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Check out a sampling of some of the great crafts, presentations, children’s programs, movie viewings and author talks taking place this July.
It is no surprise that Fairfax County Public Library’s Summer Reading Adventure is about reading, but that’s not all you will find when you visit your local library this summer.
Get creative and embrace your inner writer with FCPL’s The World We Write Short Story Contest. Choose one of five prompts and let your imagination flow!
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February is National Library Lovers Month! As library staff, it is no surprise that we love libraries, and we hope you do too. Why not take a moment this month to swing by your local branch and share that love with our hardworking staff?
Stream Ken Burns collection favorites such as "The American Revolution" or "The Civil War," along with "Walking with Dinosaurs" and selections from the DC/DOX film festival for free.
Since we have an extensive collection of gardening books, soil test kits and gardening magazines, seed libraries are a natural, homegrown extension of our services.
As we usher in the new year, it is once again time to think about what we want to achieve over the next 12 months. Give yourself the best shot at keeping your resolution this year with help from your local library!
While the weather outside may be frightful, the board games in Fairfax County Public Library's Library of Things are so delightful!
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Thousands of eMagazines Available Anytime and AnywhereFrom Newsweek, The New Yorker, National Geographic and Popular Mechanics, to Bon Appetit, Southern Living and Good Housekeeping – your favorite magazines are all available for free with your library card!
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!
We all know that there are endless ways to have fun at your local library, but what about outside of our branches? Discover how you can enjoy nature and the great outdoors with these library resources and programs.
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Have you ever had an awesome idea for a project, but don’t know where to turn to make it happen? Have you ever visited your local library and thought about all the ways you would improve it?
Located in the Fairfax County Government Center, the mission of Fairfax County Public Library’s Access Services branch is to remove barriers in using the library for individuals with disabilities.
Did you know that Fairfax County Public Library lets you borrow more than just books, audiobooks and DVDs? From framed artwork to decorate your home to nature backpacks with everything you need to explore the great outdoors.
Want to try something new but don't want to spend a lot of money on something you may not even like? Seeking a space to connect with others who enjoy similar hobbies such as knitting, crocheting, arts, crafts and more? Look no further, Fairfax County Public Library's Maker Labs are perfect for you!
