Due to a water leak, some areas of Central Library are temporarily unavailable.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as these areas are repaired and returned to service.
UPDATE: Resolved 6/9/2022, 3:45 p.m.
The Library App is experiencing technical issues that may affect search results and access to library catalog information.
Thank you for your patience as we work to resolve this issue.
Please check back for updates.
Update Monday, March 28: This issue is resolved and library services are operating normally.
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An unexpected system outage Sunday, March 27 may affect library catalog and account access online and from inside library facilities. Technicians are working to resolve the issue.
Please delay making library transactions, and check back soon for updates. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Due to the forecast for inclement weather, Library locations scheduled to be open Sunday, Jan. 16, 2022 will close early at 12 p.m. All library programs and room reservations scheduled after 12:00 p.m. are canceled.
Holds for pickup at these locations will be extended an extra day.
Central Library: Closing at 12:00 p.m.
Columbia Pike Library: Closing at 12:00 p.m.
Shirlington Library: Closing at 12:00 p.m.
Public Computer Stations, Printers and Scanners
Meeting Rooms and Small Study Rooms
Friends of the Library Bookstore at Central Library
Library visitors age 2 and older, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask while inside all Library facilities. Learn more.
The Library has been steadily working to fill a high number of vacant public service jobs after an unprecedented staff shortage due to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent hiring freeze. Hiring and training new staff continues with the goal of arriving at more normal staffing levels in the fall.
We value your feedback. Tell us what you think about our Library services. We will read and consider all comments.
RESOLVED: Due to a system outage, public Wifi, Copiers, Phones and Self-Check are currently unavailable at Westover Branch Library. Please check back for updates.
Some eCollection Resources which require a library card and password are currently unavailable due to a system outage.
Please check back soon for an update.
Library Services are closed on Sunday, April 4. Services will resume on Monday, April 5.
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.
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.
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