Main Library will be closed Sunday, August 16th for various cleaning/facilities work. It will reopen Monday at 9am.

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

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

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

    Storytime Break August 1-15

    Thu

    13

    Aug
     9:00 am - 5:00 pm

     All Locations

    All branches are on storytime break from August 1st-15th.

    Teen Advisory Board

    Thu

    13

    Aug
     3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

     Teen Space - Main Library

    The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a forum for teen voice and choice. Middle and high school students who are dedicated to serving the Richmond community will work with library staff in developing YA programs, events, displays, and promot...

    Craft Corner at Main

    Thu

    13

    Aug
     4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

     Children's Storytime Area - Main Library

    Bring your baby, toddler, or school-aged kiddo for a colorful, crafty, and creative afternoon.  

    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.