Local History/Special Collections

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LOCAL HISTORY / SPECIAL COLLECTIONS

Local History/Special Collections is located inside the Barrett Branch Library. While the library is PHASE TWO, it is available by virtual appointment only.

Effective December 7, 2020 Alexandria Library will return to PHASE TWO of the library's reopening plan.

Local History & Special Collections is closed to the public, however staff are working remotely and curbside service is available.

You may contact Local History & Special Collections staff by phone or email or set up a virtual appointment during the following hours:

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

While staff at Local History & Special Collections endeavor to respond with 24 hours, please understand that it may take as long as 2 weeks to respond depending on the currentl level of staffing. LH/SC can only provide a maximum of 2 hours of research per request.

Hours & Location

Mon, Mar 01	Closed
Tue, Mar 02	Closed
Wed, Mar 03	Closed
Thu, Mar 04	Closed
Fri, Mar 05	Closed
Sat, Mar 06	Closed
Sun, Mar 07	Closed

717 Queen Street
Alexandria
Alexandria, VA 22314

Tel: 703.746.1706

Fax: 703.746.1708

About the branch

While in PHASE TWO, this branch is only available by virtual appointment only.

Parking: No library parking lot. Street parking is available. A paid parking lot is available on the 100 block of North Alfred Street.

Public Transit:

Metrorail: Yellow and Blue lines at Braddock Road (1 mile) and King Street Stations (1.1 miles).
Metrobus: 10A, 10B, 10E, 11Y
DASH Bus: AT2/AT5/AT8
King Street Trolley: King & Columbus