All libraries will be closed November 26th - 28th for Thanksgiving.

Main Library

Expanded evening and Sunday hours, Art Exhibits, Gellman Room Concert Series, several study rooms, music collection.

804-646-4867

101 East Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219


Branch Manager - Ben Himmelfarb
Open
closing at 8:00pm

Hours

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

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

    Preschool Storytime

    Thu

    20

    Nov
     10:30 am - 11:15 am

     Children's Storytime Area - Main Library

    Join us for our fun, interactive, and educational storytime featuring books, songs, rhymes, and activities! For ages 3-5 with an adult.

    Level Up!

    Thu

    20

    Nov
     4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

     Teen Space - Main Library

    Level Up is a chill teen gaming hang out where teens can challenge their friends on a variety of different games.

    "Stranger Things" Escape Room

    Fri

    21

    Nov
     10:00 am - 5:30 pm

     Activity Room - Main Library

    Excited about the new (and last) season of Stranger Things? Afraid of the Upside Down? Want to test your skills to see if you can get out? This is your chance to solve puzzles and see if you can escape the Upside Down to get back to the...

    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.