Library Branch Info:

CONTACT INFORMATION: —Open 6 Days (hours vary)—
703- 938-0405 TTY 711
101 Maple Ave. East
Vienna VA 22180-5794
Charles Webb
Branch Manager

Department Resources

Patrick Henry Library

The current location's last day of service was May 9, 2025, and it is now closed. While this library branch is closed, customers are invited to visit a nearby full-service branch or the temporary location once it opens this summer.

At its February 2024 meeting, the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) Board of Trustees voted unanimously to rename the Patrick Henry Library to the Vienna-Carter Library, once the new facility is built on the current site. William McKinley Carter and Lillian Bryant Carter were instrumental in establishing an integrated library in the Town of Vienna, the Patrick Henry Library, which first opened in 1962. More Details.

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Patrick Henry Library

Community Branch Hours:
Community branch hours are: Monday - Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Wednesday - Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

703-938-0405 | TTY: 711

Patrick Henry is located in the Town of Vienna, within walking distance of the W&OD bike trail. The collection is approximately 78,000 volumes, with the children's collection housed in a separate area.

A Vienna Library was incorporated in 1913 and operated a circulating library at 101 Maple Avenue East until 1962. Between 1962 and 1969, the county—with the assistance of the Friends of Vienna Library—operated a storefront library in the Giant Shopping Center. At that time, the old library building was relocated to the Vienna Green and a new building was constructed on this site. The historic library building, now call the Little Library, is maintained by Historic Vienna, Inc. Patrick Henry Library opened in the current building at this address in 1971.

There is a strong community involvement in the town and in the library, such as you might expect in a small town, yet it is the busiest library of its size in Fairfax County.

Patrick Henry Library Events

Your Patrick Henry Library staff is committed to providing programs and events that appeal to all members of our community.

 

Patrick Henry Events

Branch Contacts

Available Facilities

Book Sales: Ongoing book sale in branch

Meeting Areas:

Reservations can be made for regular hours and extended hours.
(Number of chairs limited, call branch to check availability)

  • Meeting Room: capacity 60
  • Quiet Study Room: Yes

Branch Services

Internet Access: 10 Internet stations with Microsoft Office plus wireless access is available.

Parking: 65 parking spaces, 2 accessible.

Phone Menu

703-938-0405
1: Hours and location
2: Renewals, check on holds, library account
3: Children's programs and sign up
4: Place holds, shelf check or information
5: Meeting room reservations

Library-Affiliated Organizations

Friends of the Patrick Henry Library

Architect

Beery, Rio & Associates

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