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Update: Elevator outages, maintenance and upgrades at Central Library

Phased entrance closures at Central Library in 2026 and 2027.

Arlington County is undertaking a project to address ongoing water intrusion issues in the Central Library parking garage and the library building itself. The project will include perimeter drainage improvements and plaza re-grading around the building, which will both protect the facility envelope and reduce existing tripping and fall hazards.

  • This work will be done in phases and will necessitate the phased closures of the library's two main entrances.
  • Both entrances will not be closed at the same time.
  • During closures, patrons will be redirected to alternate book drops and entrances with exterior and interior signage.
  • The first phase of work will be on the Quincy St. public entrance, which is planned to close August 3.

Other updates

Central Library is undergoing maintenance to repair and upgrade the elevators, restrooms, roof and HVAC systems.

  • Elevators: Patrons may use the elevator from G1 to access the first and second floor or the G2 elevator to access the first floor and auditorium.
  • The smaller surface parking lot directly off Quincy Street is partially open. All other parking lots and the garage are open.
  • Work in the Auditorium is complete. Public booking has resumed.
  • All public restrooms are open.

The library will remain accessible and operational throughout the projects. Our apologies for any inconvenience or disruption as we provide regularly scheduled maintenance for our building.

Please check back for updates.

Know Your Rights: The library is here to help.

Public libraries are trusted sources for accurate and well-researched information. Libraries have a long history of providing free resources and education to immigrants and refugees. Arlington Public Library is committed to educating the community about individual rights and providing relevant resources when you need them most.

Immigrants have rights. Regardless of your immigration status, you have guaranteed rights under the Constitution. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has information about your rights as an immigrant, and how to express them. United We Dream provides information about what to do if you have an encounter with an immigration officer.

Arlington County has a commitment to strengthening trust with the immigrant community. Additional resources for immigrants can be found on the County’s website.

There are many resources to learn about your rights, as well as information about the official path to citizenship.

The library has compiled additional free legal and social services resources for immigrants that can be found on the library’s website as well as eCollections for Immigrants, Refugees, and New Citizens.

In addition, Arlington Public Library is committed to protecting the privacy of all information about patron requests for service, materials, loan transactions, online sites and resources accessed.

Confidentiality of customer records is protected under state law: Virginia Code § 2.2-3705.7. The Library will comply with all proper judicial process (government order to produce documents or information) authenticated by the County Attorney, while preserving customer confidentiality to the extent allowed by law. Additional details about the library’s privacy policy are on our website.

The American Library Association details the relationship between libraries and immigration enforcement.

Please stay tuned for updates.



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