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Central Community Library  




 
  
Central Library Children
 
 
8601 Mathis Avenue
Manassas, VA 20110-5229
703-361-8211 
TTY 703-361-7572 / Metro 631-1703 ext. 6275
 
 
Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.   (Mid-September to the 1st Sunday in June)
 

About Central Community Library

Central Community Library first opened its doors in 1971. While library service to the residents of Prince William County and the cities of Manassas and Manassas Park was established in July 1952, a library bond referendum for the construction of the first permanent building did not take place until November 1967.

On February 26, 1968, Roger J. Costello, Mayor of Manassas Park, offered the Library Board a gift from the town of Manassas Park of approximately six acres and $100,000 to build a library between Parkside Elementary/Middle School and Route 28. Central Library opened for business on January 21, 1971. For many years Central Library served as the headquarters location for library administration and technical services.

Central Library has undergone several major renovations since its opening. Most recently a new roof, new ceiling and lighting, two new service desks and updated signage have given the building a fresh look for the twenty-first century. The building features a Community Room, a Computer Lab (the Computer Connection @ Central), a Periodicals Room, and a children’s area. Central provides materials for adults, children and young adults, as well as providing programming for both children and adults.

The Computer Connection @ Central is a twelve station lab that offers Internet access and Microsoft Office products for public use. Patrons may use the Internet, check their e-mail, type a resume, create a power point presentation or use various other computer applications in the lab.

The library is 23,000 square feet and houses 194,356 volumes.

Directions to Central Community Library

From Sudley Road/Manassas Mall/Route 66/Fauquier County:

  • Proceed south on Sudley Road/Route 234 (heading away from Route 66), toward the City of Manassas.
  • Remain on Sudley Road and follow signs for 28 North (do not bear right where Route 234 veers off and becomes Grant Avenue).
  • Proceed two lights to the intersection of Sudley Road and Mathis Avenue. Turn left onto Mathis Avenue.
  • Proceed approximately 1 mile north on Mathis. The library is located on the right, across the street from KinderCare and Parkside Middle School, just before the water tower.

From Woodbridge/Lake Ridge/Dale City via Prince William Parkway:

  • Proceed along the Prince William Parkway heading toward Manassas. Turn right at the intersection of the Prince William Parkway and Liberia Avenue onto Liberia (an Exxon Station and a shopping center are located across on the far right corner). Follow sign for Route 28.
  • Continue on Liberia and cross the bridge. Cross Euclid Avenue and continue to the light at the intersection of Liberia and Centreville Road/Route 28 (you will pass Burger King and Manassas Junction shopping center on the right).
  • Cross Centreville Road/Route 28.
  • Make a right at next light onto Mathis Avenue (a 7-11 store is on far right corner).
  • Proceed approximately one half mile north on Mathis Avenue. The library is located on the right, across the street from KinderCare and Parkside Middle School, just before the water tower.

Westbound on I- 66:

  • Take Route 66 to the Centreville Exit for Route 28 South (Exit 53 A).
  • Proceed south on Route 28 (Centreville Road) to Manassas Park.
  • You will come to a light at the intersection of Centreville Road and Manassas Drive. Turn right onto Manassas Drive.
  • Turn left at the next light onto Mathis Avenue. The library is located on the left, just after the water tower and across from Parkside Middle School.

From I-95/Dumfries/Triangle/Montclair/Independent Hill areas:

  • Take Dumfries Road/Route 234 North from Dumfries.
  • Proceed to the light at Prince William Parkway/East 3000 and turn right. Follow sign for Prince William Parkway.
  • Proceed (approximately 2 miles) through a residential area and cross intersections of Lake Jackson Drive and Hastings Drive. At the intersection of Prince William Parkway and Liberia Avenue, continue straight through the light onto Liberia (an Exxon Station and shopping center are located on the left).
  • Proceed on Liberia Avenue and cross the bridge. Cross Euclid Avenue and continue to the light at the intersection of Liberia and Centreville Road/Route 28 (you will pass Burger King and Manassas Junction shopping center on the right).
  • Cross Centreville Road/Route 28.
  • Make a right at next light onto Mathis Avenue (a 7-11 store is on far right corner).
  • Proceed approximately ½ mile north on Mathis Avenue. The library is located on the right, across the street from KinderCare and Parkside Middle School, just before the water tower.