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Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
- 4.6312 reviews
- Free
- Open now · till 8 pm
Alexandria's central public library on Duke Street, with a children's area, passport services, DVD collection and a garden area.
Quick answers
Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library in short
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.
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 · 11:45 am
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Open till 8 pm
- Best in the morning
- Indoors
61°
Mostly clear
- Feels
- 53°
- Rain
- 0%
- Wind
- 14mph
- 12pm
62° - 1pm62°
- 2pm63°
The next five days
Best time to go
When your plans and the weather actually get along. Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Open now · till 8 pmmonday10 AM–8 PM
All hoursFewer hours
- mondayToday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- tuesday
- 10 AM–8 PM
- wednesday
- 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
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
- Garden area
What people say
- People like:
- Beautiful building, clean bathrooms, kids zone, passport services
- Worth knowing:
- Noise level
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a jacket. Sunglasses all day.
JacketThe whole time
SunglassesThe whole time
It's indoors, so this is for the trip there and back.