Columbia Pike Library
🏢 Arlington Public Library · ARLINGTON, Virginia
Columbia Pike Library
Columbia Pike Library has anchored south Arlington's most diverse commercial corridor since it was organized in 1930 by the Arlington Community Library Club. One of only three branches in the system open seven days a week, it is a vital community hub for the multilingual Columbia Pike neighborhood.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Hours may vary on holidays.
📍 Location & Contact
Address: 816 South Walter Reed Drive, ARLINGTON, VA 22204
Phone: 7032285710
Website: library.arlingtonva.us
📖 About Columbia Pike Library
<p>Columbia Pike Library was established in 1930 by the Arlington Community Library Club to serve the working families along one of Arlington's busiest and most culturally diverse corridors. Located at 816 South Walter Reed Drive, the branch is open seven days a week — Monday through Thursday until 8 p.m. — making it one of the system's most accessible locations. It serves a vibrant multilingual community with circulating collections, public computers, and year-round programming for all ages.</p>
⭐ What makes this branch special
- Founded 1930 by the Arlington Community Library Club — one of the system's original branches
- Open seven days a week, including evenings Monday–Thursday
- Serves the diverse, multilingual Columbia Pike corridor community
- Full-service branch with books, media, public computers, and family programming
📱 Free with an Arlington Public Library Card
Digital borrowing and statewide research tools available 24/7 at no cost.
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Columbia Pike Library open on Sundays?
Yes. Columbia Pike Library is open Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., making it one of the few Arlington branches with Sunday hours. It is open Monday and Wednesday–Thursday 10 a.m.–8 p.m., Tuesday noon–8 p.m., and Friday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Is there parking available at the Columbia Pike branch?
Columbia Pike Library posts parking updates on its branch page at library.arlingtonva.us/locations/columbia-pike-branch-library/. Public transit options along Columbia Pike (ART bus and WMATA routes) also provide convenient access.
Does Columbia Pike Library offer Spanish-language materials?
Arlington Public Library maintains Spanish-language collections across its branches to serve the county's large Latino community. Call Columbia Pike Library at 703-228-5710 to ask about current Spanish-language holdings or to request materials.