On Sat., Jan. 11, Arlington Public Library is open, and all library locations will operate on a normal schedule.
Alert Major
FACILITIES UPDATE: Central Library Garage Closed for Structural Repairs
The Central Library parking garage is closed for structural repairs.
The garage is not accessible to the public or library patrons, and repairs could last through Spring 2025.
Library patrons can expect intermittent noise as a result of the Central Library garage repairs from Mon.-Fri. between 7 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Surface parking lots are available, but parking will be a challenge. Some alternatives are below.
Free parking, without parking meters, within a short walk may also be available at:
- Quincy Park (gravel lot)
- N Nelson St (weekends & after 5 p.m. on weekdays, street parking)
- Eastbound Washington Blvd (street parking)
Nearby paid parking options include:
- 10th St N (street parking)
- 3833 Fairfax Dr. Ballston Medical Center Parking Lot
- 3801 & 3803 Fairfax Dr. Colonial Parking Lot
Public Transportation Options:
- The closest Metro stations to Central Library are Ballston and Virginia Square on the Orange and Silver Lines.
- The ART Bus (42, 52, 56, 75) stops near Central Library.
- Metrobus (38B, 10B, 22A) stops near Central Library.
To ride rail or bus, you can use a plastic SmarTrip card, or download a SmarTrip card to your phone or smart watch. Cash is accepted on buses but not on trains. Students K-12 living in Arlington (not just APS students) can ride Metrobus and ART bus for free with an iRide SmarTrip card.
Bike options:
- Nearby Capital Bikeshare stations are:
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Central Library/ Quincy St & 10th St N
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Fairfax Dr & Randolph St
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Ballston Metro
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Virginia Square Metro
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Bike/scooter racks are available at both main entrances of Central Library.
You can find bus, bike and walking routes on your favorite navigation app.
We apologize for the inconvenience and will provide updates as we have them.
Alert: Disregard Erroneous Hold Ready/Due Date/Renewal Emails.
Due to a platform issue, patrons may receive emails erroneously alerting them about an impending due date, a renewal, or a hold becoming ready for pickup.
Below is an example of this message.
From: <notices@library-arlingtonva.us>
Subject: Arlington Public Library Notice: HOLD READY FOR PICKUP---
messagebee: yes
hold: 1851108
Our service provider is troubleshooting and hopes to resolve the issue shortly.
In the interim, patrons are encouraged to disregard the emails and confirm the status of any holds, due dates, or renewals using the Library's website or mobile app.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Access Restored to Library Catalog, Patron Accounts and eCollection
As of 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23, access has been restored to the library catalog, patron accounts and the eCollection, including OverDrive and Libby.
If you have related questions about your account, or accessing the eCollection, please contact the Library by phone, live chat or text, so that we can help you in person.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience while we worked to solve this issue.