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Library Services Closed Sunday, April 4

Library Services are closed on Sunday, April 4. Services will resume on Monday, April 5.

April 4, 2021 by Virtual Services Manager

Filed Under: Holidays and Closings, Service Updates

Alert: Central Library Holds Pickup Closed Saturday, Feb.13 Due to Winter Weather

Due to the winter weather forecast, Central Library Holds Pickup Service will be closed on Saturday, Feb. 13.

Holds – Holds set to expire on Saturday, Feb. 13 will be extended until the next day Central Library is open.

 

February 13, 2021 by Virtual Services Manager

Filed Under: Holidays and Closings

Central Library Holds Pickup Service Closing at 4pm Sunday and Closed Monday; Will reopen on Tuesday, January 26

Central Library’s Holds Pickup Service will close at 4 p.m. on Sunday, January 24 and will remain closed on Monday, January 25 after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19. This staff member did not have recent contact with the general public and there is no concern for exposure to library patrons.

As a precaution, Central Library will undergo a deep cleaning and sanitizing. Any items currently on the hold shelf and due to be picked up will be extended an extra day. Customer Service help via phone and online chat will remain available during all regularly scheduled hours. Central Library Holds Pickup Service will resume Tuesday, January 26.

Arlington Public Library works closely with the Arlington County Department of Public Health and will follow recommended procedures to protect the health of staff and patrons.

Library Calendar

  • Take and Make Craft Pickup at Central Library - Canceled

Holds

  • Holds due to be picked up Sunday, Jan. 24 and Monday, Jan 25 will be available on Tuesday, Jan. 26.

January 24, 2021 by Virtual Services Manager

Filed Under: Holidays and Closings, Service Updates

Wednesday January 6: Library Services Closed Early Due to Curfew

Effective 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 6.

The Holds Pickup Service and all staffed Library Services are closed due to a local curfew affecting Alexandria and Arlington.

 

 

January 6, 2021 by Virtual Services Manager

Filed Under: Holidays and Closings, Service Updates

Service Update: Hold Wait Times

In July, patrons placed over 50,000 items on hold for pickup. Due to the increased demand for holds and in order to provide a safe, contact-less holds-pickup service, patrons will experience longer than usual wait times for holds to come ready.

Sorting Holds

How do you know when your hold is ready?

  • You will receive a holds pick-up notice by email or text.
  • You can also track the status of your holds in your library account online or in the Library App.

How long should you expect to wait for your holds to come ready?

  • Wait times for items showing in the catalog as “available” will vary but may take several weeks to fulfill.
  • Wait times for items with waiting lists are longer than usual as returned items must be quarantined for 72 hours.

What can you do to help?

  • Pick up your holds as soon as you are able, to help make room on the shelves for new holds.
  • Freeze or cancel any holds you are not interested in receiving before they come ready.

We are continually evaluating workflows to improve hold wait times. Thank you for your patience and support as we work to keep Arlington reading!

Arlington Public Library

August 6, 2020 by Virtual Services Manager

Filed Under: Library Catalog and Patron Accounts, News, Service Updates

Friday, March 6: Cherrydale Library Closed for Maintenance

Due to a maintenance issue, Cherrydale Branch Library will be closed Friday, March 6.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Please check back for updates.

 

March 6, 2020 by Virtual Services Manager

Filed Under: News

Learn About Updates to the Columbia Pike Branch Library

November 22, 2019 by Virtual Services Manager

Filed Under: News

Community Meeting: Learn about Updates to the Columbia Pike Branch Library

November 13, 2019 by Virtual Services Manager

Filed Under: News

Toni Morrison, 1931 – 2019

Toni Morrison, the 1993 Nobel laureate in literature, whose work explored black identity in America and in particular the experience of black women, died on Monday, August 6, 2019. She was 88.

Find her work in the Library catalog.

August 6, 2019 by Virtual Services Manager

Filed Under: App, News

All Library Locations Open on Regular Schedule for Wednesday, December 5

George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States

June 12, 1924 – November 30, 2018

George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States June 12, 1924 - November 30, 2018, book display

December 4, 2018 by Virtual Services Manager

Filed Under: News

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