Alexandria Library Hours, Capacity Expand

ALEXANDRIA, VA — On July 6, Alexandria Library announced expanded hours and services as part of phase four of its reopening plan.

As of July 6, all library locations are open on Fridays, while Beatley Central Library and Duncan Branch Library are open Sundays as well. Libraries have increased to 50 percent occupancy including staff. Limited volunteers may return at the discretion of the building managers. Meeting rooms remain unavailable, and most library programs continue virtually. Covered drinks are permitted but not food.

Face masks are no longer required for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Unvaccinated people should continue to wear a mask and practice social distancing at library locations. People who feel sick should not visit library buildings.

Another change will be the return of library locations accepting donations on Aug. 1. Residents should avoid bringing donations before Aug. 1, as they will be thrown away.

Curbside services remain available at branch locations. Passport service is provided by appointment at Beatley Central and Barrett Branch libraries.

Below are hours for library locations and curbside services. For more details on reopening, visit alexlibraryva.org/reopen.

Beatley Central Library: 5005 Duke St, Alexandria, VA 22304

• Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Tuesday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Wednesday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Thursday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Friday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Curbside service

• Monday to Thursday: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Friday to Saturday: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Barrett Branch Library: 717 Queen St, Alexandria, VA 22314

• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Thursday: Closed
• Friday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Curbside service

• Monday and Wednesday: 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.

Burke Branch Library: 4701 Seminary Rd, Alexandria, VA 22304

• Sunday: Closed
• Monday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Tuesday: Closed
• Wednesday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Thursday: Closed
• Friday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Curbside service

• Monday and Wednesday: 11 a.m.-12 p.m., 4 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Friday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m.-12 p.m.

Duncan Branch Library: 2501 Commonwealth Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301

• Sunday: 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Wednesday: Closed
• Thursday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
• Friday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Saturday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Curbside service

• Tuesday and Thursday: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 2 p.m.-4 p.m.