Fauquier County Public Library

06/01/2026

🎉🦕 Happy Dinosaur Day, everyone! 🦖🐾 More dino fun is coming soon to Fauquier Public Library as we "Unearth a Story" - the 2026 summer reading program. There will be lots of dino-themed activities and so much more! Watch the library's website for details and stop by for a calendar of events so you don't miss a single dino-mite moment! 🎊✨

05/31/2026

Is a trip to Alaska on your bucket list? Be sure to pick up Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula: National Parks Road Trips, Outdoor Adventures, Wildlife Excursions (Moon U.S. Travel Guide) from the shelf before planning your trip!
Filled with beautiful photos, sample itineraries, background info and more, it's a must read for anyone heading to the Last Frontier!

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more, on Wednesday, June 3rd at 2 PM via digital live-stream.
Register and ask questions of the author at https://libraryc.org/fauquierlibrary

A series of virtual talks from bestselling authors and thought-provoking writersSponsored by Friends of the Fauquier Library in partnership with the Library Speakers Consortium.

05/26/2026

Hope you will cast your vote for The Book Cellar!

Check it out now!

05/26/2026

Coming to the shelf at a Fauquier Public Library near you! Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife by Francesca Wade. In this new biography of the polarizing, trailblazing author, collector, salonnière, and tastemaker, Francesca Wade rescues Stein from the tangle of contradictions that has characterized her legacy.

05/26/2026

, Pretty Close, but Not the Same: A Side-by-Side Look at Confusable Critters by Meg Fleming; illustrated by Steph Stilwell
Let's play a game of Who's Who in the animal world! Dolphin or porpoise🐬? Alligator or crocodile🐊? Buffalo or bison🐃? Tortoise or turtle🐢? This new juvenile non-fiction book will help you spot the seemingly small but significant differences between these and many more commonly confused creatures.

05/25/2026

Have you heard about Hoopla Bonus Borrows? During the last week of the month, you can choose from selected titles without using your monthly borrows! Check out May's Bonus Borrows here: https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/30266

05/22/2026

The John Marshall branch library will be closed Sunday, May 24. We apologize for any inconvenience.