When is Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library open?
Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM; Fri–Sat 10 AM–5 PM; Sun 1 PM–5 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
- 4.6312 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Alexandria's main public library with a kids zone, DVD collection, passport services and a garden area.
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When is the best time to visit Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library?
5005 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304.
Is Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 8:30 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
58°
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- Feels
- 56°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7mph
- 9am
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- 11am67°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Hours
Closed now- monday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–5 PM
- sunday
- 1 PM–5 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
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Good to know
- Indoors
- Free to visit
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.6from 312 reviews
Known for
- Passport photos
- Kids zone
- DVD collection
- Garden area
What people say
- People like:
- Beautiful building, passport services, clean bathrooms, kids zone
- Worth knowing:
- Noise level can be high
Around here
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.