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Fairfax County Public Library Public library system with 23 branches serving Fairfax County, VA

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Hours and locations of our 23 library branches: fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches

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Política de comentarios en las redes sociales de Fairfax County: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/politica-de-comentarios-en-las-redes-sociales-de-fairfax-county

Take a peek into the fun and exciting happenings at some of our branches in our series Scenes from Between the Shelves! ...
10/24/2026

Take a peek into the fun and exciting happenings at some of our branches in our series Scenes from Between the Shelves! This week's scenes feature:

- Magician Lorenzo helps us say "see you later" with a smile to George Mason Regional Library as we close the branch for two years of renovations.

- Herndon Fortnightly Library welcomes visitors to check out the Chaos Machine, as well as discover the fun activities and amazing resources available in their Maker Lab.

- Dolley Madison Library staff get in the spooky spirit by displaying painted pumpkins throughout the branch.

- Young program attendees at Richard Byrd Library explore sound and music in their Preschool STEAM storytime.

- An engineer-in-the-making shows off their straw construction following a workshop at Lorton Library.

- Kings Park Library staff welcomes visitors to their branch for a fall open house where they showcase all the library has to offer.

- Program attendees at Reston Regional Library learn the Japanese art of flower arranging known as ikebana.

Check back next Saturday to see our next installment of this series!

FCPL's Fix-It Clinic is comingHave a broken or damaged item you’ve been looking to get repaired but it’s too costly or i...
10/23/2026

FCPL's Fix-It Clinic is coming

Have a broken or damaged item you’ve been looking to get repaired but it’s too costly or inconvenient? Bring it by a Fix-It Clinic on Saturday, November 14. From 1-5 p.m., several branches will be hosting fixers skilled in various types of repairs available to help you bring your items back to life for FREE.

Learn more and see a list of participating branches: bit.ly/FCPL_FixItClinic

Do you have repair skills you're willing to share? Sign up to volunteer at one of our clinic locations at the link above!

Looking for a little extra Halloween fun for the kids or yourself? Many of our branches will be hosting a variety of dif...
10/22/2026

Looking for a little extra Halloween fun for the kids or yourself? Many of our branches will be hosting a variety of different spooky and not-so-spooky events in the coming days and we hope you swing by to show us your costumes and get in on the fun!

For a complete list of upcoming Halloween programs, visit bit.ly/FCPL_HalloweenEvents

Discover and Support: Local Author Book Festival Join us at Pohick Regional Library Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m.-1 ...
10/20/2026

Discover and Support: Local Author Book Festival

Join us at Pohick Regional Library Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and meet with 30 writers from ours and other surrounding communities in this celebration of local talent. Drop-in to chat with our authors about their works, purchase copies of their books and get them signed, as well as enjoy family-friendly activities like face painting and balloon art.

Learn more: bit.ly/Nov7_LocalAuthorFestival

⚠Attention Requested⚠George Mason Regional Library will close this fall for an approximately two-year renovation, with t...
10/19/2026

⚠Attention Requested⚠

George Mason Regional Library will close this fall for an approximately two-year renovation, with the branch's last day of service being this FRIDAY, October 23, 2026.

In advance of the closure, library visitors will notice that items on shelves may be relocated or unavailable as staff begin to transfer the collection to another library location or storage. During the closure, Thomas Jefferson Library will begin operating on a regional schedule to serve the community. The new hours will begin starting Sunday, January 10.

More information about the closure as well as deadlines and what to do for holds can be found at fairfaxcounty.gov/library/news/george-mason-regional-renovation.

UPDATE: Reston Regional Library will open today, Sunday, October 18 at 1:30 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.
10/18/2026

UPDATE: Reston Regional Library will open today, Sunday, October 18 at 1:30 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience.

National Friends of the Library Week (October 18-24, 2026) is an opportunity for Fairfax County Public Library to thank ...
10/18/2026

National Friends of the Library Week (October 18-24, 2026) is an opportunity for Fairfax County Public Library to thank our many Friends groups for their contributions throughout the year. These individual groups support, assist and promote library activities for the local community. Every Friends group makes valuable contributions to the entire library, as well as their own branch.

During this week, we encourage everyone to take a moment to celebrate these incredible volunteers - whether it’s attending a Friends-sponsored program, becoming a member, donating books you no longer want or simply purchasing a book at one of their many sales.

Learn more about our Friends groups, including the winners of this year's Friends Choice Award at fairfaxcounty.gov/library/news/friends-week-2026.

Take a peek into the fun and exciting happenings at some of our branches in our series Scenes from Between the Shelves! ...
10/17/2026

Take a peek into the fun and exciting happenings at some of our branches in our series Scenes from Between the Shelves! This week's scenes feature:

- Attendees participate in engineering activities like building with construction block toys at FCPL's first ever STEAM fair.

- Students from Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology utilize binoculars, borrowed with help from Laura at Sherwood Regional Library and FCPL's Library of Things collection, to take their field trip at Huntley Meadows Park to the next level.

- The staff of Kings Park Library take a team trip to a local pumpkin patch during their October staff meeting.

- Young visitors to Lorton Library make monster hand puppets with craft supplies and creativity during a recent day off from school.

- Local bluegrass group Blue Spruce performs for an audience at Dolley Madison Library.

- Visitors at Tysons-Pimmit Regional Library celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by painting sugar skulls ahead of Dias De Los Mu***os.

- JJ and Shari from Pohick Regional Library take a break from promoting the library to pose for a photo with Sparky the Firehouse Dog during the Burke Fire Station Open House.

- A young program attendee at Great Falls Library's Geometry Lab program shows off their crafty creation made using simple shapes.

- Visitors to Richard Byrd Library display their artistic sides during the branch's regular Art Class For Kids program.

Check back next Saturday to see our next installment of this series!

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, for a celebration to say “See you later” to George Mason Regional Library ahead ...
10/16/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, October 17, for a celebration to say “See you later” to George Mason Regional Library ahead of our 2-year renovation closure.

Stop by throughout the day for: remarks from special guests, storytime, a performance by the Lorenzo and Friends Magic Show, crafts & activities, library themed giveaways, and a slideshow of George Mason through the years.

Schedule of Events:

- 10:30 a.m. - Remarks from Library Director, Eric Carzon; Mason District Supervisor, Andres Jimenez; Mason District Library Board Trustee, Fran Millhouser

- 11:00 a.m. - All ages storytime

- 1:00 p.m. - Lorenzo and Friends Magic Show

- 2:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Drop-in and enjoy activities: Take a photo at our Shelfie Station, share a good-bye message to the library, create your own bookmark, and grab some free George Mason Regional Library goodies!

Tomorrow is the last day to log for our FCPL's Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Adventure!Earn FIVE virtual badges in a r...
10/14/2026

Tomorrow is the last day to log for our FCPL's Hispanic Heritage Month Reading Adventure!

Earn FIVE virtual badges in a row, column or diagonal by reading or listening to books and completing activities. All finishers will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card.

Learn more: bit.ly/FCPL_BeanstackChallenges

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Burke, VA
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