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31,0 67 sq. ft.
31,5 0 9 sq. ft.
FLO O R
No r t he r n L ib e r t i e s
Co n fe re nce Ro o m
600 sq. ft. | 8’ Ceiling
2nd Floor Foyer Entrance
Be nja m in Ba nne ke r
G al l e r y
1,720 sq. ft. | 10’ - 15’ Ceiling
L 'Enfant Map Room
2 , 775 sq. ft. | 1 4 ’ Ceiling
L i te rar y Hall
3,5 5 0 sq . f t . | 15 ’ - 18 . 5 ’ Ce i li ng
McK i nley T heat re
15 0 Capac i ty
Noye s B oard ro o m
315 sq. ft. | 16’ Ceiling
Even ing St ar Boardroom
315 sq. ft. | 16’ Ceiling
She p he rd Plaza
6 , 14 8 sq . f t .
Foyer
McKinley Theatre
Theodore Roosevelt Studio
Noyes Boardroom
Foyer
1,480 sq. ft. | 19’ Ceiling
L’Enfant Map Room
Literary Hall
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FLOOR
Benjamin Banneker Gallery
T he o d o re Ro o seve l t
S t ud i o
1 , 970 sq. f t. | 1 0 ’ - 1 3 . 5’
Ce i l i ng
Benjamin Banneker Gallery
Located across the street from the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, this historic landmark has awe inspiring
architecture, spacious rooms, a 150-seat theater and a grand exterior plaza. Dedicated in 1903 by President Theodore
Roosevelt and Andrew Carnegie, the Carnegie Library is an integral part of the two-hundred-year history of Mt. Vernon
Square.
The Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square combines simple elegance and modern amenities to create a versatile space
perfect for any event. The Library is comprised of nine ornate rooms – including the L’Enfant Map Room, which features an
illuminated floor map of our nation’s capital. As a special event venue, the Carnegie Library showcases its versatility by
hosting galas, weddings, receptions, holiday parties and press events.
CARNEGIE LIBRARY
202.249.3229
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at Mt. Vernon Square
801 K Street, NW | Washington, DC 20001
Experience one of the city’s most unique venues and create an unforgettable event at the Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon
Square. To obtain more information on the Carnegie Library at Mt. Vernon Square, visit www.eventsdc.com
Room Descriptions
Literary Hall
L’Enfant Map Room
The Literary Hall is named in honor of Andrew Carnegie and his
The L’Enfant Map Room showcases an illuminated floor map of
contributions of more than 1,679 literary donations.
our nation’s capital, artistically designed by Pierre L’Enfant.
McKinley Theatre
Noyes Boardroom
The McKinley Theatre is named in honor of President William
The Noyes Boardroom is a tribute to Theodore W. Noyes, the
McKinley, who signed the contract that secured Andrew
associate editor of the Evening Star newspaper, who also served
Carnegie’s donation to the Library.
on the Board of Directors of the Carnegie Library for 50 years.
Evening Star Boardroom
Northern Liberties Conference Room
The Evening Star Boardroom is named in celebration of the
The Northern Liberties Conference Room is named in honor of
acclaimed Evening Star newspaper, the first newspaper distributed
the neighborhood surrounding Carnegie Library formerly known
in Washington, DC. The newspaper contributed greatly to the city
as Northern Liberties. This area has since been renamed to Mt.
and the community surrounding the Carnegie Library.
Vernon Square.
The Theodore Roosevelt Studio
Benjamin Banneker Gallery
The Theodore Roosevelt Studio is named in honor of President
The Benjamin Banneker Gallery is named in tribute of the
Theodore Roosevelt, who was instrumental in the opening of the
mathematical genius and scientist, Benjamin Banneker, who was
Carnegie Library in 1903.
the first African-American surveyor.
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