Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library

The Beatley Central Library offers the largest selection of adult and children's materials in the system. In addition, the library provides 24 Internet stations, six word processing stations for free public use, and wireless Internet access. Please call 703-519-5900 ext. 3 to book library tours for adult groups.

The 60,200 square foot building was designed by Pierce Goodwin Alexander & Linville in association with Michael Graves, Architect. The library opened on January 31, 2000 and was named for Charles E. Beatley, Jr., Mayor of Alexandria from 1967 to 1976 and 1979 to 1985.