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: Toddler Time
Tuesday June 09, 2026 | 10:00 am

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Bricks & Books
Wednesday June 10, 2026 | 3:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Games & Goblins
Wednesday June 10, 2026 | 5:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: S.T.E.A.M.
Thursday June 11, 2026 | 4:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Toddler Time
Tuesday June 16, 2026 | 10:00 am

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central Library: Animal Encounters
Tuesday June 16, 2026 | 11:00 am

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Bricks & Books
Wednesday June 17, 2026 | 3:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Games & Goblins
Wednesday June 17, 2026 | 5:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Live @ the Library with the Yakima Symphony Orchestra
Thursday June 18, 2026 | 2:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: S.T.E.A.M.
Thursday June 18, 2026 | 4:00 pm

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Toddler Time
Tuesday June 23, 2026 | 10:00 am

Yakima Central Library

Yakima Central: Cecil's Magic
Tuesday June 23, 2026 | 3:30 pm

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