbors know (especially those who may not be online)!
The new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library opened on June 27, 2022, but you may have noticed that there is still work being done in and around the library. DC Public Library shared the message below regarding the ongoing construction work.
Thank you for reaching out with your concerns about the new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library.
COVID-19 has disrupted supply chains around the world. This project, like many others, was impacted and we experienced delays in some materials.
Despite this, we wanted to get the library open as soon as possible so that the community could begin to enjoy this vital community asset.
In doing so, our construction team identified substitute materials including temporary flooring, furniture, and other elements to put in place while we await the permanent fixtures. Customers will likely see work continuing in and around the site as we receive specified products for some months to come.
Regarding landscaping, the good news is landscaping is under warranty for the first year, so any loss of plantings will be addressed by the contractor. It is not uncommon to lose a few plants in the first year.
We recognize that ongoing construction, regardless of how small it may be, can be a disruption. We will try our best to minimize interruptions to customers enjoying the new library. We apologize for the inconvenience; however, we are confident that in the end, the community will have a beautiful, sustainable, high-quality library to enjoy for many years to come.
New Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library located at 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE
“Light and airy”
Those were the words most used by the multitude of residents, visitors, and elected officials to describe the new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library on opening day. On June 27, 2022, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of the new 23,500 square foot two-story building, which replaces the former library originally built in 1983 at 5401 South Dakota Avenue NE.
Ward 5 Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie, Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George, and At-large Councilmembers Anita Bonds and Christina Henderson joined Mayor Bowser for the occasion. In addition to Mayor Bowser and Councilmember McDuffie, President of the Lamond-Riggs Library Friends Robert Oliver, DC Public Library (DCPL) Board of Trustees Chair Antonio Williams, former DC Mayor Sharon Pratt, and others also gave remarks. Selections by thirteen year old harp player Sarah Ramson provided the perfect musical backdrop for the occasion.
The original Lamond-Riggs Library carried a deep history, and that history was heralded by all those who spoke as they recognized the naming of the new library in honor of the late longtime Ward 5 Riggs Park resident and activist Lillian Huff. According to DCPL, Ms. Huff was “the elected leader of the District’s Delegation to the White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services in 1978” and was appointed by President Jimmy Carter as Vice-Chairperson of the Pre-White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services. Ms. Huff was active in the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association and was a strong DC statehood advocate. She was instrumental in advocating for and securing funding from Congress for the original library that was designed by local architectural firm Bryant and Bryant. That firm was led by two African-American brothers Charles and Robert Bryant. Robert Bryant was also a longtime Riggs Park resident. Longtime friends of Lillian Huff led the effort to name the building in her honor–Rocky Twyman planted the seeds for the idea at Ms. Huff’s funeral in 2018 and Gloria Hightower organized a committee to work on the effort. The families of both Ms. Huff and Mr. Bryant were on hand to witness the opening of the new library.
The ribbon-cutting was a well-attended affair that was visibly moving for the many people in attendance who either grew up or lived in Lamond-Riggs and surrounding neighborhoods. People fondly recounted stories of the old library, often referring to the library as “my neighborhood library.” Such was the case for Mayor Bowser, who grew up in nearby North Michigan Park and lived in Riggs Park for 16 years. Mayor Bowser noted that Ms. Huff knew her as a little girl and would always say, “Here comes little Ms. Bowser,” whenever the two crossed paths during Mayor Bowser’s childhood. Mayor Bowser stated that Ms. Huff would go on to become a mentor to her.
The new library was designed by a team of architects from HGA led by Peter Cook. Consigli Construction was the build team. The building was designed with the goal of earning LEED gold certification. The grounds feature bioretention ponds and extensive native plant landscaping, and the building itself contains a sophisticated rainwater management system. The building was constructed to support solar panels if DCPL wishes to add them at a future date, and there is space and capacity for an electric car charging station in the future if desired as well. There is also bike parking and a bike repair station in front of the library.
The library’s prominent exterior feature is the perforated metal screen on the second floor of the building, “inspired by the patterns, rhythms, and textures of nearby streets, the rooftop peaks of neighboring houses, and the open spaces of the surrounding neighborhood,” as described in the library’s news release. An interior of primarily cool colors likewise invokes the design team’s themes of nature and serenity, as the tree motif in the metal screen is incorporated throughout the interior in the leaf patterns, textures, and motifs on the furniture, walls, and ceilings. Traffic on South Dakota Avenue sounded like a mere whisper compared to the previous building.
The library’s anticipated prominent interior feature–a “Heritage Wall” next to the first floor staircase–will be completed in the future. In the many community meetings leading up to the final design, library officials heard residents state that they wanted local history to be part of their neighborhood library. Officials selected artist Michelle Herman who will create a digital, quilt-inspired collage of family photographs shared by residents that will cover the wall. Library officials will let residents know at a future date when photos may be brought to the library to be scanned.
A “front porch” surrounded by extensive landscaping near the corner of South Dakota Avenue and Jefferson Street NE, looks destined to become a favorite hangout or meetup spot for visitors to the library. The first floor of the library contains a large meeting room with capacity for 100 people that can be divided into two smaller meeting rooms by library staff. The first floor meeting rooms, which contain audio/visual equipment, also have motorized shades that can be lowered by staff as well. Along with the large meeting room, a large dedicated children’s area with seating to accommodate various sizes and ages (including for parents and caretakers) make up the bulk of the first floor public area. The children’s area is staffed by a children’s librarian. A community bulletin board with small cubbies for pamphlets sits near the elevator on the first floor. The second floor contains smaller meeting rooms, spaces for teens and adults, an “anything, anytime” space, lounge area, and a balcony that faces Jefferson Street NE. Indoor seating areas are all wired for devices.
Features of the new library as described by DCPL include:
Expanded space for adults, teens, and children
A variety of collaboration spaces, including a living room-style seating area
A large meeting room with a capacity for up to 100 people, dividable into separate smaller rooms
Seven smaller meeting spaces, one for up to twelve people, two for up to six people each, and four study spaces designed for two people
A protected front porch area that is accessed from inside the library and offers an outdoor space for meetings, working, or reading a book
Efficient staff spaces
A reading porch on the second floor
Modern and reliable technology offerings
A discovery zone for children and infants
Library hours:
Sunday 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Monday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Wednesday 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am-6:00 pm
In all, a very nice job by DC Public Library officials, especially Jaspreet Pahwa, DCPL’s construction/technical lead who kept us all up-to-date with regular construction progress reports and photos, and Martha Saccocio, DCPL’s director of community engagement.
Be sure to check out the library events calendar for up-to-date programming information. Also, stay tuned for information about a community opening celebration event on July 23, 2022.
New Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library to Open June 27
The new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library, located at 5401 South Dakota Ave. NE, will open Monday, June 27. District residents and library customers are invited to join the opening festivities starting at 11 am.
The new 23,500-square-foot library continues the DC Public Library’s Facilities Master Plan priority of building neighborhood libraries that are at least 20,000 sq. ft., are flexible enough to accommodate changing uses and new technologies and are environmentally friendly. It features:
Expanded space for adults, teens and children;
A variety of collaboration spaces including a living room-style seating area;
A large meeting room with a capacity for 100 people, dividable into separate smaller rooms
7 additional reservable meeting spaces, one for up to 12 people, two for up to six people each, and four study spaces designed for 2 people; and
Outdoor spaces on each floor with comfortable seating.
The Lamond-Riggs Interim Library, located at 395 Ingraham St. NE, will close on Wednesday, June 15 at 8 p.m.
In preparation for the transition to the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library, all due dates for books and other materials borrowed from the interim library have been extended to mid-July. During the move, Library customers can return books and other materials to any DC Public Library. Holds can also be picked up from any location customers select. The location closest to the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library is the Woodridge Library located at 1801 Hamlin St. NE.
Reminder: Lamond-Riggs Library is offering family story time for children up to 5 years old at The Modern at Art Place, located at 400 Galloway Street NE, every Tuesday through July 19, 10:30 am-11:00 am.
New Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library art seeks community contributions Heritage Wall to feature a quilt-inspired collage.
The DC Public Library has selected two contributors to the “Heritage Wall” at the new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Neighborhood Library, artist Michelle L. Herman and the community.
Herman will create a digital tapestry inspired by the idea of a quilt that reflects the history of the community surrounding the new Lamond-Riggs/ Lillian J. Huff Library. The new art will enhance the new Lamond-Riggs/ Lillian J. Huff Library by creating a vibrant, inspirational welcome to the building that responds to the community’s desire to have artwork that reflects them. The Heritage Wall will span the first and second floors of the new library next to the building’s entrance. The art will be a striking feature visible outside the library and close-up.
To complete the quilt, residents will be invited to contribute family photographs and fabric swatches. Herman will scan the materials and use them to create a digital collage.
In the coming weeks, the Library will announce the opening date for the new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library. At that time, a schedule will be released of when community members will be able to bring their photos and fabric samples for the artist to use
Herman is a multidisciplinary artist and a resident of the Lamond-Riggs community, who has exhibited throughout the Washington, DC area in 4 solo exhibitions and several group exhibitions. She holds both a Bachelors and Masters of Fine Arts from The Maryland Institute College of Art. She was selected after the Library issued a Request for Qualifications to engage individual artists, designers, and art/design teams in January.
Located at 5401 South Dakota Ave. NE the new Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library is nearly complete. The new 23,500 square foot space will feature a wide range of flexible spaces including expanded space for adults, teens and children; a variety of collaboration spaces including a living room-style seating area; a large meeting room with a capacity for 100 people; and 7 reservable meeting spaces.
New Lamond-Riggs Library will honor longtime Ward 5 resident Lillian J. Huff DC Public Library Board of Trustees Approves Building Naming.
The soon-to-be-open library at 5401 South Dakota Ave. NE will have a new name. At its May meeting, the DC Public Library Board of Trustees voted that the new library would be named the Lamond-Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library, honoring the longtime activist and Ward 5 resident.
A former President of the Lamond-Riggs Citizens Association and a former Democratic National Committee member, Huff was instrumental in securing the funding from Congress to build the original Lamond-Riggs Library. Huff served as the first President of the Friends of the Lamond-Riggs Library. She was also Vice President of the Federation of Friends of the DC Public Library. Huff was also the elected leader of the District’s Delegation to the White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services in 1978. President Jimmy Carter appointed her Vice-Chairperson of the Pre-White House Conference on Libraries and Information Services.
The Lamond Riggs/Lillian J. Huff Library will replace the old Lamond-Riggs Library. The new 23,500 square foot library will feature:
Expanded space for adults, teens and children;
A variety of collaboration spaces including a living room-style seating area;
A large meeting room with a capacity for 100 people, dividable into separate smaller rooms
7 additional reservable meeting spaces, one for up to 12 people, two for up to six people each, and four study spaces designed for 2 people; and
Outdoor spaces on each floor with comfortable seating.
The District of Columbia Public Library was created in 1896 by an Act of Congress. Congress established the Board of Library Trustees to set policy for the library. The Board of Trustees of the Library is comprised of nine unpaid District residents from wards around the city. Meetings of the Board of Library Trustees are generally held on the fourth Wednesday of every other month and these meetings are open to the public. For more information about the DC Public Library Board of Trustees, click here.
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