All libraries will be closed Monday, February 16th in observance of Presidents' Day. We will reopen Tuesday at our regular time.

Main Library

In September 1972, Richmond native and author Tom Wolfe was the featured speaker at the formal dedication ceremonies, and historian Virginius Dabney was the Master of Ceremonies.

804-646-4867

101 East Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219


Branch Manager - Ben Himmelfarb
Closed

Hours

Monday 9:00am - 8:00pm:
Tuesday 9:00am - 8:00pm:
Wednesday 9:00am - 8:00pm:
Thursday 9:00am - 8:00pm:
Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm:
Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm:
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm:

Available Services

  • public access
  • Features

    FAXING

    Local (including 800 numbers): free
    Long Distance: free

    PRINTING/COPYING

    Prints are $.15/page for B&W, $.50/color. Copies are $.15/page, B&W only.

    NOTARY

    Notary services are available. Please call ahead for availability.

    PARKING

    Parking is available on-street around the library. There is a surface lot at 1st and E. Grace Streets and a deck at 2nd and E. Franklin Streets. The parking spaces behind the library in the lot are permit-only. Bicycle lanes have been added to East Franklin Street and the library provides bike racks for your convenience.

    WI-FI

    Free

    Westlaw Patron Access

    Access the Database

    Upcoming Events at Main Library

    Art Club: Museum Love Letter Kit

    Mon

    09

    Feb
     12:00 am - 11:59 pm

     Innovation Lab

    Stop by the Innovation Lab at the Main Library to pick-up a take home kit! Each kit will include a list of instructions, examples, and a few decorative items. If you would like to participate in-person, the Innovation Lab will be ...

    Play Connections

    Mon

    09

    Feb
     10:00 am - 11:15 am

     Auditorium - Main Library

    Join Richmond City Early Interventions at the Main Library for an enriching playgroup experience tailored for families with children ages birth-5 years old. Discover a welcoming environment where little ones can explore, learn, and...

    Mindful Mondays: Art Journaling

    Mon

    09

    Feb
     5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

     Teen Space - Main Library

    Mindful Mondays takes place on the 2nd Monday of each month to promote being present and intentional at the start of the week by introducing new ways to practice self-care and mindfulness. This month's Mindful Monday topic will be ...

    Study Rooms and Event Spaces

    Details

    Guests are expected to configure tables and chairs, and also return them to their original configuration.
    Rooms are booked a minimum of 2 weeks in advance, and maximum of 2 months in advance.

    Event Spaces

    Main Library offers several event spaces to the public.  The auditorium has a maximum capacity of 250 and includes a lectern, 10 tables, and 225 chairs.  The Annex has a maximum capacity of 44 and offers a lectern, 8 tables and 25 chairs.  Both rooms include a ceiling-mounted LCD projector and a screen.

    Study Rooms

    Main Library offers several study rooms to the public.  These include tables and chairs to seat 8-12 people.