The answers to most common questions about donations can be found on the Friends of the Arlington Public Library website. If you don’t find the information you are looking for, use the Ask-A-Librarian form to contact us.
available library services
I’d like to volunteer at the Library. How can I apply?
Visit the Library’s volunteer page to learn about current volunteer opportunities at the Library.
How do I pay my fines?
In person - Use cash or credit/debit at any open Library location.
Online - Log into your Library account and go to Fines and Messages.
By Mail - Send payment by check or money order (payable to Treasurer of Arlington County) and include library card number.
Address mail to:
Central Library
Attention: Circulation
1015 N. Quincy St
Arlington, VA 22201
Daily library overdue fees were eliminated in the FY21 Arlington County Budget. No new daily overdue fees will accrue after July 1, 2020. Overdue fees of $ .30 per day, with a maximum overdue fee of $9.00 per item, charged before July 1, 2020 remain due on library accounts. Lost material fees and other service fees still apply.