When is Central Library open?
Mon–Thu 10 AM–8 PM; Fri–Sun 10 AM–5 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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Central Library
- 4.7405 reviews
- Free
- Closed now
Arlington's main public library with a maker space, 3D printing, quiet rooms, a kids section and a local history collection.
Quick answers
Central Library in short
When is the best time to visit 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 Central Library indoors or outdoors?
Indoors: a good pick when it rains.
Is Central Library good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Central Library cost?
It's free to visit.
Do you need to book Central Library?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Central Library?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Central Library?
1015 N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22201.
Is 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°
Clear
- Feels
- 56°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 7mph
- 9am
60° - 10am63°
- 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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Before you go
Plan your visit
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
- 10 AM–5 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Central Library
- 2 Quincy Park · 2 min
- 3 Washington-Liberty Aquatics Center · 8 min
- 4 MedStar Capitals Iceplex · 10 min
- 5 Mosaic Park · 10 min
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
4.7from 405 reviews
Known for
- Maker space
- 3D printing
- Local history
- Large tables
What people say
- People like:
- Friendly community, large tables, maker space and 3D printing
Around Waverly Hills
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.