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Graphic announcing an environmental award. On the left is a large gold medal featuring the Virginia state seal hanging from a red and white ribbon. On the right, blue text reads, “2026 Virginia Governor’s Environmental Excellence Awards – Honorable Mention.” Below is the Fairfax County Public Library logo and the project name, “Book Reuse and Recycling Project,” against a white background with blue and gold curved borders.

Fairfax County Public Library Receives 2026 Virginia Governor’s Environmental Excellence Award
March 24, 2026
Richmond, VA – Ever wonder what happens to out-of-date or unneeded copies of the books on our shelves? What about a book that’s been returned irreparably damaged by an accidental coffee spill? Lib...
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FCPL Recognizes Outstanding Employees with Annual Staff Excellence Awards
March 18, 2026
At their monthly meeting on Wednesday, March 11, the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) Board of Trustees took time to honor several library employees with staff excellence awards. From Feb. 1-14, library users nominated staff members for recogniti...
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Celebrate 250 Years of Women’s History with FCPL
March 1, 2026
Over the course of the United States of America’s 250-year history, countless women have played a role in shaping our nation into what it is today. This Women’s History Month, join Fairfax County Public Library and celebrate the lives and stories...
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Older Adults Explore Lifelong Learning with FCPL
February 27, 2026
Fairfax County Public Library strives to be a community hub of innovation and education, offering lifelong learning to all Fairfax County residents from early literacy up to continuing education and activities for adults and seniors. Your local libra...
Closure Alert: Culmore Library closed for HVAC upgrades
Culmore Library Closed for HVAC Upgrades Through January 2027
February 4, 2026
Falls Church, VA — Fairfax County Public Library’s Culmore Community Library closed to the public starting January 17, 2026, to undergo significant system repairs and upgrades aimed at ensuring optimal comfort and safety for visitors and staff. T...
Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary with FCPL February Honoring Black American History and Civic Impact
Celebrate 250 Years of Black American Civic Impact at Your Local Library
February 1, 2026
In celebration of both Black History Month and America’s 250 Anniversary, Fairfax County Public Library is honoring the history, contributions and civic impact of Black Americans with a variety of author presentations, children’s programs, musica...
4 million+ digital checkouts in 2025! tablet with The New Yorker page spread, tablet with Remarkably Bright Creatures book cover, phone with Troubled audiobook
Happy 4 Million from Fairfax County Public Library!
December 23, 2025
3,999,995...3,999,996...3,999,997...3,999,998...3,999,999...Happy 4,000,000 digital checkouts!We're a little over a week away from the New Year's Eve countdown to 2026 but on the evening of December 22, 2025, Fairfax County Public Library staff were ...
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