William J. Howell Branch

Hours & Information

This location will close at 5:00 PM on Monday, February 2nd, due to continued weather impact.

Open today until 8:00pm

Monday 
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Tuesday 
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Wednesday 
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Thursday 
9:00AM - 8:00PM
Friday 
9:00AM - 5:30PM
Saturday 
9:00AM - 5:30PM
Sunday 
Closed
William J. Howell Branch is a 30,000-square-foot building in Stafford County, VA.

Holidays and Closures

  • George Washington Day
    Monday, February 16, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Staff Training
    Friday, May 1, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Memorial Day
    Monday, May 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Juneteenth
    Friday, June 19, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Independence Day
    Friday, July 3, 2026 - Saturday, July 4, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Labor Day
    Monday, September 7, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Thanksgiving Eve
    Wednesday, November 25, 2026
    Closes early: 1:00pm
  • Thanksgiving
    Thursday, November 26, 2026 - Friday, November 27, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • Christmas
    Thursday, December 24, 2026 - Friday, December 25, 2026
    Closed All Day
  • New Year's Eve
    Thursday, December 31, 2026
    Closes early: 1:00pm

About Howell Branch

This location has an AED Defibrillator.

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