From the books you can read to the programs you can attend, there are countless ways you can benefit from your local library! Each week throughout the year, we will be highlighting these in a series we are calling "Free with Your Library Friday!"
Check us out on social media on Fridays to see what we feature each week and visit this page to see a running list of previously highlighted services, resources and more.
- Take your family's game night to the next level by borrowing a board game or picking up a new puzzle at one of our puzzle swaps and book sales.
- Expand your knowledge and learn one of over 100 languages - including pirate - with Mango Languages and Transparent Language Online.
- Stream award-winning films, renowned television series and documentaries or educational and entertaining kids content with Kanopy.
- Share plant clippings, seed and gardening tips with fellow gardeners at a community plant swap/seed swap or by visiting one of our seed libraries at Burke Centre Library, George Mason Regional Library, John Marshal Library, Martha Washington Library and Pohick Regional Library.
- Join us for an engaging storytime filled with stories, songs, games, fingerplays and more!
- Enjoy musical programs with world-renowned and award-winning singers, instrumentalists and performers.
- Meet and talk with your favorite best-selling authors in person (and virtually.)
- Trace your family tree and learn about genealogy with the help of online databases and the Virginia Room.
- Participate in virtual expert-led exercise or meditation classes from your own living room.
- Get your child ready to read with early literacy resources and the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program.
- Learn about robots, technology and more in our Maker Labs at Herndon Fortnightly, Pohick Regional and Sherwood Regional libraries.
- Explore the great outdoors with a pair of binoculars and a nature backpack available through our Library of Things.
- Find reliable, age-appropriate resources for students including help with homework, access to research databases and, even, virtual live tutoring.
- Make your home more energy efficient with a Conserve kit available through our Library of Things.
- Get help from the ultimate search engine – a librarian! From book recommendations to general questions, we are here to help!
- Learn tips and tricks for gardening from a Master Gardener and other related programs.
- Make your voice heard and earn volunteer hours by joining a Teen Advisory Board. Learn more about volunteering at FCPL and discover opportunities include those for adults here.