Southeast Library — Yakima Valley Libraries
🏢 Yakima Valley Libraries · YAKIMA, Washington
Southeast Library — Yakima Valley Libraries
Southeast Library is a compact neighborhood branch of Yakima Valley Libraries tucked into the South 7th Street corridor, providing focused walk-in service for the lower southeast Yakima community on select weekday afternoons and a Wednesday morning session.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Thursday | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📖 About Southeast Library — Yakima Valley Libraries
<p>Southeast Library serves one of Yakima's dense residential neighborhoods south of downtown, offering free access to books, public computers, and the full Yakima Valley Libraries digital catalog. The branch operates on a targeted schedule — Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and Wednesday mornings — making it one of the more specialized access points in the YVL network. It is part of the countywide system that has served Yakima residents since the city and rural libraries merged in 1951, and its presence in the southeast corridor ensures that households without easy transportation can reach a branch within walking distance.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Walk-in neighborhood branch serving southeast Yakima's residential corridor
- Focused midweek schedule: Tue & Thu afternoons, Wed mornings
- Free public computer access and Wi-Fi
- Full Yakima Valley Libraries card works here — borrow from any branch or digitally via Libby and hoopla
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What days is the Southeast Library in Yakima open?
The Southeast Library (1211 S 7th St) is open Tuesday 1–5 PM, Wednesday 9 AM–1 PM, and Thursday 1–5 PM. It is closed Friday through Monday. Call (509) 576-0723 to confirm current hours.
Can I return books to the Southeast Library?
Yes. As a Yakima Valley Libraries branch, the Southeast Library accepts returns from any branch in the system. You can also borrow items here and return them at any other YVL location, including the Yakima Central Library on North 3rd Street.