Parking Near Forsyth County Central Library, Winston-Salem
Where Can I Park for Forsyth County Central Library?
The most direct option is the free parking beneath the library building at 660 W 5th St, with an entrance on Spring St. between 4th and 5th Streets. The surface lot and under-building area have no time limits, while nearby street parking follows the usual two-hour rule. The library is 0.4 mi from Winston-Salem centre.
- Address
- 720;660 West 5th Street
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking at 495 N. Liberty St., Winston-Salem, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
Parking Near Winston-Salem
Shelves of books in a public library Photo: Pexels / Efrem Efre
Parking Beneath Forsyth County Central Library
The most direct option is the parking area under the library building at 660 W 5th St. Parking is available on the surrounding streets and under the library building, according to the Forsyth County Public Library directions page (fas37.org). The connected garage has an entrance on Spring St. between 4th and 5th Streets (forsythcreekweek.org), making Spring Street the useful approach when you want to park close to the entrance.
The surface lot and the under-building area are free and have no time limits, according to the North Carolina Room directions page (northcarolinaroom.wordpress.com). Library hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (forsyth.cc). The site is 0.4 mi from Winston-Salem centre, so the under-building area is the practical first choice for a library visit.
Street Parking Around the West 5th Street Library
Street parking around the site follows the usual two-hour rule, while the surface lot and under-building area have no time limits (northcarolinaroom.wordpress.com). That distinction matters for longer research sessions, meetings, or visits that run beyond a short errand, because a street space is governed differently from the free library parking areas.
Parking is available on the surrounding streets and beneath the building (fas37.org). Events can increase pressure around the site, particularly when the connected garage is being used for a Central Library event, as the garage entrance is on Spring St. between 4th and 5th Streets (forsythcreekweek.org). The library's published hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (forsyth.cc), so those are the main visitor periods to plan around.
Other Named Parking Choices Near the Library
For a paid alternative away from the library's own parking, Parksy lists a parking space at 495 N. Liberty St., 0.4 mi away, at $5 a day. A lot at 623 N Liberty St is 0.5 mi away and costs $55 a month. The site is also close to Winston-Salem centre, at 0.4 mi, so these Liberty Street options suit drivers willing to leave the car farther from the entrance.
Two further monthly choices are listed 0.5 mi away at $55 a month and 0.6 mi away in a garage at $62.50 a month. The library's surface lot and under-building area are free and have no time limits (northcarolinaroom.wordpress.com), providing the clearest free alternative to paid nearby parking. Street parking has the usual two-hour rule (northcarolinaroom.wordpress.com).
Parksy Spaces Within Reach of FCCL
Parksy lists a secure outdoor parking space in Winston-Salem with 24/7 access, 0.6 mi from the site, at $2.50 an hour. A covered parking space in Winston-Salem is 5.7 mi away and costs $120 a month, so it is better suited to a longer parking arrangement than a quick library visit.
The closer Parksy choices include a space at 495 N. Liberty St, 0.4 mi away, at $5 a day, plus a 623 N Liberty St lot 0.5 mi away at $55 a month. A separate Winston-Salem space is also 0.5 mi away at $55 a month, while a garage space is 0.6 mi away at $62.50 a month. These options give drivers a choice between daily, hourly, and monthly parking outside the library's own free areas.
Walking and Rail Access to the West 5th Street Site
FCCL is at 660 West 5th Street in Winston-Salem, 0.4 mi from Winston-Salem centre. The supplied local directions identify the library's connected garage entrance on Spring St. between 4th and 5th Streets (forsythcreekweek.org), which also provides a clear landmark for drivers arriving from the downtown side.
The library can be combined with a walk from central Winston-Salem because the site is 0.4 mi from the city center. Parking is available on surrounding streets and under the building (fas37.org), while the surface lot and under-building area are free with no time limits (northcarolinaroom.wordpress.com). The published library schedule is Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (forsyth.cc).
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Forsyth County Central Library?
The most direct option is the free parking beneath the library building at 660 W 5th St, with an entrance on Spring St. between 4th and 5th Streets. The surface lot and under-building area have no time limits, while nearby street parking follows the usual two-hour rule. The library is 0.4 mi from Winston-Salem centre.
Is Parking at Forsyth County Central Library Free?
The library's surface lot and under-building parking area are free and have no time limits. Parking is also available on surrounding streets, but street spaces follow the usual two-hour rule. The connected garage entrance is on Spring St. between 4th and 5th Streets, providing a useful approach when you want to park close to the entrance.
Where Is the Library Parking Entrance?
The connected garage entrance is on Spring St. between 4th and 5th Streets. The library is at 660 W 5th St, and parking is available on surrounding streets and beneath the building. The surface lot and under-building area are free with no time limits, while street parking follows the usual two-hour rule.
What Paid Parking Is Near the Library?
Parksy lists parking at 495 N. Liberty St. for $5 a day, 0.4 mi away, and a 623 N Liberty St lot for $55 a month, 0.5 mi away. Other choices include a space 0.5 mi away for $55 a month and a garage 0.6 mi away for $62.50 a month.
Is There Hourly or 24/7 Parking Near the Library?
A secure outdoor parking space in Winston-Salem is listed 0.6 mi away with 24/7 access at $2.50 an hour. A covered parking space is 5.7 mi away at $120 a month. The closer paid choices also include parking at 495 N. Liberty St., 0.4 mi away, for $5 a day.
What Are the Library Hours and How Far Is It From Downtown?
The library is 0.4 mi from Winston-Salem centre. Published hours are Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The site can be combined with a walk from central Winston-Salem.
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