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Arlington Public Library

Holidays and Closings

Central Library Holds Pickup Closed Thursday, Feb.18 Due to Winter Weather; Online Activities, Phone and Chat Continue as Scheduled

Due to the expected winter weather, in-person Arlington County facilities including Central Library Holds Pickup Service will be closed on Thursday, Feb. 18.

To check the County's snow and ice removal status visit  https://emergency.arlingtonva.us/weather/snow-ice.

 

Central Library Holds Pickup is Open Monday, Feb. 15

Arlington County Government offices and services are operating on modified schedules.

What is the holiday that takes place today? 

  • In Virginia, the official state holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February is named "George Washington Day," and the federal holiday is named "Washington's Birthday."
  • In Maryland the holiday is "President's Day," but until 1996, MD celebrated Lincoln's birthday on Feb. 12 and Washington's Birthday on the third Monday of February.
  • 23 states celebrate Presidents Day; many of these states honor Abraham Lincoln, as his birthday is also in mid-February.

Central Library Will Be Open Monday, Feb. 1 for Holds Pickup

Due Dates – Items due on Sunday, Jan. 31 and Monday, Feb. 1 are now due on Wednesday, Feb. 3.

Holds – Holds set to expire on Sunday, Jan. 31 will be extended through Monday, Feb. 1.

Calendar – Take and Make Crafts pick up for Monday, Feb. 1 at Central Library and Tuesday, Feb. 2 at Shirlington Branch Library have been rescheduled for Friday, Feb. 5 at Central Library, from 12 – 2 p.m.

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

Holds

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

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