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Directions to Patrick Henry Library
Location:
Patrick Henry Library
101 Maple Avenue East
Vienna, VA 22180-5794
703-938-0405
By Metro:
- Metrobus Routes 15K "Chain Bridge Road Line"and 2C "Vienna Oakton Line" travel between the Vienna Metro Station and Patrick Henry Community Library. For more information, see the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Metrobus Timetables.
- Fairfax Connector Route 404 "Route 123" travels between the Vienna Metro station and Patrick Henry Community Library. For more information, visit the Fairfax Connector site.
- For all Metro stations, see the Metrorail Stations page.
- For a map of the station and surrounding neighborhood, click on the PDF in the Entrances / Evacuation Maps box.
- For the full Metro system of lines, see the Metrorail map – PDFs of rail maps are available in black & white and in color; Metro Pocket Guides are available in seven languages: English, French, Amharic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Korean.
- For the train status map, see Live Metrorail Train Map. New)
Getting there by the Moovit App:
- Download the Moovit app for all your local transit options.
- Type in your current location (or where you want to leave from) and where you want to go and it will immediately show where the nearest bus or Metro line might be and when the next train or bus is scheduled to arrive. View bus and train schedules, arrival times, service alerts and detailed routes on a map, so you know exactly how to get to anywhere in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, Maryland.
By Car:
From your starting point: Driving Directions and Map.
From the Beltway (Inner or Outer Loop - I-495):
- Take Exit 11 to Vienna. Follow Route 123 South. It becomes Maple Avenue.
- Proceed 2.3 miles to Center Street.
- The library is a light brick building on the near left corner of Maple and Center Street, one block past Southern States.
From Leesburg and Reston, Route 7 heading East:
- Exit right on Route 123 South before Tysons Corner mall.
- Follow Route 123 (it becomes Maple Avenue) for 1.7 miles to Center Street.
- The library is a light brick building on the near left corner of Maple and Center Street, one block past Southern States.
From Falls Church, Route 7 heading West:
- Exit on Route 123 South, after Tysons Corner mall. The exit ramp is an immediate right turn after passing under the Route 123 overpass. The merge area onto Route 123 is often very difficult. Use caution.
- Follow Route 123 (it becomes Maple Avenue) for 1.7 miles to Center Street.
- The library is a light brick building on the near left corner of Maple and Center Street, one block past Southern States.
From I-66 East from Fairfax:
- Exit on Route 123 North and continue for 3.3 miles through Oakton to Center Street.
- The library is a light brick building on the far right corner of Maple (Route 123) and Center Street, one block past Magruder's.
From I-66 West from Washington and Arlington:
- Follow I-66 West to the exit for Vienna which says "Nutley Street" (Route 243).
- Exit for Nutley Street, North.
- Turn right on Nutley Street and proceed for .9 miles to Route 123 North (Maple Avenue).
- Turn right and continue for .6 miles.
- The library is a light brick building on the far right corner of Maple and Center Street, one block past Magruder's.
From Fairfax: (Routes 50 east, 50 West, 29 North and 29 South)
- Turn onto Route 123 North and continue for 4.1 miles through Oakton to Center Street.
- The library is on the far right corner of Maple (Route 123) and Center Street, one block past Magruder's.
From Reston:
- Take Lawyers Road to Route 123 (Maple Avenue).
- Turn left onto Maple Avenue and proceed one block to Center Street.
- The library is a light brick building on the far right corner of Maple and Center Street.
Parking
Outdoor lot parking is available free of charge.
Accessibility
Wheeled access to be determined.
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Riding Metro to the Event
Metro information:
- For all Metro stations, see the Metrorail Stations page.
- For a map of the station and surrounding neighborhood, click on the PDF in the Entrances / Evacuation Maps box.
- For the full Metro system of lines, see the Metrorail map – PDFs of rail maps are available in black & white and in color; Metro Pocket Guides are available in seven languages: English, French, Amharic, Chinese, Vietnamese, Spanish, Korean.
- For the train status map, see Live Metrorail Train Map. New)
Getting there by the Moovit App:
- Download the Moovit app for all your local transit options.
- Type in your current location (or where you want to leave from) and where you want to go and it will immediately show where the nearest bus or Metro line might be and when the next train or bus is scheduled to arrive. View bus and train schedules, arrival times, service alerts and detailed routes on a map, so you know exactly how to get to anywhere in Washington, D.C. - Baltimore, Maryland.
To plan your metro ride, use the Metro Trip Planner at https://www.wmata.com/schedules/trip-planner/. The Trip Planner will give you an idea of the travel time and fees from your Metro station to the station near the event.
Metro Accessibility Frequently Asked Questions are at https://www.wmata.com/service/accessibility//faq.cfm. See also the Metro Accessibility information.
Parking in Metro lots
A SmarTrip card is the only form of payment accepted at Metro-operated parking lots. For more information about Metro parking and lot operating hours, see Parking at Metrorail Stations.
Where to Buy a SmarTrip Card
You may purchase SmarTrip cards online from the SmarTrip Store.
Standard SmarTrip Farecard
A renewable SmarTrip farecard purchased online has a $20 fare value already on it. The cost for the renewable card is $5. The total charge for this card is $25 online.
Senior and Disabled SmarTrip Farecard
In order to purchase a discounted farecard, Senior citizens (65 and older) and persons with disabilities must have proof of age or a valid Metro Disability ID Card. For information on how to apply, see https://www.wmata.com/service/accessibility/metro-access/eligibility.cfm. Senior citizens 65 years or older with a disability and Medicare card holders with a valid photo ID are not required to apply for the Metro Disability ID card, but may purchase fare by showing proof of age at any Metro Sales location, many public libraries in the District of Columbia, Montgomery County, and Prince George's County, and retail outlets. Applications for the free WMATA Disabled ID card are available from the Office of ADA Programs at 600 Fifth Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20001 or by calling 202-962-1245 or TTY 202-628-8973 or calling 202-962-1558 or TTY 202-962-2033 and requesting an application be mailed to you. A renewable SmarTrip farecard for senior (65 and older) and disabled riders purchased online has a $10 fare value already on it. The cost for the renewable card is $5. The total charge for this card is $15 online.
SmarTrip cards may also be purchased from vending machines in Metro stations but come with a lower initial fare value: $5 for the card with a $5 fare value for a total of $10 for the standard farecard. A separate vending machine allows you to add fare value up to $300 to the card.
For more information about purchasing SmarTrip cards, see Metro Passes, Fares, SmarTrip Cards, and Tokens.
