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Public library system with 23 branches serving Fairfax County, VA

Have Questions?: bit.ly/fcpl-ask

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

We welcome you and your comments! The purpose of official Fairfax County social media accounts is to present matters of public interest. We encourage you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns, but please note these are moderated online discussion sites. We recognize social media is a 24/7 medium, and your comments are welcome at any time. However, given the need to manage our staff resources (your tax dollars), we generally only monitor comments and postings during regular business hours. Social Media Comments Policy: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/social-media-comments-policy

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

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!

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

10/13/2026

It's cozy season! Back for the fifth year, share that warm feeling with others by knitting (or crocheting) a hat for us donate to local nonprofit organizations. Pick up a supply of yarn from some of our branches (listed at the link below) while supplies last or use your own to knit (or crochet) an adult-sized winter hat. Return the hat to a participating branch by October 31 and we'll donate them.

For more info, visit bit.ly/FCPL_KnittingForCharity

10/12/2026

If there is one thing we know about our cardholders and visitors, it is that they love books - which makes your local library, and the book clubs it hosts, a great place to meet new books and new friends!

Take a look our recent issue of Branch Out and learn all about the different types of book clubs you can join with FCPL in our article: "Fall Into Friendships With a Book Club."

Read the article and the rest of our October newsletter at bit.ly/FCPL_BranchOutNews

10/10/2026

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:

- Sherwood Regional Library is packed with patrons as the branch hosts their Fall Open House complete with crafts, games and more.

- Second grade students from Floris Elementary School visit Chantilly Regional Library and listen to a storytime after learning about the branch.

- Author Linda Peterson signs copies of her book "Canine Z" at Richard Byrd Library. The branch is featured in the book too!

- George Mason Regional Library welcomes second graders from Columbia Elementary School to teach them about all the library has to offer.

- More students, this time from Groveton Elementary School, visit Martha Washington Library and enjoy a storytime.

- A young program attendee creates a luminary for fall using a glass jar in this program at Sherwood Regional Library.

- Visitors to Chantilly Regional Library learn about 3D printing and practice creating designs in an introductory workshop.

- Author Mills Kelly stops by Richard Byrd Library as part of the Fall For The Book Festival and discusses his bool "A Hiker's History of the Appalachian Trail."

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

10/09/2026

🎊 JUST ONE MORE DAY! 🎊

Calling all young science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics enthusiasts!

Join us for a day full of fun and learn about all things S.T.E.A.M. at FCPL's first STEAM Fair TOMORROW Saturday, October 10 at Sully Community Center.

Discover 3D printing, robotics, arts, crafts and more in this exciting fair for school-age children and their families.

Learn more: bit.ly/FCPL_STEAMFair

10/08/2026

⚠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 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. This change in hours will occur in early 2027.

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.

In the meantime, as we approach this date, our branch staff are hard at work to make sure you get the most out of your library. Please join us Saturday, October 17 for a day-long "see you later" celebration featuring special remarks, an all-ages storytime, magic show and more! Information about both of this event can be found at the link above.

10/06/2026

We will be there to celebrate Providence Fallfest with Supervisor Dalia Palchik and several other county departments! We hope to see you there!

Check out the post below for more information.

10/05/2026

October 4-10 is Banned Books Week. This year, Fairfax County Public Library joins institutions around the country in saying "Let Books Be!"

In 2025, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 4,235 unique titles challenged in 2025, the second highest ever documented by ALA.

FCPL would like to take this moment to reconfirm our commitment to protecting the right to read and ensuring our collection includes many points of view and reflects EVERYONE that we serve.

Find a banned book to read in our catalog with this list put together by our collection services team: bit.ly/FCPL_BannedBooks

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9000 Burke Lake Road
Burke, VA
22015-1683

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http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library

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