Public Libraries in Arlington County, Virginia

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Public Libraries in Arlington County, Virginia

Arlington County, Virginia is served by Arlington Public Library — an eight-location system anchored by the Central Library on North Quincy Street, plus seven neighborhood branches across the county.

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📚 About Arlington Public Library

Arlington Public Library is the public library system serving Arlington County, Virginia. Because Arlington is a single, compact urban county with no incorporated towns, one system covers the whole county — the Central Library on North Quincy Street plus neighborhood branches in Aurora Hills, Cherrydale, Columbia Pike, Courthouse, Glencarlyn, Shirlington and Westover. The Central Library is also home to the library's Center for Local History, which collects Arlington maps, photographs and family-history records.

📱 Free digital access with your card

A free Arlington Public Library card unlocks ebooks and audiobooks through Libby, plus hoopla and Kanopy for movies, music and comics. Card holders also reach Find It Virginia, the Library of Virginia's free statewide bundle of research databases, learning tools and newspapers — usable from home with your card number.

Arlington County library branches — 8 verified

Each branch below is verified on its official page with address, hours and services. Browse the full Virginia directory for more.

Central LibraryArlington, VAFlagship on N. Quincy St — Center for Local History →Aurora Hills LibraryArlington, VAAurora Hills neighborhood branch →Cherrydale LibraryArlington, VACherrydale neighborhood branch →Columbia Pike LibraryArlington, VAColumbia Pike neighborhood branch →Courthouse LibraryArlington, VACourthouse neighborhood branch →Glencarlyn LibraryArlington, VAGlencarlyn neighborhood branch →Shirlington LibraryArlington, VAShirlington neighborhood branch →Westover LibraryArlington, VAWestover neighborhood branch →

❓ Frequently asked questions

How many public libraries are in Arlington County?

Arlington Public Library operates eight locations: the Central Library on North Quincy Street and seven neighborhood branches (Aurora Hills, Cherrydale, Columbia Pike, Courthouse, Glencarlyn, Shirlington and Westover). Each is listed above with its own hours and address.

Where is the main library in Arlington?

The Central Library is at 1015 North Quincy Street, Arlington, VA 22201. It is the flagship of Arlington Public Library and houses the Center for Local History.

Who can get an Arlington Public Library card?

A card is free to anyone who lives, works, owns property or attends school in Arlington County. Many Virginia residents also qualify through statewide reciprocal borrowing.

Does Arlington Public Library have ebooks and audiobooks?

Yes. With a free card you can borrow ebooks and audiobooks on Libby, stream movies and music on hoopla and Kanopy, and use Find It Virginia research databases from home.

Is “Arlington County Library” the same as Arlington Public Library?

Yes. Arlington Public Library is the official name of the county-wide public library system serving Arlington County, Virginia.

Last verified September 2026 from official library sources. Hours & services can change — confirm on each branch’s page. By Megan Carter, Library Resources Editor · public-libraries.com



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