Starting Wednesday, Dec 3, the Central Library's 10th Street accessible entrance will temporarily close for elevator repairs. A phone number will be posted outside the Library to contact staff for assistance with navigating the temporary accessible entrance on Baltimore Ave.
Hours
Sun
1 PM - 5 PM
Mon-Wed
9 AM - 7 PM
Thurs-Sat
9 AM - 5 PM
Wed, Dec 24: Closed
Thu, Dec 25: Closed
History
After remodeling the former First National Bank, the Central Library moved into this building in 2004.
The restored 1906 historic bank lobby is one of the most magnificent spaces in the Central Library as it is the first interior view that customers experience as they enter the Library. This impressive space houses the popular materials collection on the first floor among the restored columns.
Modeled after library reading rooms of the early 20th century, this room includes traditional library seating with custom-designed tables wired for modern computer usage. The Grand Reading Room is located on the third floor and is surrounded by the Community Reference Services, Reference Collection, and Periodicals Collection. Architectural features include a distinctive, 34-foot ceiling with skylight.
Central Library
The Central Library serves as the main resource library for the system.
It houses the major library departments, including: Customer Service, Community Reference, Special Collections, Youth Services, Document Delivery, Collection Maintenance, Library Outreach, and all of the Administrative departments.
Starting Wednesday, Dec 3, the 10th Street accessible entrance will temporarily close for elevator repairs. A phone number will be posted outside the Library to contact staff for assistance with navigating the temporary accessible entrance on Baltimore Ave.
Features
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Stories, songs, and rhymes for our youngest visitors every Thursday. Recommended for families with children 0-18 months.
Parking is free in the Library's garage. Bring your ticket...
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A storytime session perfect for toddlers who aren't ready to sit still! Build early literacy and language skills through song, dance, and movement games.
Parking is free in the Li...
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Explore 30 minutes of moving meditation designed to help you renew and reset. Sessions include an accessible mix of qigong, yoga, and mindfulness meditation, and can all be done si...