Yakima Central Library

102 North 3rd Street, Yakima, WA 98901

The Yakima Central Library has been located in the heart of downtown Yakima for over 100 years and is the largest branch in the Yakima Valley Libraries system. In 2006, voters in the City of Yakima approved annexation of the three city libraries into the Yakima County Library District effective 2007.

Parking:

There is usually parking available on the street. There is also a public parking lot 1/2 block west on E Staff Sgt Pendleton Way.

Hours

Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Upcoming Events

Yakima Central: S.T.E.A.M.
Thursday August 21, 2025 | 4:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Notes from the Library
Friday August 22, 2025 | 5:00 pm

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Yakima Central: Storytime
Tuesday August 26, 2025 | 10:00 am

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: S.T.E.A.M.
Thursday August 28, 2025 | 4:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Storytime
Tuesday September 02, 2025 | 10:00 am

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: S.T.E.A.M.
Thursday September 04, 2025 | 4:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Learn & Speak Ichishkíin.
Thursday September 04, 2025 | 4:30 pm

Yakima Central Library

IRL Skills: Sew What Now?
Monday September 08, 2025 | 3:30 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Storytime
Tuesday September 09, 2025 | 10:00 am

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: S.T.E.A.M.
Thursday September 11, 2025 | 4:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Storytime
Tuesday September 16, 2025 | 10:00 am

Yakima Central Library

YCL: Food for Life Nutrition and Cooking Classes
Wednesday September 17, 2025 | 4:00 pm

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