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.
January 12, 2022
Due to Covid-19 related staffing shortages, Cherrydale and Glencarlyn Libraries will be closed Thursday through Sunday, Jan. 13 - 16. All library locations are closed Monday, Jan. 17 for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day holiday.
During these closures, book drops at Cherrydale and Glencarlyn will be closed. All items on hold will remain on the shelf.
As of now, all other Library locations remain open on schedule. Over the next few weeks, we anticipate that COVID-19 related staffing shortages will have additional impacts on Arlington Public Library. At this time we are assessing all programs, services and operations, and will issue further updates as needed.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Arlington County Government offices & services are operating on modified schedules for the Martin Luther King., Jr. Birthday holiday.
Check Volunteer Arlington to learn about 2022 MLK Day of Service opportunities.
Arlington’s annual tribute to Dr. King goes virtual on Jan. 16 at 5 p.m. with music, dance and spoken word.
Due to COVID-19 related staffing shortages, the Cherydale Library will not open on Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2022.
COVID-19 Test Kit distribution will not take place at Cherrydale at 10 a.m. as originally planned.
All other Library locations will remain open on our regular schedule.
Check back for more updates.
Westover Library will close Thursday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. after a staff member reported exposure to COVID-19.
Westover Library will undergo a deep cleaning and sanitizing. Any items currently on the hold shelf and due to be picked up Thursday will be extended until Monday, Jan. 3 (after the New Year's holiday).
All other Library locations will remain open until 7 p.m. on Thursday, and will be closed Friday and Saturday for the New Year's holiday.
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.
All Library locations will be closed Friday, Dec, 31, 2021 and Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 for the New Year’s holiday.
Effective Monday, January 3, 2022, the Library will implement a new schedule of operating hours:
Central Library
Columbia Pike and Shirlington Libraries
Westover Library
Aurora Hills, Cherrydale and Glencarlyn Libraries
The Library will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 – Saturday Dec. 25, 2021 for the Christmas holiday.
The Central and Columbia Pike Libraries will be open on Sunday, December 26 from 1 – 5 p.m.
All Library locations be will be closed Friday, Dec. 24 – Saturday Dec. 25, 2021 for the Christmas holiday.
All Library locations will also be closed Friday, Dec, 31, 2021 and Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022 for the New Year’s holiday.
Arlington County Government offices & services are operating on modified schedules for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The Library will be open on our regular schedule on Saturday and Sunday:
On Tuesday, October 26, President Joe Biden will attend a special event at Virginia Highlands Park, located at 1600 S. Hayes Street in Arlington.
Aurora Hills will be closed on Tuesday, Oct. 26 and reopen on Wednesday, Oct. 27 at noon.
For all County closings and more information on the special event, visit the Arlington County newsroom.
All other Library locations will remain open.
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