Alexandria Libraries Returning To Curbside, Virtual Service

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria Library announced Wednesday it will return to curbside and virtual services only starting on Monday, Dec. 7.

In the return to the phase two of its reopening plan, the library cited an upward trend of coronavirus cases and increased risk of transmission in Alexandria and surrounding localities. Alexandria Library had reopened most physical locations to the public with restrictions on Aug. 17 and the Duncan Branch Library on Aug. 18 as part of its phase three opening.

"We know that Alexandria’s library is a valued resource for so many readers and supporters," the library said in a statement. "To that end, we’ll work closely with the Alexandria City government and health department. The Library Board will revisit this decision and will keep you informed of any changes."

With the return to phase two, library branches will be closed, while telephone support and virtual reference will continue during curbside hours. Electronic resources and databases remain available, and virtual programming services will continue.

Library members can place holds on items for curbside pickup by logging in at alexlibraryva.org. Items may be returned through book drops, and returned materials are quarantined for at least seven days before being put back into circulation and removed from a member's account. Appointments are available online and encouraged. Material donations are not accepted at this time.

Members may also request Staff-Assisted Materials Selection by calling or emailing a library branch. The serve allows members to request specific materials or a small number of items by topic or genre.

Fines and fees must be paid with debit or credit cards online or by checks or mail orders mailed to the library. Cash will not be accepted at libraries or curbside pickup areas.

Here are the updated hours for curbside pickup:

• Monday through Thursday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Sunday: closed

• Monday and Wednesday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday: closed

Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch, 4701 Seminary Road

• Monday and Wednesday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday: closed

James M. Duncan, Jr. Branch, 2501 Commonwealth Avenue

• Tuesday and Thursday : 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
• Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday: closed

Law Library, 520 King Street, LL34 (by appointment only)

• Monday through Friday: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Saturday and Sunday: closed