Main Library

The exterior of the building is sheathed with Kasota Stone.
804-646-4867

101 East Franklin Street
Richmond, Virginia 23219
Branch Manager - Ben Himmelfarb
Closed

Hours

Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm:
Sunday 1:00pm - 5:00pm:
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:

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

    Keys to Homeownership: Affordable Housing Workshop

    Sat

    20

    Sep
     9:30 am - 4:45 pm

     Gellman Room - Main Library

    Two homebuyer information class sessions in one day that will cover downpayment assistance/affordable housing programs and the homebuying process: Session 1 – The Downpayment Assistance/Affordable Housing Program session will be ...

    Autumn Horrorland Film Festival (Rescheduled from Feb. ...

    Sat

    20

    Sep
     12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

     Annex - Main Library, Auditorium - Main Library

    Autumn Horrorland is a day of screenings (shorts and features), panels, discussions, socializing, and outreach. You'll see films from all over the world you won’t be able to see anywhere else and connect with mental health ser...

    It's a Vibe

    Sun

    21

    Sep
     1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

     Teen Space - Main Library

    It's a Vibe is a relaxing young adult hangout where you can color, sketch, do puzzles/board games, or bring your own knitting/crochet projects to work on while listening to music or hanging with friends. Join us from 1-3 on Sun...

    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.