Rare Book Department
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
Upcoming Closures
- Mon., Sep. 1 : Closed Labor Day
- Mon., Oct. 13 : Closed Indigenous Peoples' Day
- Tue., Nov. 11 : Closed Veterans Day
- Thu., Nov. 27 : Closed Thanksgiving Day
Upcoming Events
First Wednesdays with the Rare Book Department
Wed, September 3, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Join the Rare Book Department for extended evening hours on the first Wednesday of every month. The Department will be open until 7 p.m. and staff will be offering tours, pop-up programs, and sneak-peaks. Can’t make it? Don’t forget about our free daily tours at 11 a.m.,…
First Wednesdays with the Rare Book Department
Wed, October 1, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Join the Rare Book Department for extended evening hours on the first Wednesday of every month. The Department will be open until 7 p.m. and staff will be offering tours, pop-up programs, and sneak-peaks. Can’t make it? Don’t forget about our free daily tours at 11 a.m.,…
First Wednesdays with the Rare Book Department
Wed, November 5, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Join the Rare Book Department for extended evening hours on the first Wednesday of every month. The Department will be open until 7 p.m. and staff will be offering tours, pop-up programs, and sneak-peaks. Can’t make it? Don’t forget about our free daily tours at 11 a.m.,…
First Wednesdays with the Rare Book Department
Wed, December 3, 2025
5:00 P.M.
Join the Rare Book Department for extended evening hours on the first Wednesday of every month. The Department will be open until 7 p.m. and staff will be offering tours, pop-up programs, and sneak-peaks. Can’t make it? Don’t forget about our free daily tours at 11 a.m.,…
After a 7 month closure for HVAC repairs, the Rare Book Department is excited to welcome you back to the Third Floor of Parkway Central starting June 16!
We have great new displays on view in our galleries, and the 11 a.m. Daily Tour is back in full swing.
Stop by and see us, or meet us on social media @freelibraryrarebooks to see what we're up to!