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New Deanwood Library Survey - Summer 2026

DC Public Library is designing a new full-service, standalone library in the Deanwood community. This new library will replace the current library co-located within the Deanwood Recreation and Aquatic Centers and will be located adjacent to the Deanwood Metro Station. The new library facility will provide expanded spaces, resources, and services designed to meet the community's needs.

We invite you to share your feedback! All questions are optional. Responses will help inform the design and programming of the new Deanwood Library. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas. This survey will be open through September 25th, 2026.
1.Do you use the current Deanwood Library? Please select one.
2.What is the main reason you would visit the new Deanwood Library? Please select one.
3.What is something that you would like to do at the new Deanwood Library that you cannot do today (such as larger community gathering spaces, more study and reading areas, more children’s/teen spaces, game room etc.) ?
4.What kinds of programs, events or activities would you be interested in at a library?
5.The new Deanwood Library will include artwork aimed at reflecting the local fabric of the neighborhood. What feeling would you most like artwork in the new Deanwood library to create? Please select one.
6.What is important in the community's history that you want to see reflected in the new Deanwood Library?
7.What is important for the community's future that you want to see reflected in the new Deanwood Library?
8.What do you need to make this library feel like it belongs to you/this community?
9.What is one thing (a space, an item) that could make the new Deanwood Library feel special and unique compared to other libraries in the city?
10.What brings you to and from Deanwood? Please select all that apply.
11.How do you typically get to and from Deanwood? Please select all that apply.
Demographic Questions

The following questions are optional. Responses are anonymous and will help us ensure we are reaching as broad and representative a range of community members as possible.
12.Are you a current resident of Deanwood?
13.What ward do you live in?
14.Which best describes your current housing situation?
15.Which of the following best describes the following people that live in your home?
16.How do you describe yourself?
17.What is your age?