Main Library
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
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
Art Club: Museum Love Letter Kit
Mon
09
Feb
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
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
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.