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: Storytime
Tuesday August 05, 2025 | 10:00 am

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: S.T.E.A.M.
Thursday August 07, 2025 | 4:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Learn & Speak Ichishkíin.
Thursday August 07, 2025 | 4:30 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Storytime
Tuesday August 12, 2025 | 10:00 am

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: S.T.E.A.M.
Thursday August 14, 2025 | 4:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central Library Food for Life Pop-Up Program for Adults
Friday August 15, 2025 | 5:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

IRL Skills: The Power of Fresh
Monday August 18, 2025 | 4:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Storytime
Tuesday August 19, 2025 | 10:00 am

Yakima Central Library

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

Yakima Central Library

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

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