Every year during the month of April, the American Library Association dedicates one week to honoring the important work of libraries and library staff around the country. Since its first official celebration in 1958, National Library Week has sought to highlight “the valuable role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities.”  

For its 2025 celebration, which runs April 6-12, Fairfax County Public Library wants to remind you of all the amazing things you can do FREE at your library. 
 
Beyond the countless books you can borrow, visitors to our branches (and website) can enjoy a plethora of resources including: 

• Access to 60+ online databases to research a variety of topics 

• Entertaining and educational programming for visitors of all ages 

• A collection of non-traditional items to borrow including board games, binoculars, thermal cameras and countless other surprising items 

• Space for meetings, study groups or gatherings for nonprofit organizations 

• So much more! 

You can share with us what your favorite free library resource is, or simply what you love most about the library, by visiting any of our 23 branches throughout the week to fill out a notecard.  

Can’t make it to a branch? Submit your comment online. 

Looking for more reasons why libraries are so great? Check out this booklist all about the joy libraries, librarians and reading bring to our world.