Main Library

The Main Library has been part of the First Friday Art Walk since 2001.
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

    Gellman Room Concerts: Marina Andueza & Itzel Hamil

    Sat

    27

    Apr
     2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

     Gellman Room - Main Library

    This program will consist of pieces for two pianos by the following composers: Carlos Guastavino, Astor Piazzolla, Federico Ruiz and Darius Milhaud. It will be performed by Marina Andueza and Itzel Hamill. Marina Andueza&nb...

    Family Storytime

    Sun

    28

    Apr
     3:00 pm - 3:30 pm

     Children's Storytime Area - Main Library

    Join us for a fun-filled, interactive family storytime! Enjoy songs, rhymes, books and activities for ages 0-5 with an adult. Come get those Sunday sillies out!

    Fitness Warriors: Sweat It with Yeh

    Mon

    29

    Apr
     6:30 pm - 7:15 pm

     Auditorium - Main Library

    Energetic body weight exercise that includes intervals, circuits, and variations! Bring a yoga mat, workout clothes/footwear, and water! Click here to register for this and other Fitness Warriors classes!

    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.