Alexandria Library

Alexandria Library This is the official page for Alexandria Library in Alexandria, VA. Alexandria's public library since 1937. LL34)

Alexandria Library - Branch Acronyms:
CEN = Beatley Central (5005 Duke St)
BAR = Barrett Branch (717 Queen St)
BUR = Burke Branch (4701 Seminary Rd)
DUN = Duncan Branch (2501 Commonwealth Ave)
LH/SC = Local History/Special Collections (717 Queen St)
LAW = Law Library (520 King St.

John Adam Wasowicz, author of the Old Town Loves Mysteries series, will join us at Barrett this Saturday at 2 PM to disc...
08/25/2026

John Adam Wasowicz, author of the Old Town Loves Mysteries series, will join us at Barrett this Saturday at 2 PM to discuss his latest book, 'Patriots Circle.' No RSVP required.

may be coming to a close, but we still have plenty of fun going on at the Library! Visit alexlibraryva.org/events to v...
08/24/2026

may be coming to a close, but we still have plenty of fun going on at the Library! Visit alexlibraryva.org/events to view our full schedule and register for events.

We received a slightly overdue return to Burke last week: a copy of 'The Lord God Made Them All' by James Herriot, last ...
08/24/2026

We received a slightly overdue return to Burke last week: a copy of 'The Lord God Made Them All' by James Herriot, last checked out in 1983. We think this is a great time to remind everyone that, while we no longer charge late fees, we prefer books to be returned at least within the decade they were loaned.

Change Happens with Alexandria Teens! We invite you to come experience local youth leaders' views firsthand with a multi...
08/19/2026

Change Happens with Alexandria Teens! We invite you to come experience local youth leaders' views firsthand with a multimedia presentation, refreshments, and an opportunity to contribute your own opinions to this teen dialogue project. RSVP at alexlibraryva.org/chat.

Bring your plants, cuttings, and seeds to exchange with friends and neighbors! Plants must be healthy and pest free - bo...
08/18/2026

Bring your plants, cuttings, and seeds to exchange with friends and neighbors! Plants must be healthy and pest free - bonus points for local! 🌱

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Americans are grappling with how to honest...
08/18/2026

As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Americans are grappling with how to honestly examine our country’s history and make sense of how it applies to the world today. The story of the Alexandria, Virginia library sit-in of 1939, the first recorded sit-in to demand racial integration, offers a fresh chance to explore our past. Thanks to new grant funding, efforts are underway to build online exhibits, digitize materials, and engage communities to talk about this little-known story.

Hear from a panel of experts, including Executive Director of the Alexandria Library, Rose Dawson. Link to register below.

Join us this week for book clubs, classes, and crafts! Visit alexlibraryva.org/events to see our full schedule and regis...
08/17/2026

Join us this week for book clubs, classes, and crafts! Visit alexlibraryva.org/events to see our full schedule and register for events.

This community event is free and open to all!Join us on Saturday, September 19 for the fourth annual Alexandria Library ...
08/17/2026

This community event is free and open to all!

Join us on Saturday, September 19 for the fourth annual Alexandria Library Black Family Reunion. The event aims to bring neighborhoods together and help fill gaps in the documented history of Alexandria’s African American community.

We are asking current and former residents to bring yearbooks, photographs, old event flyers, or programs that can be digitized. Better still, attendees can simply sit down and be videotaped sharing a brief oral history.

Like any reunion, of course it will be a party! Attendees will enjoy a variety of food trucks, music and dancing, games for kids and adults, and Black Family Reunion t-shirts.

RSVP to receive updates. Link below.

Beatley Central Library will close at noon on Thursday, August 13, due to a power outage. All other Alexandria Library l...
08/13/2026

Beatley Central Library will close at noon on Thursday, August 13, due to a power outage. All other Alexandria Library locations are open as normal. We apologize for the inconvenience and will continue to send updates via our website and social media.

Beatley Central Library is currently without power. We will continue to send updates via social media and our website. A...
08/13/2026

Beatley Central Library is currently without power. We will continue to send updates via social media and our website. All other branches are operating as normal. Thank you for your patience.

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Administration/5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA
22304

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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