Library

The library is named for Eleanor Roosevelt, who was an active member of WNDC. Mrs. Roosevelt made national broadcasts from the Club, and advanced her social reform programs at its podium. The walls feature Roosevelt family photos given to the WNDC by the First Lady’s great-granddaughter, who is a former club president. The library is furnished with artifacts from the estate of Frances Perkins, who was appointed Secretary of Labor by President Franklin Roosevelt in 1932. She was the first woman cabinet officer and she played a major role in founding Social Security. This room is a perfect space for small gatherings or meetings, either seated or standing. A bay window overlooking New Hampshire Avenue provides ample natural lighting and has provided an intimate setting for small weddings.