West End Neighborhood Library, Washington D.C.

Name: West End Neighborhood Library
Address: 2301 L Street Northwest, Washington D.C., United States
Telephone: +1 202-724-8707

#455 among attractions in Washington D.C.

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Facts and practical information

The West End Neighborhood Library is a branch of the District of Columbia Public Library in the West End neighborhood of Washington, D.C. It is located at 2301 L Street NW. The library opened in 1967 at 1101 24th Street NW and was the city's first public library branch to offer air conditioning. A new library opened in 2017 as part of a mixed-use development project designed by architect Enrique Norton. ()

Coordinates: 38°54'14"N, 77°3'3"W

Address

2301 L Street NorthwestNorthwest Washington (Foggy Bottom - GWU - West End)Washington D.C. United States

Contact

+1 202-724-8707

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Day trips

West End Neighborhood Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kramers, Georgetown Park, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Blues Alley.

0.6 miNE
Shopping, Bookshop
Kramers, Washington D.C.
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Washington D.C., Kramers is a cherished landmark that embodies the spirit of literary culture in the nation's capital. This iconic independent bookstore, café, and bar, which opened its doors in 1976, has long served as a haven for book lovers...
0.6 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Georgetown Park, Arlington
16 min walk • Georgetown Park is a mixed use shopping mall and condominium complex in the Georgetown historic district of Washington, D.C. The Shops at Georgetown Park are located at 3222 M Street, NW.
0.6 miS
Renowned performing arts arena
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is the United States National Cultural Center, located on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. It was named in 1964 as a memorial to assassinated President John F. Kennedy.
0.6 miW
Dancing, Nightlife
Blues Alley, Arlington
16 min walk • Blues Alley, founded in 1965, is a jazz nightclub in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C.
0.4 miNW
Synagogue, Sacred and religious sites, Spanish colonial revival architecture
Kesher Israel, Washington D.C.
11 min walk • Kesher Israel is a Modern Orthodox synagogue located in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C. The congregation is over 100 years old and its worshipers have included prominent politicians, diplomats, jurists, journalists, and authors.
0.6 miNE
Museum, Art gallery
Marsha Mateyka Gallery, Washington D.C.
17 min walk • Marsha Mateyka Gallery is a fine arts gallery in Washington, DC. The gallery was established in 1983 by art historian Marsha Perry Mateyka. The gallery focuses generally on national and regional contemporary artists. The gallery is located at 2012 R Street NW, Washington DC 20009.
0.5 miE
Shopping, Shopping district
M Street, Washington D.C.
14 min walk • The name "M Street" refers to two major roads in the United States capital of Washington, D.C. Because of the Cartesian coordinate system used to name streets in Washington, the name "M Street" can be used to refer to any east-west street located twelve blocks north or south of the dome of the United States Capitol.
~570 ftSE
Street, Park
Washington Circle, Washington D.C.
3 min walk • Washington Circle is a traffic circle in the northwest quadrant of Washington, D.C. United States.
~640 ftS
Monuments and statues
American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • American Revolution Statuary is a group of fourteen statues in Washington, D.C. listed with the National Register of Historic Places.
~1050 ftSE
Art Deco architecture, Modernist architecture
Davita Gwu-K St, Washington D.C.
6 min walk • H.B. Burns Memorial Building, also known as Medical Faculty Associates, is a building on the campus of George Washington University in Washington, D.C. It was listed on the District of Columbia Inventory of Historic Sites and the National Register of Historic Places in 2010 as The Keystone.
~630 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, Washington D.C.
4 min walk • Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church is a Catholic parish church located at 2436 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in Washington, D.C. in the United States. The parish was founded on August 4, 1867, and the first church building consecrated and used for worship on December 27, 1868.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to West End Neighborhood Library?

Nearby attractions include Washington Circle, Washington D.C. (3 min walk), Saint Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), American Revolution Statuary, Washington D.C. (4 min walk), Church of St. Paul's, Washington D.C. (4 min walk).

How to get to West End Neighborhood Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to West End Neighborhood Library:

Metro

Foggy Bottom–GWU • Lines: Bl, Or, Sv (6 min walk)
Dupont Circle • Lines: Rd (15 min walk)

Bus

MTA Bus Stop • Lines: 305, 315 (11 min walk)
21st St & F St Northwest (14 min walk)